Republican state senator proposes senior tax exemption as Democrats contemplate raising rates

Proposal would exempt around 500,000 senior citizens if approved by lawmakers

Posted 1/1/25

Amid a push to raise the annual cap on property tax increases statewide, Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, wants the Washington state Legislature to exempt around 500,000 senior citizens altogether.

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