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  • VOTE NO

    No on Tim Eyman's I-1366

  • Initiative-1366 from Tim Eyman orders the legislature to send a constitutional amendment to the voters next year requiring a two-thirds supermajority vote to close tax loopholes or raise revenue. If legislators refuse, Eyman’s initiative would create an $8 billion hole in our state budget over the next six years by cutting the sales tax by a full 1 percent.

    The timing for I-1366 is very bad. Our state is being fined $100,000 a day for failing to fully fund education, yet Eyman’s initiative would make it nearly impossible to close wasteful corporate tax loopholes or fix our state’s upside down tax system. Not surprisingly, Initiative 1366’s largest donors are big developers and Wall Street interests who have given Eyman hundreds of thousands of dollars to protect their special tax loopholes.

    Eyman proposed nearly the exact same initiative last year and it was broadly criticized. The Spokane Spokesman-Review referred to his previous effort as Eyman’s “worst ever” idea. Others called this initiative “extortion” (Walla Walla Union Bulletin) and “disingenuous” (Everett Herald), saying it is simply a ploy to keep Eyman’s initiative promotion business up and running.

    We oppose I-1366 because it would prevent us from fixing our state’s upside down tax system or fully funding our kids’ schools. Join this broad coalition listed below and vote NO on I-1366.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    Initiative-1366 from Tim Eyman orders the legislature to send a constitutional amendment to the voters next year requiring a two-thirds supermajority vote to close tax loopholes or raise revenue. If legislators refuse, Eyman’s initiative would create an $8 billion hole in our state budget over the next six years by cutting the sales tax by a full 1 percent.

    The timing for I-1366 is very bad. Our state is being fined $100,000 a day for failing to fully fund education, yet Eyman’s initiative would make it nearly impossible to close wasteful corporate tax loopholes or fix our state’s upside down tax system. Not surprisingly, Initiative 1366’s largest donors are big developers and Wall Street interests who have given Eyman hundreds of thousands of dollars to protect their special tax loopholes.

    Eyman proposed nearly the exact same initiative last year and it was broadly criticized. The Spokane Spokesman-Review referred to his previous effort as Eyman’s “worst ever” idea. Others called this initiative “extortion” (Walla Walla Union Bulletin) and “disingenuous” (Everett Herald), saying it is simply a ploy to keep Eyman’s initiative promotion business up and running.

    We oppose I-1366 because it would prevent us from fixing our state’s upside down tax system or fully funding our kids’ schools. Join this broad coalition listed below and vote NO on I-1366.
    Initiative-1366 from Tim Eyman orders the legislature to send a constitutional amendment to the voters next year requiring a two-thirds supermajority vote to close tax loopholes or raise revenue. If legislators refuse, Eyman’s initiative would create an $8 billion hole in our state budget over the next six years by cutting the sales tax by a full 1 percent.

    The timing for I-1366 is very bad. Our state is being fined $100,000 a day for failing to fully fund education, yet Eyman’s initiative would make it nearly impossible to close wasteful corporate tax loopholes or fix our state’s upside down tax system. Not surprisingly, Initiative 1366’s largest donors are big developers and Wall Street interests who have given Eyman hundreds of thousands of dollars to protect their special tax loopholes.

    Eyman proposed nearly the exact same initiative last year and it was broadly criticized. The Spokane Spokesman-Review referred to his previous effort as Eyman’s “worst ever” idea. Others called this initiative “extortion” (Walla Walla Union Bulletin) and “disingenuous” (Everett Herald), saying it is simply a ploy to keep Eyman’s initiative promotion business up and running.

    We oppose I-1366 because it would prevent us from fixing our state’s upside down tax system or fully funding our kids’ schools. Join this broad coalition listed below and vote NO on I-1366.

    Initiative 1366

    Initiative-1366 from Tim Eyman orders the legislature to send a constitutional amendment to the voters next year requiring a two-thirds supermajority vote to close tax loopholes or raise revenue. If legislators refuse, Eyman’s initiative would create an $8 billion hole in our state budget over the next six years by cutting the sales tax by a full 1 percent.

