Updates
The only way to contact me from now on … please update all your contact information for me … updates will be coming from here from now on
All my old email addresses are all inaccessible -- from now on, please email me ONLY at:Tim@TimDefense.com You can text / email me anytime at: 509-991-5295 but when it comes to email, sending email totim.eyman@gmail.com,...
From my family to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and the Happiest of New Years. What’s the best Christmas gift? $$ to my legal defense fund
From my family to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and the Happiest of New Years. What's the best Christmas gift? $$ to my legal defense fund. I need your help to make sure Richard takes this all the way.Sunday, December 25, 2022 From my family to yours, we...
Today I turn 57. Please wish me a happy birthday and help me with my legal defense fund. I need Richard’s help to overturn the AG’s absurd ruling.
Today I turn 57. Please wish me a happy birthday and help me with my legal defense fund. I need Richard's help to overturn the AG's absurd ruling. Together we must make sure this never happens to anyone else ever again.Thursday, December 22, 2022 That's me as a baby -...
CORRECTED: Tomorrow is my birthday (I turn 57). Don’t wait until then … wish me a happy birthday NOW. Best gift? Help me with my legal defense fund.
Tomorrow is my birthday (I turn 57). Don't wait until then ... wish me a happy birthday NOW. Best gift? Help me with my legal defense fund. Let's make sure Richard takes this all the way.Wednesday, December 21, 2022 Tomorrow is my birthday! I'm turning 57. But don't...
Please wish me a happy birthday (turning 57). Help me celebrate it all week. What’s the best b-day gift for me? Donations to my legal defense fund.
Please wish me a happy birthday (turning 57). Help me celebrate it all week. What's the best b-day gift for me? Donations to my legal defense fund. I need your help to make sure Richard takes this all the way.Sunday, December 18, 2022 One day is just not enough time...
SKUNK AT THE PARTY (CONTINUED): watch these 2 short clips from that liberal policy conference: they show why I’m effective at what I do.
SKUNK AT THE PARTY (CONTINUED): watch these 2 short clips from that liberal policy conference: they show why I'm effective at what I do. Every day I'm fighting for you is another day Bob Ferguson failed.Wed, Dec 14, 2022 Last week in Tacoma there was a liberal policy...
PURPOSE: your very existence wrapped up in the things you’re here to fulfill. Yesterday in Tacoma I was fulfilling my purpose: serving as a watchdog.
PURPOSE: your very existence wrapped up in the things you're here to fulfill. Yesterday in Tacoma I was fulfilling my purpose: serving as a watchdog for the taxpayers. Every day I'm fighting for you is another day Bob Ferguson failed at his purpose. Tues, Nov 29, 2022...
With your help, we will make sure Bob Ferguson never does this to anyone else ever again. Every day I/we fight is another day that Bob Ferguson failed
With your help, we will make sure Bob Ferguson never does this to anyone else ever again. Every day I/we fight is another day that Bob Ferguson failed.Thurs, Dec 1, 2022 The 10+ years of investigation, litigation, and persecution of me and my family has been for one...
2 reasons Bob Ferguson and other Democrats see me as their enemy: Gary Locke & legislative Dems in 2000 and Chris Gregoire & legislative Dems in 2007.
2 reasons Bob Ferguson and other Democrats see me as their enemy: Gary Locke & legislative Dems in 2000 and Chris Gregoire & legislative Dems in 2007.Wed, Nov 23, 2022 Initiative 695 in 1999 repealed the state car tab tax and voters passed it. Initiative 747...
CORRECTED: Our property tax cap initiative has saved taxpayers $20.3 billion over the past 21 years. That’s why Wenatchee’s mayor is whining about it.
CORRECTED: Our property tax cap initiative has saved taxpayers $20.3 billion over the past 21 years. That's why Wenatchee's mayor is whining about it.CORRECTED VERSION: Fri, Nov 18, 2022 KPQ radio news story: The City of Wenatchee is increasing property taxes by 1%...
Wenatchee mayor whines about our property tax cap initiative: “we’re just taking the 1% which is all we’re allowed to take under the Eyman initiative”
Wenatchee mayor whines about our property tax cap initiative: "... we're just taking the 1% which is all we're allowed to take under the Eyman initiative." The way he said that was wrong is so many ways -- here they are.Thurs, Nov 17, 2022 KPQ radio news story: The...
Voting results on the Democrats’ 2 tax hikes show that WA taxpayers tapped out. $3.9B Cap & Trade Tax Increase would’ve been overwhelmingly rejected.
Voting results on the Democrats' 2 tax hikes show that WA taxpayers tapped out. $3.9 billion Cap & Trade Tax Increase would've been overwhelmingly rejected by 60%+. But Bob Ferguson blocked the people from voting on it. Mon, Nov 14, 2022 In 1999, voters passed our...
On Tues, I thoroughly enjoyed the chance to thank friends who’ve helped me & my family survive Ferguson’s 10-year persecution. Lots of handshakes & hugs.
On Tues, I thoroughly enjoyed the chance to thank friends who've helped me & my family survive Ferguson's 10-year persecution. Lots of handshakes & hugs.Fri, Nov 11, 2022 So Tues at 5pm started with just me & Josh (a friend I can always count on to...
HAPPY RED WAVE DAY. Join me tonite 5-10pm @ Bellevue Hyatt. I wanna say “thank you” in person. Also, Richard Sanders responds to everyone’s emails.
HAPPY RED WAVE DAY. Join me tonite 5-10pm @ Bellevue Hyatt. I wanna say "thank you" in person. Also, Richard Sanders responds to everyone's emails. Tues, Nov 8, 2022 Like I wrote yesterday, I'll be hanging out at the Bellevue Hyatt's Wintergarden area from 5-7pm: I...
I’M PRAYING FOR A RED WAVE: Join me/us @ Bellevue Hyatt for Election Night Victory Celebrations (5-10pm). It’s where Smiley, Larkin, & others will be.
FOR OUR COUNTRY, I'M PRAYING FOR A RED WAVE: Election Night Victory Celebrations: tomorrow, Tues, Nov 8th, 5-10pm @ the Bellevue Hyatt (900 Bellevue Way NE). This is the official GOP sponsored event w/ Smiley, Larkin, & other candidates that'll be in the Regency...
Join me in thanking Richard Sanders. Send him an email — here’s how.
Join me in thanking Richard Sanders. Send him an email -- here's how.Wed, Nov 2, 2022 I urge everyone to send an email to Richard Sanders thanking him: * For having the courage to take on this corrupt Attorney General (many lawyers "took a pass" because they were...
Send an email to Bob Ferguson and ask him: “Was Martin Luther King a political committee?” Richard did masterful job showing the absurdity of the AG.
Send an email to Bob Ferguson and ask him: "Was Martin Luther King a political committee?" Richard did masterful job showing the absurdity of a person being a political committee. Wed, Oct 26, 2022 After the AG was done, Richard said this during his rebuttal: "Bob...
GREAT CLIP: watch Richard Sanders spar w/ appeals court judges during his opening statement. With his sharp mind, he made it look easy – it’s not.
GREAT CLIP: watch Richard Sanders spar w/ appeals court judges during his opening statement. With his sharp mind, he made it look easy - it's not. Mon, Oct 24, 2021 Watch Richard Sanders spar with appeals court judges during his opening (click on the image below to...
EVEN BETTER CLIP: here is Richard Sanders’ short closing statement — “let’s not lose sight of the forest”. Wraps it up w/ perfect exclamation point.
EVEN BETTER CLIP: here is Richard Sanders' short closing statement -- "let's not lose sight of the forest". Wraps it up w/ perfect exclamation point. Sat, Oct 22, 2021 UPDATE: Here's an EVEN BETTER clip -- it's Richard Sanders' short closing statement I was referring...
WATCH THIS SHORT CLIP: Richard says Bob Ferguson would’ve been great AG for George Wallace in the 60’s to shut down Martin Luther King. Very powerful.
WATCH THIS SHORT CLIP: Richard says Bob Ferguson would've been great AG for George Wallace in the 60's to shut down Martin Luther King. Very powerful. Fri, Oct, 2021 UPDATE: Here's the short clip I was referring to in this morning's update. Watch it and let me know...
Later today I’ll send clips of yesterday’s court battle, but here’s the bottom line: Richard rocked it! Here’s how it went.
Later today I'll send clips of yesterday's court battle, but here's the bottom line: Richard rocked it! Here's how it went. Fri, Oct 21, 2022 Confident, composed, persuasive, fully prepared, and passionate. I couldn't ask for a better defender of my/our rights than...
This morning in Tacoma, it’s Richard Sanders versus Bob Ferguson. Prayers, positive vibes, & support for Richard. Here’s how to watch it live or later
This morning in Tacoma, it's Richard Sanders versus Bob Ferguson. Prayers, positive vibes, & support for Richard. Here's how to watch it live or later.Thurs, Oct 20, 2022 Today, Thurs, Oct 20, 10am, Tacoma: JOIN ME for oral arguments between Richard and the AG...
Send an email to Bob Ferguson right now — tell him what you think about tomorrow’s court battle between him and Richard Sanders.
Send an email to Bob Ferguson right now -- tell him what you think about tomorrow's court battle between him and Richard Sanders. Join me tomorrow morning in Tacoma to watch it in person. I'm getting there at 10am. JOIN ME in Tacoma tomorrow, Thurs, Oct 20, at 10:00...
Richard Sanders will do a much better job in court than I ever could on Thursday, but here’s what I’d say to the appeals court.
Richard Sanders will do a much better job in court than I ever could on Thursday, but here's what I'd say to the appeals court. Tues, Oct 18, 2022 I've never had to face the pressure of presenting oral arguments to a panel of judges. Richard Sanders has done so many...
Send your prayers, positive vibes, & support for Richard Sanders this week. He has court battle w/ AG this Thurs in Tacoma. It’s Step 1 of my appeal.
Send your prayers, positive vibes, & support for Richard Sanders this week. He has court battle w/ the AG this Thursday in Tacoma @ 10:30am. It's Step 1 of my appeal. I invite you to join me there and we can watch it together. Mon, Oct 17, 2022 Join me this...
Here’s how the AG is blocking me from getting free legal help. Watch video of last week’s hearing before a panel of liberal judges on the 9th Circuit.
Here's how the AG is blocking me from getting free legal help. Watch video of last week's hearing before a panel of liberal judges on the 9th Circuit. Mon, Oct 10, 2022 I'm forced to pay attorneys to defend me (that's why donations to my legal defense fund are so...
EXTRA VINDICTIVE: Bob Ferguson blocked me from getting expert legal defense for free. The appeal on that was today (9th Circuit Court of Appeals).
EXTRA VINDICTIVE: Bob Ferguson blocked me from getting expert legal defense for free. Institute for Free Speech offered to represent me pro bono but AG stopped them. The appeal on the AG's obstruction was today in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Fri, Oct 7, 2022...
CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE: my car tabs expired 3 years ago, I still haven’t renewed them. I refuse to. My tabs are $0 until they respect our vote.
CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE: my car tabs expired 3 years ago, I still haven't renewed them. I refuse to. My tabs are $0 until they respect our vote. Wed, Oct 5, 2022 It's right there on my license plate: It's been that way for 3 years. I refuse to renew. Every citizen has...
My battles to ban those obnoxious ticketing cameras was when judges started to ban the voters from expressing their opinions. Big shift from precedent.
My battles to ban those obnoxious ticketing cameras was when judges started to ban the voters from expressing their opinions. Big shift from past rulings.- Thurs, Sept 29, 2022 This year, Bob Ferguson and the state supreme court conspired to block the voters from...
ARIZONA INITIATIVE ON ELECTION INTEGRITY SUCCESSFUL
ARIZONA INITIATIVE ON ELECTION INTEGRITY SUCCESSFUL: voters in Nov vote on it. When it passes, prez election in 2024 & beyond in AZ will be fair.Mon, Sept 26, 2022 A few days ago, I told you about our successful initiative in Michigan. Now I'm going to tell you...
NEW REPORT ON MICHIGAN’S PHOTO ID TO VOTE INITIATIVE: it was an all-out war, but we won.
NEW REPORT ON MICHIGAN'S PHOTO ID TO VOTE INITIATIVE: it was all-out war, but we won. Thurs, Sept 22, 2022 I'm part of a team of heroic people who are working on 7 initiatives in 7 key swing states to ensure that in 2024 and beyond that valid votes count, but invalid...
Bob Ferguson didn’t just target me, he went after my family (my wife, my kids, my sister-in-law). That’s pure evil. Don’t let him get away with it.
Bob Ferguson didn't just target me, he went after my family (my wife, my kids, my sister-in-law). That's pure evil. Don't let him get away with it.Mon, Sept 19, 2022 Bob Ferguson has been campaigning to run for Governor for over a decade. He's been doing it by...
I’m financially destroyed – there’s no doubt about that. But I’m extremely fortunate in so many ways.
I'm financially destroyed - there's no doubt about that. But I'm extremely fortunate in so many ways.Tues, Sept 13, 2022 It's like a financial Hiroshima bomb. Every dollar earned in my lifetime gone. Bank accounts drained dry. Earning money illegal. My home taken away...
QUIET VICTORY: We destroyed the Income Tax in 2010 before anyone on our side was even paying attention. Our early court challenge was THE linchpin.
QUIET VICTORY: We destroyed the Income Tax in 2010 before anyone on our side was even paying attention. Our early court challenge to the AG's ballot title for Initiative 1098 was THE linchpin to defeating it.Friday, September 9, 2022 2010 was the year that proponents...
Listen to this audio — I had to keep my fury and anger in check — it was BY FAR the most difficult off-the-cuff unprepared remarks I’ve ever made.
Listen to this audio -- I had to keep my fury and anger in check -- it was BY FAR the most difficult off-the-cuff unprepared remarks I've ever made.Tuesday, September 6, 2022 Bob Ferguson screwed up and I sued him for it. Inslee and Democrats' Cap & Trade bill...
I battled w/ the AG in court yesterday. I was challenging his biased ballot titles for liberal initiatives. Bob Ferguson constantly violates the law.
I battled w/ the AG in court yesterday. I was challenging his biased ballot titles for liberal initiatives. Bob Ferguson constantly violates the law. Friday, September 2, 2022 A couple of months ago, Bob Ferguson's cronies filed 5 liberal initiatives. All 5 raised the...
GoFundMe cancelled my legal defense fund account w/out explanation (Bob Ferguson?). So please donate & share far & wide my new GiveSendGo account.
GoFundMe cancelled my legal defense fund account w/out explanation (Bob Ferguson?). So please donate & share far & wide my new GiveSendGo account.Monday, August 29, 2022 You probably heard about the Canadian trucker protest -- GoFundMe cancelled their accounts...
BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN
BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN -- I was in court yesterday battling with Bob Ferguson again. "That which does not kill us makes us stronger."I posted this yesterday morning before the court hearing started: Bob Ferguson wanted to keep the Democrats' $3.9 billion Cap &...
It ain’t how hard can you hit, it’s how hard you can get hit, and keep movin’ forward, how much you can take, and keep moving forward.
"It ain't how hard can you hit, it's how hard you can get hit, and keep movin' forward, how much you can take, and keep moving forward."So true: "Let me tell ya something you already know. "The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. "It's a mean and nasty place. "I...
Read the reports from those who watched yesterday’s hearing – I’m so grateful to those who attended – each one of them represented hundreds of thousands of voters.
Read the reports from those who watched yesterday's hearing - I'm so grateful to those who attended - each of them represented 100's of thousands of voters.Saturday, August 20, 2022 I'm not an attorney. So it was nerve-racking waiting for my case to be called. So...
Here are my prepared remarks for today’s hearing — read it and learn what happened today.
Here are my prepared remarks for today's hearing -- read it and learn what happened today.Friday, August 19, 2022 I worked on this late into the night yesterday. Here are my prepared remarks for today's hearing: "Why do we have tax advisory votes? To answer that, some...
Prayers please for this morning’s hearing in Olympia: pray for me to find the words that will ensure justice is done. Hearing starts at 10:15am.
Prayers please for this morning's hearing in Olympia: pray for me to find the words that will ensure justice is done. Hearing starts at 10:15am. Two ways to watch the hearing live: Join me in Olympia (today, Fri, Aug 19, 10:15am, Thurston County courthouse, 2000...
Prayers please for tomorrow’s hearing in Olympia (Fri, 10:15am): pray for this judge, give him the strength to withstand the pressure & overcome the evil forces aligned against him/us.
Prayers please for tomorrow's hearing in Olympia: pray for this judge, give him the strength to withstand the pressure & overcome the evil forces aligned against him/us. Two ways to watch the hearing live: Join me in Olympia (Fri, Aug 19, 10:15am, Thurston County...
Excellent news story on the legal battle between the AG & me (the public vote on the Democrats’ $3.9 billion Cap & Trade bill). Join me this Friday.
Excellent news story on the legal battle between the AG & me (the public vote on the Democrats' $3.9 billion Cap & Trade bill). Join me for final court hearing (Fri, Aug 19, 10:00am, Thurston County courthouse, 2000 Lakeridge Dr SW, Olympia). Tuesday, August...
Bob Ferguson is desperate to get the state supreme court to block the vote on the Democrats’ $3.9 Cap & Trade bill. Read what I filed on Friday – I want your feedback.
Bob Ferguson is desperate to get the state supreme court to block the vote on the Democrats' $3.9 Cap & Trade bill. Read what I filed with the state supreme court on Friday - I really want your feedback.Saturday, August 13, 2022 Bob Ferguson is desperately trying...
Here’s why the AG is so furious I moved today’s hearing to next Friday. He was so mad he tried to bully the judge to switch it back. It didn’t work.
Here's why Ferguson is so furious that I moved today's hearing to next Friday. Shockingly, he was so mad that he sent in a team of his lawyers to visit the judge during non-court hours (without me being there) to try to bully the judge to switch it back. The judge was...
