Residents interested in organizing a city of Kent tax freeze for senior citizens can attend a meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 3, at the Golden Steer Steak ‘n Rib House, 23826 104th Ave. SE.<\/p>\n
“Too many older residents are taxed to the extent where they have to make lifestyle changes — even losing their homes as they are forced into poverty,” said Dale Brantner, a Kent resident who organized the gathering in an effort to get others to help with a movement to aid senior citizens when it comes to paying taxes.<\/p>\n
At what age a tax freeze should kick in has yet to be determined, Brantner said.<\/p>\n
Anyone interested in attending is asked to RSVP to 206-753-9973. <\/p>\n
The Kent City Council increased property taxes last year beyond the 1 percent limit by using banked property tax capacity.<\/p>\n
In addition to the city, Kent taxpayers saw increases after the state raised property taxes this year to help pay for schools and Sound Transit began a property tax and increased sales taxes and vehicle licensing fees after a voters approved a ST3 measure in 2016 to expand mass transit. Voters also approved two Kent School District measures this year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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