  • VOTE YES

    Vote Yes on Saving Animals from Extinction

  • Initiative 1401 seeks to help save endangered animals from extinction by making the selling, purchasing, trading, or distributing of animals threatened with extinction punishable by law. From African Elephants to the Javan Tiger, animals are disappearing from our planet at an alarming rate. Passing Initiative 1401 means that our last remaining elephants, rhinos, tigers, lions, cheetahs, leopards, pangolins, marine turtles, sharks, and rays will at least be somewhat protected from the illegal animal trade here in our home state.

    Help save animals facing extinction: vote YES on Initiative 1401.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    Initiative 1401 seeks to help save endangered animals from extinction by making the selling, purchasing, trading, or distributing of animals threatened with extinction punishable by law. From African Elephants to the Javan Tiger, animals are disappearing from our planet at an alarming rate. Passing Initiative 1401 means that our last remaining elephants, rhinos, tigers, lions, cheetahs, leopards, pangolins, marine turtles, sharks, and rays will at least be somewhat protected from the illegal animal trade here in our home state.

    Help save animals facing extinction: vote YES on Initiative 1401.
    Initiative 1401 seeks to help save endangered animals from extinction by making the selling, purchasing, trading, or distributing of animals threatened with extinction punishable by law. From African Elephants to the Javan Tiger, animals are disappearing from our planet at an alarming rate. Passing Initiative 1401 means that our last remaining elephants, rhinos, tigers, lions, cheetahs, leopards, pangolins, marine turtles, sharks, and rays will at least be somewhat protected from the illegal animal trade here in our home state.

    Help save animals facing extinction: vote YES on Initiative 1401.

    Initiative 1401

    Initiative 1401 seeks to help save endangered animals from extinction by making the selling, purchasing, trading, or distributing of animals threatened with extinction punishable by law. From African Elephants to the Javan Tiger, animals are disappearing from our planet at an alarming rate. Passing Initiative 1401 means that our last remaining elephants, rhinos, tigers, lions, cheetahs, leopards, pangolins, marine turtles, sharks, and rays will at least be somewhat protected from the illegal animal trade here in our home state.

  • Endorsed By Washington Conservation Action, Sierra Club, Humane Voters of Washington, Conservation Northwest, Audubon Washington
  • VOTE MAINTAINED

    Vote "Maintain" on Tax Advisory Vote No. 10

  • Legislators voted nearly unanimously for new oil train safety regulations, including directing some oil taxes to help pay for oil-train spill response. Senate Bill 1449 passed the legislature 141 to 1 with 5 excused. Thanks to a Tim Eyman initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote to "maintain" this measure.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    Legislators voted nearly unanimously for new oil train safety regulations, including directing some oil taxes to help pay for oil-train spill response. Senate Bill 1449 passed the legislature 141 to 1 with 5 excused. Thanks to a Tim Eyman initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote to "maintain" this measure.
    Legislators voted nearly unanimously for new oil train safety regulations, including directing some oil taxes to help pay for oil-train spill response. Senate Bill 1449 passed the legislature 141 to 1 with 5 excused. Thanks to a Tim Eyman initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote to "maintain" this measure.

    Advisory Vote No. 10

    Legislators voted nearly unanimously for new oil train safety regulations, including directing some oil taxes to help pay for oil-train spill response. Senate Bill 1449 passed the legislature 141 to 1 with 5 excused. Thanks to a Tim Eyman initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote to "maintain" this measure.

  • VOTE MAINTAINED

    Vote "Maintain" on Tax Advisory Vote No. 11

  • A bipartisan majority of legislators came together earlier this year to clarify that the marijuana excise tax should also apply to medical marijuana sales. There are a number of progressives who disagree with this tax, but unfortunately, the time to lobby against it was during the 2014 legislative session. Senate Bill 5052 passed the legislature 101 to 44 with 2 excused. Per Eyman’s initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Even if 100 percent of voters rejected this advisory measure, it would remain a tax, as Eyman's advisory votes are purely intended to push an anti-tax message. Vote to "maintain" this measure, and push back against Eyman's anti-tax message.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    A bipartisan majority of legislators came together earlier this year to clarify that the marijuana excise tax should also apply to medical marijuana sales. There are a number of progressives who disagree with this tax, but unfortunately, the time to lobby against it was during the 2014 legislative session. Senate Bill 5052 passed the legislature 101 to 44 with 2 excused. Per Eyman’s initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Even if 100 percent of voters rejected this advisory measure, it would remain a tax, as Eyman's advisory votes are purely intended to push an anti-tax message. Vote to "maintain" this measure, and push back against Eyman's anti-tax message.
    A bipartisan majority of legislators came together earlier this year to clarify that the marijuana excise tax should also apply to medical marijuana sales. There are a number of progressives who disagree with this tax, but unfortunately, the time to lobby against it was during the 2014 legislative session. Senate Bill 5052 passed the legislature 101 to 44 with 2 excused. Per Eyman’s initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Even if 100 percent of voters rejected this advisory measure, it would remain a tax, as Eyman's advisory votes are purely intended to push an anti-tax message. Vote to "maintain" this measure, and push back against Eyman's anti-tax message.

