The East Wenatchee City Council is slated to decide whether a sales tax increase is warranted to address the costs of essential services, primarily the financial demands to fund public safety.

The proposed Enhanced Public Safety Sales Tax (PSST) is scheduled for a councilmanic vote on Tuesday night, Aug. 19th, during the 6pm council meeting.

The Council will appoint an individual to fulfill the remainder of the term for the Position 1 seat. Mark Botello resigned from his seat on the council after his decision to relocate out of the area. Five applicants are under consideration: Jason Grover, Kayla Hodges, Nicole Marra, John Sterk, and Taylor Stimmel.

Public safety accounts for the largest single category in the city's general fund at 68%. That includes funding for the East Wenatchee Pol

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