Measure on the ballot in the 2020 Washington General Election.
The Newcastle City Council passed Ordinance 2020-609, which levies 3% utility taxes on the total gross income of utility businesses providing telephone, cellular phone, gas distribution, light and power, cable television, sewer, solid waste, and water in the City to fund public safety services (police, fire). Under the ordinance, the utility taxes would take effect January 1, 2021. Should this ordinance be: Approved / Rejected