    Advisory Vote No. 11

    A bipartisan majority of legislators came together earlier this year to clarify that the marijuana excise tax should also apply to medical marijuana sales. There are a number of progressives who disagree with this tax, but unfortunately, the time to lobby against it was during the 2014 legislative session. Senate Bill 5052 passed the legislature 101 to 44 with 2 excused. Per Eyman’s initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote.

  • VOTE MAINTAINED

    Vote "Maintain" on Tax Advisory Vote No. 12

  • A broad majority of legislators voted for a comprehensive transportation bill to improve state and local roads, transit, bike paths, and pedestrian walkways. The package was funded with a small increase in the gas tax. Senate Bill 5987 passed the legislature 91 to 51 with 5 excused. While we were not thrilled with some aspects of the final transportation package, we still recommend a non-binding vote to "maintain" this measure. Per Eyman’s initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote to “maintain” this measure.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    A broad majority of legislators voted for a comprehensive transportation bill to improve state and local roads, transit, bike paths, and pedestrian walkways. The package was funded with a small increase in the gas tax. Senate Bill 5987 passed the legislature 91 to 51 with 5 excused. While we were not thrilled with some aspects of the final transportation package, we still recommend a non-binding vote to "maintain" this measure. Per Eyman’s initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote to “maintain” this measure.
    A broad majority of legislators voted for a comprehensive transportation bill to improve state and local roads, transit, bike paths, and pedestrian walkways. The package was funded with a small increase in the gas tax. Senate Bill 5987 passed the legislature 91 to 51 with 5 excused. While we were not thrilled with some aspects of the final transportation package, we still recommend a non-binding vote to "maintain" this measure. Per Eyman’s initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote to “maintain” this measure.

    Advisory Vote No. 12

    A broad majority of legislators voted for a comprehensive transportation bill to improve state and local roads, transit, bike paths, and pedestrian walkways. The package was funded with a small increase in the gas tax. Senate Bill 5987 passed the legislature 91 to 51 with 5 excused. While we were not thrilled with some aspects of the final transportation package, we still recommend a non-binding vote to "maintain" this measure. Per Eyman’s initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote.

  • VOTE MAINTAINED

    Vote "Maintain" on Tax Advisory Vote No. 13

  • A large majority of legislators voted to close $150 million in unnecessary tax loopholes in order to generate revenue for education funding. This legislation, Senate Bill 6138, passed the legislature 95 to 48 with 4 excused. Per Eyman’s initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote to "maintain" this important measure.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    A large majority of legislators voted to close $150 million in unnecessary tax loopholes in order to generate revenue for education funding. This legislation, Senate Bill 6138, passed the legislature 95 to 48 with 4 excused. Per Eyman’s initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote to "maintain" this important measure.
    A large majority of legislators voted to close $150 million in unnecessary tax loopholes in order to generate revenue for education funding. This legislation, Senate Bill 6138, passed the legislature 95 to 48 with 4 excused. Per Eyman’s initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote to "maintain" this important measure.

    Advisory Vote No. 13

    A large majority of legislators voted to close $150 million in unnecessary tax loopholes in order to generate revenue for education funding. This legislation, Senate Bill 6138, passed the legislature 95 to 48 with 4 excused. Per Eyman’s initiative, the state legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote to "maintain" this important measure.

