The increase in traffic delays and congestion caused by the additional bridge openings will make both Jefferson and Clallam counties less desirable destinations.
It will result in decreased property values, property tax revenue, tourism and regional business revenues. Large ships carrying loads of up to 60,000 tons of aggregate each constitute wholesale transactions (not retail) as the material will be re-sold in another form such as asphalt.
Much of the gravel will be shipped out of state and no sales tax will be paid. The Department of Revenue has ruled that Jefferson County will not receive any additional tax revenue as a result of sales at the proposed pier.
The Washington State Department of Revenue
has ruled that FHM does not have the
authority to charge sales tax on gravel at
the point of origin.
