The King County Council approved legislation to require retail businesses within the county to accept cash on a 5-4 vote.
Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles, who introduced the bill to the council, stated the measure is meant to ensure everyone has access to the economy, including people who cannot or choose not to access bank accounts, credit cards, and other financial tools.“This legislation has been an important and sometimes challenging balancing act – trying to protect consumer access, support local businesses, and adapt to a changing world all at the same time,” Kohl-Welles said.
Kohl-Welles represents King County District 4, which includes parts of North Seattle and downtown Seattle. “I’m very concerned that more and more cashless businesses are opening,” Kohl-Welles said. “Cashless business is a gentrification accelerator. Many people depend on cash to survive.” During the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses in the Puget Sound region began shifting to cashless operations, leaving people who rely on cash with fewer options to purchase food and other essential consumer goods.
Of those who still use cash for most purchases, the largest shares are BIPOC and those with the lowest incomes, according to data from the
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