HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-049 RESOLUTION NO. 02-049
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON OPPOSING STATE INITIATIVE 776
WHEREAS, the official ballot title states
"Initiative Measure No. 776 concerns state and local government charges on
motor vehicles. This measure would require license tab fees to be $30 per
year for motor vehicles, including light tracks. Certain local-option vehicle
excise taxes and fees used for roads and transit would be repealed"; and
WHEREAS, State of Washington Initiative 776 (I-776) has been certified for the
November 5, 2002, ballot; and
WHEREAS, 1-776 would require license tab fees for motor vehicles to not
exceed $30; and repeal existing local motor vehicle excise taxes and vehicle license fees
that are used for local transportation projects supported by the people of Port Townsend,
including taxes that have received voter approval; and
WHEREAS, 1-776 seeks to eliminate locally approved transportation funding in
King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Douglas Counties with a statewide vote,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Port Townsend, that it declares its opposition to State of Washington Initiative 776.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular
meeting thereof, held this twenty-first day of October, 2002.
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Attest:
Approved as to form:
amela Kolacy, CMC '
City Clerk
John P. Watts
City Attomey
Resolution 02-049