Perhaps most importantly will be the bigger hit to Tukwila in those fees we cannot raise in the future. Ms. Lauterbach noted there are two sides to this issue. Conversely, those who vote no on I-695 take the position that its passage would devastate government's ability to provide the services people demand. Questions were posed by Council to Ms. Lauterbach. In turn, she and Finance Director Doerschel answered to the best of their ability, based on the knowledge they currently have of the proposed affects if the initiative passes.
Some unknowns still exist.
Mayor Rants answered in the negative. Richard Simpson, Tukwila, asked if school districts are affected. Mayor Rants closed the public meeting. Councilmember Carter asked City staff to prepare a resolution opposing I-695 and would like it considered at the October 11 COW meeting. Council President Fenton asked Ms. Lauterbach to prepare same.