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  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • VOTE APPROVED

    Vote YES on Proposition 1: Home Opportunity Fund

  • Voters in Jefferson County should vote YES on Proposition 1. This measure, known as the Home Opportunity Fund, would establish an affordable housing fund for low- or very low-income households including people with disabilities, veterans, seniors, and families with children. It would increase the county's regular property tax levy by $0.12 per $1,000 for assessed valuation for low-income housing, and $0.24 cents for very low-income housing, for a total of $0.36 cents per $1,000 on property valuation for seven years. The owner of a home assessed at about $220,000 would pay approximately an additional $8 a month.

    If Prop 1 passes, the County Commissioners will create a nine-person citizen board to review applications from local housing organizations to build and preserve affordable housing stock. Organizations can use matching funds to gain grants from state and federal agencies.

    A similar proposition in Bellingham helped create 400 new affordable housing units and preserve an additional 300 so far. Voters should vote yes to help low-income families stay in their homes and reduce poverty in the community.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    Voters in Jefferson County should vote YES on Proposition 1. This measure, known as the Home Opportunity Fund, would establish an affordable housing fund for low- or very low-income households including people with disabilities, veterans, seniors, and families with children. It would increase the county's regular property tax levy by $0.12 per $1,000 for assessed valuation for low-income housing, and $0.24 cents for very low-income housing, for a total of $0.36 cents per $1,000 on property valuation for seven years. The owner of a home assessed at about $220,000 would pay approximately an additional $8 a month.

    If Prop 1 passes, the County Commissioners will create a nine-person citizen board to review applications from local housing organizations to build and preserve affordable housing stock. Organizations can use matching funds to gain grants from state and federal agencies.

    A similar proposition in Bellingham helped create 400 new affordable housing units and preserve an additional 300 so far. Voters should vote yes to help low-income families stay in their homes and reduce poverty in the community.
    Voters in Jefferson County should vote YES on Proposition 1. This measure, known as the Home Opportunity Fund, would establish an affordable housing fund for low- or very low-income households including people with disabilities, veterans, seniors, and families with children. It would increase the county's regular property tax levy by $0.12 per $1,000 for assessed valuation for low-income housing, and $0.24 cents for very low-income housing, for a total of $0.36 cents per $1,000 on property valuation for seven years. The owner of a home assessed at about $220,000 would pay approximately an additional $8 a month.

    If Prop 1 passes, the County Commissioners will create a nine-person citizen board to review applications from local housing organizations to build and preserve affordable housing stock. Organizations can use matching funds to gain grants from state and federal agencies.

    A similar proposition in Bellingham helped create 400 new affordable housing units and preserve an additional 300 so far. Voters should vote yes to help low-income families stay in their homes and reduce poverty in the community.

    Jefferson County Prop 1 - Home Opportunity Fund

    Voters in Jefferson County should vote YES on Proposition 1. This measure, known as the Home Opportunity Fund, would establish an affordable housing fund for low- or very low-income households including people with disabilities, veterans, seniors, and families with children.