-Hello, I'm Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell.
Now, Seattle voters have a chance this November
to make our tax code more fair, support small businesses
and protect vital city services by voting yes
on Proposition 2.
Prop 2 shifts a modest portion
of our business and occupation tax
onto the city's largest corporations,
reducing taxes for 90% of Seattle employers
and eliminating them entirely for more than 75%
of our smallest neighborhood businesses.
That means real relief for struggling retailers
and restaurants,
helping to stabilize prices and protect local jobs.
This measure also safeguards funding for housing,
public safety and social services,
programs working families depend on
at a time when Trump's cuts threatens
to devastate our communities.
Without this support,
our homelessness and overdose crisis would only worsen.
Prop 2 is accountable, with audits required for all funds.
Tax relief for small businesses is permanent,
while other provisions sunset in 2033 to ensure flexibility
as our city grows.
That's why Prop 2 is endorsed by employers,
women, and minority-owned businesses,
unions and community leaders.
Together, we can build a fairer tax system
and protect the services Seattle families rely on.
Please join me in voting yes on Proposition 2.
Thank you.