Washington State Mayors Call for Gas Tax Hike for Transportation

SEATTLE, Wash. -- The mayors of more than 40 cities across Washington have sent a letter to leaders in Olympia, urging them to consider an 8 cent per-gallon gas tax as a way to help pay for transportation needs.
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Among the signees was Walla Walla's mayor.

In addition to the gas tax increase, the letter suggests a motor vehicle excise tax increase of up to 1.5 percent. Counties could enact the increase by public vote or by a vote by County Councils.

The mayors are also asking to increase of the vehicle license fee from $20 to $40. The license fee could also be increased either by public vote or by a vote of local councils.
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The mayors say more than $3 billion is needed to maintain roadways and bridges in the state over the next 10 years.

Democrats in the state House are expected to introduce their transportation proposals next week.

Source: http://www.nbcnews.com/id/50805682/ns/local_news-yakima_wa/

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