  • VOTE REJECTED

    Vote NO on Spokane County Proposition No. 1: Expanding county commissioners

  • While reform is needed at the Spokane County Commission for better representation, this initiative won’t get us there. The county needs to begin the process for creating a Home Rule/Charter County that would allow better representation through district-level elections and the creation of unbiased district boundaries. This initiative doesn't do that--it simply adds two more county commissioners that would also be elected countywide. Two current County Commissioners would decide the boundaries of the new districts for the additional commissioners, inviting political gerrymandering. Spokane County would be the only county to expand commissioners without using the Home Rule/Charter County process. Vote no on Proposition No. 1.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    While reform is needed at the Spokane County Commission for better representation, this initiative won’t get us there. The county needs to begin the process for creating a Home Rule/Charter County that would allow better representation through district-level elections and the creation of unbiased district boundaries. This initiative doesn't do that--it simply adds two more county commissioners that would also be elected countywide. Two current County Commissioners would decide the boundaries of the new districts for the additional commissioners, inviting political gerrymandering. Spokane County would be the only county to expand commissioners without using the Home Rule/Charter County process. Vote no on Proposition No. 1.
    While reform is needed at the Spokane County Commission for better representation, this initiative won’t get us there. The county needs to begin the process for creating a Home Rule/Charter County that would allow better representation through district-level elections and the creation of unbiased district boundaries. This initiative doesn't do that--it simply adds two more county commissioners that would also be elected countywide. Two current County Commissioners would decide the boundaries of the new districts for the additional commissioners, inviting political gerrymandering. Spokane County would be the only county to expand commissioners without using the Home Rule/Charter County process. Vote no on Proposition No. 1.

City Races

Depending on where you live, you may have the below city races on your ballot.

  • Shar Lichty, a community organizer with the local non-profit Peace and Justice Action League, would bring a welcome change to the Mayor’s office. Lichty is an experienced manager of government operations and is also a strong advocate for racial, economic, and social justice. She faces an uphill battle against current Mayor David Condon, who has amassed a huge campaign war chest from developers and business interests during his time in office.

    Mayor Condon is a former political operative for Rep. Cathy McMorris Rogers. In his first term, he has prioritized huge pay increases for himself and his political appointees while proposing budgets that slash funding for police and fire departments. Lichty is the clear choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Shar Lichty

    Shar Lichty, a community organizer with the local non-profit Peace and Justice Action League, would bring a welcome change to the Mayor’s office. Lichty is an experienced manager of government operations and is also a strong advocate for racial, economic, and social justice.

    Shar Lichty, a community organizer with the local non-profit Peace and Justice Action League, would bring a welcome change to the Mayor’s office. Lichty is an experienced manager of government operations and is also a strong advocate for racial, economic, and social justice. She faces an uphill battle against current Mayor David Condon, who has amassed a huge campaign war chest from developers and business interests during his time in office.

    Mayor Condon is a former political operative for Rep. Cathy McMorris Rogers. In his first term, he has prioritized huge pay increases for himself and his political appointees while proposing budgets that slash funding for police and fire departments. Lichty is the clear choice in this race.

    Shar Lichty

    Shar Lichty, a community organizer with the local non-profit Peace and Justice Action League, would bring a welcome change to the Mayor’s office. Lichty is an experienced manager of government operations and is also a strong advocate for racial, economic, and social justice.

  • Endorsed By: SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, Spokane Regional Labor Council, SEIU Local 6, Teamsters Local 690
  • Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart is running for re-election and has been a champion for working people and the environment during his first term in office. He has led the charge in passing a quality jobs package that would encourage the use of local contractors for city contracts and increase access to family wage jobs through apprenticeship opportunities. He is currently working to pass earned sick and safe leave for all workers in Spokane.

    His opponent is conservative John Ahern, a former state legislator who has a track record of missing votes in Olympia and pushing extremist legislation. Ahern is opposed to marriage equality, environmental protections, immigration reform, and women’s reproductive freedom. Stuckart is the clear choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Ben Stuckart

    Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart is running for re-election and has been a champion for working people and the environment during his first term in office.

    Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart is running for re-election and has been a champion for working people and the environment during his first term in office. He has led the charge in passing a quality jobs package that would encourage the use of local contractors for city contracts and increase access to family wage jobs through apprenticeship opportunities. He is currently working to pass earned sick and safe leave for all workers in Spokane.

