# Spokane Voters Face Transit Tax Choice | Spokane News

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Podcast: [Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664)
Published: 2026-07-13T07:35:29+00:00
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Spokane’s transit system is asking voters to renew a 0.2% sales tax this August — the lifeline funding 75% of its operations. Without it, service could collapse by 2018. But local business leaders are pushing back, fearing the tax could clash with a looming public safety funding measure, risking voter fatigue. STA officials defend the tax, calling transit essential to public safety and quality of life — citing major projects like the new rapid transit line made possible by past funding. Critics counter that STA has a $240 million reserve and argue basic transit needs are already covered, urging voters to prioritize public safety first. The final call? Voters must decide: keep transit running or redirect funds to other urgent community needs. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fa896c92ec73bc3c

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