Could city impose never-ending tax?

As reported here, "Seattle politicians can't show you a price tag for the massive transportation measure they're pitching on the fall ballot.

"But this much is clear: The unprecedented proposal could boost by as much as 34 percent how much the city collects from property owners -- nearly six times what current law allows.

"And it might be permanent -- a first in Seattle for this type of tax increase."

Usually, tax proposals here in Seattle for say, a special school levy for example, are limited in the time that the taxes are collected, generally 6 to 8 years. When the levy expires, after it has been examined, if it is deemed important enough to continue, it is placed before the voters again.

But not this proposal. No, Mayor Nichols wants to make these tax increases permanent, probably to help pay for this ludicrous idea.

We'll see what the voters let you get away with in November, Mr. Mayor.