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OPINION: I'm Getting Taxed Out Of The City I Love

Harborview Hospital proposes a $1.7 billion bond for new beds. LWSD is planning new bond measures, as well.

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OPINION: New taxes could force me out of the city and school district I love.

Apparently, a group of Harborview County hospital stakeholders is likely to vote Wednesday to recommend that County Executive Dow Constantine and the County Council place a $1.7 billion bond measure on the November ballot to revamp Harborview.

The LWSD Superintendent and Board are planning bond measures for 2020, as well.

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Taxes are driving me, and others, out of the city and school district I love.

And don't forget, EvergreenHealth still needs to fund for seismic upgrades.

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-- Bob Yoder, Redmond Neighborhood Blog

1/29/2020

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