Bob Ferguson is 57 and suffers from EDS. Join me at Fri court hearing & watch him lose to me again. My lawsuit is about forcing him to follow the law.
Like a lot of politicians, Bob Ferguson suffers from EDS. I urge you to join me at Friday's court hearing in Olympia and watch him lose to me again (Eyman v Ferguson). My lawsuit is about forcing the AG to follow the law that guarantees the people the right to vote on...
Listen to KIRO radio’s Dori Monson interview w/ me. After listening to it, send an email to Bob Ferguson & let him know what you think about all this.
Listen to KIRO radio's Dori Monson interview w/ me. After listening to it, send an email to Bob Ferguson & let him know what you think about all this.August 8, 2022 Bob Ferguson's press release last week spurred a lot of members of the press to write about this:...
UPDATED: Bob Ferguson brags about taking my home, breaking up my marriage, & leaving my bank accounts empty. What a small, vindictive, class-less little bully he is.
Bob Ferguson brags about taking my home, breaking up my marriage, & leaving my bank accounts empty. What a small, vindictive, soul-less little bully he is.August 6, 2022 Bob Ferguson put out a press release yesterday bragging about taking my home, breaking up my...
VICTORY IN COURT: judge sided w/ me and against the AG. Your prayers helped. Today’s preliminary hearing indicates next Friday will go well too.
VICTORY IN COURT: judge sided w/ me and against the AG. Your prayers helped. Today's preliminary hearing indicates next Friday will go well too. Here's what happened today.Right after my/our victory, I sat in my car: And as I sat there, I wrote this Facebook post: I...
Please pray for me. My lawsuit against AG has its first hearing today. I’m fighting for our right to vote on Cap & Trade’s $3.9 billion tax increase.
Please pray for me this morning. My lawsuit against the AG has its first hearing today (Eyman v Ferguson). I'm fighting for our right to vote on Cap & Trade's $3.9 billion tax increase and to hold Ferguson accountable for violating this voter-approved law. August...
Great day in court yesterday when the judge sided w/ me against the AG. He was furious.
Great day in court yesterday when the judge sided w/ me against the AG. He was furious. AG pounded the table because the facts and the law weren't on his side. To her credit, the judge didn't let that affect her and ruled against the AG and for me. July 30, 2022 I...
VICTORY: 500,000+ signatures turned in today to qualify Michigan’s Election Integrity Initiative
VICTORY: 500,000+ signatures turned in today to qualify Michigan's Election Integrity Initiative. So proud of my team of political warriors who flew out there to help. They played a very positive role in this huge success. July 29, 2022 This is a huge victory. Over...
The AG screwed up and I’m suing him for it.
The AG screwed up and I'm suing him for it. Lawsuit was filed yesterday. Eyman v Ferguson is all about getting the AG to stop violating the law.July 23, 2022 The AG screwed up and I'm suing him for it. The lawsuit was filed yesterday. Papers were filed with the clerk...
Mosh Pit Politics is the only way to win. It’s the reason we’ve scored so many victories for the taxpayers over the past 24 years.
Mosh Pit Politics is the only way to win.Mosh Pit (noun): the area in front of a stage at a rock concert where physical and rough dancing takes place. July 21, 2022 In 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002, I co-sponsored 4 anti-tax initiatives and voters passed all four. In...
PLEASE HELP: Richard Sanders is handling my appeal despite owing his firm $350K+. Plz donate to my legal defense fund so I can pay him for helping me.
PLEASE HELP: Richard Sanders is handling my appeal despite owing his firm $350K+. Please donate to my legal defense fund so I can pay him for helping me fight back against Bob Ferguson's persecution. Thurs, July 14, 2022 For 9 months, I was forced to defend myself...
BAPTISM OF FIRE (continued): Here’s my first column for my first initiative. In it, I explained why we needed to limit affirmative action.
BAPTISM OF FIRE (continued): Here's my first column for my first initiative. In it, I explained why we needed to limit affirmative action. Fri, July 8, 2022 Wednesday's update (click here to read it) was about my first initiative which limited affirmative action. I...
BAPTISM OF FIRE: my first initiative wasn’t $30 tabs, it was limiting affirmative action.
BAPTISM OF FIRE: my first initiative wasn't $30 tabs, it was limiting affirmative action (banning racial and gender preferences by state and local governments). That campaign's challenges inspired me to devote my life to activism. Wed, July 6, 2022 Obviously, I'm most...
6 months of hard work, 6 months of effort, 6 months of providing VALUE to you for helping me. I’ll do the same for you for the next 6 months.
6 months of hard work, 6 months of effort, 6 months of providing VALUE to you for helping me. I'll do the same for you for the next 6 months.Friday, July 1, 2022 One of the great lessons I learned while running for Governor was the importance of fighting on multiple...
The destruction of another liberal initiative: 99% of the credit goes to Glen Morgan, 1% to me. ACLU’s initiative legalizing all drugs is dead.
Let me tell you about the destruction of another liberal initiative: 99% of the credit goes to Glen Morgan, 1% to me. ACLU's initiative legalizing all drugs is dead. Wed, June 29, 2022 Glen Morgan is one of my heroes. He's a fellow conservative political activist...
CORRECTED: The great leaders at the Freedom Foundation filed an amicus in my case. They really helped me because they exposed something the judge wouldn’t allow.
CORRECTED: The great leaders at the Freedom Foundation filed an amicus in my case. They really helped me because they exposed something the judge wouldn't allow.Mon, June 27, 2022 I am appealing the ridiculously unconstitutional ruling that the AG wrote and the judge...
Great news story about my lawsuits that stopped those 5 liberal initiatives. HUGE VICTORY.
Great news story about my lawsuits that stopped those 5 liberal initiatives. HUGE VICTORY IN COURT. -- END -- This was a crushing victory for taxpayers and a humiliating defeat for the AG and his PIGS. For 10 years, Bob Ferguson has violated the neutrality law for...
Appeal of AG’s ruling took a radical turn yesterday: amicus reveals AG targeted others because he feared his unconstitutional scheme would be exposed.
Appeal of the AG's ruling took a radical turn yesterday. Amicus reveals that AG was fearful his unconstitutional scheme would be exposed and so he bullied people who were defending their rights to withdraw from the case because of threatened retribution. Wed, June 22,...
Here’s more about those 5 LIBERAL INITIATIVES that are now DEAD because my lawsuits.
We dodged 5 bullets. More details on those 5 LIBERAL INITIATIVES that are now DEAD because my lawsuits. It's why we must stay on PERMANENT OFFENSE. Mon, June 20, 2022 Will the crazies ever stop pushing their socialist ideas? Of course not. So what happens if we sit on...
THOSE 5 LIBERAL INITIATIVES ARE DEAD – my lawsuits killed ’em – huge victory. Liberals wanted to raise cap gains tax EVEN HIGHER – now they can’t.
THOSE 5 LIBERAL INITIATIVES ARE DEAD - my lawsuits killed 'em - huge victory. Liberals wanted to raise cap gains tax EVEN HIGHER - now they can't. Liberal sponsor threw in the towel because my lawsuits ran out the clock. I'm very proud of this accomplishment. Fri,...
Here’s why we’re SWITCHING to Jim Walsh’s Initiative 1491 to STOP ALL INCOME TAXES. We’re joining coalition pushing I-1491 so we’re all united.
Here's why we're SWITCHING to Jim Walsh's Initiative 1491 to STOP ALL INCOME TAXES (rather than attorney Joel Ard's I-1499). We're joining coalition that's pushing I-1491 so we're all united and we're all pulling the same wagon. Mon, June 13, 2022 A few weeks ago, we...
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Read this great news story about the judge agreeing w/ me and against the AG & the sponsor of those 5 liberal initiatives (all of them try to raise the capital gains income tax EVEN HIGHER).
Read this great news story about the judge agreeing w/ me and against the AG & the sponsor of those 5 liberal initiatives (all of them try to raise the capital gains income tax EVEN HIGHER). They can't print petitions or start collecting signatures until my...
While I continue fighting for taxpayers, Richard Sanders continues to handle my appeal of the AG’s ridiculously unconstitutional ruling. Please help.
While I continue fighting for taxpayers, Richard Sanders continues to handle my appeal of the AG's ridiculously unconstitutional ruling. Please help. Mon, June 6, 2022 I am incredibly fortunate to have former state supreme court justice Richard Sanders as my attorney....
VICTORY: Judge sided w/ me against the sponsor of those 5 liberal initiatives that try to raise the capital gains income tax EVEN HIGHER.
VICTORY: Judge sided w/ me against the sponsor of those 5 liberal initiatives that try to raise the capital gains income tax EVEN HIGHER. He can't print up petitions or start collecting signatures until my litigation is done. She agreed w/ me and ruled that the...
It was a hard decision, but it was the right decision: we delayed turning in signatures for the Michigan Election Integrity Initiative until we can build up a bigger cushion of extra signatures.
It was a hard decision, but it was the right decision: we delayed turning in signatures for the Michigan Election Integrity Initiative until we can build up a bigger cushion of extra signatures. So we will spend a few more weeks collecting more. We only have one shot...
Polling details on Joel Ard’s STOP ALL INCOME TAXES INITIATIVE.
Polling details on Joel Ard's STOP ALL INCOME TAXES INITIATIVE. Everyone supports it because everyone benefits from it. Also, I have an important update on Michigan's Election Integrity Initiative. Wed, June 1, 2022 On Saturday, I sent everyone an email update that...
Final push on Memorial Day
Riley & I were invited to stay in Michigan. Final push for this historic Election Integrity Initiative is now (photo ID to vote, last 4 of social security # to vote, no more ballot harvesting). Turn-in of voter signatures / petitions is this Wed, June 1 to...
Polling shows that attorney Joel Ard’s STOP ALL INCOME TAXES INITIATIVE is a winner
Polling shows that attorney Joel Ard's STOP ALL INCOME TAXES INITIATIVE is a winner (that's why we're promoting his Initiative 1499 (polling also showed that the CAP-GAINS-TAX-REPEAL-ONLY approach the Initiative 1929 campaign was pushing was doomed). Sat, May 28, 2022...
Even while in Michigan, I’m fighting for WA taxpayers (here’s the latest on my lawsuit challenging 5 liberal initiatives that increase income taxes).
Even while in Michigan, I'm fighting for WA taxpayers (here's the latest on my lawsuit challenging 5 liberal initiatives that propose to increase income taxes EVEN HIGHER). Their lawyers screwed up and I rip them for that.Wed, May 25, 2022 There are 5 liberal...
I was invited to stay in Michigan ’til the end. What an honor! Even better: my daughter Riley was invited to join me! Even more warriors are coming.
I was invited to stay in Michigan 'til the end. What an honor! Even better: my daughter Riley was invited to join me! Even more warriors are coming.Tues, May 24, 2022 The hard work of my amazing team on the Election Integrity Initiative (photo ID to vote, etc) in...
VERY PROUD of my team in Michigan. They’re doing a great job gathering voter signatures for MI Election Integrity Initiative. Additional pics here.
VERY PROUD of my team of political warriors who trekked to Michigan with me. They're doing a great job collecting voter signatures for Michigan's Election Integrity Initiative (photo ID to vote, etc). Here's some additional pictures. Voters here want honest elections...
It went badly for the liberals in court yesterday.
It went badly for the liberals in court yesterday. My lawsuit against their 5 initiatives pays off by highlighting a major screw up by them. Here's my report on yesterday's hearing.Sat, May 21, 2022 So yesterday, I'm in a parking lot of a Michigan Target store with my...
I’m in court today fighting 5 initiatives making capital gains income tax EVEN HIGHER. Pray for me. I’m in MI but I’m still fighting for WA taxpayers.
I'm in court today fighting 5 initiatives making capital gains income tax EVEN HIGHER. Pray for me. I'm in Michigan but I'm still fighting for WA taxpayers. PRAY FOR ME! At 9AM today, I have a court hearing in Thurston County fighting 5 initiatives that liberals want...
A few pictures from Michigan getting signatures for Election Integrity Initiative (photo ID to vote, etc). Very proud of my team for their hard work.
A few pictures from Michigan getting signatures for Election Integrity Initiative (photo ID to vote, etc). Very proud of my team for their hard work.After a long day getting signatures in the rain, some of our team had dinner together: Thurs, May 19, 2022 After a...
BEST PODCAST EPISODE SO FAR: you’ve gotta listen to this one to understand why this matters to me. I will NOT walk away from this fight w/ the AG
BEST PODCAST EPISODE SO FAR: you've gotta listen to this one to understand why this matters so much to me. I will NOT walk away from this fight w/ the AG.Jack's intro: "While listening to this podcast, you may be thinking: why hasn't Tim Eyman quit? This episode...
Here’s why attorney Joel Ard’s initiative is the best to STOP ALL INCOME TAXES including the cap gains income tax (it’s why I-1929 was doomed).
Here's why attorney Joel Ard's initiative is the best to STOP ALL INCOME TAXES including the cap gains income tax (it's why I-1929 was doomed).Sat, May 14, 2022 What a fantastic kick-off. I'm incredibly pleased and appreciative to the great supporters who joined us...
STOP ALL INCOME TAXES: we will be promoting attorney Joel Ard’s initiative because it’s the best one. We trust his legal mind more than anyone else’s.
STOP ALL INCOME TAXES: we will be promoting attorney Joel Ard's initiative because it's the best one. We trust his legal mind more than anyone else's.Thurs, May 12, 2022 We can't rely on the state supreme court to uphold the lower court's ruling on Inslee's capital...
Join me & Sid & Larry at Sec of State’s office in Olympia tomorrow @ 2pm for a MEGA ANNOUNCEMENT! Running for office or launching an initiative or…?
Join me & Sid & Larry at Sec of State's office in Olympia tomorrow @ 2pm for a MEGA ANNOUNCEMENT! Running for office or launching an initiative or...? Before any great undertaking, you need a team. And I couldn't ask for a better start building that team than...
Brand new podcast episode explains why I’m hard-wired to fight in the arena of politics. It’s why I can’t just walk away from my fight w/ the AG.
Brand new podcast episode explains why I'm hard-wired to fight in the arena of politics. It's why I can't just walk away from my fight w/ the AG. Jack's intro: "While listening to this podcast, you may be thinking: why hasn't Tim Eyman quit? Why is he doing this? What...
Join me in Michigan next week – flight & hotel paid for – let’s save the Prez election in 2024 & beyond by qualifying Michigan’s voter integrity initiative.
I'm asking for one week of your time to save our country. Join me in Michigan next week - your flight & hotel paid for - let's save the Prez election in 2024 & beyond by qualifying Michigan's voter integrity initiative. I'm building a 25-person team of...
For lowering car tab taxes & property taxes $46.9 billion, please donate to my legal defense fund.
For lowering car tab taxes & property taxes $46.9 billion, please donate to my legal defense fund. I'm doing all I can to give you VALUE for helping me. Wed, March 4, 2022 If not for our $30 Tabs Initiatives in 1999, 2002, and 2019, car tab taxes would be 3.3% of...
Listen to new podcast episode — more reasons why I must continue fighting this gross injustice.
Listen to new podcast episode -- more reasons why I must continue fighting this gross injustice. Jack's intro: "While listening to this podcast, you may be thinking: why hasn't Tim Eyman quit? Why is he doing this? What makes him tick? This episode and the next few...
Listen to this and learn why I always say “I’m doing what I was born to do”
Listen to this and learn why I always say "I'm doing what I was born to do" -- new episode from podcast series "FREE TIM EYMAN" is all about ADOPTION. Mon, April 25, 2022 In this episode, Jack asks me why I'm always saying: "I'm doing what I was born to do." A couple...
In court, I’m exposing the AG’s hypocrisy, duplicity, and blatant double standards. It’s about helping the initiative to repeal cap gains income tax.
In court, I'm exposing the AG's hypocrisy, duplicity, and blatant double standards. It's about helping the initiative to repeal capital gains income tax.Sat, April 23, 2022 Check out this critical court filing concerning the initiative to repeal the capital gains...
My court battles have exposed the AG’s transparent attempt to hide information from the voters to protect the Democrats’ capital gains income tax.
My court battles have exposed the AG's transparent attempt to hide information from the voters to protect the Democrats' capital gains income tax.Fri, April 22, 2022 Several times last year and several times this year, I've been in courtrooms in Olympia fighting with...
How vindictive is this prosecution?
How vindictive is this prosecution? The AG blocked me from getting free legal help. This court filing explains how they did it.Thurs, April 21, 2022 Your prayers and moral support are needed and appreciated today. I owe Richard Sanders' law firm nearly $500,000 for...
Tim’s updates still blocked — here is Tim’s report on last week’s victories in court. 5 different battles against the Attorney General.
Tim's updates still blocked -- here is Tim's report on last week's victories in court. 5 different battles against the Attorney General.Tim's updates still blocked -- here is Tim's report on last week's victories in court. Tim is working really hard. Please help him...
Tim’s updates still being blocked. Tim asks for your prayers this morning.
Tim's updates are still being blocked. Tim asks for your prayers this morning. ,Tim's updates are still being blocked -- Tim asks for your prayers this morning. Tim is working really hard and he needs our help with your prayers and your support. Dawn Friday, April 15,...
Tim’s updates are still being blocked. He’s working really hard for us. And he needs our help w/ your prayers and your support.
Tim's updates still being blocked. He's working really hard for us. And he desperately needs our help with your prayers and your support. Tim's updates are still being blocked. He was in court all day yesterday battling w/ Bully Bob Ferguson where Tim was fighting...
Tim Eyman’s email updates are being blocked — he asked me to send this to everyone.
Tim Eyman’s email updates are being blocked — he asked me to send this to everyone: I owe Richard Sanders' law firm $350K. I feel incredibly lucky to have an attorney who so believed in my innocence that he kept going despite my inability to pay him all at once. He...
