Clark County Council mulling a raise to the sales tax to go toward affordable housing

Clark County Council is debating a proposal to raise the sales tax by one-tenth of a percent to support affordable housing. Councilor Michelle Belkot opposes the increase unless voters approve it. Other councilors see it as a modest, proactive step toward housing solutions. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-council-mulling-a-raise-to-the-sales-tax-to-go-toward-affordable-housing/ #ClarkCounty #AffordableHousing #LocalGovernment #WashingtonState #SalesTax #Homelessness #CommunityNews #PublicHearing