Spokane County Commissioners Hold Hearing on Proposed 0.1% Sales Tax Increase
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What happened
Spokane County commissioners held a public hearing on October 6, 2026, regarding a proposed 0.1% sales tax increase. This tax would add 10 cents to every $100 purchase made by anyone in Spokane County. The revenue is proposed to fund criminal justice operations, including jails, courts, and the sheriff's office.
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Why it matters
The proposal allows commissioners to impose the tax without voter approval, provided the revenue is used for criminal justice expenses. If the City of Spokane also passes its sales tax increase, consumers in Spokane could face an additional 20 cents in taxes per $100 in purchases starting next year.
Taxpayers in Spokane County previously voted on a property tax levy increase for the Spokane County Library District.
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Who's involved
- Spokane CountyCounty commissioners held the public hearing on the proposed sales tax increase.
Who could feel it
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The tax increase might raise consumer costs for purchases made within the Spokane Valley area.
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The entities involved
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Spokane County
county in Washington, United States
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