    His opponent is conservative John Ahern, a former state legislator who has a track record of missing votes in Olympia and pushing extremist legislation. Ahern is opposed to marriage equality, environmental protections, immigration reform, and women’s reproductive freedom. Stuckart is the clear choice in this race.

    Ben Stuckart

    Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart is running for re-election and has been a champion for working people and the environment during his first term in office.

  • Randy Ramos is running for Spokane City Council, District 1. Ramos won the Inlander’s Peirone prize for his work to help at-risk youth and people struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues. Raised in the Hillyard neighborhood, he has a deep passion for helping to revitalize Northeast Spokane and make sure under-represented communities are heard from at the City Council.

    Incumbent Mike Fagan is a right-wing extremist known for making offensive comments in the media and at city council meetings. He has opposed pay equity for women and made outlandish statements such as blaming the measles outbreak on immigrants. He stokes fear and hate in our community and needs to be replaced. Ramos is the clear choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Randy Ramos

    Randy Ramos is running for Spokane City Council, District 1. Ramos won the Inlander’s Peirone prize for his work to help at-risk youth and people struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues.

    Randy Ramos is running for Spokane City Council, District 1. Ramos won the Inlander’s Peirone prize for his work to help at-risk youth and people struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues. Raised in the Hillyard neighborhood, he has a deep passion for helping to revitalize Northeast Spokane and make sure under-represented communities are heard from at the City Council.

    Incumbent Mike Fagan is a right-wing extremist known for making offensive comments in the media and at city council meetings. He has opposed pay equity for women and made outlandish statements such as blaming the measles outbreak on immigrants. He stokes fear and hate in our community and needs to be replaced. Ramos is the clear choice in this race.

    Randy Ramos

    Randy Ramos is running for Spokane City Council, District 1. Ramos won the Inlander’s Peirone prize for his work to help at-risk youth and people struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues.

  • Endorsed By: Progressive Majority WA, Washington Conservation Action, Fuse, Service Employees International Union, UFCW 3000, Spokane Regional Labor Council, Spokane Tribe of Indians
  • Lori Kinnear has a long track record of serving Spokane, and is now running for Spokane City Council, District 2. Kinnear has led the creation of the community garden program, and is vice chair of the Friends of the Centennial Trail. She has also served as the legislative aid for both Richard Rush and Amber Waldref, and has a deep understanding of city issues and how to get things done at City Hall. Kinnear is committed to moving Spokane forward on issues like public safety, revitalizing neighborhoods, and economic justice.

    Kinnear's opponent is conservative Republican and small business owner Laverne Biel. She is opposed to an ordinance that provides earned sick and safe leave for all workers in Spokane and also signed on to an anti-immigrant initiative. If you want someone with a lot of experience and deep knowledge of the issues facing Spokane, Lori Kinnear is a great choice.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Lori Kinnear

    Lori Kinnear has a long track record of serving Spokane, and is now running for Spokane City Council, District 2. Kinnear has led the creation of the community garden program, and is vice chair of the Friends of the Centennial Trail.

    Lori Kinnear has a long track record of serving Spokane, and is now running for Spokane City Council, District 2. Kinnear has led the creation of the community garden program, and is vice chair of the Friends of the Centennial Trail. She has also served as the legislative aid for both Richard Rush and Amber Waldref, and has a deep understanding of city issues and how to get things done at City Hall. Kinnear is committed to moving Spokane forward on issues like public safety, revitalizing neighborhoods, and economic justice.

    Kinnear's opponent is conservative Republican and small business owner Laverne Biel. She is opposed to an ordinance that provides earned sick and safe leave for all workers in Spokane and also signed on to an anti-immigrant initiative. If you want someone with a lot of experience and deep knowledge of the issues facing Spokane, Lori Kinnear is a great choice.

    Lori Kinnear

    Lori Kinnear has a long track record of serving Spokane, and is now running for Spokane City Council, District 2. Kinnear has led the creation of the community garden program, and is vice chair of the Friends of the Centennial Trail.

  • Spokane City Councilmember Karen Stratton is running to retain her seat in District 3. Stratton is a lifelong resident of Spokane with extensive experience working in the private and public sector. She also volunteers with a wide range of community organizations. Since being appointed to the seat last fall, Stratton has played a lead role in raising the issue of gender pay equity within city government, neighborhood revitalization efforts, and creating quality jobs in the city. She also stood up to the Mayor’s attempts to appoint more of his political allies to key positions in the city.

