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Statewide Ballot Measures
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Kennewick City Council
Depending on where you live, you may have the following city races on your ballot.
Christy Watts is the Marketing & Customer Service Manager at Ben Franklin Transit. Watts has a large resume of community leadership, including current service on the Columbia Center Rotary and past service as President of the Columbia Center Rotary, member of the Tri-Cities Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Board, and member of the Alliance for Livable and Sustainable Communities Board. Her platform includes supporting diverse and inclusive communities, public safety, and promoting urban growth to accommodate additional schools.
She is running against Bill McKay. McKay is the owner of a self-storage facility and has served as a board member for Tri-City Prep High School and the Tri-Cities YMCA. His campaign focuses on funding law enforcement, reducing small business regulations, opposing illegal immigration, and increasing transparency in city government.
Watts is the more progressive choice in this race.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Christy Watts is the Marketing & Customer Service Manager at Ben Franklin Transit. Watts has a large resume of community leadership, including current service on the Columbia Center Rotary and past service as President of the Columbia Center Rotary, member of the Tri-Cities Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Board, and member of the Alliance for Livable and Sustainable Communities Board. Her platform includes supporting diverse and inclusive communities, public safety, and promoting urban growth to accommodate additional schools.
She is running against Bill McKay. McKay is the owner of a self-storage facility and has served as a board member for Tri-City Prep High School and the Tri-Cities YMCA. His campaign focuses on funding law enforcement, reducing small business regulations, opposing illegal immigration, and increasing transparency in city government.
Watts is the more progressive choice in this race.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Christy Watts is the Marketing & Customer Service Manager at Ben Franklin Transit. Watts has a large resume of community leadership, including current service on the Columbia Center Rotary and past service as President of the Columbia Center Rotary, member of the Tri-Cities Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Board, and member of the Alliance for Livable and Sustainable Communities Board. Her platform includes supporting diverse and inclusive communities, public safety, and promoting urban growth to accommodate additional schools.
She is running against Bill McKay. McKay is the owner of a self-storage facility and has served as a board member for Tri-City Prep High School and the Tri-Cities YMCA. His campaign focuses on funding law enforcement, reducing small business regulations, opposing illegal immigration, and increasing transparency in city government.
Watts is the more progressive choice in this race.
Last updated: 2023-04-05