Seattle · 2026

An ordinance relating to a sales and use tax

An ordinance relating to a sales and use tax; providing for the submission to qualified electors of the City at an election to be held on November 3, 2026, a proposition to collect a sales and use tax to fund transit and related transportation programs in Seattle; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

CB 121226·Council·Bill

Rob SakaCity Council · D-1

Primary sponsor

Rob SakaCity Council · D-1

Floor votes

Select Committee on Seattle Transportation Benefit District · Pass as amended · Version 1Jul 16, 20269–0

Council · Passed as amended · Version 2Jul 21, 20269–0

Legislative history

May 27, 2026

Mayor: Mayor's leg transmitted to Council

May 27, 2026

City Clerk: sent for review

May 29, 2026

Council President's Office: sent for review

Jun 16, 2026

City Council: referred

Jun 18, 2026

Select Committee on Seattle Transportation Benefit District: discussed

Jul 6, 2026

Select Committee on Seattle Transportation Benefit District: discussed

Jul 16, 2026

Select Committee on Seattle Transportation Benefit District: pass as amended

Jul 21, 2026

City Council: passed as amended

Jul 22, 2026

City Clerk: submitted for Mayor's signature

Jul 30, 2026

Mayor: Signed

Jul 30, 2026

Mayor: returned

Jul 30, 2026

City Clerk: attested by City Clerk

Legislation text

CB 121226 — Version 1 CB 121226 — Version 2 CB 121226 — Version 3

Attachments

Summary and Fiscal Note Summary Att 1 - STM Racial Equity Toolkit Central Staff Memo Amendment Packet (07/06/26)Updated Amendment Packet (added; 7/7/26)Presentation (07/06/26)Group A - Proposed Consent Package Group B - Amendments for Individual Consideration July 16 Amendment Vote Tally Amendment A Amendment B Amendment C Amendment D Signed Ordinance 127474