    Her opponent, Evan Verduin, is a religious conservative who has questioned the importance of police oversight and views the position as a part-time job. He is backed by corporate interests and the Republican political machine. Stratton is the clear choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Karen Stratton

    Spokane City Councilmember Karen Stratton is running to retain her seat in District 3. Stratton is a lifelong resident of Spokane with extensive experience working in the private and public sector. She also volunteers with a wide range of community organizations.

    Spokane City Councilmember Karen Stratton is running to retain her seat in District 3. Stratton is a lifelong resident of Spokane with extensive experience working in the private and public sector. She also volunteers with a wide range of community organizations. Since being appointed to the seat last fall, Stratton has played a lead role in raising the issue of gender pay equity within city government, neighborhood revitalization efforts, and creating quality jobs in the city. She also stood up to the Mayor’s attempts to appoint more of his political allies to key positions in the city.

    Her opponent, Evan Verduin, is a religious conservative who has questioned the importance of police oversight and views the position as a part-time job. He is backed by corporate interests and the Republican political machine. Stratton is the clear choice in this race.

    Karen Stratton

    Spokane City Councilmember Karen Stratton is running to retain her seat in District 3. Stratton is a lifelong resident of Spokane with extensive experience working in the private and public sector. She also volunteers with a wide range of community organizations.

  • VOTE YES

    Vote YES on Spokane Proposition No. 1: Worker Bill of Rights

  • We need to do more to make sure our economy honors the dignity of work, and hard work pays off for every single person in Spokane. That's where the Worker's Bill of Rights comes in.

    Many progressive organizations are supporting Proposition 1, or the Worker's Bill of Rights. This change to the city charter would secure a right to a family wage (estimated currently at $18-22/hr) when working for a large employer with more than 150 employees, the right to equal pay for equal work, and the right not to be wrongfully fired. Proposition 1 would also limit a corporation’s power to override these rights.

    If you want to take a stand for workers' rights and challenge corporations that are given more rights than people, Vote Yes on Proposition 1.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    We need to do more to make sure our economy honors the dignity of work, and hard work pays off for every single person in Spokane. That's where the Worker's Bill of Rights comes in.

    Many progressive organizations are supporting Proposition 1, or the Worker's Bill of Rights. This change to the city charter would secure a right to a family wage (estimated currently at $18-22/hr) when working for a large employer with more than 150 employees, the right to equal pay for equal work, and the right not to be wrongfully fired. Proposition 1 would also limit a corporation’s power to override these rights.

    If you want to take a stand for workers' rights and challenge corporations that are given more rights than people, Vote Yes on Proposition 1.
    We need to do more to make sure our economy honors the dignity of work, and hard work pays off for every single person in Spokane. That's where the Worker's Bill of Rights comes in.

    Many progressive organizations are supporting Proposition 1, or the Worker's Bill of Rights. This change to the city charter would secure a right to a family wage (estimated currently at $18-22/hr) when working for a large employer with more than 150 employees, the right to equal pay for equal work, and the right not to be wrongfully fired. Proposition 1 would also limit a corporation’s power to override these rights.

    If you want to take a stand for workers' rights and challenge corporations that are given more rights than people, Vote Yes on Proposition 1.
  • Endorsed By Washington CAN!, Spokane Regional Labor Council, Spokane Firefighters, UFCW 1439, Spokane Rising Tide
  • VOTE YES

    Vote YES on Spokane Proposition No. 2: Support a living wage for city workers

  • Proposition 2 is an advisory vote on the implementation of the Worker's Bill of Rights, Proposition 1. Unfortunately, opponents have written Proposition 2 in a biased and misleading way to confuse voters.

    It’s unclear whether there would be any significant costs to paying city employees a living wage that aren’t offset by the increased tax revenue from the wage increases for thousands of low wage workers. The experience of other cities that increased their minimum wage, including Seattle, is that it didn’t add significant costs to their budget. At the time of writing this description, the city had no analysis of the cost of Proposition 1, so it’s disappointing they put this advisory vote forward.

