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Local News - Local News - January 31, 2013
Proposition 2 makes sense for city


On Feb. 12, Spokane voters have the opportunity to adopt another reasonable taxpayer protection policy. It's a requirement they've already approved five times at the state level.

Proposition 2 is simple. It would require bipartisanship. It would require consensus. And it would require a greater conversation about the financial burden lawmakers are placing on you.

With approval, Spokane's City Council would need a majority plus one vote—in other words, a two-third...


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