BRAND NEW: Episode #7 of the podcast series “FREE TIM EYMAN.” Jack asks: “And then what?”
BRAND NEW: Episode #7 of the podcast series "FREE TIM EYMAN." Jack asks: "And then what?" Background on our 22 years of working together to make WA better. Fri, March 18, 2022 This podcast "explores Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson's strange obsession...
Legislative session: thanks to your testimony & emails, we saved Tax Advisory Votes & Odd-Year Initiatives & stopped Pay-Per-Miles Taxes but …
Legislative session: thanks to your testimony & emails, we saved Tax Advisory Votes & Odd-Year Initiatives & stopped Pay-Per-Miles Taxes but ...Tues, March 15, 2022 During this short legislative session, during those 60 days, we sent out 37 email updates...
At Saturday’s GRIT rally, I said: “Find what you love to do and you’ll never work a day in your life. For 22 years, I’ve had the time of my life.”
One of the things I said at Saturday's huge rally in Olympia: "There's a saying: Find what you love to do and you'll never work a day in your life. For 22 years, I've had the time of my life." That look of pure joy in that picture shows you this is what I was meant to...
REPORT ON YESTERDAY’S HUGE RALLY IN OLYMPIA: Awesome, just flippin’ awesome. So much friendship, so much love, so much motivation to keep fighting.
REPORT ON YESTERDAY'S HUGE RALLY IN OLYMPIA: Awesome, just flippin' awesome. So much friendship, so much love, so much motivation to keep fighting. PERFECT: Flanked by blue shirt "PERSISTENCE -- NEVER GIVE UP" and red shirt "LET THE VOTERS DECIDE" (thank you Josh and...
Join me for huge GRIT RALLY in Olympia tomorrow (Sat, March 5, 12-3pm). Also, here’s my report on today’s court hearing on my lawsuit against Inslee.
Join me for huge GRIT RALLY in Olympia tomorrow (Sat, March 5, 12-3pm). I'm one of the featured speakers (scheduled to talk on the Capitol steps around 12:30pm). Also, here's my report on today's court hearing on my lawsuit against Inslee. Fri, March 4th, 2022 Thanks...
This is our last chance to tell senators to reject the worst anti-initiative bill ever. Email them NOW because floor debate & senate vote is TONIGHT!
This is our last chance to tell senators to reject the worst anti-initiative bill ever. Email them NOW because floor debate & senate vote is TONIGHT! If this bill passes into law and empowers the AG to slap a totally biased Surgeon General's warning label on tax...
The Waterville Win on cap gains tax helps a lot but ONLY if there’s an initiative to back it up.
The Waterville Win on cap gains tax helps a lot ... but ONLY if there's an initiative to back it up.Thurs, March 3, 2022 Yesterday I wrote this: "The lower court judge in Waterville Washington ruled that Inslee's capital gains tax is unconstitutional." I then...
Ignore lower court judge’s ruling on capital gains tax – Inslee’s supreme court certainly will
Ignore lower court judge's ruling on capital gains tax - Inslee's supreme court certainly will. They only need 5 of Inslee's 9 judges to reverse this. The people by initiative, not judges with lawsuits, will kill off income taxes in Washington state. Wed, March 2nd,...
BRAND NEW: Episode #6 of the podcast series “FREE TIM EYMAN.” Jack asks: “What happened next?”
BRAND NEW: Episode #6 of the podcast series "FREE TIM EYMAN." Jack asks: "What happened next?" Background on our 22 years of working together to make WA better. Sat, Feb 26, 2022 This podcast "explores Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson's strange...
8 ALARM FIRE: Tell legislators to reject these bills robbing us of the citizens initiative process.
8 ALARM FIRE: Tell legislators to reject these bills robbing us of the citizens initiative process. So far, all Republicans opposing them, only Democrats for them.Email legislators RIGHT NOW and tell them to reject these bills robbing us of the citizens right to...
On Friday, Richard Sanders filed the appeal. Read it here.
There's a simple reason I owe Richard Sanders' law firm $350K: despite being drained dry, I was lucky enough to have an attorney who so believed in my innocence that he kept going despite my inability to pay him all at once (please donate so I can pay off that debt)....
It’s time for Episode #5 of the podcast series “”FREE TIM EYMAN.”
It's time for Episode #5 of the podcast series "FREE TIM EYMAN." In it, Jack asks me a simple question: "What got you started?" Learn the genesis of my 22 years of political activism. Sun, Feb 20, 2022 The "FREE TIM EYMAN" podcast series "explores Washington State...
CRUSHING VICTORY AT FRIDAY’S HEARING
CRUSHING VICTORY AT FRIDAY'S HEARING: massive # of folks AGAINST anti-initiative bill: 857 con, 37 in-person pro. WATCH short video of my testimony (and video of a nut job saying "Tim Eyman can go to hell"). So proud of all of you for your massive mobilization against...
Help me stop the worst anti-initiative bill: sign in NOW to testify on ZOOM tomorrow at 10:30am.
Help me stop the worst anti-initiative bill: sign in NOW to testify on ZOOM tomorrow at 10:30am. We stopped it in 2015 -- let's do it again this year. If this bill passes into law and empowers the AG to slap a totally biased Surgeon General's warning label on tax...
If you can’t testify in-person on this horrible anti-initiative bill, I implore you to submit written testimony.
If you can't testify in-person on this horrible anti-initiative bill on Friday, then I implore you to provide written testimony. THIS ANTI-INITIATIVE BILL TAKES AWAY YOUR RIGHTS - help me stop them. Tell legislators: stop trying to take away my right to initiative. I...
5 ALARM FIRE: Senate hearing on worst ANTI-INITIATIVE BILL this Friday.
5 ALARM FIRE: Senate hearing this Friday on the worst ANTI-INITIATIVE BILL. It has already passed the house. Send emails NOW and sign up NOW and testify on Friday. If this bill passes into law and empowers the AG to slap a totally biased Surgeon General's warning...
NEW RELEASE: Episode #4 of the “FREE TIM EYMAN” podcast series.
NEW RELEASE: Episode #4 of the "FREE TIM EYMAN" podcast series. AG asked for 35 restrictions on the First Amendment, judge rubberstamped all 35. Nuts! Sat, Feb 12, 2022 National talk radio legend Jack Tomczak continues his "FREE TIM EYMAN" podcast series...
Major milestone in my lawsuit against Inslee for abuse of power. Read today’s court filing. It stops Cap-And-Tax-Scheme & Low Carbon Fuel Standard.
Major milestone in my lawsuit against Inslee for abuse of power. Read today's court filing. It stops Cap-And-Tax-Scheme & Low Carbon Fuel Standard.Thurs, Feb 10, 2022 I'm suing Jay Inslee. Bob Ferguson is defending him. So this case isn't just Eyman v Inslee, it's...
Overwhelming support for appealing the AG’s ridiculously unconstitutional rulings.
Overwhelming support for appealing the AG's ridiculously unconstitutional rulings.Tues, Feb 8, 2022 From an article by conservative activist Glen Morgan: "The weirdest part about the AG's litigation against Eyman was their novel theories invented exclusively for...
Listen to Episode #3 of the “FREE TIM EYMAN” podcast series.
Listen to Episode #3 of the "FREE TIM EYMAN" podcast series. "Any sane person would've walked away a long time ago." Launched by national talk radio legend Jack Tomczak, this new episode explores the AG and the Court erasing "Tim Eyman" the human being. Their...
Read & watch my report on yesterday’s court hearing on capital gains tax.
Read & watch my report on yesterday's court hearing on capital gains tax. My trip to/from Waterville WA was 8 hours of driving but it was worth it. Sat, Feb 5, 2022 Here's my report -- read it and watch short video below: ...
TELL LEGISLATORS: Pay-Per-Mile-Tax?
TELL LEGISLATORS: Pay-per-mile-tax? Are you flippin' kidding me? $30 tabs yes, PPM tax no! Watch my brief testimony against bill imposing a pay-per-mile tax. Click on image above to watch my very brief testimony against the bill imposing new Pay-Per-Mile Taxes. If...
I’m traveling to Waterville Fri morn to watch in person
I'm traveling to Waterville Fri morn to watch in person & report on capital gains tax court hearing. Nearly 8 hours driving but it'll be worth it. Last year, Inslee and the Democrats passed into law a new income tax (Senate Bill 5096 - capital gains tax). They did...
The idea of 700 days of one-man rule by Governor Eyman may get Democrats to finally rein in Inslee. Watch my short testimony on emergency powers bill.
The idea of 700 days of one-man rule by Governor Eyman may get Democrats to finally rein in Inslee. Watch my short testimony on emergency powers bill. 700 That's how many days 7 million people have lived in a state where our basic rights are being decided by one...
TELL ALL 147 LEGISLATORS: “Keep your dirty, grubby hands off the citizens’ initiative process.
TELL ALL 147 LEGISLATORS: "Keep your dirty, grubby hands off the citizens' initiative process. It's ours, not yours, LEAVE IT ALONE!" Mon, Jan 31, 2022 I'm adamantly opposed to raising taxes to pay for more government -- they're sitting on a massive $8 billion surplus...
JUST RELEASED: listen to Episode #2 of the “FREE TIM EYMAN” podcast series. “The most outrageous story of government abuse I’ve ever heard.” Inbox
JUST RELEASED: listen to Episode #2 of the "FREE TIM EYMAN" podcast series. "The most outrageous story of government abuse I've ever heard." Launched by national talk radio legend Jack Tomczak, this new episode explores the AG firing my attorney because they said he...
There is a vote TOMORROW on the worst ANTI-INITIATIVE BILL — I’m asking EVERYONE to send emails to ALL 147 LEGISLATORS to oppose it.
There's a vote in the Legislature tomorrow on an anti-initiative bill (Wed, Jan. 25). I need EVERYONE'S help to defeat it. TELL LEGISLATORS: "Vote NO on House Bill 1876 because it violates the neutrality law on initiatives by empowering the AG to sabotage initiatives...
National talk radio legend launches “FREE TIM EYMAN” podcast series. Episode #1: “Any sane person would’ve walked away a long time ago.”
New "FREE TIM EYMAN" podcast series launched by national talk radio legend Jack Tomczak (far right in photo above). POWERFUL OPENING for Episode #1: "The most outrageous story of government abuse I've ever heard." "Any sane person would've walked away a long time...
Judge agreed that Inslee exceeded his authority but said I needed to file a different motion to get such a ruling from her.
Judge agreed that Inslee exceeded his authority but said I needed to file a different motion to get such a ruling from her. So I'll file it on Monday. I was absolutely overwhelmed by the huge turnout of supporters - very grateful.Fri, Jan 21, 2022 What a day! I was...
Send your prayers and positive vibes my way.
Send your prayers and positive vibes my way. Court hearing today. My lawsuit against the Governor for abuse of power. I'm not an attorney but I can read out loud (my opening brief).Fri, Jan 21, 2022 Has there EVER been a Governor who's needed to be confronted /...
Court hearing tomorrow in Olympia (Eyman vs Inslee)
Court hearing tomorrow on my lawsuit against the Governor for abuse of power -- read the details here. And join me Fri, Jan 21, 9am in Olympia for the decision.Thurs, January 20, 2022 Has there EVER been a Governor who's needed to be confronted / challenged more than...
75% of folks testifying on HB 1876 were OPPOSED because it empowers Bob Ferguson to sabotage initiatives he doesn’t like.
75% of folks who testified on HB 1876 were OPPOSED to this horrendous anti-initiative bill. HELP ME STOP THIS BILL FROM EMPOWERING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO SABOTAGE ANY INITIATIVE HE DOESN'T LIKE. Tell legislators: "Don't let Bob Ferguson sabotage initiatives --...
HELP ME STOP THIS HORRIBLE BILL ALLOWING LOCAL INCOME TAXES W/OUT A PUBLIC VOTE
HELP ME STOP THIS HORRIBLE BILL ALLOWING LOCAL INCOME TAXES W/OUT A PUBLIC VOTE. Tell legislators: "I despise SB 5554 - I don't want income taxes."Join me this Friday at 9:00am in Olympia for court hearing on my lawsuit challenging Inslee for abuse of power (Eyman v...
Help me beat back politicians’ attacks on our First Amendment rights.
Help me beat back politicians' attacks on our First Amendment rights. TELL LEGISLATORS: "I want you to STRONGLY oppose these bills."To beat back these attacks on our 1st Amendment rights, I'm asking EVERYONE to email all 147 legislators and tell them to oppose these...
Tomorrow’s court hearing changed to next Friday.
Tomorrow's court hearing on my lawsuit challenging Inslee for abuse of power has been changed to next Friday. Hope you'll join me then. ANTI-INITIATIVE BILLS GET HEARING. Tell legislators: keep your dirty hands off the citizens' initiative process. It's ours, not...
COURT HEARING & JUDGE’S DECISION
My lawsuit challenging Inslee's abuse of power stops Inslee's costly Carbon Taxes. JOIN ME FOR COURT HEARING & JUDGE'S DECISION THIS FRI, 9AM, OLYMPIAJOIN ME FOR COURT HEARING & JUDGE'S DECISION: Fri, Jan 14, 9:00am, Thurston County Courthouse, 2000 Lakeridge...
Help us deter Olympia from raising taxes
We can't stop Inslee's Tax Increases if we don't know about them -- EVERYONE sign up NOW! Monday, January 10, 2022Hang onto your wallets -- taxpayers are never safe when politicians are working in Olympia. And their 60 day legislative session started TODAY! Over the...
UNTIL WE GET OUR $30 TABS, DON’T EVEN THINK ABOUT RAISING TAXES OR FEES
I want EVERYONE to email all 147 legislators RIGHT NOW. Tell 'em: UNTIL WE GET OUR $30 TABS, DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT RAISING TAXES OR FEES!!Fri, Jan 7, 2022 Here's our campaign sign from 22 years ago: That message is more true today than it's ever been. This year's...
Voter approved 20 years ago & still the law today
Voter approved 20 years ago and still the law today: 1% cap on property tax increases. It's saved taxpayers $17.23 billion. Old article shows why AG wants to take away our house.Wed, Jan 5, 2022 Another reason Fascist Fergie wants to take away our house: for decades,...
Eyman vs Inslee — my lawsuit against the Governor for abuse of power
Eyman vs Inslee -- my lawsuit against the Governor for abuse of power -- read what I filed today. And join me Fri, Jan 14, 9am in Olympia for the court hearing and decision. Monday, January 3, 2022 Has there EVER been a Governor who’s needed to be confronted /...
My daughter Riley has given me another reason to appeal this ridiculously unconstitutional ruling.
My daughter Riley has given me another reason to appeal this ridiculously unconstitutional ruling.For a school assignment, my daughter Riley had to write about something she cared about. Here's her essay: Politicians by heart By Riley Eyman As a kid, my dad would...
Am I a “serial offender” of the state’s reporting laws as the AG says? Nope.
Am I a "serial offender" of the state's reporting laws as the AG says? Nope. The AG and his cheerleaders in the media have been lying about me for years. During the trial, Richard Sanders' questions and my answers very clearly established my commitment to passing our...
The political death match between me & Fascist Fergie continues.
The political death match between me & Fascist Fergie continues. His press secretary (the Seattle Times) says he's gonna force the sale of my assets. Fri, Dec 24, 2021 The only reason I'm still here and I'm still fighting is because of you. All of you. While I've...
My attorney Richard Sanders is a bulldog
My attorney Richard Sanders is a bulldog. I'm so lucky to have such a fierce advocate in my corner. He keeps calling out Fascist Fergie's lies.Thurs, Dec 23, 2021 In a recent filing with the state supreme court, my brilliant attorney Richard Sanders wrote: "It may...
For my birthday, please donate to my legal defense fund NOW!
For my birthday, please donate to my legal defense fund NOW! My lawsuit against Inslee just got better (for abusing his power as Governor). Tues, Dec 21, 2021 This was taken a few months after I was born: That was December 22, 1965. So tomorrow I'll be 56 years young....
Here’s why Fascist Fergie is so obsessed w/ making Karen & the kids homeless.
Here's why Fascist Fergie is so obsessed w/ making Karen & the kids homeless.Thursday, Dec 16, 2021 I met Karen the day she bought her house in Greenlake (Seattle). In 1998, 5 years later, that house was sold and the equity from that sale was the down payment for...
My trip to Florida for our 7 Election Integrity Initiatives shows Fascist Fergie’s attacks backfired.
My 3-day trip to Florida for Election Integrity Inititiatives shows Fascist Fergie's attacks backfired (I just got back late last night). DON'T MISS TOMORROW'S UPDATE: it'll explain why AG is so desperate to take away our home.Wed, Dec 15, 2021 I got back late last...
UPDATE: My lawsuit challenging Gov Inslee & AG Ferguson for abuse of power
UPDATE: My lawsuit challenging Gov Inslee & AG Ferguson for abuse of power and "One-Man Lawmaking." Read the newest court filing here (quote from Britney Spears' hit song "Oops! ... I did it again.")Thurs, Dec 9, 2021 Inslee is Washington's dictator. For over 600...
If it wasn’t for double-standards, Democrats wouldn’t have any standards.
Microsoft CEO sells off half his stock to avoid capital gains tax. "If it wasn't for double-standards, Democrats wouldn't have any standards." It's an old joke -- and it's funny -- because it's true.Fri, Dec 3rd, 2021 The Democrats always accuse us of what they're...
“Other than the shooting Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?” No matter what happens that’s bad, something good will come from it. Happy Thanksgiving.
"Other than the shooting Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?" No matter what happens that's bad, something good will come from it. Happy Thanksgiving. Thurs, Nov 21st, 2021 Because of a mountain bike accident, I used to have some pretty bad back problems. And I remember...
Whatever happens, do NOT miss TODAY’S update (here) and TOMORROW’S update (Tnxgiving morning).
