Tag: Vehicle tax

Assembly postpones vote on vehicle tax

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | Sep 10, 2014 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka Assembly postponed a vote on a controversial vehicle tax Tuesday night. The increase in the motor vehicle registration fee would fund road maintenance. But assembly members decided to look into other options, first. Read More

Vehicle tax a hasty solution for an overdue problem

by David Durham | Sep 9, 2014 | Commentary

Thus far, it appears City leaders believe a hasty, poorly researched and sloppily fielded tax is needed to offset “20 years of funding shortfalls” for local roads. That approach is like keeping the locomotive going down the tracks at full speed no matter how many bodies are tied to the tracks. Read More