    If you support ensuring a living for Spokane workers, vote yes on Proposition 2.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    Proposition 2 is an advisory vote on the implementation of the Worker's Bill of Rights, Proposition 1. Unfortunately, opponents have written Proposition 2 in a biased and misleading way to confuse voters.

    It’s unclear whether there would be any significant costs to paying city employees a living wage that aren’t offset by the increased tax revenue from the wage increases for thousands of low wage workers. The experience of other cities that increased their minimum wage, including Seattle, is that it didn’t add significant costs to their budget. At the time of writing this description, the city had no analysis of the cost of Proposition 1, so it’s disappointing they put this advisory vote forward.

    If you support ensuring a living for Spokane workers, vote yes on Proposition 2.
    Proposition 2 is an advisory vote on the implementation of the Worker's Bill of Rights, Proposition 1. Unfortunately, opponents have written Proposition 2 in a biased and misleading way to confuse voters.

    It’s unclear whether there would be any significant costs to paying city employees a living wage that aren’t offset by the increased tax revenue from the wage increases for thousands of low wage workers. The experience of other cities that increased their minimum wage, including Seattle, is that it didn’t add significant costs to their budget. At the time of writing this description, the city had no analysis of the cost of Proposition 1, so it’s disappointing they put this advisory vote forward.

    If you support ensuring a living for Spokane workers, vote yes on Proposition 2.

    City of Spokane Proposition No. 2

    Proposition 2 is an advisory vote on the implementation of the Worker's Bill of Rights, Proposition 1. Unfortunately, opponents have written Proposition 2 in a biased and misleading way to confuse voters.

  • VOTE YES

    Vote YES on Spokane Proposition No. 3: Support a living wage for city workers

  • Proposition 3 is an advisory vote on funding for city employees affected by the Worker's Bill of Rights, Proposition 1. Like Proposition 2, unfortunately, opponents have written Proposition 3 in a biased and misleading way to confuse voters.

    It’s unclear whether any additional funding would be needed for a Worker's Bill of Rights. If you support ensuring a living for Spokane workers, vote yes on Proposition 3.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    Proposition 3 is an advisory vote on funding for city employees affected by the Worker's Bill of Rights, Proposition 1. Like Proposition 2, unfortunately, opponents have written Proposition 3 in a biased and misleading way to confuse voters.

    It’s unclear whether any additional funding would be needed for a Worker's Bill of Rights. If you support ensuring a living for Spokane workers, vote yes on Proposition 3.
    Proposition 3 is an advisory vote on funding for city employees affected by the Worker's Bill of Rights, Proposition 1. Like Proposition 2, unfortunately, opponents have written Proposition 3 in a biased and misleading way to confuse voters.

    It’s unclear whether any additional funding would be needed for a Worker's Bill of Rights. If you support ensuring a living for Spokane workers, vote yes on Proposition 3.

    City of Spokane Proposition 3

    Proposition 3 is an advisory vote on funding for city employees affected by the Worker's Bill of Rights, Proposition 1. Like Proposition 2, unfortunately, opponents have written Proposition 3 in a biased and misleading way to confuse voters.

    It’s unclear whether any additional funding would be needed for a Worker's Bill of Rights. If you support ensuring a living for Spokane workers, vote yes on Proposition 3.

School Districts

Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below school district races on your ballot.

  • Henry Browne Jr. is running to retain his seat on the Cheney School Board District, 3 that he was appointed to in December of 2012. Browne has worked for the Dept. of Corrections for the past 15 years and is an adjunct instructor at Park University at Fairchild Air Force base. He is committed to finding solutions to the serious overcrowding at Cheney High School.

    His opponent is the former Mayor of Airway Heights, Patrick Rushing, who was forced to resign from his post after making racist comments on Facebook that gained national attention. He also had to resign from his position as a school bus driver after a hit and run accident. While Browne is a not progressive, he is clearly the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Henry Browne Jr.

    Henry Browne Jr. is running to retain his seat on the Cheney School Board District, 3 that he was appointed to in December of 2012. Browne has worked for the Dept. of Corrections for the past 15 years and is an adjunct instructor at Park University at Fairchild Air Force base.

