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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

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2. The gas tax only goes to state roads and highways.

Reply to SWBTATTReg (Reply #1)

Sun Feb 9, 2020, 02:26 PM

Feb 2020

Per the the State Constitution it cannot be used for anything else.

Local roads are usually funded by property taxes and license fees. Local transit service is funded by sales taxes and license fees/taxes.

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Editorial: Bill seeks a compromise on Sound Transit tax [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2020 OP

Interesting read. I'm surprised that taxes are based upon some value of the car when purchased. SWBTATTReg Feb 2020 #1

The gas tax only goes to state roads and highways. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2020 #2

Ah...thanks! nt SWBTATTReg Feb 2020 #3