As proposed, I-137 would fund the development of affordable, social housing through an additional 5% tax on some employers.
SEATTLE — In February, Seattle voters will decide on how to pay for affordable housing after the city council voted to refer Initiative 137 and a proposed alternative to the special election ballot.
As proposed, I-137 would fund the development of affordable, social housing through an additional 5% tax on employers with people who make more than $1 million per year.
The council’s proposed alternative would amend the current Payroll Expense Tax to provide the Seattle Social Housing Developer with $10 million a year for
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