Whatever happens, do NOT miss TODAY'S update (here) and TOMORROW'S update (Thanksgiving morning). Every day I'm active is another day that Fascist Fergie failed again. And every time one of you helps me, this corrupt AG winces and hurts because he knows his bullying...
KIRO’s Dori Monson got something very wrong — check out this very short video.
KIRO's Dori Monson got something very wrong -- check out this very short video.Mon, Nov 22, 2021 We've been working together on initiatives for 22 years. About 15 years ago, there was a documentary about it. There was a brief Seattle Times story: I Paul recently...
Your prayers for me & my family greatly appreciated!
Your prayers for me & my family greatly appreciated! Here's what happened in bankruptcy court yesterday: evil AG continued his bleed-me-dry-scheme. Only because of your support have I been able to keep fighting back.Fri, Nov 18th, 2021 I attended yesterday's...
PRAYERS PLEASE: in bankruptcy court today where AG trying to force sale of home where Karen and our kids live
PRAYERS PLEASE: in bankruptcy court today where AG trying to force sale of home where Karen and our kids live (and I don't). Pure evil. Please help. Thurs, Nov 17th, 2021 To really understand the depths of the AG's depravity, click on this image and read this short...
My lawsuit against Inslee for his abuse of power is just the tip of the iceberg.
My lawsuit against Inslee for his abuse of power is just the tip of the iceberg. It was officially filed yesterday. It's critical that his costly Low Carbon Fuel Standard & destructive Cap & Tax Scheme BE STOPPED! But there's much more that needs to be done to...
JOIN ME IN OLYMPIA TODAY @ 3PM
JOIN ME IN OLYMPIA TODAY @ 3PM, I'm filing a lawsuit against the Guvna (Eyman v Inslee) to stop his costly Low Carbon Fuel Standard and destructive Cap & Tax Scheme. And guess who will be defending Inslee's unconstitutional actions? Fascist Fergie. So it's...
Inslee has lied to us 58 billion times.
Inslee has lied to us 58 billion times. Despite repeated promises to veto any tax increase, he never did. Not even once. He's signed into law $58.1 billion in higher taxes. How do we know that? Tax advisory votes. Fri, Nov 12th, 2021 Despite...
Commentary by KIRO’s Dori Monson
Commentary by KIRO's Dori Monson: "Say what you will about Eyman, but he's no quitter." Read his commentary and listen to his interview of me here.Sat, Nov 6th, 2021 Listen to his interview here (click on image) -- it aired on Friday: If that doesn't work, click on...
Join me in ridiculing these arrogant politicians for proposing to violate the 1% property tax cap.
Join me in ridiculing these arrogant politicians for proposing to violate the 1% property tax cap. Watch my testimony & then email them -- it's easy. "An injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." Fri, Nov 5th, 2021 The law allows governments to raise...
ELECTION RESULTS: Tim is glad, Seattle’s Stranger is sad — voters waking up and rejecting socialism.
ELECTION RESULTS: Tim is glad, Seattle's Stranger is sad -- voters waking up and rejecting socialism. VOTERS REPUDIATE INSLEE'S NEW CAPITAL GAINS INCOME TAX.Wed, Nov 3rd, 2021 So great to see so many friends at the Bellevue Hyatt last night. Lots of smiles and hugs....
Polls close @8pm, but no need to wait: I formally declare victory NOW on our 3 tax advisory votes.
Polls close @8pm, but no need to wait: I formally declare victory NOW on our 3 tax advisory votes. Voters got to learn about & vote on 3 tax hikes. Tues, Nov 2nd, 2021 In 2007, 2010, and 2012, voters overwhelmingly passed our initiatives which required, among...
WATCH THIS SHORT VIDEO: I was at political event on Saturday and spoke about the fight of my life.
WATCH THIS SHORT VIDEO: I was at political event on Saturday and spoke about the fight of my life. Mon, Nov 1st, 2021 Here's my Facebook post about it: Click on this image to watch my brief speech: If that doesn't work, click on this: https://youtu.be/_0etjowhrNI...
Join me in telling Snohomish County politicians to not violate the 1% property tax cap.
Join me in telling Snohomish County politicians to not violate the 1% property tax cap. Watch my testimony & then email the Council -- I make it easy.Thurs, Oct 28th, 2021 The law allows governments to raise property taxes 1% -- anything higher requires voter...
HUGE CAR TABS VICTORY
HUGE CAR TABS VICTORY: spurred by voters' approval of I-976, the Lynnwood City Council votes to lower car tabs. Watch my brief testimony. Big win!Wed, Oct 27th, 2021 Before the council voted, public testimony was given. I got to go first. Watch my short testimony here...
Here’s why we still have the initiative process in Washington state.
Here's why we still have the initiative process in Washington state.Tues, Oct 26th, 2021 We've been qualifying and passing initiatives in Washington state for 22 years. The voters repeatedly agree with us on limiting taxes and holding state and local governments...
Attorney Richard Sanders says commissioner’s ruling is wrong
Attorney Richard Sanders says commissioner's ruling is wrong -- appeals it to the 9 judges on the state supreme court (RE: Stay Pending Appeal) It's Brilliant.Thurs, Oct 14th, 2021 Once again, my attorney Richard Sanders has written a brilliant brief. This...
Signature drive for Michigan’s Election Integrity Initiative has begun (it’s one of the 7 key swing states we’re targeting)
Signature drive for Michigan's Election Integrity Initiative has begun (it's one of the 7 key swing states we're targeting). Photo ID to vote, etc. Wed, Oct 13th, 2021 Valid votes should count, invalid votes should not. That principle is shared by the overwhelming...
Jim Walsh aggressively attacks Seattle’s Left and defends his anti-income-tax-initiative.
Jim Walsh aggressively attacks Seattle's Left and defends his anti-income-tax-initiative. I-1408 kills off their Holy Grail FOREVER.Mon, Oct 11th, 2021 In response to the reported "collective freak-out" about Initiative 1408 (THE STRANGER: The Democrats and...
THE STRANGER: “Democrats and progressive activists are terrified.
THE STRANGER: "Democrats and progressive activists are terrified. ... It's a collective freak-out ... Initiative 1408 would end the biggest progressive-tax wins in recent history."Fri, Oct 8th, 2021 Seattle's most liberal newspaper is the Stranger. They are the voice,...
Seattle Billionaire and Big Labor pony up $1 million to attack me and try to stop Rep. Jim Walsh’s Initiative 1408.
Seattle Billionaire and Big Labor pony up $1 million to attack me and try to stop Rep. Jim Walsh's Initiative 1408. They're right to be terrified.Thurs, Oct 7th, 2021 They're freaking out because it is their Holy Grail, something they've wanted for decades: a...
Voters will vote on capital gains tax
Voters will vote on capital gains tax -- advisory vote on it this year -- but to actually repeal it, we need Jim Walsh's I-1408 on Nov 2022 ballot."I honestly think he is the only one who gets anything done," Mike Dunmire said. SEATTLE TIMES, June 9, 2006 Tues, Oct...
Today’s supreme court ruling shows killing off taxes doesn’t work w/ lawsuits.
Today's supreme court ruling shows killing off taxes doesn't work w/ lawsuits. Only way to kill off capital gains income tax is w/ I-1408.Thurs, Sept 30, 2021 It was a tax on large out-of-state banks. It was passed into law in 2019. Our side said it was obviously...
Teaming up w/ superstar legislator Jim Walsh on his Initiative 1408 is a great honor.
Teaming up w/ superstar legislator Jim Walsh on his Initiative 1408 is a great honor. Let's eliminate all current and future income-based taxes FOREVER!Tues, Sept 28, 2021 I was honored to speak at Saturday's Mason County Republican Party dinner. I was invited by...
This “news story” made me smile (RE: my efforts to help Election Integrity Initiatives in 7 states).
This "news story" made me smile (RE: my efforts to help Election Integrity Initiatives in 7 states). Also, full steam ahead on WA's Initiative 1408 so we can kill off new capital gains tax.By David Hyde, KUOW News, Sept 22, 2021 In February, Washington state ballot...
I-1408, not I-1373. Attorney Joel Ard’s legal analysis prompts switch.
I-1408, not I-1373. Attorney Joel Ard's legal analysis prompts switch. BONUS: I-1408 is sponsored by superstar legislator Jim Walsh.Mon, Sept 20, 2021 The lawsuits challenging these taxes are doomed to fail. I explained why here. The only way to forever kill off all...
It was just peachy in Georgia – my report on our Election Integrity Init’s in 7 swing states.
It was just peachy in Georgia - my report on our Election Integrity Init's in 7 swing states. ALSO, HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT ON WA's NO INCOME TAX INITIATIVEHUGE ANNOUNCEMENT NEXT WEEK ON OUR "NO TAXES ON PERSONAL INCOME INITIATIVE" -- STAY TUNED. Fri, Sept 17, 2021 First,...
I’m at a gorgeous resort in Florida, but non-stop meetings strategizing on Election Integrity Initiatives means zero pool time (but they do look nice).
I'm at a gorgeous resort in Florida, but non-stop meetings strategizing on Election Integrity Initiatives means zero pool time (but they do look nice).Tues, Sept 14, 2021 I'm at a gorgeous resort in Florida, but non-stop meetings strategizing on Election Integrity...
I’m on east coast this week helping organize those 7 Election Integrity Initiatives in 7 key swing states. It’s really exciting.
I'm on East Coast this week helping organize those 7 Election Integrity Initiatives in 7 key swing states. It's really exciting.Mon, Sept 13, 2021 Florida. Back-to-back meetings and break-out-sessions and presentations today and tomorrow and then I fly to the next...
Video & pictures & my report on our launch of I-1373 “We Don’t Want Our Income Taxed.”
Video & pictures & my report on our launch of I-1408 "We Don't Want Our Income Taxed." Be a Mike Dunmire and/or help us connect w/ your Mike Dunmires. Fri, Sept 10th, 2021 It was a perfect kick-off. We couldn't be more pleased with how it went. I was honored...
OUR NEW INITIATIVE STOPS ALL TAXES BASED ON PERSONAL INCOME NOW AND IN THE FUTURE!
OUR NEW INITIATIVE STOPS ALL TAXES BASED ON PERSONAL INCOME NOW AND IN THE FUTURE! Today we launched the signature drive for Initiative 1373. Please help us make it a reality.Thurs, Sept 9th, 2021 This is our ONLY chance to FOREVER protect ourselves from any kind of...
JOIN ME & SID & LARRY AS WE LAUNCH NEW INITIATIVE
JOIN ME & SID & LARRY AS WE LAUNCH NEW INITIATIVE -- rally and press conference tomorrow (Thurs, Sept 9th), 11am, Sec of State's office, 520 Union Ave SE, Olympia. You're gonna love it!Wed, Sept 8, 2021 Like I wrote yesterday: "This is gonna be a huge week...
BOMBSHELL ANNOUNCEMENTS THIS WEEK ON INITIATIVES.
BOMBSHELL ANNOUNCEMENTS THIS WEEK ON INITIATIVES. First, Michigan Election Integrity Initiative filed! This one of those 7 initiatives I'm working on.Tues, Sept 7, 2021 This is gonna be a huge week when it comes to BOMBSHELL ANNOUNCEMENTS ON INITIATIVES! The first...
EYMAN VS FERGUSON – here’s the best Richard Sanders’ brief so far – it really captures how insane the AG’s ruling is.
EYMAN VS FERGUSON - here's the best Richard Sanders' brief so far - it really captures how insane the AG's ruling is. Please read it.Thurs, Sept 2, 2021 Richard really outdid himself on this 10 page legal brief. It really captures how insane the AG's ruling is. Read...
Fascist Fergie only threw gas on the fire.
Fascist Fergie only threw gas on the fire. MY PRIORITIES: Lower Taxes Initiatives & Election Integrity Initiatives and fighting back against the AG. Video interview here.Tues, Aug 31, 2021 It's the last day of the month and so I implore you to give to my legal...
Yesterday, I used my 22 years of experience to begin designing my first Election Integrity Initiative petition.
Yesterday, I used my 22 years of experience to begin designing my first Election Integrity Initiative petition. Doing 7 of them in 7 key swing states.Fri, Aug 27, 2021 After my weekly ZOOM call yesterday, I went to work designing my first non-Washington state...
My car tabs are 22 months overdue — join me in refusing to renew until they respect our vote.
My car tabs are 22 months overdue -- join me in refusing to renew until they respect our vote. Pulled over twice -- warning both times -- here's how.Mon, Aug 23, 2021 We've had 3 statewide votes for $30 Tabs. And there's been overwhelming voter approval every time....
EYMAN VERSUS FERGUSON – here is Richard Sanders’ latest filing against the AG
EYMAN VERSUS FERGUSON - here is Richard Sanders' latest filing against the AG - he's asking for a Stay Pending Appeal - brilliant - help me pay for it Fri, Aug 20, 2021 There are so many ridiculously unconstitutional restrictions on basic First Amendment rights in the...
I created a user-friendly video clip of Sunday’s Election Integrity Forum
I created a user-friendly video clip of Sunday's Election Integrity Forum -- watch it here.My report on Sunday's Election Integrity Forum was wildly popular. Tons of readers / shares / hits / posts / emails about it. I said I was working on getting video from it....
GREAT PICS: Sunday’s Election Integrity Forum
GREAT PICS: Sunday's Election Integrity Forum: massive turnout of patriots demanding 2020 audit of WA's election. Really impressive presentations.When it comes to getting rid of Inslee's capital gains income tax by initiative, good news is coming -- stay tuned --...
Taking flak for doing 7 voter integrity initiatives in 7 key swing states – GOOD!!
Taking flack for doing 7 voter integrity initiatives in 7 key swing states - GOOD!! Opponents freaking out shows they know voters are with us. When I announced that I was part of a team doing 7 voter integrity initiatives in 7 key swing states, I was eager for...
I MADE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT @ KING COUNTY GOP PICNIC
I MADE A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT @ SUNDAY'S KING COUNTY GOP PICNIC: I'm part of team doing 7 voter integrity initiatives in 7 key swing states. Fascist Fergie's abuse of power has only inspired me to work harder.At Sunday's King County GOP picnic, I made a big announcement...
Our 4 initiatives requiring a 2/3 vote of the legislature to raise taxes shows how committed we are to protecting taxpayers.
Our 4 initiatives requiring a 2/3 vote of the legislature to raise taxes shows how committed we are to protecting taxpayers.It's an exceptional illustration of how committed we are to protecting taxpayers. In 1993, voters overwhelmingly passed Initiative 601 which,...
Great pictures from Sunday’s GOP picnic.
Great pics from Sunday's GOP picnic. So many fantastic friends in Pierce County. Riley and I had a blast. Good fundraiser for my legal defense fund. A great big thank you to Dave McMullen, Pierce County GOP Chair for putting together Sunday's event. He's an awesome...
EYMAN VS FERGUSON appeal filed on Friday
EYMAN VS FERGUSON appeal filed on Friday @455pm - you helped make it happen - here it is -- read it for yourself. Richard Sanders did a great job! Also, Pierce County GOP picnic fundraiser for my legal defense fund is tomorrow (Sun, Aug 1st @ 2:30pm @ Puyallup Elks...
Attorney Richard Sanders is working on appeal brief that must be filed today.
Attorney Richard Sanders is working on appeal brief that must be filed today. Without it, Fascist Fergie wins. Please help me continue to fight back. Also, Pierce County GOP picnic fundraiser for my legal defense fund is this Sun @ 2:30pm @ Puyallup Elks Field.Fri,...
We will be voting on Inslee’s Income Tax in November even though they blocked a referendum
We will be voting on Inslee's Income Tax in November even though they blocked a referendum -- this is EXACTLY why we created tax advisory votes.Thurs, July 29, 2021 I received notification yesterday that appearing on this November's ballot will be Inslee's Income Tax....
FINAL DAYS FOR APPEAL
FINAL DAYS FOR APPEAL -- please help me fight back against the AG's ridiculously unconstitutional rulings. Final briefs must be filed on Friday. Also, Pierce County GOP picnic fundraiser for my legal defense fund is this Sun @ 2:30pm @ Puyallup Elks Field.Wed, July...
A great success story!
A great success story: the initiative that reduced the King County Council from 13 politicians to 9. My first opportunity to promote ideas by others.The King County Corrections Guild (the jail guards) sponsored Initiative 18 in 2003 to reduce the number of politicians...
Read Richard Sanders’ public statement on my appeal.
Read Richard Sanders' public statement on my appeal. I'm very grateful to him for taking my case.I'm very grateful to Richard Sanders for taking my case. Because of the AG's bullying of my previous attorney, I was forced to defend myself for nearly 9 months. Without...
Attorney Richard Sanders takes Eyman appeal directly to State Supreme Court
Attorney Richard Sanders takes Eyman appeal directly to State Supreme Court. On Thurs, July 29, we must file Statement of Grounds. Help me pay for it.That iconic picture of me and Riley was taken in 2009 when we filed an initiative at the Secretary of State's office....
Personal Appeal From Tim Eyman
Our initiatives have saved taxpayers over $46 BILLION so far. We’ve saved taxpayers even more by stopping new taxes w/ our 2/3-vote-to-raise-taxes initiatives. For 22 years, we’ve never quit, we’ve never stopped, we always kept moving forward. We have to treat my...
Great story about our initiative limiting property tax increases to 1% per year
Great story about our initiative (still in effect) limiting property tax increases to 1% per year. Opponents tried to use the 9/11 attack against us. It was beyond outrageous.For decades prior to the year 2001, state government had the authority to raise property...
Lower car tabs and caps on property tax increases have saved taxpayers $46.9 billion
Lower car tabs and caps on property tax increases have saved taxpayers $46.9 billion so far but I think our numerous 2/3 initiatives saved us more.Tues, July 13, 2021 Our tax reducing initiatives have directly saved taxpayers over $46.9 billion so far. And that's...
