Political Pressure For Seattle Monorail Grows

Citing the proposed $11 billion price tag as a source of major concern, city officials are opposing the monorail plan.

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July 6, 2005, 10:00 AM PDT

By Brenda Meyer

"Although the monorail has enjoyed popular support in four citywide elections, political opposition has been building since last week, when officials announced a financing plan for the 14-mile Green Line between West Seattle and Crown Hill. The $2 billion monorail would carry an additional $9 billion in interest payments, with taxes collected until 2050 or beyond, officials said."

Thanks to Brenda Meyer

FULL STORY: Pressure on monorail grows

Tuesday, July 5, 2005 in The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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