Regional Transit Tax Measure Qualifies for November Ballot

A regional transit tax measure has collected enough signatures to reach the November ballot, keeping the push for more public funding alive. Supporters say the plan would help finance transit needs, but voters will now decide whether to hand government another revenue stream. The fight is another reminder that local officials keep turning to taxpayers first instead of fixing spending priorities. If approved, it would put a new levy directly in the hands of voters. Read more about this...