Appeal deadline still looms (Thurs, July 15)
Appeal deadline still looms (Thurs, July 15) -- plz help -- taxpayers have saved $29.7 billion from lower car tab taxes because of our efforts.Mon, July 12, 2021 After our first voter-approved initiative that banned government-sponsored racist affirmative action, we...
I paid $35K to Richard’s law firm today. It drained me dry.
I paid $35K to Richard's law firm today -- drained me dry -- lots of folks helping -- need lots more to get there so I can appeal AG's insane rulings.Fri, July 9, 2021 Today I followed through on what I wrote and sent out on Wednesday: ALL MY CHIPS ARE ON THE TABLE:...
ALL MY CHIPS ARE ON THE TABLE
ALL MY CHIPS ARE ON THE TABLE: I'm "all in" to appeal the AG's ridiculously unconstitutional rulings - but I need your help to get it done.Wed, July 7, 2021 I owe my attorney Richard Sanders $305K. We came to an agreement that he'll file the notice of appeal only if I...
From me and my family to all of you: Have a great Independence Day!
From me and my family to all of you: have a great Independence Day!Sun, July 4, 2021 From me and my family to all of you: have a great Independence Day. I am so grateful to all of you for standing with me and standing by me these past 22 years. You've made it possible...
COMPLETE VICTORY: Eyman beats Ferguson in Court
COMPLETE VICTORY: Eyman beats Ferguson in court -- judge sides w/me on Carbon Tax InitiativeFri, July 2, 2021 The judge sided with me and agreed the AG's ballot title for the Carbon Tax Initiative was biased and filled with loaded language. Here's how...
My Brief Recap of Friday’s Court Hearing
OK, it wasn't as exciting as skydiving but that court hearing was a helluva rush! My brief recap of Friday's (very successful) legal challenge to (very corrupt) AG Ferguson.Mon, June 28, 2021 Initiatives are written by citizens. The AG writes the descriptions (called...
I’m taking on AG Ferguson on the No Carbon Tax Initiative
LAST MINUTE INVITATION: I'm taking on AG Ferguson on the No Carbon Tax Initiative -- join me today @ 1:30pm at Thurston County Superior Court -- PRAYERS PLEASE!Fri, June 25, 2021 I'm been prepping all week for this. Today, Friday, June 25, 1:30pm, Thurston County...
VIDEO of My Presentation to the Eastside Republican Club Last Week
VIDEO of my presentation to the Eastside Republican Club last week -- watch it and give me your feedback.Tues, June 15, 2021 Lauren and Joseph with Muckraker Studio (that's their name on Facebook) are doing amazing work. They've been producing some of the greatest...
My report on last night’s event — IT WAS AWESOME!
My report on last night's event -- IT WAS AWESOME! Wed, June 9, 2021 Had a great time with superstar activist Glen Morgan at the Eastside Republican Club meeting last night: As you know, I’m in a political death match with the Attorney General who is hell-bent to...
LAST MINUTE INVITATION!!
LAST MINUTE INVITATION: Join me & superstar activist Glen Morgan @ event tonite (Tues), 630pm, Renton -- it's gonna be awesome! Sponsored by Eastside Republican Club (love Doug Bassler!)Tues, June 8, 2021 Join superstar activist Glen Morgan & I at the Eastside...
INSLEE’S LATEST IDIOCY: he’s destroying the sport of wrestling in WA state.
INSLEE'S LATEST IDIOCY: he's destroying the sport of wrestling in WA state.I love the sport of wrestling. I wouldn't have been able to survive the snake-pit of politics without it. And Inslee is destroying it. MY OWN BACKGROUND I was born and raised in Yakima. I...
Every time the AG knocks me down and you help me get back up is another Ferguson failure.
Every time the AG knocks me down and you help me get back up is another Ferguson failure. This video helps you visualize what it's like.Friday, June 4, 2021 Click on the image to watch a video that helps you visualize my 8 1/2 year battle with Ferguson: If that...
GROSS INJUSTICE: All 9 members of the state supreme court violated the rules.
GROSS INJUSTICE: All 9 members of the state supreme court violated the rules. And a King County judge proved that in court. Email those 9 and ask them why.Tuesday, June 1, 2021 GROSS INJUSTICE: All 9 members of the state supreme court violated the rules. And a King...
Rubberstamping judge reconsidering his insane decision?
Rubberstamping judge reconsidering his insane decision? Here's why that's a possibility. Maybe it's just false hope, but I'll take what I can get. This is when Governor Gregoire took away one of our initiatives. Let's just say this didn't play well with the...
Bob Ferguson hates these women.
Bob Ferguson hates these women. The AG is targeting these women. He's preying on these women. Why? Because they're close to me.WARNING: IF YOU'RE A WOMAN WHO IS CLOSE TO ME, BOB FERGUSON IS COMING AFTER YOU. Before the trial, Cheryl Marshall, a single widowed mother...
AN EXCEPTIONAL DAY: Here’s my report on Friday’s court hearing!
AN EXCEPTIONAL DAY: here's my report on Friday's court hearing on my challenge to Inslee's Capital Gains Tax (your prayers helped!!). And Anthony Mixer's interview of me the next day (we had a very special camera person).IT WAS AN EXCEPTIONAL DAY! First of all, I was...
Capital Gains Tax court battle, Fri, May 21, 3:30pm
In-person court battle over our initiative that kills off Inslee's newly passed income tax, Fri, May 21st, 3:30pm, Thurston County Superior Court. I'm fighting AG in court over his description of our initiative (prayers please).Unlike all previous Attorney Generals,...
Eyman rips AG over their ballot title for Initiative 1357
Eyman Rips AGs Ballot Title for 1357
Working together, we stopped PROPERTY TAXES from SKYROCKETING by defeating House Bill 1362.
Working together, we stopped PROPERTY TAXES from SKYROCKETING by defeating House Bill 1362. YESSSSSSS!!Mon, May 17, 2021 I remember in 1992, when uber-liberal Mike Lowry became our state's Democrat Governor. The 1993 legislative session went so off the rails with...
Why is Inslee “very confident” the courts will OK the new capital gains income tax?
Why is Inslee "very confident" the courts will OK the new capital gains income tax? An initiative is the best way to stop it.Inslee and the Democrats passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5096 imposing a new capital gains income tax. Too many on our side respond to...
Unexpected 2nd Amendment victories this session
Unexpected 2nd Amendment victories this session -- the good guys stopped a lot of anti-2A bad bills including Ferguson's top legislative priority. It was an all-out assault on 2A rights this session. And rallies were banned and so was in-person testimony. That's what...
I was honored to MC the “Ignite the Right Freedom Rally in Kennewick” yesterday.
I was honored to MC the "Ignite the Right Freedom Rally in Kennewick" yesterday. Here's my report.It was a great day. First off, I got from Bellevue to Kennewick (and back again) pretty easy thanks to super supporter Eric: We got there early and so I got to hang out...
For years, I’ve been prepping our “No Income Tax Initiative”
For years, I've been prepping our "No Income Tax Initiative" to overturn the Democrats' Holy Grail -- if they pass ESSB 5096 this weekend, we're ready! As we find ourselves in the final days of Socialist Kshama Sawant's legislative session, let me first acknowledge...
Democrat Chairman interrupts my testimony against Inslee’s “Cap & Tax” bill
Watch short video: Democrat Chairman interrupts my testimony against Inslee's "Cap & Tax" bill. Join me at Loren's "Ignite the Right Freedom Rally" in Kennewick (Fri, April 23, 6-9pm, Clover Island Inn)Tues, April 20, 2021 These are the final days before the end...
Dori Monson’s interview of Tim Eyman on KIRO radio following today’s court ruling
Dori Monson's interview of Tim Eyman on KIRO radio following today's court ruling -- listen to it here.The judge rubber-stamped the AG again, adding an additional $2.8 million onto the previous $2.6 million. So $5.4 million total. I was interviewed right after the...
Bob Ferguson is a Cowardly Bully
Bob Ferguson is a cowardly bully. Using unlimited government resources going after political adversaries is easy. I choose to challenge the powerful. Fri, April 16, 2021 This will be my 23rd year utilizing the initiative process to let the voters decide on protecting...
At yesterday’s hearing, Democrat Senator throws a hissy fit when I called him out!
At yesterday's hearing, Democrat Senator throws a hissy fit when I called him out -- watch short video.Tues, April 13, 2021 During the 2019 campaign for Initiative 976 in Everett, I debated Democrat Steve Hobbs. At the start of the debate, I held up this sign and...
EVERYONE send emails to all 147 legislators: Inslee’s Lockdown Hurt Us.
EVERYONE send emails to all 147 legislators: "Inslee's Lockdown Hurt Us. Ignoring Our $30 Tabs Vote Infuriated Us. I strongly oppose all the bills increasing taxes & fees." At 10 am this morning, there's a public hearing on this. From today's Seattle Times:...
How dare you raise taxes w/out first giving us the $30 Tabs we voted for!
WATCH SHORT VIDEO: we testified yesterday -- "how dare you raise taxes w/out first giving us the $30 Tabs we voted for."Wed, April 7, 2021 We testified yesterday against the long list of transportation taxes and fees being proposed. I posted this just before the...
Tell legislators “We Demand Our $30 Tabs and Strongly Oppose All Your Tax & Fee Increases Until We Get Them”
Tell legislators "We Demand Our $30 Tabs and Strongly Oppose All Your Tax & Fee Increases Until We Get Them"Mon, April 5, 2021 There's a ZOOM hearing tomorrow morning on the Democrats' massive new list of transportation tax and fee increases (8:30am, Tues, April...
When I defended our $30 Tabs vote, the Democrat chairman gaveled me down.
SHORT VIDEO: when I defended our $30 Tabs vote, the Democrat chairman gaveled me down.Fri, April 2, 2021 How appropriate! They held their hearing on April Fool's Day. The Democrats are bulldozing through a bunch of massive tax increases. In response, I testified at...
SKYROCKETING PROPERTY TAX BILL STILL ALIVE
SKYROCKETING PROPERTY TAX BILL STILL ALIVE: everyone needs to email legislators NOW and tell them to oppose House Bill 1362Wed, March 31, 2021 When I alerted everyone about House Bill 1362 a few weeks ago, it had a huge response. SKYROCKETING PROPERTY TAXES would be...
Here’s my testimony against the Democrats’ newest Carbon Tax bill.
FIGHTING FOR TAXPAYERS (even on a Saturday!)Here's my testimony against the Democrats' newest Carbon Tax bill. WATCH SHORT VIDEO.Democrats tried to hide their hearing on the latest Carbon Tax bill by having it on a Saturday. Talk about a bunch of dirty dogs! Watch my...
Bob Ferguson failed. He didn’t stop us. And he never will.
Bob Ferguson failed. He didn't stop us. And he never will.Thurs, March 26, 2021 For 8 1/2 years, thousands of generous people saw what the government was doing to me, my family, and my friends and helped us fight back against this abuse of power. The government went...
The Democrats’ Trap: PART 3
The Democrats' Trap: PART 3 (Inslee's Income Tax and how our side shouldn't fall for their trap)Wed, March 24, 2021 The Democrats have set a trap with Inslee's Income Tax bill (ESSB 5096) and I'm doing everything I can to get our side to not fall for it. I first wrote...
LISTEN TO IT HERE – my interview on KGMI Radio.
LISTEN TO IT HERE - my interview on KGMI radio (Inslee's Income Tax bill, AG lawsuit) -- give me your feedback.Mon, March 22, 2021 Click on the image to listen to it: If that doesn't work, try this: https://youtu.be/l0aQbR_G-lE Here's the first caller: Rich from...
Yakima’s KIT radio interviews Eyman about Democrats’ Trap on Inslee’s Income Tax bill
Yakima's KIT radio interviews Eyman about Democrats' Trap on Inslee's Income Tax bill Sat, March 20, 2021 Listen to Yakima's KIT radio interview here (click on the image to listen): If that doesn't work, click on this: https://youtu.be/mCxWyMQdy7g I wrote about the...
SKYROCKETING PROPERTY TAXES if this last minute surprise bill passes.
SKYROCKETING PROPERTY TAXES if this last minute surprise bill passes. Join me in telling all 147 legislators that you/we oppose House Bill 1362. Fri, March 19, 2021 58% of voters passed Initiative 747 in 2001. It mandated that state government get an automatic 1%...
Listen to KIRO’s Dori Monson ask me about Fascist Fergie’s lawsuit
GREAT INTERVIEW: Listen to KIRO's Dori Monson ask me about Fascist Fergie's lawsuit and our recent success stopping the repeal of tax advisory votes.Wed, March 17, 2021 I was born and raised in Yakima. I was put up for adoption as a newborn there -- it was done...
INSLEE’S INCOME TAX: taking money from people who earned it and redistributing it to people who didn’t.
INSLEE'S INCOME TAX: taking money from people who earned it and redistributing it to people who didn't. Wealthy liberals say it's OK. It's not. Tues, March 16, 2021 There's nothing more insufferable than wealthy liberals testifying in favor of tax increases. They're...
AMAZING VICTORY: We killed the bill repealing tax advisory votes!
AMAZING VICTORY: We killed the bill repealing tax advisory votes! Your emails & testimony got 'er done! Mon, March 15, 2021 Since the November election, it's been clear the Democrats in Olympia were hell-bent to raise taxes and then hide them from the voters by...
Eyman responds to AG Bob Ferguson’s newest press release.
Eyman responds to AG Bob Ferguson's newest press releaseAG Bob Ferguson's newest press release (as transcribed by his stenographer, er, I mean a reporter for the Seattle Times): Here's my statement in response: "From a public records request, the AG’s office documents...
Radio superstar Jason Rantz interviewed me about the Democrats’ Trap
Radio superstar Jason Rantz interviewed me about the Democrats' Trap (RE: Inslee's Income Tax bill)Thurs, March 11, 2021 Lots of buzz about Monday's update: ("Democrats set a trap for us in their Income Tax bill -- DON'T LET OUR SIDE FALL FOR IT ... AGAIN!"). And...
The Democrats Trap – Part 2
The Democrats Trap - Part 2 (here's the biggest difference between a referendum and an initiative to get rid of Inslee's Income Tax bill)Wed, March 10, 2021 Does anyone doubt that Democrat Attorney General Bob Ferguson will move heaven and earth to get Inslee's Income...
Democrats set a trap for us in their Income Tax bill.
Democrats set a trap for us in their Income Tax bill. DON'T LET OUR SIDE FALL FOR IT ... AGAIN!Mon, March 8, 2021 On Saturday, the Democrat-controlled senate voted 25-24 for Inslee's Income Tax bill (ESSB 5096). Little noticed during the floor vote was...
Democrats in state senate may be getting cold feet on cap gains income tax bill.
Our "No Income Tax Initiative" and your emails may be working -- Democrats in state senate may be getting cold feet on cap gains income tax bill. Send 'em more emails NOW! Sat, March 6, 2021 Since December, we've been promoting our No Income Tax Initiative which...
I was interviewed by Sen. Doug Ericksen for the “Ericksen Report.”
WATCH THIS VIDEO: I was interviewed by Sen. Doug Ericksen for the "Ericksen Report." Very cool. Let me know what you think.Was honored to be interviewed by Sen. Doug Ericksen for his show the "Ericksen Report." You can watch it here (click on the image and fast...
There’s a massive # of tax proposals coming out of Olympia.
There's a massive # of tax proposals coming out of Olympia. Tell legislators you oppose all of them! We've made it easy.Inslee and the Democrat-dominated House and Senate are on a tax-hiking rampage. It's mind-blowing how many different tax proposals there are. It's...
Overwhelming Support for Appealing the AG’s Absurd Ruling
Overwhelming support for appealing the AG's absurd ruling. Check out what folks are saying about it. From activist Glen Morgan's article: "The weirdest part about the AG's litigation against Eyman was their novel theories invented exclusively for him ... Eyman was...
Activist Glen Morgan offers his trademark in-depth analysis
Activist Glen Morgan offers his trademark in-depth analysis -- it's a must read.How many reporters were in the courtroom when a Gregoire-appointed judge rubberstamped the AG? Zip, zero, nadda. But activist Glen Morgan was there. He's been bird-dogging Ferguson's...
Tell Bob Ferguson to Stop Spamming You
Tell Bob Ferguson to Stop Spamming You. Tues, Feb 23, 2021 To: Our thousands of supporters throughout the state (cc'd to the media, house & senate members, & governor) From: Tim Eyman, Sid Maietto, Larry Jensen, co-sponsors of the "We Don't Want An Income Tax...
Summary of Accomplishments
Summary of accomplishments 2021
COMMITMENT: From ER bed, I testified against Inslee’s Carbon Tax Bill
COMMITMENT: From ER bed, I testified against Inslee's Carbon Tax bill. Watch short video.https://youtu.be/4nhjtYU-7O8Click here to watch my short testimony against Inslee’s bill (HB 1091) https://youtu.be/4nhjtYU-7O8 Now THAT'S commitment! Here's a portion: "The...
Democrats just passed Inslee’s income tax bill
Democrats just passed Inslee's income tax bill. We're committed to stopping it and any kind of future income tax. Are you?Democrats just passed Inslee's income tax bill (SSB 5096). Once Pandora’s box is opened, an income tax on some of us will quickly hit all of us....
EVERYONE send emails to all 147 legislators (I’ve made it easy): “No Income Taxes, No Carbon Taxes, NO MORE TAX INCREASES!”
EVERYONE send emails to all 147 legislators (I've made it easy): "No Income Taxes, No Carbon Taxes, NO MORE TAX INCREASES!" Lots of income tax bills and carbon tax bills and other tax increase bills are getting voted on. Legislators need to hear from us. Watch my...
Read what superstar Sid Maietto wrote to Bob Ferguson — he counters all the AG’s LIES!
