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The proposed levy aims to fund infrastructure improvements but raises concerns over its impact on homeowners and businesses.
- The levy would allocate $330 million for arterial roadway maintenance, including repaving 15 major corridors.
- $115 million is designated for transit improvements and better access to light rail stations.
- $111 million would be used for constructing at least 350 blocks of new sidewalks.
- The proposal includes $70 million for the Vision Zero program, targeting traffic safety to eliminate deaths and injuries by 2030.
- Critics argue the levy places a heavy financial burden on homeowners and businesses, with median property taxes rising to $546 annually.
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