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Lower Snohomish tax proposed for local gambling businesses

LAKE STEVENS, Washington – As reported by the Washington Herald: "A new gambling tax proposal would be better for local gambling businesses, city officials said.

"The proposal is for a lower tax on area businesses - the Highway 9 Casino and some restaurants and taverns - than the one they currently pay to Snohomish County.

"…Snohomish County taxes gambling businesses on their gross earnings. But come Dec. 20, the Frontier Village area on the west side of the lake is scheduled to become part of Lake Stevens.

"…Now, the city is debating the best way to implement a gambling tax that is fair to local businesses, the mayor said. The city doesn't have a gambling tax on its books, but now is proposing one on the businesses' net earnings.

"A gambling tax would help pay for police services, Chief Randy Celori said.

"…Fearful that a tax might cost too much and force them to close, business owners and employees implored city leaders to consider a lower tax than the one Snohomish County imposes…"

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