As the Seattle City Council gears up for a decisive vote, the Select Committee on the 2024 Transportation Levy is hosting its final public hearing tomorrow at City Hall. Chaired by Councilmember Rob Saka of District 1, the committee's role is to refine and amend the transportation levy before it appears on November's ballot for voters to have their say.
The levy package, spearheaded by Chair Saka, was outlined last Friday outlining plans to bolster funding for safety measures, economic development, and climate protection. Saka's push for increased accountability involves, implementing stricter oversight of how levy funds are spent. Furthermore, his proposal seeks to ease the financial burden on vulnerable populations such as seniors, individuals with disabilities, and disabled veterans.
For residents looking to have their voices heard, participation in the hearing is open both online and onsite. Detailed information on joining the discussion is available on the Public Comment webpage.
Prior to the hearing, members of the Select Committee will convene for a meeting at 9:30 AM. The committee has followed a rigorous schedule, with meetings and hearings starting in May, aimed at meticulously crafting the levy. The complete chronology of these meetings, leading to the final hearing, includes sessions on May 7, May 21, the upcoming June 4, and concluding on July 2.