Read what superstar Sid Maietto wrote to Bob Ferguson -- he counters all the AG's LIES! Message from Sid Maietto: I'm certain I'm not alone in believing that what Bob Ferguson is doing is outrageous. Here is the email I sent to him this morning: Bob Ferguson, I am...
Attorney General Bob Ferguson turning Trump lawsuits into campaign cash
Attorney General Bob Ferguson turning Trump lawsuits into campaign cash BY SEAN ROBINSON, THE NEWS TRIBUNE NOVEMBER 03, 2017 02:00 PM, UPDATED NOVEMBER 06, 2017 11:19 AM Five months ago, when Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson was asked whether he was thinking...
After 80 lawsuits against Trump, this one’s the big one
After 80 lawsuits against Trump, this one’s the big one Sep. 23, 2020 at 6:00 am Updated Sep. 23, 2020 at 6:11 am By Danny Westneat Seattle Times columnist We all know Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson likes to sue the Trump administration. He’s done it now a...
EVERYONE send emails to AG Bob Ferguson – Tell him what you think about him!
EVERYONE send emails to AG Bob Ferguson -- it's your chance to tell him what you think about him.Monday, February 15, 2021 To: Our thousands of supporters throughout the state (cc'd to the media, house & senate members, & the governor) From: Tim Eyman, Sid...
LAWSUIT CHALLENGING INSLEE’S MASK MANDATE HEARING TODAY
LAWSUIT CHALLENGING INSLEE'S MASK MANDATE: hearing today 130-230pm (Fri, Feb 12). Call this # and listen to it live or watch it on ZOOM, here's how.1:30-2:30pm today (Fri, Feb 12th) is the court hearing on our lawsuit challenging Inslee's Mask Mandate: Call in to...
As predicted, the judge rubberstamped the AG. ON TO THE APPEAL!
As predicted, the judge rubberstamped the AG. Help me appeal these ridiculously unconstitutional restrictions on my 1st Amendment rights. Help me appeal these ridiculously unconstitutional restrictions on my 1st Amendment rights. Please donate to my legal defense fund...
Biggest indicator this judge will rubberstamp the AG today.
After filing for bankruptcy and then having the AG bully my attorney off the case, I was forced to represent myself. In March 2019, I filed a partial summary judgement motion to dismiss the AG's proposed lifetime ban on my future political activity (because it's so...
To the friends who’ve helped me and my family over the years.
From: Tim Eyman To: Friends who’ve helped me and my family over the years. Thank you for helping me and my family survive Bob Ferguson’s vicious assault. It’s been a rough 8 1/2 years. But thanks to you, we’re still here and we’re still fighting. ...
CRAZY! AG wants $7.8M fine, lifetime ban on all my future political activity!
COMPLETELY CRAZY: AG wants $7.8M fine, lifetime ban on all my future political activity, & me personally to be a PAC forever (retroactive to 2012). Judge's decision tomorrow, Wed, Feb 10, 1-3pm. 8 1/2 years of investigation, litigation, and persecution of me and...
This Wednesday, will my 1st Amendment rights survive?
This Wednesday, the judge will rule on my case. Will my 1st Amendment rights survive? Also, huge free speech victory on Saturday, no arrests, government backed down. I exercised my First Amendment rights 2 days ago in Olympia -- will that be the last time I'm allowed...
Will Tim Eyman & Glen Morgan get arrested today?
Will Tim Eyman & Glen Morgan get arrested today for committing an "Act of Free Speech?" 12pm-1pm at the Capitol in Olympia next to the fountain!Glen is one of my heroes. He'll speak first and then me and then others. We will all be committing acts of free speech...
Why “Republican” Brad Hawkins joined w/ the Dems on SB 5182
Why "Republican" Brad Hawkins joined w/ the Dems on SB 5182 -- he voted for 11 tax hikes costing us $19.3 BILLION. Hidden microphone recorded what Inslee said to Hawkins: "I need more Republicans like you, Brad. You're giving needed political cover to all the...
Dems needed a turncoat RINO to take away your right to vote — and they found one.
Donkeys in Olympia can pass anything they want right now. They've got more than enough votes to impose all the crazy crap on their own. But there are a handful of politically smart Democrats (like former Speaker Frank Chopp) who know that controversial bills passed...
Join Me In Telling All 147 Legislators: “Don’t Hide Your Tax Increases – Oppose SB 5182
Join me in telling all 147 legislators: "Don't hide your tax increases - oppose Senate Bill 5182." They're voting this week on it. Our representatives are voting this week on Senate Bill 5182. In 2007 & 2010 & 2012, voters overwhelmingly passed ...
WATCH my short testimony defending the 2nd Amendment
WATCH my short testimony defending the 2nd Amendment -- my run for Governor allowed people to see all the issues I care about, not just taxes. Earlier this week, there was a ZOOM public hearing on Senate Bill 5078 which imposes a 10 round cap on...
Watch my testimony to OPEN WA NOW!
We're doing everything we can to fight back against Inslee's one-man government. Last week, there was a ZOOM public hearing on Senate Bill 5114 which would end Inslee's lockdown. I'm incredibly pleased that so many joined in and testified too. WATCH THIS VERY SHORT...
BIGGEST LIE ABOUT ME THAT RICHARD SANDERS EXPOSED
For years, Democrat AG Bob Ferguson and his cheerleaders in the media have lied about me over and over and over again.It's what they do to conservatives who are effective.Working together, we've qualified 17 statewide initiatives.Every one of them limited the...
I Scored A Huge Victory Against AG Bob Ferguson Yesterday — That Only Happened Thanks To All Of You
8 years. That's how long the government has been investigating and litigating this case. AG Bob Ferguson has spent nearly $2 million in taxpayers' money to persecute me and my family. That's more money than all campaign reporting cases over the past 8...
Watch My Testimony Defending Tax Advisory Votes.
Yesterday was the ZOOM public hearing on the Democrats-take-away-the-people's-right-to-vote bill (Senate Bill 5182). So pleased that so many of you emailed legislators opposing it and joined in and testified against it also. WATCH THIS VERY SHORT VIDEO of my...
Join Me In Testifying Against The Democrats-Take-Away-The-People’s-Right-To-Vote Bill (SB 5182).
Please help save the people's right to vote from this Democrat attack.Join me in testifying against the Democrats-take-away-the-people's-right-to-vote bill (Senate Bill 5182). You can provide official written testimony RIGHT NOW (which is good) and/or official verbal...
Join Me In Telling All 147 Legislators: “Don’t Take Away My Right To Vote – Oppose SB 5182”
ZOOM hearing on the Democrats-take-away-the-people's-right-to-vote bill (Senate Bill 5182), this Wed, Jan 20, 8:00am, Senate State Govt committee. I’ll be testifying against it. There's no decision that government makes that has a greater impact on our lives than when...
EYMAN TESTIMONY AGAINST INSLEE’S INCOME TAX: “Voters Know Once Pandora’s Box Is Opened …”
ZOOM public hearings suck. They just do. They are NOT as good as in-person testimony. Nonetheless, I gave remote testimony against Inslee's Income Tax Scheme before the Senate Ways & Means committee yesterday. “My name is Tim Eyman. “Governor Inslee reminds me of...
Help Us Deter Olympia From Raising Taxes – EVERYONE Sign Up For This Tax-Scheme-Alert System NOW!
Hang onto your wallet -- taxpayers are never safe when the Legislature is in session. Over the past 8 legislative sessions, Inslee has raised taxes an unmerciful $52.1 billion. Nonetheless, he's salivating to take even more ... but only if it's under the radar. ...
I Want EVERYONE To Email All 147 Legislators RIGHT NOW. Tell Them NO NEW TAXES!!
That's more true today than it's ever been. I want EVERYONE to email all 147 legislators RIGHT NOW.It's easy: Copy & paste this into the Subject line:My message to all 147 legislators: UNTIL WE GET OUR $30 TABS, DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT RAISING TAXESCopy & paste...
“They Can’t Put A Fence Around The Initiative Process.” Here’s My Report On Sunday’s Rally.
Fantastic group of speakers at yesterday's rally in Olympia -- I was honored to be included (thank you Jessica!).So proud of my daughter Riley -- she did an amazing job -- nobody can believe a young lady with such strength and confidence is 12 years old (when talking...
Join Me & Riley For Day-B4-Legislative Session Rally, Sun, Jan 10, 1-3pm, Capitol Steps, Olympia
Join me & Riley & many, many others for Huge Day-B4-Legislative Session Rally in Olympia tomorrow (Sun, Jan 10, 1-3pm). 90% of success is just showing up.Riley and I are looking forward to tomorrow's huge rally (Sun, Jan 10). On Monday, I'll...
My Vehicle Tabs Are 14 Months Overdue. I Won’t, And You Shouldn’t, Renew Until They’re $30!!
After 8 months of hard work, in Jan 2020, we turned in 352,111 voter signatures for Initiative 976 and qualified it for a public vote.Despite being outspent $5 million to zero, I-976 passed overwhelmingly:When Inslee blocked it and said voters were "confused," I...
PROTECTING TAXPAYERS In 2021 W/ 2 Initiatives: No Income Tax Initiative And No Carbon Tax Initiative
That meme by Muckraker Studio is hard to beat.Jay Inslee and the Democrat-dominated Legislature are going to take full advantage of this year's secret session. By banning public participation at hearings and by closing of the Capitol Building, they've laid the...
THIS YEAR’S FAKEST MEDIA OUTRAGE: Eyman Says Jay Inslee Has His Knee On The Neck Of Millions…
THE YEAR'S FAKEST MEDIA OUTRAGE: Eyman says Jay Inslee has his knee on the neck of millions of people he deems non-essential. Back in June, I said that on Facebook live. Cue the media outrage. Hysteria. Harrumphing. Noses held high. Endless demands for an...
Tim’s Daughter Stands Up For Herself. Riley Eyman And Others Defend Her Compensation
In recent days, the local media has been taking shots at Riley for her work on the Culp for Governor campaign. An entire section of the story highlighted it:I asked Chris Gergen, Loren Culp's campaign manager, about it. He said:"Riley Eyman earned her compensation....
From My Family To You And Yours: We Wish You A Very Merry Christmas
I also consider all of you my family too. I'm so lucky to have such a loving extended family: Fantastic people who've been supporting me in court: Fellow fighters who have tremendous courage:Which certainly includes these great guys: We're all on the same team, all...
Is Tim Eyman A “Serial Offender” Of The State’s Reporting Laws As The AG Says? Nope.
Read this and you'll learn how often the AG has lied about me over the years. The AG and his cheerleaders in the media have been lying about me for years. My defense attorney Richard Sanders' questions and my answers showed that:Mr. Eyman, what was the first statewide...
Tim is 55 today (Dec 22). Look what I got for my birthday.
Carrying the weight of the State on my back for 8 1/2 years has apparently given me a hernia. It certainly wasn't how I wanted to spend the morning of my 55th birthday. But with all the sharp pains in recent days, I was grateful to get a such a quick appointment for...
Tim Turns 55 Tomorrow (Dec 22). Best Birthday Gift? Read This Update
That's how it looked to me this week. Me in the hot seat wearing a mask, table in front of me with big clear plexiglass hanging from the ceiling. Judge to my right, my inquisitor at the podium, team of prosecutors to the left of the podium, and the court reporter on...
FOLLOW UP REPORT: While On The Stand, I Was Asked Why I Loan My Own Money To My Political Committees
2008: Eyman loans $150K for his reduce traffic congestion initiative2009: Eyman loans $250K for new property tax cutting initiative2010: Eyman kickstarts 2/3-vote-for-taxes signature drive with loan2015: Eyman's big loan to the 2/3-Vote-For-Taxes Constitutional...
REPORT: The AG’s Case Against Me Fell Apart At Trial — Here’s How Things Went In Court This Week
REPORT: the AG's case fell apart at trial -- here's how things went in court this week. Please donate to my legal defense fund today so I can survive Democrat AG Bob Ferguson's persecution of me and my family: TimDefense.com The various attorneys who have represented...
AG’s Lawsuit Against Me AND Stopping Inslee’s Income Tax & Carbon Tax
This was the most intense week of my life. I was on the witness stand getting grilled for 2 hours on Tues, 7 hours on Wed, and 1 hour on Thurs. Brutally stressful. But it gave us a chance to highlight how fundamentally flawed the AG's claims are. Tomorrow I'll provide...
Seattle Crazies Tell Me: “We’re Coming For You” — Check Out These Pics And Short Video
"We're coming for you" I don't let Seattle crazies intimidate me/us. After voters overwhelmingly passed our $30 Tabs Initiative last year, opponents were furious. Watch the Executive Director of Sound Transit’s Transportation Choices Coalition in Seattle threaten...
I’ve never allowed myself to be trapped in the “I-agree-with-you” bubble
I've never allowed myself to be trapped in the "I-agree-with-you" bubble. Too many in politics only sing to the choir -- I seek out our opponents and confront them. Check out this update from earlier this year. If you support me and want me to continue, please donate...
Ask ’em why!! All 9 judges violate the rules and refuse to address violation of the law by Seattle, King County, & other governments that sued voters
It is blatantly illegal for governments to use taxpayer money to oppose a ballot measure. It is a clear violation of RCW 42.17A.555. The $30 Tabs Initiative I-976 was approved by voters on November 5, 2019. It was to become law 30 days later on December 5. Prior to...
Voters overwhelmingly rejected all 4 tax hikes imposed by Inslee this year. Tax advisory votes rock!
Inslee imposed 4 "emergency" tax increases during the 2020 legislative session.It's important to confront him whenever he steps out of line. Even though the Constitution guarantees the people the right to referendum (collect signatures to put a new law on the ballot...
I Want Everyone To Ask ‘Em Why!! All 9 Judges Refuse To Reconsider Their Absurd $30 Tabs Ruling
The people are on our side -- the 9 judges on the state supreme court are not. Taxpayers are forced to pay each of them a salary of $220,320 this year. For that much, we deserve an explanation. Our motion for reconsideration required them to reconsider their absurd...
FILING TODAY: new lawsuit challenging Inslee’s forced Mask Mandate
The South Dakota Governor didn’t shut down her state — she didn’t go with fines, jail time, mandates, or dictates. She didn’t send in SWAT teams or the AG. She’s not requiring citizens to wear masks. She’s relying on the common sense and personal responsibility of...
How Much Has Democrat Bob Ferguson Personally Profited From Politics? Over $2.8 Million!
As reported last week, here's what Democrat AG Bob Ferguson claims is the cost to taxpayers so far for the persecution of me and my family so far: $1,577,479.73 OVER $1.5 MILLION Again, that's more than all other reporting cases in the past 7 years combined!His...
I’m A Glass-Is-Half-Full Guy. Even With AG Persecution, I’ve Got A Lot To Be Thankful For
Sometimes you really have to squint to see silver linings. But it's what I've done all my life.I'm a glass-is-half-full guy -- always have been, always will be.The 8 brutal years of investigation, litigation, and persecution of me and my family by AG Bob Ferguson has...
AG Bob Ferguson finally complies with the law and reveals total cost to taxpayers for persecuting me and my family
2 years ago, the Everett Herald reported that the cost to taxpayers for the AG's persecution of me and my family was nearing $1 million.That was 2 years ago. So in October 2020, I and some in the media submitted a legally binding public records request to AG Bob...
Help Me Convince The Supreme Court To Reverse Their Absurd $30 Tabs Ruling – Email All 9 Judges Now!
It's not over -- the fight continues!At the outset of Seattle's lawsuit against our $30 Tabs Initiative, AG Bob Ferguson was sabotaging our defense. That's when King County Judge Marshall Ferguson sided with the opponents of the initiative.It was only due to superstar...
Maybe this is why the AG sabotaged my defense – read Richard Sanders’ brilliant opening statement
I'm extremely fortunate that my attorney -- former supreme court justice Richard Sanders -- has the guts to represent me against the Attorney General (AG) in this case. Nearly 2 years ago, the AG bullied my previous attorney off the case. For almost a year after that,...
AG Bob Ferguson sabotages my defense, blocks my witnesses, delays trial
Just when you thought AG Bob Ferguson couldn't get any sleazier, he gets sleazier. It's been 8 long, brutal years of investigation, litigation, and persecution of me and my family. The AG has repeatedly delayed the trial date: from Nov 2018, to Jan 2020, to July 2020,...
AG Bob Ferguson obstructs disclosure of taxpayer cost of persecution of me and my family
Email sent this morning, please send your own email right away (instructions below): From: Tim Eyman <tim.eyman@gmail.com>Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 5:52 AMTo: Jensen, LaDona R (ATG) <ladona.jensen@atg.wa.gov>Cc: Andrew Mikkelsen...
KTTH’s Jason Rantz interviews Tim Eyman about plans for 2021 (“Eyman isn’t going anywhere”). Tossing Inslee’s Income Tax and Carbon Tax Schemes
KTTH radio Jason Rantz interview with me (it aired Friday at 3:30pm). Please read (reread) this corrected version of last week's update: Yes, that’s me 32 years ago tossing a guy twice my size at a WSU fraternity event. It’s a perfect metaphor for what we can...
KIRO Dori Monson interviews Tim Eyman on his plans for 2021 (“Eyman isn’t going anywhere”). Tossing Inslee’s Income Tax and Carbon Tax Schemes
KIRO radio Dori Monson's interview with me (it aired today at 1:30pm). "Tim Eyman on his 2021 plans....he's not going anywhere, plans to fight Inslee's Income Tax and Inslee's Carbon Tax." Click here to listen to it:...
PROTECTING TAXPAYERS IN 2021: WE’RE GONNA TOSS INSLEE’S INCOME TAX AND CARBON TAX SCHEMES!
Yes, that’s me 32 years ago tossing a guy twice my size at a WSU fraternity event. It’s a perfect metaphor for what we can accomplish together next year — and that’s to toss Inslee’s Tax Schemes.Here's how we're going to protect taxpayers next year. Regardless of who...