    Henry Browne Jr. is running to retain his seat on the Cheney School Board District, 3 that he was appointed to in December of 2012. Browne has worked for the Dept. of Corrections for the past 15 years and is an adjunct instructor at Park University at Fairchild Air Force base. He is committed to finding solutions to the serious overcrowding at Cheney High School.

    His opponent is the former Mayor of Airway Heights, Patrick Rushing, who was forced to resign from his post after making racist comments on Facebook that gained national attention. He also had to resign from his position as a school bus driver after a hit and run accident. While Browne is a not progressive, he is clearly the best choice in this race.

    Henry Browne Jr.

    Henry Browne Jr. is running to retain his seat on the Cheney School Board District, 3 that he was appointed to in December of 2012. Browne has worked for the Dept. of Corrections for the past 15 years and is an adjunct instructor at Park University at Fairchild Air Force base.

  • Paul Schneider is a teacher in Spokane Valley and a father with kids in the district. He would bring a much needed perspective that is missing from the school board on how its policies actually impact the classroom environment. His experience as a teacher and active parent gives him an in-depth understanding on a broad range of complicated issues that his opponent lacks.

    His opponent, Patricia Kienholz, is a moderate conservative who is passionate about anti-bullying reforms. Due to his experience, Schneider is the clear choice in the race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Paul Schneider

    Paul Schneider is a teacher in Spokane Valley and a father with kids in the district. He would bring a much needed perspective that is missing from the school board on how its policies actually impact the classroom environment.

    Paul Schneider is a teacher in Spokane Valley and a father with kids in the district. He would bring a much needed perspective that is missing from the school board on how its policies actually impact the classroom environment. His experience as a teacher and active parent gives him an in-depth understanding on a broad range of complicated issues that his opponent lacks.

    His opponent, Patricia Kienholz, is a moderate conservative who is passionate about anti-bullying reforms. Due to his experience, Schneider is the clear choice in the race.

    Paul Schneider

    Paul Schneider is a teacher in Spokane Valley and a father with kids in the district. He would bring a much needed perspective that is missing from the school board on how its policies actually impact the classroom environment.

  • Endorsed By: Progressive Majority WA, Fuse, Spokane Education Association
  • Jerrall Haynes, a mentor of at-risk youth and an active volunteer in the community, would bring a much needed change to the Spokane School Board, Position 3. Haynes is currently serving in the military, where he manages up to 300 mechanics to execute complex tasks on tight deadlines. He believes strongly that the best way to improve any system is to listen to the people at all levels of involvement. Haynes wants to bring this style of leadership to the school district so that the School Board does a better job listening to students, teachers, and parents before making decisions.

    His opponent, incumbent Rocky Treppiedi, has developed a reputation for being abrasive and difficult to work with. As a City Attorney, Treppiedi had been accused by federal prosecutors of tampering with the investigation into the case of Otto Zehm. He was fired by the City of Spokane. Haynes is the clear choice in this race for Spokane School Board, Position 3.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Jerrall Haynes

    Jerrall Haynes, a mentor of at-risk youth and an active volunteer in the community, would bring a much needed change to the Spokane School Board, Position 3. Haynes is currently serving in the military, where he manages up to 300 mechanics to execute complex tasks on tight deadlines.

    Jerrall Haynes, a mentor of at-risk youth and an active volunteer in the community, would bring a much needed change to the Spokane School Board, Position 3. Haynes is currently serving in the military, where he manages up to 300 mechanics to execute complex tasks on tight deadlines. He believes strongly that the best way to improve any system is to listen to the people at all levels of involvement. Haynes wants to bring this style of leadership to the school district so that the School Board does a better job listening to students, teachers, and parents before making decisions.

    His opponent, incumbent Rocky Treppiedi, has developed a reputation for being abrasive and difficult to work with. As a City Attorney, Treppiedi had been accused by federal prosecutors of tampering with the investigation into the case of Otto Zehm. He was fired by the City of Spokane. Haynes is the clear choice in this race for Spokane School Board, Position 3.

    Jerrall Haynes

    Jerrall Haynes, a mentor of at-risk youth and an active volunteer in the community, would bring a much needed change to the Spokane School Board, Position 3. Haynes is currently serving in the military, where he manages up to 300 mechanics to execute complex tasks on tight deadlines.

  • Endorsed By: Fuse, Spokane Education Association