Tag Archives: politics
Port of Seattle Commissioner: Gael Tarleton v. Richard Pope
For Port of Seattle Commissioner, Gael Tarleton is an incumbent and Richard Pope is a perennial gadfly candidate. I’m kind of torn on this race. Richard Pope is a little bit off, and he’s a one issue candidate. However, his … Continue reading
SJR 8206 – increasing the amount going into the state rainy day fund
SJR 8206 – A constitutional amendment on the budget stabilization account maintained by the state treasury. This amendment would require the legislature to transfer additional moneys to the budget stabilization account in each fiscal biennium in which the state has … Continue reading
SJR 8205 – Presidential voting residency requirements
SJR 8205 – removes Article VI, Section 1A of the Washington Constitution. This amendment would remove an inoperative provision from the state constitution regarding the length of time a voter must reside in Washington to vote for president and vice-president. … Continue reading
Initiative 1183 – privatizing liquor sales and distribution
Initiative Measure No. 1183 concerns liquor: beer, wine, and spirits (hard liquor). This measure would close state liquor stores and sell their assets; license private parties to sell and distribute spirits; set license fees based on sales; regulate licensees; and … Continue reading
Initiative 1163 – long-term care workers and services for elderly and disabled people.
Initiative 1163 – concerning long-term care workers and services for elderly and disabled people. This measure would reinstate background checks, training, and other requirements for long-term care workers and providers, if amended in 2011; and address financial accountability and administrative … Continue reading
Initiative 1125 – Concerning state expenditures on transportation
As I do most years, I like to write up how I plan to vote in the upcoming election and why. Although people are welcome to comment, or counter-argue, or whatever, the point of posting these is not to debate. … Continue reading
The Federal Budget
Pardon me, but I’m about to go on kind of a wonky rant. I’ve been mulling a post on the Federal budget for a few days, but something just sent me over the edge to righteous pissed off about it. … Continue reading
Opinion on I-1107: repealing taxes on soft drinks
Initiative Measure No. 1107 concerns reversing certain 2010 amendments to state tax laws. The measure would end sales tax on candy; end temporary sales tax on some bottled water; end temporary excise taxes on carbonated beverages; and reduce tax rates … Continue reading
Opinion on I-1100 and I-1105: Privatizing Liquor Sales
Initiative Measure No. 1100 concerns liquor (beer, wine and spirits). The measure would close state liquor stores; authorize sale, distribution, and importation of spirits by private parties; and repeal certain requirements that govern the business operations of beer and wine … Continue reading
Opinion on I-1098: High-earners income tax
Initiative Measure No. 1098 concerns establishing a state income tax and reducing other taxes. The measure would tax “adjusted gross income” above $200,000 (individuals) and $400,000 (joint-filers), reduce state property tax levies, reduce certain business and occupation taxes, and direct … Continue reading