How are we going to protect taxpayers in 2021? Big announcement on Wed (Facebook Live @ noon). ACTION ALERT: Send another email to the supreme court.
Regardless of who gets elected and which politicians control the levers of government, we will always have a need for vigorous citizen activism. I will never stop doing that, and I look forward to all we will accomplish together in the future.Rest assured, my run for...
Our Attorney Stephen Pidgeon Filed Motion For Reconsideration W/ Supreme Court On $30 Tabs Ruling
It's not over -- the fight continues! I hired our attorney Stephen Pidgeon to write and file a motion for reconsideration with the state supreme court on their absurd $30 Tabs ruling. In it, he repeatedly reminds those 9 judges about the well-reasoned ruling by King...
Email All 9 Corrupt Judges On Seattle Supreme Court & Tell Em “I Know You Robbed Us Of Our $30 Tabs”
All 9 corrupt judges on the Seattle Supreme Court made a political decision, not a judicial one. All 9 ignored their oath of office. All 9 ignored their proper role in our system of government. All 9 ignored the clear and unambiguous language of Initiative 976. All 9...
To rob us of our vote and steal our $30 Tabs, all 9 judges on the Seattle Supreme Court had to ignore the clear language of I-976.
It's election day!! Join me tonight with Loren and his Culp for Governor team in Tenino (17348 Marsh Rd SW, Tenino -- it's south of Olympia). I'm getting there at the 630pm start time, I'll be on stage at 7:45pm to thank everyone before polls close at 8pm. And then...
TRULY INSANE: Tim Eyman isn’t a person, I’m a political committee
Democrat Bob Ferguson has forced taxpayers to spend nearly $2 million on a huge team of AG lawyers going after me and my family. That's more than all other cases in the past 7 years COMBINED.What's it cost to defend me and my family? Over $1.2 million (so far).Thanks...
All 17 Initiatives We’ve Qualified For A Public Vote Were Crushing Victories
In 22 years, we've successfully qualified 17 statewide initiatives for a public vote.We've turned in 5.3 million voter signatures to the Secretary of State for our initiatives that limited affirmative action, lowered car tabs, reduced and capped property taxes,...
BEYOND ABSURD: AG Ferguson’s Lawsuit Asks For A Lifetime Ban On All My Future Political Activity
I'm 54 years old.I've dedicated my life to being a political activist who utilizes initiatives to fight for taxpayers.With the help of tens of thousands of supporters over the past 22 years, we've qualified 17 statewide initiatives for a public vote. This amazing...
King County Judge Marshall Ferguson’s decision to uphold I-976 shows the supreme court is corrupt. He did his job, the 9 high court judges did not
The people are on our side. The state supreme court is not.Anything goes for liberal initiatives:But we all know it's totally different with conservative initiatives.It's not supposed to be that way.When an initiative is approved by voters, judges are required to...
AG Bob Ferguson’s purposeful sabotage of I-976 was confirmed when he celebrated the ruling. Here’s all the ways he torpedoed our $30 Tabs Initiative
Our $30 Tabs Initiative I-976 reduced citizens' tax burden, limited government power, held Sound Transit accountable, and was sponsored by Tim Eyman.AG Bob Ferguson opposes reducing citizens' tax burden, opposes limiting government power, is a Sound Transit defender,...
Let’s Pack The Courtroom Today Fri, Oct 16, 9am (Our Lawsuit Challenging Inslee’s Emergencies)
JOIN ME AND RILEY AT THIS WEEKEND'S CULP FOR GOVERNOR VICTORY PROTESTS:Tomorrow, Sat, Oct 17, 630-930PM: 15801 264th St E, GrahamSun, Oct 11, 430-730pm: 14511 Sherman Dr NW, Gig HarborBring your own chairs and water. Enjoy these FREE FAMILY FRIENDLY events with LIVE...
Voters Were Not Confused By AG Bob Ferguson’s Description Of I-976 — But The Court Said We Were
Voters were not confused. It's maddening that the supreme court ruled that we were confused about our $30 Tabs Initiative. We were not. We knew exactly what we were voting on when we passed Initiative 976 last year. But Seattle's lawyers said that AG Bob Ferguson's...
Inslee: “I Should Get Paid Extra To Do Debates.” He’s Getting Paid $182K, Loren Got Nothing.
Remember when Inslee said the mask mandate didn't apply to him? (WATCH this very short video):With Inslee, it's always one set of rules for him and his friends, and another for everyone else.He doesn't have to wear a mask, but we do. The First Amendment applies to...
Let’s Pack The Courtroom On Fri, Oct 16, 9am (Our Lawsuit Challenging Inslee’s Endless Emergencies)
JOIN ME AND RILEY AT THIS WEEKEND'S CULP FOR GOVERNOR VICTORY PROTESTS: Tomorrow, Sat, Oct 10, 3-530PM: 10201 NE 4th St, Bellevue (Bellevue Park) -- besides Loren (and me and Riley's intro for Loren), also speaking will be Matt Larkin (AG), Joshua Freed (write-in Lt...
NEW UPDATE ON OUR $30 TABS
Initiative 976 easily qualified for a public vote when we collected and turned in 352,000 voter signatures.Then $5 million was spent by opponents who violated the law against taxpayer money being spent opposing a ballot measure:Our side aggressively defended it...
GREAT VIDEO AND AWESOME PICS: Massive Crowds At Culp4Gov Rallies. Here’s My Report.
These Culp4Gov rallies are amazing!!Fantastic turnout at local VFW in Lynden. Great people, great energy. SUNDAY IN GIG HARBOR Massive crowd showed up to support Loren. Here's VIDEO where I juice the troops: https://youtu.be/NJWFSIcseU8 Tossing maggot-free apples...
UPDATE: Report On Friday’s Hearing On Our Lawsuit Challenging Inslee’s Emergency Proclamations
You know the old saying: the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Well, I'm very squeaky. At Friday's hearing in Judge Chris Lanese' courtroom, I was joined by enthusiastic supporters who showed up to back me up. And by having their cell phones held up to record my exchange...
Our Lawsuit Challenging Inslee’s Emergencies — Join Us In Olympia Tomorrow For 8am Press Conference
Join us tomorrow in Olympia at Thurston County Superior Court @ 2000 Lakeridge Dr SW, Bldg 2 (Fri, Sept 25, 8am press conference, after that, we'll go inside for 9am court hearing):Without a single public hearing, without a single legislative vote, Inslee has...
On Friday Is Court Hearing On Our Legal Challenge To Inslee’s Emergency Proclamations
Riley and I are honored to be part of the Culp for Governor team. Helping promote Loren is a real pleasure -- he's a really good guy and we're all lucky to have him going up against Jay Inslee this November. The two of us are having a great time -- Riley is...
I’m bringing apples to these Culp4Gov Rallies this weekend in Cumberland (Near Enumclaw) Sat & Sun
I'm bringing apples to Cumberland!Join us at 2 huge Culp4Gov Rallies near Enumclaw this weekend:Sat, Sept 19, 630-930pm: 35317 314th Way SE, CumberlandSun, Sept 20, 430-730pm: 35317 314th Way SE, CumberlandJust imagine what the reaction would've been if Tim...
Email Inslee NOW. He’s Hiding & Refuses In-Person Debates With Loren Culp Because It’s “Not Safe.”
Governor Inslee refuses to debate Loren Culp because it's "not safe."Inslee says he supports data and science.We've got science from the 1970's that'll keep Inslee safe for in-person debates with Loren Culp:Like all bullies, Jay Inslee is weak and insecure.When...
Email Jay Inslee RIGHT NOW. Tell Him To Stop Hiding, Stop Lying, Grow A Pair, & Debate Loren Culp.
Be one of thousands of constituents who email Jay Inslee RIGHT NOW to tell him to stop hiding, stop lying, grow a pair, and debate Loren Culp. Inslee's employer -- Washington's taxpayers -- paid him $1,401,289 in salary as Governor for 8 years and presidential...
Inslee Chickens Out And Refuses To Debate — He’s A Gutless Coward. Join Me & Riley @ Culp Rallies
Join me & Riley at several huge Culp4Gov Rallies this weekend: Fri, Sept 11, 630-930pm: 11124 Shaw Rd SE, Yelm Sat, Sept 12, 630-930pm: 11124 Shaw Rd SE, Yelm Sun, Sept 13, 430-730pm: 4311 NE 239th St, Ridgefield Thurs, Sept 10, 2020 In January, I confronted Jay...
Easy choices for me: Loren Culp (Gov), Joshua Freed (write-in Lt Gov), Matt Larkin (AG), Kim Wyman (Sec of State), Duane Davidson (Treasurer), Chris Leyba (Auditor), Maia Espinoza (Superintendent of Public Instruction), Sue Kuehl Pederson (Public Lands Commissioner)
Filling out my general election ballot is going to be very easy: GOVERNOR: Jay Inslee or Loren Culp?Easy choice for me: Loren Culp. LT GOVERNOR: Denny Heck or Marko Liias or Joshua Freed?Easy choice for me: Write-In Joshua Freed.(he's officially filed for the...
Great pics and video from CulpForGovernor Rallies this weekend – check ’em out.
What a weekend. Check it out:That was Redmond on Saturday. On Sunday, there was another HUGE rally at University Place in Pierce County. Riley and I had a great time ridiculing Inslee (so much material to work with) and promoting Loren: The crowd was fantastic: Watch...
Join me & Riley @ 2 huge Culp4Governor rallies. My focus is saving WA from 4 more years of Inslee
Join me & Riley at 2 huge Culp4Gov Rallies this weekend: Sat, Aug 29, 630-930pm: 12053 154th Pl NE, Redmond Sun, Aug 30, 430-730pm: 8317 27th St W, Univ Place You’re all invited to join me & Riley as we warm up the crowd and introduce Loren at 2 huge rallies...
WATCH my 30 second video supporting Loren Culp — I’m introducing him @ 2 huge rallies this weekend.
On Monday, I trekked up to Bellingham and did a couple of short videos. Check this out: https://youtu.be/2idQPrFPyQgI wrote about my endorsement of Loren a couple of days after Tuesday's primary: https://tinyurl.com/EymanSupportsLorenForGovernor I backed him up on...
I went skydiving with my son Jeremy. Pictures are spectacular.
For years, I've sent out pictures of me with my 12-year-old daughter Riley at political events. It's an amazing thing to share such extraordinary experiences with her. Well, my 20 year old son Jeremy was visiting this weekend before WSU starts back up. Growing up,...
When I wrote about $30 Tabs and my civil disobedience in not renewing, I forgot to talk about this…
In Monday's update, I wrote about not renewing my tabs for the past 11 months. Let's remember: voters last November overwhelmingly passed a law making certain vehicle taxes and fees illegal (the ones on top of the $30 "base fee"). That law was approved by voters and...
My vehicle tabs are 11 months overdue. I won’t, and you shouldn’t, renew until they’re $30!
After 8 months of hard work, in Jan 2019, we turned in 352,111 voter signatures for Initiative 976 and qualified it for a public vote: Despite being outspent $5 million to zero, I-976 passed overwhelmingly: Then Seattle sued the voters: When Inslee blocked it and said...
Inslee took $2 billion from taxpayers this session. Thanks to our initiatives, we get to vote on ’em
In 2012, candidate Inslee repeatedly promised he'd veto any tax increase. That turned out untrue. In fact, you could say he lied. Repeatedly. How much did Inslee take from taxpayers in his 8 years as Governor? $52.1 billion. THAT'S A LOT. He promised he'd veto taxes...
The Governor’s race & the write-in campaign for Lt Governor
Wed, Aug 12th, 2020 As I said on election night, when it comes to my run for Governor, I loved every minute of it. I thoroughly enjoyed the seasoned citizens I met: And I had a lot of fun with the kids: And I will cherish forever every moment I had with Riley:...
SHORT VIDEO CLIP: What I said on election night is so important for you to hear
Mon, Aug 10th, 2020Please watch this short clip from election night: I am so grateful for everyone's help and support as I've run for Governor. As I said in the video, there was never a moment where I didn't love it. The battles we initiated during my campaign --...
Tim Eyman offers his enthusiastic support for Loren Culp
This is not a difficult decision for me.This fall, I will gladly vote for Loren Culp for Governor.I strongly support Loren Culp for Governor.I enthusiastically endorse Loren Culp for Governor. I encourage everyone who supported me in my campaign to endorse, support,...
Tim Eyman thanks everyone for all their love, help, & support. Video & pics & excerpts from last night’s speech.
First and foremost, thank you. Thank you all. Thank you for all your help and support over these last several months as I've run for Governor. My campaign has been about ideas, and it's been a natural extension of the many things we've been accomplishing together for...
Here’s How Tonight Is Gonna Go
I tried to EARN your vote by out working and out hustling everyone else. That's what 22 years in the arena taught me. Join me/us in Kenmore from 7pm - 11pm for Victory Celebration (polls close at 8pm but I'll be giving my victory speech at 7:40 pm so be there early)....
I Tried To EARN Your Vote For Out Working Everyone Else.
I tried to EARN your vote by out working and out hustling everyone else. That's what 22 years in the arena taught me. Join me/us in Bellevue from 11am - 3pm for sign-waving. And Kenmore from 7pm - 11pm for Victory Celebration (polls close at 8pm but I'll be giving my...
Join me/us today in Everett for sign-waving (3-6pm). Election day (Bellevue) & Election night (Kenmore). Fire Inslee, hire Eyman for Governor.
Join me/us today in Everett for sign-waving (3-6pm). Election day (Bellevue) & Election night (Kenmore). Fire Inslee, hire Eyman for Governor.Join me/us today (Mon, Aug 3) for sign-waving above I-5 near Everett -- please come today and give me a chance to thank...
My Pedal-To-The-Metal Campaign. We’re On Permanent Offense To Save WA From 4 More Years Of Inslee
My campaign for Governor is pedal-to-the-metal. We're on Permanent Offense to save WA from 4 more years of Inslee. FACEBOOK LIVE TONIGHT @ 6pm. Lots to talk about. ELECTION DAY (Bellevue), ELECTION NIGHT (Kenmore). RSVP right away!!!As Riley and I walked to the...
Join me/us today (Sat) in Bellevue (11am) & Everett (5pm). FACEBOOK LIVE @ 6pm- TOPICS: $30 Tabs Update, my plans to REOPEN WA, Q&A
We're getting super positive feedback on this -- if you haven't watched it already, here's 30 second ad for Tim4Gov campaign:Donate NOW so we can air it on social media & TV! JOIN ME/US TODAY from 11am - 1pm for Pro-President Rally (in Bellevue on the corner of NE...
FACEBOOK LIVE tonight @ 6pm. Topic: my plans to REOPEN WA + Q&A. Election day
Watch this 30 second ad for Tim4Gov campaign:Donate NOW so we can air it on social media & TV! ELECTION DAY CELEBRATION (Tues, Aug 4th) -- JOIN ME/US: 11am - 3pm, Bellevue (on the corner of NE 8th St & Bellevue Way NE). Sign waving and Meet & Greet. I want...
Watch this 30 second ad for Tim4Gov campaign
Watch this 30 second ad for Tim4Gov campaign:Donate NOW so we can air it on social media & TV! Superstar endorser Liz Pike put on a fantastic event in Camas yesterday -- so proud to have her enthusiastic support:Many longtime friends were there. And I made many...
AMAZING PICS — SIGN WAVING YESTERDAY ABOVE I-5
Sign-waving yesterday above I-5 near Everett -- lots of honks, lots of support, the best volunteers EVER!Highlight of the day for me was Roslyn:Roslyn is a fighter too:I'm so grateful to Steve and Tiffany and their great kids for taking a break from their vacation in...
Tim’s Campaign For Governor Is So Much More Than $30 Tabs
It was Jay Inslee blocking $30 Tabs and saying voters were "confused" that spurred me to run for Governor. For decades, I've had people tell me, "Tim, you're the $30 Tabs guy. You've saved me more than any politician ever has." I'm really proud of that. But my...
PICS & VIDEO from Rally in the Tri-Cities yesterday.
It was fantastic visiting with so many great people yesterday in the Tri-Cities: After the crowd left, we got a pic with the greatest volunteer team EVER:WATCH THIS VIDEO of Sunday's Rally:Guess who stole the show? Her first name starts with "R" and ends with...
I’m The Only Candidate For Governor Challenging The Bermuda Triangle Of Arrogance: Inslee …
Here's a higher quality video of yesterday's announcement: What I found very encouraging: as I was being heckled and jeered by a bunch of crazies during my announcement about the Recall of Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan (download the...
Inslee Is More Dangerous Than COVID. There Must Be Safety, Liberty, & Strong Economy AT ALL TIMES.
Join me/us at a fantastic political picnic in Kenmore tomorrow, Tues, July 21, 5:30-8pm (19235 73rd Ave, Kenmore -- this is the home of Paul Hess, 46th District GOP chair, he calls it the "Hess Hacienda"). It's sponsored by Eastside Republican Club. Go here to sign...
The President Joined Me On Stage Yesterday. Watch This Video And Tell Me What You Think.
The President joined me on stage yesterday:Folks told me it was the best speech I've ever given. Watch it and tell me what you think: And make sure to watch tonight -- I'll be doing Facebook Live @ 6pm (Sun, July 19 @ 6pm) -- we have a lot to talk about and as always,...
WATCH ME ON FACEBOOK LIVE TONIGHT 6PM — lots to talk about. Inslee imposed $2 billion in higher taxes this session. So he took $52.1 billion from us.
Thanks to voters passing my Initiatives 960, 1053, and 1185, the Attorney General is mandated to review all the laws imposed by the Governor after each legislative session. And if he's raised taxes, the AG must notify the Secretary of State and each tax hike must be...
PRIMARY ELECTION NIGHT: EYMAN PROPOSES ONE-LOCATION-CELEBRATION FOR ALL GOVERNOR CANDIDATES & THEIR SUPPORTERS. Immediate unity so we can beat Inslee.
