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Published on January 22, 2025
Kent Demands Fair Share of Sales Tax Revenue in Washington State Legislative SessionSource: City of Kent

The 2025 legislative session has started, and Kent is pushing for a fair share of Washington's sales tax revenue. Local lawmakers are urged to address the city's ongoing fiscal challenges, according to the City of Kent.

Kent, a major warehousing and manufacturing hub between Seattle and Tacoma, has struggled since Washington changed its sales tax distribution in 2008, causing the city to lose out on revenue. Home to the state's largest distribution center and over 250,000 workers, Kent has 30% of its land dedicated to industry. Local lawmakers are pushing for tax reform to address these issues, as reported by the City of Kent.

With 22% of its land zoned industrial and 145 million square feet of industrial buildings, Kent generates lower revenue, at $2,308 compared to over $4,000 in similar cities. "We're working hard to right this wrong," said city officials, as they push for change, as stated by the City of Kent.