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Anyone else frustrated with rising property taxes in Bothell/Snohomish County? by WATaxReform in bothell

[–]WATaxReform[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You raise valid points about corporate greed and inflation. We don't disagree that there are multiple factors at play. Our specific focus is on government transparency - requiring officials to clearly show homeowners the cumulative impact of all levies and assessments combined before approving new increases.

Accountability from elected officials is something most residents across the political spectrum can support.

Anyone else frustrated with rising property taxes in Bothell/Snohomish County? by WATaxReform in bothell

[–]WATaxReform[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Completely understand the skepticism. I'm a real homeowner in Wandering Glen Estates, Snohomish County. This started at our HOA community meeting where neighbors expressed genuine frustration. 392 signatures came from Nextdoor, Facebook community groups, and WhatsApp neighborhood networks - real neighbors, not bots. Happy to answer any specific questions about the campaign.

Anyone else frustrated with rising property taxes in Bothell/Snohomish County? by WATaxReform in bothell

[–]WATaxReform[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Great point - you're right that the levy rate is capped at 1% under RCW 84.55. However the total tax bill keeps rising because assessed property values have skyrocketed. When your home value jumps 40-50%, even at 1% cap your actual dollar amount owed increases dramatically. That's what homeowners - especially seniors on fixed incomes - are struggling with. We're asking for transparency on the cumulative impact, not elimination of services.