Klahanie will gain by annexing to Issaquah

I hope the Klahanie residents are not fooled or distracted by the false information floating around during this annexation vote. Issaquah has an amazingly low property tax level because of all the successful retail stores like Costco and Target in the city limits. These retail establishments actually pay more towards city services through sales tax dollars than residents pay through property tax.

January 27, 2014 1:15 pm

 

I have developed a strong connection with the residents of Klahanie these past five years since my Zeeks Pizza restaurant and Ben and Jerry’s ice cream store opened in Issaquah.

I hope the Klahanie residents are not fooled or distracted by the false information floating around during this annexation vote. Issaquah has an amazingly low property tax level because of all the successful retail stores like Costco and Target in the city limits. These retail establishments actually pay more towards city services through sales tax dollars than residents pay through property tax.

Sammamish property taxes are 77 percent higher than Issaquah property taxes because Sammamish doesn’t have this same retail base. Sammamish is a city with great services and high taxes. Issaquah is a city with great services and low taxes.

If Klahanie residents vote “yes,” they will immediately receive better services with a massive reduction in city property taxes. Annexation to Issaquah is the only option that gives Klahanie residents the combination of low taxes and excellent service.

Mark Mullet, Issaquah, 5th District state senator