J425 Politics: TBD Gains Approval; Viking-slash-warrior consolidates statewide power

Lake Stevens resident Steve Hobbs wins Sec. State election; Lake Stevens TBD passes -- narrowly; TBD and ARPA provide unique funding opportunities for local leaders

Lake Stevens Proposition 1 —The Transportation Benefit District measure — gained approval at the polls with Lake Stevens residents narrowly approving the creation of a tax district and an associated .002% sales tax to fund its coffers.

In plain terms, the Mayor and the Council asked voters to initiate a sales-tax funded Transportation Benefit District t…