A delay does not solve the (monorail) revenue problem, ... They can't save enough without fundamentally altering the line, and for that you have to go back to the voters. |
A delay does not solve the revenue problem, |
A February ballot is too late for the taxpayers, |
Also, the monorail could be forced to start the entire bidding process all over again, adding another two years and tens of millions of taxpayer dollars before a spade of dirt is turned, |
Families are going to be a challenge. |
has given me no choice but to advocate for the termination of this project. |
I took a chance on you being here this morning, |
I will propose more money so we have the same number of beds or maybe a few more. I believe I can promise that, |
mile wide and an inch deep. |
Seattle has not adjusted the tax threshold since 1994, ... The raised threshold offsets the effect of inflation since that time. |
slow to respond to the monorail. |
SMP will not have a valid bid to build the Green Line after December 15. I can see only significant costs and no benefit in delaying the decision on the monorail's future until February, |
Thanks to a strong local economy, we can expect significantly more sales and business tax revenue, ... Strong real estate sales will also provide much more revenue for the city than initially forecast. |
The people of Seattle know I'm a mayor willing to make tough decisions. |
They can't save enough without fundamentally altering the line, and for that, you have to go back to the voters. |