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AGC Public Policy Forum
Name: AGC Public Policy ForumDate: October 12, 2023Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM PDTEvent Description:Learn more about Spokane County's Measure 1 from Commissioner Mary Kuney, Sheriff John Nowles and Law and Justice Director Mike Sparber. The proposed measure is on the ballot for this year's general election.
What is Measure 1?
In December 2022, the Spokane Board of County Commissioners voted to place a sales and use tax increase on the November 7, 2023 General Election ballot, pursuant to RCW 82.14.450. If approved, Measure No. 1 would authorize the County to impose an additional 0.2% (2/10th of 1%) County-wide sales and use tax. That would be an additional .02¢ from every $10 spent within Spokane County by residents, visitors and tourists. 60% of the collected funds will be allocated to Spokane County government and 40% provided to cities and towns within Spokane County for criminal justice, public safety and behavioral health purposes. Spokane County would allocate funds from the new sales tax to improve facilities and processes at all phases of inmate detention and release, including in custody, release and reentry and criminal justice reform/improvement. The revenue will be used for criminal justice, public safety, drug and alcohol treatment, behavioral health programs, and inmate job training.
AGC members are invited to participate in this forum to hear about the issues affecting the construction industry and the advocacy efforts of the association.
To join the mailing list for this forum, please log in to the Membership Information Center and select the Public Policy Forum under Personal Information > Groups & Interests.
This meeting will be held both in person at the Inland Northwest AGC and virtually via Zoom.
If you are unable to attend in person, you may join virtually here:
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