Mukilteo Mayor Vetoes Council-Approved Sales Tax

Mukilteo mayor vetoes council-approved sales tax

The tax would have helped pay for transportation infrastructure, but was also set to give Mukilteo the highest sales tax rate in the state.

Mayor vetoes sales tax increase that would have made Mukilteo highest in Washington state

MUKILTEO—Mayor Joe Marine has vetoed Ordinance 1518, a measure adopted by the Mukilteo City Council on June 16, 2025, that would have raised the city’s sales tax to the highest rate in Washington State. Mukilteo Lighthouse Park. Source: Adobe Stock. “As Mayor, I take seriously the responsibility to balance our financial needs with the realities our residents and businesses face,” said Marine. “I believe this veto is the right decision for Mukilt…