Proposal would protect critical investments from Trump’s threats while lowering taxes for small- and medium-sized businesses

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8, Citywide) and small business leaders, human services providers, and labor advocates to sign legislation that will place a proposal on Seattle voters’ ballots to lower taxes for approximately 90% of Seattle businesses that currently pay the City Business and Occupation (B&O) tax and raise needed new progressive revenue to protect funding for essential services and programs threatened by the Trump administration.

The legislation was unanimously passed by the City Council on Monday.

“This is a significant win for Seattle’s small businesses and our broader community. By reduc

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