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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 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.

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.


  • 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

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.

  • John Ladenburg is a former Pierce County Executive and Tacoma City Councilmember. He has an extensive background with budgeting and administration, as well as a strong track record in private business managing his own small law firm. As County Executive, Ladenburg was the driving force behind building Chambers Bay Golf Course and bringing the U.S. Open to Pierce County. Ladenburg now wants to bring this legal experience to the review commission and ensure that any changes to the county charter are truly needed.

    He is opposed by Tacoma Neighborhood Council Chair Liz Burris. Ladenburg is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    John Ladenburg

    Submitted by jay on

    John Ladenburg is a former Pierce County Executive and Tacoma City Councilmember. He has an extensive background with budgeting and administration, as well as a strong track record in private business managing his own small law firm. As County Executive, Ladenburg was the driving force behind building Chambers Bay Golf Course and bringing the U.S. Open to Pierce County. Ladenburg now wants to bring this legal experience to the review commission and ensure that any changes to the county charter are truly needed.



    John Ladenburg is a former Pierce County Executive and Tacoma City Councilmember. He has an extensive background with budgeting and administration, as well as a strong track record in private business managing his own small law firm. As County Executive, Ladenburg was the driving force behind building Chambers Bay Golf Course and bringing the U.S. Open to Pierce County. Ladenburg now wants to bring this legal experience to the review commission and ensure that any changes to the county charter are truly needed.

    He is opposed by Tacoma Neighborhood Council Chair Liz Burris. Ladenburg is the best choice in this race.

    John Ladenburg

    Submitted by jay on

    John Ladenburg is a former Pierce County Executive and Tacoma City Councilmember. He has an extensive background with budgeting and administration, as well as a strong track record in private business managing his own small law firm. As County Executive, Ladenburg was the driving force behind building Chambers Bay Golf Course and bringing the U.S. Open to Pierce County. Ladenburg now wants to bring this legal experience to the review commission and ensure that any changes to the county charter are truly needed.



  • Endorsed By: Pierce County Central Labor Council
  • Tim Farrell is a former member of the Pierce County Council running for Charter Review Commission District 4, Position 2. Farrell is committed to making government work more efficiently and has a proven ability to bring people together.

    He is opposed by Alice McDaniel, legislative aide for conservative Pierce County Councilman Doug Richardson. Farrell's experience makes him the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Timothy Farrell

    Submitted by jay on

    Tim Farrell is a former member of the Pierce County Council running for Charter Review Commission District 4, Position 2. Farrell is committed to making government work more efficiently and has a proven ability to bring people together.



    He is opposed by Alice McDaniel, legislative aide for conservative Pierce County Councilman Doug Richardson. Farrell's experience makes him the best choice in this race.

    Tim Farrell is a former member of the Pierce County Council running for Charter Review Commission District 4, Position 2. Farrell is committed to making government work more efficiently and has a proven ability to bring people together.

    He is opposed by Alice McDaniel, legislative aide for conservative Pierce County Councilman Doug Richardson. Farrell's experience makes him the best choice in this race.

    Timothy Farrell

    Submitted by jay on

    Tim Farrell is a former member of the Pierce County Council running for Charter Review Commission District 4, Position 2. Farrell is committed to making government work more efficiently and has a proven ability to bring people together.



    He is opposed by Alice McDaniel, legislative aide for conservative Pierce County Councilman Doug Richardson. Farrell's experience makes him the best choice in this race.

  • Endorsed By: Pierce County Central Labor Council
  • There are two good choices in this race for Charter Review Commission District 4, Position 3. Cathy Pearsall-Stipek is a well liked former Pierce County Auditor and former state legislator with direct experience working under the County Charter.

    Either Pearsall-Stipek or Jamie Nixon would be a good choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Cathy Pearsall-Stipek

    Submitted by jay on

    There are two good choices in this race for Charter Review Commission District 4, Position 3. Cathy Pearsall-Stipek is a well liked former Pierce County Auditor and former state legislator with direct experience working under the County Charter.



    Either Pearsall-Stipek or Jamie Nixon would be a good choice in this race.

    There are two good choices in this race for Charter Review Commission District 4, Position 3. Cathy Pearsall-Stipek is a well liked former Pierce County Auditor and former state legislator with direct experience working under the County Charter.

    Either Pearsall-Stipek or Jamie Nixon would be a good choice in this race.

    Cathy Pearsall-Stipek

    Submitted by jay on

    There are two good choices in this race for Charter Review Commission District 4, Position 3. Cathy Pearsall-Stipek is a well liked former Pierce County Auditor and former state legislator with direct experience working under the County Charter.



    Either Pearsall-Stipek or Jamie Nixon would be a good choice in this race.

  • Endorsed By: Pierce County Central Labor Council
  • There are two good choices in this race for Charter Review Commission District 4, Position 3. Jamie Nixon is running for charter review on the principles of accessible, responsive, and accountable government. He has experience working in government.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Jamie Nixon

    Submitted by jay on

    There are two good choices in this race for Charter Review Commission District 4, Position 3. Jamie Nixon is running for charter review on the principles of accessible, responsive, and accountable government. He has experience working in government.


    There are two good choices in this race for Charter Review Commission District 4, Position 3. Jamie Nixon is running for charter review on the principles of accessible, responsive, and accountable government. He has experience working in government.

    Jamie Nixon

    Submitted by jay on

    There are two good choices in this race for Charter Review Commission District 4, Position 3. Jamie Nixon is running for charter review on the principles of accessible, responsive, and accountable government. He has experience working in government.


  • Endorsed By: Pierce County Central Labor Council
  • 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