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Statewide Ballot Measures

Advisory Vote #36

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    Vote Maintained to strengthen mental health crisis support

  • This spring, lawmakers passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1477 to expand the state’s crisis response system to include a new hotline dealing exclusively with mental health emergencies.

    Sponsored by Democratic legislators, the law will divert some calls away from 911 so that Washingtonians can get more specialized crisis responses. In addition, law enforcement officers no longer need to take on responsibilities associated with social workers. This will be funded by a tax of 30 cents a month on most phone services in October 2021 until a bump to 75 cents a month starting in July 2024. All revenue generated by the tax will go to crisis line-related expenses, including expanding hotline personnel during the community mental health crisis associated with the pandemic.

    Vote “Maintained” on State Advisory Vote 36.

    This spring, lawmakers passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1477 to expand the state’s crisis response system to include a new hotline dealing exclusively with mental health emergencies.

    Sponsored by Democratic legislators, the law will divert some calls away from 911 so that Washingtonians can get more specialized crisis responses. In addition, law enforcement officers no longer need to take on responsibilities associated with social workers. This will be funded by a tax of 30 cents a month on most phone services in October 2021 until a bump to 75 cents a month starting in July 2024. All revenue generated by the tax will go to crisis line-related expenses, including expanding hotline personnel during the community mental health crisis associated with the pandemic.

    Vote “Maintained” on State Advisory Vote 36.

    • Apoyadas Por: The Stranger

Advisory Vote #37

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    Vote Maintained to balance our tax code

  • Washingtonians deserve an economy that works for us all. An essential part of that is a balanced tax code where everyone pays their share. Yet, Washington boasts the most upside-down system in the nation, where the state’s lowest-income earners pay 17% of their income in taxes while the wealthiest few pay just 3% of their income.

    This legislative session, Democratic lawmakers wrote and passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5096, which created a 7% capital gains tax on the sale of assets like stocks valued above $250,000. The tax is estimated to raise about $415 million primarily for child care and early learning - both services that became clearly essential to Washingtonians during the coronavirus pandemic.

    We know that good public schools, beautiful parks, and strong social services make Washington a great place to live. This long-overdue capital gains tax will go towards making sure that all Washingtonians pay their share in taxes and have the opportunity to thrive.

    Vote "Maintained" on State Advisory Vote 37.

    Washingtonians deserve an economy that works for us all. An essential part of that is a balanced tax code where everyone pays their share. Yet, Washington boasts the most upside-down system in the nation, where the state’s lowest-income earners pay 17% of their income in taxes while the wealthiest few pay just 3% of their income.

    This legislative session, Democratic lawmakers wrote and passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5096, which created a 7% capital gains tax on the sale of assets like stocks valued above $250,000. The tax is estimated to raise about $415 million primarily for child care and early learning - both services that became clearly essential to Washingtonians during the coronavirus pandemic.

    We know that good public schools, beautiful parks, and strong social services make Washington a great place to live. This long-overdue capital gains tax will go towards making sure that all Washingtonians pay their share in taxes and have the opportunity to thrive.

    Vote "Maintained" on State Advisory Vote 37.

    • Apoyadas Por: The Stranger

Advisory Vote #38

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    Vote Maintained to close a tax loophole for insurance companies

  • In the most recent legislative session, lawmakers passed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5315, which creates a 2% tax on certain insurance premiums. In effect, the law would close a tax loophole for corporations with their own insurance policies, known as captive insurers, so that all insurance companies pay premiums taxes. It is estimated to generate around $53 million over the next decade.

    SB 5315 had bipartisan sponsorship and was passed nearly unanimously with only one vote of opposition between both houses. The legislation was requested by Democratic Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler, who wants to make sure that all insurance companies pay their share of taxes.

    Ensuring big corporations pay their share is an important step toward balancing our state's tax code. Vote “Maintained” on State Advisory Vote 38.

    In the most recent legislative session, lawmakers passed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5315, which creates a 2% tax on certain insurance premiums. In effect, the law would close a tax loophole for corporations with their own insurance policies, known as captive insurers, so that all insurance companies pay premiums taxes. It is estimated to generate around $53 million over the next decade.

    SB 5315 had bipartisan sponsorship and was passed nearly unanimously with only one vote of opposition between both houses. The legislation was requested by Democratic Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler, who wants to make sure that all insurance companies pay their share of taxes.

    Ensuring big corporations pay their share is an important step toward balancing our state's tax code. Vote “Maintained” on State Advisory Vote 38.

    • Apoyadas Por: The Stranger

Consejo de la Ciudad de Port Orchard

Consejo de la Ciudad de Port Orchard, Position #6

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    Fred Chang

  • Incumbent Fred Chang is running to retain Position 6 on the Port Orchard City Council. Chang works for the State Department of Transportation in Seattle. He was elected to the council in 2005 after serving on the city’s planning commission for six years. As a community leader, Chang has been involved with the Bremerton Ferry Advisory committee, the Sidney Museum and Arts Association, and the Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce.

    On the Economic Development & Tourism and Land Use committees, Chang has worked to strengthen the economic backbone of Port Orchard so that all community members have a chance to thrive. In this race, Chang is prioritizing expanding public transportation and making city government more transparent, accessible, and responsive to the residents it serves. Chang is supported by the local Democrats and elected officials in this race.

    Kaylan O’Connor is challenging Chang for Position 6. O’Connor’s campaign is aligned with other right-leaning candidates running for office in Port Orchard this year. Her campaign website isn’t working as of early October and her voters statement is vague, emphasizing that she would oppose progress and prioritize business interests.

    Fred Chang is the best choice for Port Orchard City Council, Position 6 and deserves to be re-elected to keep bringing community-minded improvements to the city.

    Incumbent Fred Chang is running to retain Position 6 on the Port Orchard City Council. Chang works for the State Department of Transportation in Seattle. He was elected to the council in 2005 after serving on the city’s planning commission for six years. As a community leader, Chang has been involved with the Bremerton Ferry Advisory committee, the Sidney Museum and Arts Association, and the Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce.

    On the Economic Development & Tourism and Land Use committees, Chang has worked to strengthen the economic backbone of Port Orchard so that all community members have a chance to thrive. In this race, Chang is prioritizing expanding public transportation and making city government more transparent, accessible, and responsive to the residents it serves. Chang is supported by the local Democrats and elected officials in this race.

    Kaylan O’Connor is challenging Chang for Position 6. O’Connor’s campaign is aligned with other right-leaning candidates running for office in Port Orchard this year. Her campaign website isn’t working as of early October and her voters statement is vague, emphasizing that she would oppose progress and prioritize business interests.

    Fred Chang is the best choice for Port Orchard City Council, Position 6 and deserves to be re-elected to keep bringing community-minded improvements to the city.

    Fred Chang

    Incumbent Fred Chang is running to retain Position 6 on the Port Orchard City Council. Chang works for the State Department of Transportation in Seattle. He was elected to the council in 2005 after serving on the city’s planning commission for six years.