Seattle City Council likely to repeal controversial 'head tax'

by KOMO Staff & Associated Press

Mon, June 11th 2018, 7:46 PM UTC

The Seattle City Council, faced with continuing fierce opposition to its recently passed controversial tax on big businesses, or "head tax," has scheduled a special meeting Tuesday, June 12, 2018, to consider repealing the ordinance. (Photo: KOMO News)

KOMO FILE: Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan signed Seattle's controversial business tax into law on May 14.{ } (Photo: KOMO News File)

"Before you impose a tax, especially one as significant as the employee hours tax, I think you have to convince the public that you are using the money wisely and I don't think that persuasion has been there," said Seattle City Council President Bruce Harrell. (Photo: KOMO News)

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The Seattle City Council, faced with continuing fierce opposition to its recently passed controversial tax on big businesses, or "head tax," has scheduled a special meeting Tuesday, June 12, 2018, to consider repealing the ordinance. (Photo: KOMO News)

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