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Statewide Ballot Measures

Initiative #1366

  • VOTE NO

    No on Tim Eyman's I-1366

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  • 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.



Initiative #1401

  • VOTE YES

    Vote Yes on Saving Animals from Extinction

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  • 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

Advisory Vote #10

  • 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.

Advisory Vote #11

  • 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.

Advisory Vote #12

  • 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.

Advisory Vote #13

  • 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.

Pierce County Ballot Measures

Pierce Referendum #2015-1

  • VOTE REJECTED

    Vote NO on Referendum No. 2015-1: Do not repeal the new services building

  • The Pierce County Council approved a $127 million county services center by a narrow vote of 4-3 to better serve its residents by consolidating government buildings and reducing maintenance costs. However, a group of residents who oppose the consolidation collected enough signatures to force a repeal effort on to the November ballot. Though there will be costs up front for residents, Pierce County voters should vote NO on Referendum 2015-1 to allow the county to move forward with saving money and consolidating government services into one place.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    The Pierce County Council approved a $127 million county services center by a narrow vote of 4-3 to better serve its residents by consolidating government buildings and reducing maintenance costs. However, a group of residents who oppose the consolidation collected enough signatures to force a repeal effort on to the November ballot. Though there will be costs up front for residents, Pierce County voters should vote NO on Referendum 2015-1 to allow the county to move forward with saving money and consolidating government services into one place.
    The Pierce County Council approved a $127 million county services center by a narrow vote of 4-3 to better serve its residents by consolidating government buildings and reducing maintenance costs. However, a group of residents who oppose the consolidation collected enough signatures to force a repeal effort on to the November ballot. Though there will be costs up front for residents, Pierce County voters should vote NO on Referendum 2015-1 to allow the county to move forward with saving money and consolidating government services into one place.

Port of Tacoma

Port of Tacoma, Port Commissioner, Position #3

No Good Choices

There are no good choices in this race.

Conservative Don Johnson is running against another conservative, Bruce Cook, who is not running a competitive campaign. If you are interested in running for this office in the future, please contact our friends at Progressive Majority Washington.

Don Johnson

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There are no good choices in this race.


Port of Tacoma, Port Commissioner, Position #5

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    Clare Petrich

  • Claire Petrich has been representing residents on the Port of Tacoma Commission since 1995 and has served as its president since 2014. Petrich is a small business owner who is active in the community, from her work on the Tacoma-Pierce County Economic Development to her involvement in Tacoma's youth and business maritime community.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Clare Petrich

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    Claire Petrich has been representing residents on the Port of Tacoma Commission since 1995 and has served as its president since 2014.

    Claire Petrich has been representing residents on the Port of Tacoma Commission since 1995 and has served as its president since 2014. Petrich is a small business owner who is active in the community, from her work on the Tacoma-Pierce County Economic Development to her involvement in Tacoma's youth and business maritime community.

    Clare Petrich

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    Claire Petrich has been representing residents on the Port of Tacoma Commission since 1995 and has served as its president since 2014.

    • Endorsed By: Pierce County Central Labor Council, Tacoma Longshoreman

Charter Review Commission, Pierce County, District #6

The Charter Review Commission is elected every 10 years and is responsible for writing the rules for how the government operates, much like a county constitution. Depending on where you live you may have the following races on your ballot.

Charter Review Commission, District #6, Position #1

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    Michael Grayum

  • Michael Grayum is running for Charter Review Commission District 6, Position 1. Grayum is the Mayor of DuPont, where he established a performance management system to improve transparency and communications with the public. He will bring the same public-first approach to the charter review commission.

    His opponent is far-right conservative Paul Wagemann who faced legal problems from unpaid bills related to his business. Grayum is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Michael Grayum

    Submitted by jay on

    Michael Grayum is running for Charter Review Commission District 6, Position 1. Grayum is the Mayor of DuPont, where he established a performance management system to improve transparency and communications with the public. He will bring the same public-first approach to the charter review commission.



    His opponent is far-right conservative Paul Wagemann who faced legal problems from unpaid bills related to his business. Grayum is the best choice in this race.

    Michael Grayum is running for Charter Review Commission District 6, Position 1. Grayum is the Mayor of DuPont, where he established a performance management system to improve transparency and communications with the public. He will bring the same public-first approach to the charter review commission.

    His opponent is far-right conservative Paul Wagemann who faced legal problems from unpaid bills related to his business. Grayum is the best choice in this race.

    Michael Grayum

    Submitted by jay on

    Michael Grayum is running for Charter Review Commission District 6, Position 1. Grayum is the Mayor of DuPont, where he established a performance management system to improve transparency and communications with the public. He will bring the same public-first approach to the charter review commission.



    His opponent is far-right conservative Paul Wagemann who faced legal problems from unpaid bills related to his business. Grayum is the best choice in this race.

