Seattle Transit Measure under threat: Kettle proposes slashing, Saka offers amendments
Key Questions
What changes does Councilmember Kettle propose for the Seattle Transit Measure?
Kettle's proposal would slash the measure, halting city-funded bus service growth and reducing sales tax revenue. Analysis indicates it would result in significant lost service hours.
What amendments has Transportation Chair Saka introduced to the transit measure?
Saka proposed five amendments addressing safety, oversight, accessibility, electrification, and shorter timelines. The amendments aim to refine the measure amid ongoing council debate.
How might the transit measure debate affect Seattle bus services?
The outcome could directly impact bus service expansion and sales tax levels for residents. Opposition to the cuts is growing as the council evaluates the measure's future.
Councilmember Kettle proposes slashing the Seattle Transit Measure, which would halt city-funded bus service growth and reduce sales tax revenue. The proposal faces opposition and detailed analysis shows significant lost service hours. Meanwhile, Transportation Chair Saka introduced 5 amendments focusing on safety, oversight, accessibility, electrification, and shorter term. The debate is intensifying as the council considers the measure's future, directly affecting bus service and tax burden.