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Statewide Ballot Measures

Advisory Vote #16

  • VOTE MAINTAINED

    Vote Maintained on Advisory Vote 16

  • A bipartisan group of legislators passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1597, which included a small excise tax in order to increase environmental protections for regional fish and wildlife. Because of a Tim Eyman initiative, the Legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 16.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    A bipartisan group of legislators passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1597, which included a small excise tax in order to increase environmental protections for regional fish and wildlife. Because of a Tim Eyman initiative, the Legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 16.
    A bipartisan group of legislators passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1597, which included a small excise tax in order to increase environmental protections for regional fish and wildlife. Because of a Tim Eyman initiative, the Legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 16.

    Advisory Vote No. 16

    A bipartisan group of legislators passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1597, which included a small excise tax in order to increase environmental protections for regional fish and wildlife. Because of a Tim Eyman initiative, the Legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 16.

Advisory Vote #17

  • VOTE MAINTAINED

    Vote Maintained on Advisory Vote 17

  • Our state has been under Supreme Court order to fully fund education for several years. This June, Republicans and Democrats came together to approve a bipartisan package of revenue increases for public schools, including expanding the Business and Occupation tax. While this does not solve the education funding problem, the package goes a long way towards providing a quality education for all students. This non-binding advisory vote is required thanks to a Tim Eyman ballot measure. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 17.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    Our state has been under Supreme Court order to fully fund education for several years. This June, Republicans and Democrats came together to approve a bipartisan package of revenue increases for public schools, including expanding the Business and Occupation tax. While this does not solve the education funding problem, the package goes a long way towards providing a quality education for all students. This non-binding advisory vote is required thanks to a Tim Eyman ballot measure. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 17.
    Our state has been under Supreme Court order to fully fund education for several years. This June, Republicans and Democrats came together to approve a bipartisan package of revenue increases for public schools, including expanding the Business and Occupation tax. While this does not solve the education funding problem, the package goes a long way towards providing a quality education for all students. This non-binding advisory vote is required thanks to a Tim Eyman ballot measure. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 17.
    Our state has been under Supreme Court order to fully fund education for several years. This June, Republicans and Democrats came together to approve a bipartisan package of revenue increases for public schools, including expanding the Business and Occupation tax. While this does not solve the education funding problem, the package goes a long way towards providing a quality education for all students.

Advisory Vote #18

  • VOTE MAINTAINED

    Vote Maintained on Advisory Vote 18

  • In addition to the business taxes covered in Advisory Vote 17, a strong bipartisan majority of state legislators voted to increase local property taxes to fund schools. We have concerns about raising regressive property taxes that disproportionately impact working families and make our upside-down tax code even worse. However, we are optimistic about retaking the state Senate this fall and working with progressives in Olympia next year to reduce this tax and instead make the wealthy pay their fair share.

    Like the other advisory votes, this is a non-binding measure required by a Tim Eyman ballot initiative. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 18.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    In addition to the business taxes covered in Advisory Vote 17, a strong bipartisan majority of state legislators voted to increase local property taxes to fund schools. We have concerns about raising regressive property taxes that disproportionately impact working families and make our upside-down tax code even worse. However, we are optimistic about retaking the state Senate this fall and working with progressives in Olympia next year to reduce this tax and instead make the wealthy pay their fair share.

    Like the other advisory votes, this is a non-binding measure required by a Tim Eyman ballot initiative. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 18.
    In addition to the business taxes covered in Advisory Vote 17, a strong bipartisan majority of state legislators voted to increase local property taxes to fund schools. We have concerns about raising regressive property taxes that disproportionately impact working families and make our upside-down tax code even worse. However, we are optimistic about retaking the state Senate this fall and working with progressives in Olympia next year to reduce this tax and instead make the wealthy pay their fair share.

    Like the other advisory votes, this is a non-binding measure required by a Tim Eyman ballot initiative. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 18.
    In addition to the legislation covered by Advisory Vote 17, a strong bipartisan majority of state legislators voted to increase local property taxes to fund schools. We have concerns about raising regressive property taxes that disproportionately impact working families and make our upside-down tax code even worse. However, we are optimistic about retaking the state Senate this fall and working with progressives in Olympia next year to reduce this tax and instead make the wealthy pay their fair share.

Bremerton Mayor

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

Bremerton Mayor

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    Greg Wheeler

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  • Greg Wheeler has served two terms on the Bremerton City Council representing District 4. He is an outspoken advocate for sustainable development and the creation of family wage jobs throughout the city of Bremerton. Wheeler is a proponent of fiscal responsibility, advocates for more transparency in the mayoral office, and supports efforts to make Bremerton a welcoming city for all residents. As revenue and the city's population continue to increase, Wheeler wants to focus on roads and infrastructure as priorities. While Wheeler has articulated his progressive vision for the City of Bremerton, he takes a regressive stance on the B&O tax, stating that he would like to phase out of the B&O tax and increase the B&O tax exemption as the city grows.

    Wheeler is running against incumbent mayor Patty Lent. Lent has served as mayor since 2010 and has played a major role in ensuring that Bremerton grows at responsible rate while providing adequate services for residents. Both Lent and Wheeler advocate for policies that address the need for affordable housing and jobs in the city. Wheeler is a strong choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Greg Wheeler

    Greg Wheeler has served two terms on the Bremerton City Council representing District 4. He is an outspoken advocate for sustainable development and the creation of family wage jobs throughout the city of Bremerton.

    Greg Wheeler has served two terms on the Bremerton City Council representing District 4. He is an outspoken advocate for sustainable development and the creation of family wage jobs throughout the city of Bremerton. Wheeler is a proponent of fiscal responsibility, advocates for more transparency in the mayoral office, and supports efforts to make Bremerton a welcoming city for all residents. As revenue and the city's population continue to increase, Wheeler wants to focus on roads and infrastructure as priorities. While Wheeler has articulated his progressive vision for the City of Bremerton, he takes a regressive stance on the B&O tax, stating that he would like to phase out of the B&O tax and increase the B&O tax exemption as the city grows.

    Wheeler is running against incumbent mayor Patty Lent. Lent has served as mayor since 2010 and has played a major role in ensuring that Bremerton grows at responsible rate while providing adequate services for residents. Both Lent and Wheeler advocate for policies that address the need for affordable housing and jobs in the city. Wheeler is a strong choice in this race.

    Greg Wheeler

    Greg Wheeler has served two terms on the Bremerton City Council representing District 4. He is an outspoken advocate for sustainable development and the creation of family wage jobs throughout the city of Bremerton.

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