    • Endorsed By: Pierce County Central Labor Council

Charter Review Commission, District #6, Position #2

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    Barbara Gelman

  • Barbara Gelman is a former Pierce County Councilmember who represented District 3 and District 5 and is now running for Charter Review Commission District 6, Position 2. Gelman's experience working directly with the charter makes her an excellent fit for the commission.

    She faces fiscally conservative Lakewood Mayor Don Anderson. Gelman is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Barbara Gelman

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    Barbara Gelman is a former Pierce County Councilmember who represented District 3 and District 5 and is now running for Charter Review Commission District 6, Position 2. Gelman's experience working directly with the charter makes her an excellent fit for the commission.


    She faces fiscally conservative Lakewood Mayor Don Anderson. Gelman is the best choice in this race.

    Barbara Gelman is a former Pierce County Councilmember who represented District 3 and District 5 and is now running for Charter Review Commission District 6, Position 2. Gelman's experience working directly with the charter makes her an excellent fit for the commission.

    She faces fiscally conservative Lakewood Mayor Don Anderson. Gelman is the best choice in this race.

    Barbara Gelman

    Submitted by jay on

    Barbara Gelman is a former Pierce County Councilmember who represented District 3 and District 5 and is now running for Charter Review Commission District 6, Position 2. Gelman's experience working directly with the charter makes her an excellent fit for the commission.


    She faces fiscally conservative Lakewood Mayor Don Anderson. Gelman is the best choice in this race.

    • Endorsed By: Pierce County Central Labor Council

Charter Review Commission, District #6, Position #3

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    Linda Farmer

  • Linda Farmer is a former newspaper reporter and longtime communications and government affairs manager who is running for Pierce County Charter Review Commission, District 6 Position 2. Farmer is the current Director of Communications in the Pierce County Library System. She has earned respect from the community for her transparency, leadership, and dedication to getting the job done.

    Her opponent, David Swindale, is a conservative Planning and Development Services Director for the City of University Place. Farmer is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Linda Farmer

    Submitted by sara on

    Linda Farmer is a former newspaper reporter and longtime communications and government affairs manager who is running for Pierce County Charter Review Commission, District 6 Position 2. Farmer is the current Director of Communications in the Pierce County Library System. She has earned respect from the community for her transparency, leadership, and dedication to getting the job done.



    Her opponent, David Swindale, is a conservative Planning and Development Services Director for the City of University Place. Farmer is the best choice in this race.

    Linda Farmer is a former newspaper reporter and longtime communications and government affairs manager who is running for Pierce County Charter Review Commission, District 6 Position 2. Farmer is the current Director of Communications in the Pierce County Library System. She has earned respect from the community for her transparency, leadership, and dedication to getting the job done.

    Her opponent, David Swindale, is a conservative Planning and Development Services Director for the City of University Place. Farmer is the best choice in this race.

    Linda Farmer

    Submitted by sara on

    Linda Farmer is a former newspaper reporter and longtime communications and government affairs manager who is running for Pierce County Charter Review Commission, District 6 Position 2. Farmer is the current Director of Communications in the Pierce County Library System. She has earned respect from the community for her transparency, leadership, and dedication to getting the job done.



    Her opponent, David Swindale, is a conservative Planning and Development Services Director for the City of University Place. Farmer is the best choice in this race.

Other Races in Pierce County

Tacoma Metropolitan Parks District Commission, Position 3

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    Non-Partisan

    Jessie Baines, Jr.

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  • Jesse Baines, a career counselor, coach, and neighborhood advocate, is running for the Tacoma Metropolitan Parks Commission, Position 3. Baines will bring fresh leadership to the commission, which influences a number of projects in the Tacoma area, including Point Defiance Park and the Point Ruston development project. The Tacoma Metropolitan Parks District has been described as underutilized, and Baines is an up and coming leader who is ready to serve his community and ensure Tacoma parks remain top notch for years to come.

    Baines' opponent is incumbent Larry Dahl. Due to the enthusiasm, energy, and dedication to youth programs that Baines has, we believe he is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-11

    Jessie Baines, Jr.

    Jesse Baines, a career counselor, coach, and neighborhood advocate, is running for the Tacoma Metropolitan Parks Commission, Position 3.

    Jesse Baines, a career counselor, coach, and neighborhood advocate, is running for the Tacoma Metropolitan Parks Commission, Position 3. Baines will bring fresh leadership to the commission, which influences a number of projects in the Tacoma area, including Point Defiance Park and the Point Ruston development project. The Tacoma Metropolitan Parks District has been described as underutilized, and Baines is an up and coming leader who is ready to serve his community and ensure Tacoma parks remain top notch for years to come.

    Baines' opponent is incumbent Larry Dahl. Due to the enthusiasm, energy, and dedication to youth programs that Baines has, we believe he is the best choice in this race.

    Jessie Baines, Jr.

    Jesse Baines, a career counselor, coach, and neighborhood advocate, is running for the Tacoma Metropolitan Parks Commission, Position 3.

    • Endorsed By: Progressive Majority WA, Tacoma Firefighters, Pierce County Democrats, Pierce County Tacoma Black Collective