On July 6, the Seattle City Council passed the final version of the payroll tax, 7-2, with Councilmembers Debora Juarez and Alex Pedersen voting no. The Council also approved multiple amendments, including a sunset after 20 years and a limited deduction for non-profit...
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Seattle business tax and new revenue conversations
On June 23, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan released her 2020 rebalanced budget proposal to close a $378 million budget shortfall. Kevin Schofield, at SCC Insight, has a helpful breakdown of the proposal here. I appreciate that the Mayor's proposal balances the 2020 budget...
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On April 15, the Seattle City Council announced its schedule for upcoming hearings on the 1.3% payroll tax proposed by Councilmembers Kshama Sawant and Tammy Morales. The schedule is: Committee Meeting April 22, 10:00 a.m.: Council will receive a preliminary economic...
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Local Business Community Rallies to Provide Hand Sanitizer and Supplies to 500 Small Businesses in Washington
On April 29, the Business Health Trust, an association health plan serving small businesses throughout Washington state, and the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce began a...
Webinars on reopening considerations for your business
On April 24, Governor Jay Inslee announced a plan to allow current construction projects to be completed, based on recommendations informed by workers, contractors, health and safety...
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Reopening, Unemployment, and Resources for Small Businesses
Here are updates on three key topics that we know are on many of your minds. As always, the Chamber is here for you as your business advocate, and we are committed to helping you and...

A United Front
On April 15, the Seattle City Council announced its schedule for upcoming hearings on the 1.3% payroll tax proposed by Councilmembers Kshama Sawant and Tammy Morales. The schedule is:...

Resources for Manufacturers Wanting to Help with COVID-19 Response
Are you a manufacturer or do you know a manufacturer who would like to support for the COVID-19 response? Here are different ways you can help: WHAT DO GOVERNMENTS AND HOSPITALS NEED?...

Act Now: Urge Seattle City Council to stop an irresponsible tax on jobs
Right now, people and businesses are suffering. The public health and economic crises are affecting everyone. The only way to heal is if everyone pulls together toward a strong and...
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