Mar 03 2007
Viaduct and Utility bills
According to an article in the Seattle Times, part of the city’s proposal for paying for the cut and cover option is to tack on an average of $6 a month to homeowners utility bills - water/sewer, electricity, drainage. That’s, about $72 per year.
Now, that doesn’t sound like a lot of money. But, that’s on top of the taxes we’re already being assessed for the state’s portion. Since becoming a homeowner four years ago, my property taxes continues to go up in order to fund what seems to be everything under the sun. In fact, its gone up nearly $500 in four years.
I’m not sure how I’ll ultimately vote on the Viaduct issue but I’ve been leaning towards replacement. It has a more reasonable price tag and incorporates necessary safety measures and functionality. Besides, the vote is only symbolic in nature.
