On July 17, 2024, King County Elections mailed ballots for the August 6 Primary Election in which Snoqualmie voters will decide on Proposition 1: Sales and Use Tax for Public Safety to increase the City’s sales and use tax by one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) to support public safety personnel and the costs of hiring, equipping, and employing public safety professionals.
The proposed increase equates to 1 cent per 10 dollars spent on taxable goods and services in Snoqualmie. If approved, the increase would go into effect on January 1, 2025, and would generate approximately $226,000 next year. The 0.1% sales and use tax would be paid by all retail sales consumers, including residents and non-resident visitors.
Funding for City of Snoqualmie public safety services comes from a combination of property taxes, sales taxes, and other revenue sources. This measure would increase the amount coming from sales tax.
Currently, Snoqualmie residents and non-resident visitors pay a 9.1% total sales tax rate, which is comparable to many nearby cities. Of the total sales tax rate, 6.5% goes to the state and 2.6% remains local with the majority going to King County - including Metro – and the rest, approximately 1.25% going to the City of Snoqualmie.
If voters approve the 0.1% sales and use tax increase, the new sales tax rate would be 9.2%. Of the 0.1% tax rate, approximately 85% would be retained by the City and 15% would go to King County.
Primary Election ballots are due August 6, 2024. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by August 6 and ballots deposited in drop boxes must arrive by 8 pm. Ballot drop boxes open on July 18, 2024. The closest drop box for Snoqualmie voters is located in front of the Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd SE.
To learn more about the August 6 Primary Election, registering to vote, changing your voter registration address, and more, please visit the King County Elections homepage.
To learn more about the City of Snoqualmie Proposition 1 Sales and Use Tax for Public Safety, please visit: https://bit.ly/PubSafetySalesTax