I firmly believe I will win the August 4th primary and be the candidate chosen by the voters to challenge Jay Inslee in the fall campaign. I'm confident of that. And I'm also confident that Anton Sakharov, Joshua Freed, Loren Culp, Phil Fortunato, and Raul Garcia...
Mosh Pit Politics is the only way to win. I’m the only candidate who will do that.
In 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002, I sponsored 4 initiatives limiting taxes and all 4 won at the ballot box. In 2003, a country club Republican senator named Pat Hale pushed a bill attacking the initiative process. Like a Tasmanian devil, I went after her and her...
WATCH MY RALLY SPEECH. Great pics and video from Port Orchard. I LOVE CAMPAIGNING. Today I’m in Yakima (1-3PM) & Wenatchee (5-630PM)
HAD A GREAT RALLY IN PORT ORCHARD YESTERDAY.Check out these pics and then watch my Rally Speech (link below):And then there was Liam -- he and I had a sticker war:I think I have a distinct advantage over the other candidates who are running for Governor -- I really...
RALLIES: Port Orchard on Saturday, Yakima & Wenatchee on Sunday — JOIN ME/US!! Watch this short video of interview w/ me after the debate.
LATER TODAY (SATURDAY, 5:30-7PM) IN PORT ORCHARD:AND THERE'S THIS ONE IN MY HOMETOWN OF YAKIMA ON SUNDAY (1-3PM):THERE'S ALSO THIS ONE ON SUNDAY IN WENATCHEE (5-6:30PM):Watch this post-debate interview: Here's video of the debate: I am tireless as a candidate, I will...
Once they saw me debate the other Guv candidates, the event sponsor (Liz Pike) & moderator (Scott Hogg) endorsed me. They said it wasn’t even close
So proud to have Liz and Scott's support and encouragement:You can watch the debate here: Let me know what you think. JOIN ME in Port Orchard on Saturday and Yakima & Wenatchee on Sunday: AND THERE'S THIS ONE IN MY HOMETOWN OF YAKIMA ON SUNDAY:THERE'S ALSO THIS...
Inslee says he’s not raising money — but he is (his newest lie). While Inslee pals around w/ Paul Simon, I’m fighting Socialist Sawant.
Inslee says this:And then he sends out this fundraiser invitation: At a time when NON-ESSENTIAL people are out-of-work, locked in their homes, and still waiting for their unemployment checks from Inslee's "Employment Security Department", Inslee is rubbing elbows with...
VIDEO: At yesterday’s Seattle City Council meeting, Eyman tells Seattle Socialist: “Kshama Sawant, you should be in jail, not behind a microphone.”
Yesterday in Seattle: Opposing Socialist Sawant's Job-Killing Jobs Tax. At their city council meeting, Eyman blasted the limousine Bolshevik: "Kshama Sawant, you should be in jail, not behind a microphone." I'm going to talk about it (and a lot more) on Facebook Live...
Today, 12 NOON, Seattle City Hall: Opposing Socialist Sawant’s Job-Killing Jobs Tax
Today, Monday, July 6th, 12 NOON, Seattle City Hall (600 4th Ave). I strongly oppose Socialist Sawant's Job-Killing Jobs Tax. 12 NOON press conference outside the city council's chambers, Sawant's "community meeting" @ 1pm, I will testify against Socialist Sawant's...
Have An AMAZING Independence Day – Here’s An End-Of-Week Report – PICS & VIDEOS
Today, July 4th, is Independence Day. It's the day everyone celebrates our country's commitment to freedom and liberty. I'm doing Facebook Live in a few minutes and will read aloud the Declaration of Independence. As we're forced to live under Inslee's oppression,...
Join Me/Us Fri, July 3, 11am, Olympia: Submitting Lawsuit Challenging Inslee’s Mask Mandate
Join me/us Fri, July 3, 11am, Thurston County Superior Court (in the courtyard outside the buildings), 2000 Lakeridge Dr SW, Olympia: submitting lawsuit against Inslee's Mask Mandate. Press conference beforehand with attorney Stephen Pidgeon and plaintiffs Clint...
Eyman To SeaTac Voters: MY FACE MY CHOICE — CITIZENS AGAINST FACIAL RECOGNITION
Dear SeaTac voters: You're very lucky to have a leader like Louis Hocking living in SeaTac. Earlier today, he and I and my daughter Riley were at SeaTac airport to launch this new local SeaTac initiative. Louis is the initiative's official sponsor. At today's...
Eyman Challenges Inslee/Microsoft Law Installing Facial Recognition At SeaTac Airport
DETAILS: Eyman challenges "Inslee-Microsoft" law installing Facial Recognition technology @ SeaTac Airport. MAJOR SPEECH. Wed, July 1, 1-1:45pm, 2623 S 170th St, SeaTac (southwest corner of the cell phone lot). Join me tomorrow to learn about my commitment to...
TODAY: lawsuit challenging Inslee mask mandate.
My campaign for Governor is pedal-to-the-metal. I believe in permanent offense.TODAY: lawsuit challenging Inslee mask mandate.TUES: defending $30 Tabs in high court.WED: hitting Inslee on huge national issue. The South Dakota Governor didn't shut down her state -- she...
Like All Bullies, Jay Inslee Is Weak And Insecure
Like all bullies, Jay Inslee is weak and insecure.Jay Inslee took $5 million from taxpayers to run for President. He loved the attention it brought him, especially the fawning media coverage. But after months and months of spending other people's money (taxpayer money...
MASS MASK DISOBEDIENCE: Watch Facebook Live tonight @ 7pm.
When I'm Governor, Jim Walsh will be a key member of my team -- here's why. This year I gave Jim Walsh our Legislator of the Year Award:When I'm Governor, Jim Walsh will be a key member of my team. He's principled, smart, and responsive to the people he represents....
Jay Inslee just jumped the shark by mandating EVERYONE ALWAYS WEAR MASKS
Without public hearings and without legislative votes, Jay Inslee just mandated EVERYONE ALWAYS WEAR MASKS. He sent out a cartoon:For me, the answer to that question is this:NEVER after I'm elected Governor.I grew up in Yakima where there were four TV channels to...
OLD PICTURES: In the voters pamphlet, I wrote that I wrestled at Washington State University — opponents didn’t believe me — I actually did.
In the voters pamphlet, I wrote that I wrestled. Opponents were trying to "fact check" that. I wrestled at West Valley High School in Yakima. In 1984, during my senior year, I wrestled at 158 pounds: I did pretty well -- at the state tournament, I placed 4th:Having...
“Inslee” is a swear word? Government censors Tim4Gov statement in voters pamphlet
"Inslee" is a swear word? Government censors Tim4Gov statement in voters pamphlet for saying "Jay Inslee." BIZARRE: government even bans the word "Seattle." It's a broken system. Help me fix it. On Tuesday, the Kitsap County Auditor stopped censoring candidate...
TWO HUGE VICTORIES: 1) OPEN SCHOOLS lawsuit 2) Kitsap County Auditor to stop government censorship
TWO HUGE VICTORIES: 1) Jay Inslee & OSPI cave to our OPEN SCHOOLS lawsuit (public and private schools will be opening in September, not January). 2) Your emails and our promised federal lawsuit "inspired" the Kitsap County Auditor to stop government censorship...
WATCH THIS UNCENSORED VIDEO OF TIM EYMAN @ INSLEE’S LAWLESS ZONE
Be ready for strings of "f bombs" -- not peaceful if mob knows you're conservative. WATCH THIS UNCENSORED VIDEO OF TIM EYMAN @ INSLEE'S LAWLESS ZONE (Jay Inslee denies it exists). Be ready for an endless string of "f bombs." Would Jay Inslee ever go to Seattle's...
WATCH THIS SHORT VIDEO: Help Us Air It Across The State On TV & Social Media
WATCH THIS SHORT VIDEO: help us air it on TV and social media across the state -- watch me on Facebook Live @ 6pm tonight, Sat, June 13. I'll update you on our HUGE victory with our OPEN SCHOOLS LAWSUIT, update you on $30 Tabs litigation, and more about me confronting...
Tim Eyman’s candidate for Governor statement for voters pamphlet gets censored for naming Jay Inslee — it’s a broken system. Help me fix it.
This morning, I sent this email to the Kitsap County Auditor's office: From: Tim Eyman <tim@tim4gov.com>Date: June 12, 2020 at 7:44:02 AM PDTTo: sgardner@co.kitsap.wa.usSubject: Censorship of Tim Eyman’s candidate for Governor statement in the voters pamphlet...
Tim Eyman Confronts Mob At Jay Inslee’s Lawless Zone That He Denies Exists
It was like a scene out of the movie Mad Max: barricades on street corners where cars burned only days before. Boarded up buildings wrapped in chain-link fencing. Graffiti all over the buildings, sidewalks, and roads. A total war zone. The stories about it sounded so...
I’m the only candidate challenging Jay Inslee who …
Jay Inslee: * Fired over a million people by declaring them non-essential* Sent in SWAT teams whenever a small business owner tried to take care of his/her employees and service their customers* Provided Nigerian princes immediate service, while forcing SINGLE MOMS TO...
My team and I are doing everything we can to fight back against Inslee as I run for Governor. Here’s an important update on several battle lines.
My team and I are doing everything we can to fight back against Inslee as I run for Governor. Here's an important update on several battle lines: * RALLY IN MOSES LAKE: Join me/us tomorrow, Tues, June 9, 12noon, Moses Lake Civic Center Park, 418 E 5th Ave near the...
Today, Fri, June 5, 9-11am, rally & hearing, OPEN SCHOOLS NOW LAWSUIT
On Facebook live this weekend and also in Pasco on Tuesday, I said that. I'm saying it again today. I'm going to keep saying it. Because it's true. Inslee categorized his big money donors and his elite backers as essential and everyone else non-essential -- and it is...
Jay Inslee has his knee on the neck of millions of people he deems non-essential.
On Facebook live this weekend and also in Pasco on Tuesday, I said that. I'm saying it again today. I'm going to keep saying it. Because it's true. Inslee categorized his big money donors and his elite backers as essential and everyone else non-essential -- and it is...
Help get Referendum 90 over the finish line.
Please help get Referendum 90 over the finish line -- the campaign to overturn Inslee's horrible sex ed for kids law wants your R-90 petitions sent in this week (the campaign has already made an appointment to turn in their petitions on Wed, June 10 @ 2:30pm in...
Robert Sutherland & other heroes protect their town and show why 2nd Amendment is critical. Inslee? He sent in the NA Guard … unarmed!! Really? Yes, really.
Representative Robert Sutherland provided real leadership and protected the people he represents:Robert and the other heroes of Snohomish not only protected their community, they showed us why the 2nd Amendment is absolutely essential. Whether you believe law...
3 single moms have the guts to stand up to Jay Inslee.
3 single moms have the guts to stand up to Jay Inslee. Their lawsuit is about opening schools for all kids in all 39 counties. So all of us need to be there to back them up. OPEN SCHOOLS NOW. Court hearing and rally is Fri, June 5, 9am-11am, Lewis County. LET'S PACK...
Watch this short video from Friday’s debate. Today is the last day you have to beat Jay Inslee — I’m the only candidate challenging him who
You will never know who I am as a person until you know this about me. Watch this short video from Friday's debate: I'm also going to do Facebook live 3 times today: * 12:15pm-12:30pm* 4-4:30pm* 7-7:30pm Go here to watch me live: www.Facebook.com/Tim4Gov There's...
Only 2 days left for us to beat Jay Inslee — I’m the only candidate challenging him who …
Last night's debate was fantastic. It was another great opportunity to tell voters all the ways Jay Inslee is the worst Governor EVER. * Firing over a million people by declaring them non-essential* Sending in SWAT teams when a small business owner tries to take care...
There are only 3 days left for us to beat Jay Inslee — I’m the only candidate challenging him who…
Tonight is a debate among some of the candidates who are running for Governor (Fri, May 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, to watch online, go here: https://www.tvw.org/watch/?eventID=2020051087). I'm really looking forward to it. Since Inslee's lockdown began, I've traveled all...
Wenatchee trip highlighted by “Activist of the Year” award going to Ben Holten who beat Jay Inslee with his #LetUsFish rallies.
WENATCHEE: Fantastic group of supporters showed up for our rally. I went there to celebrate Chelan and Douglas county citizens suing to overturn Inslee's lockdown. The highlight for me was presenting Ben Holten, a lifelong Washingtonian from Wenatchee, with our 2020...
Join Me/Us At ANTI-INSLEE RALLY TODAY, WED, MAY 27, 4-5PM, Wenatchee
BIG SURPRISE @ our ANTI-INSLEE RALLY today, Wed, May 27, 4-5pm, Wenatchee. Join Eyman and his team @ rebellious restaurant for steak dinner. Eyman and his team are going there to support small businesses standing up for themselves, their employees, and their...
Inslee Throws Hissy Fit When Journalist Asks Him Follow-Up Questions
For 8 years, we've had Jay Inslee as Governor of Washington state. Contrary to his repeated campaign promises, he raised taxes 30 times costing taxpayers $50.6 billion. He took $5 million from taxpayers to run for President.After voters passed I-976, he refused to...
Join me/us tomorrow, Thurs, May 21, 11am-1pm, Olympia, on the steps of the state supreme court
Join me/us tomorrow, Thurs, May 21, 11am-1pm, Olympia, on the steps of the state supreme court. Finale of the Rally will be the filing of new OPEN BUSINESSES NOW lawsuit. Attorney Stephen Pidgeon will start things off by detailing this latest legal challenge to...
ANTI-INSLEE RALLY, Thurs, 5:30-7pm, Olympia. Location Change: We’re Now Meeting On Steps Of Capitol
Check out these amazing pictures, watch video, and read the speech. Throughout my speech, my daughter Riley kept looking back and told me later that the widow shades kept opening:Was that Inslee peeking out the window, cowering in the confines of the Governor's...
ANTI-INSLEE RALLY, Thurs, 5:30-7pm, Olympia. Location Change: We’re Now Meeting On Steps Of Capitol
ANTI-INSLEE RALLY: Thurs, May 14, 5:30pm-7pm, Olympia. LOCATION CHANGE: We're now meeting on the north steps of the Capitol. Huge protest against Inslee's lockdown. You're not gonna wanna miss this one! Surprise announcement. Not enough folks knew where the Governor's...
Join me/us in Olympia this Thurs 5:30-7pm for huge rally outside Governor’s mansion.
3 things -- this Thurs' rally in Olympia, send email to US Attorney, my report on Saturday's rally: 1. Join me/us in Olympia this Thurs 5:30pm-7pm for huge rally outside the Governor's mansion. It will be historic.Put it on your calendar and be there -- you're not...
Only by defying Inslee’s lockdown is today’s lawsuit possible – inspiring back story on OPEN SCHOOLS NOW lawsuit
Fri, May 8th, 2020 I find this incredibly inspiring. Only by defying Inslee's lockdown is today's lawsuit possible - here's the inspiring back story on OPEN SCHOOLS NOW lawsuit. Join me/us today at 12noon press conference in Olympia on steps of the state supreme...
Join me Fri, 12pm, Temple of Justice, Olympia: press conference about OPEN SCHOOLS NOW lawsuit. Chance to hear from parent plaintiffs, attorney Joel Ard, Rep. Jim Walsh, me, and others. Everyone is welcome.
Friday, May 8, 12-12:30pm, 500 Columbia St NW, Olympia, on the steps of the Temple of Justice (state supreme court). Press conference about OPEN SCHOOLS NOW lawsuit. Chance to hear from parent plaintiffs, attorney Joel Ard, Rep. Jim Walsh, me, and others. Everyone is...
The truth about Jay Inslee’s haircuts revealed at 10am Tuesday on Facebook live. I also have great news about our 2 lawsuits against Jay Inslee (SueInslee.com).
Last Friday, we sued Jay Inslee in federal court because of his unconstitutional designation of certain people and businesses as "non-essential" (EVERYONE IS ESSENTIAL -- https://mailchi.mp/3320f5ad3bd7/eyman-letter-to-ag-william-barr). Late last night, I notified...
SUE INSLEE ROUND 2: OPEN SCHOOLS NOW.
HISTORY IS REPEATING ITSELF. 57 years ago, there was another governor who blocked children from being educated. That was June 11, 1963. Fast forward to now. Last Friday, May 1st, the federal government gave all 50 states the green light to reopen. But instead of...
Eyman’s letter to Attorney General William Barr: join our lawsuit so we can reign in Inslee and Open Washington Now. Filing anti-Inslee lawsuit today, 12noon, Tacoma courthouse.
Today, Fri, May 1st, 12 noon, Tacoma courthouse, 1717 Pacific Way, Tacoma. Join me and superhero attorney Stephen Pidgeon and superstars Clint Didier and the other plaintiffs who will SueInslee.com today. This morning, I sent the following to the Department of...
PRESS RELEASE: Tim Eyman, Candidate for Governor, is part of a team of plaintiffs filing a federal lawsuit today against Jay Inslee to force the end of his politically-motivated lockdown of Washington citizens and businesses.
Download Press Release Follow Tim on Twitter FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Tim Eyman, Candidate for Governor, is part of a team of plaintiffs filing a federal lawsuit today against Jay Inslee to force the end of his politically-motivated lockdown of Washington citizens...
Today Is Last Day Of The Month (4/30), I Urge You Give To My Gov Campaign & Anti-Inslee Lawsuit
Today is last day of the month (4/30), so I'm urging everyone to give to: (1) The anti-Inslee lawsuit (SueInslee.com), and (2) My campaign for Governor (Tim4Gov.com/donate). We are BY FAR the hardest working campaign. We are EVERYWHERE. Candidates normally just give...
Join Me & Clint Didier & Other Plaintiffs As We File Anti-Inslee Lawsuit, Fri, 12 Noon, Tacoma
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Join me & superstar Clint Didier & attorney Stephen Pidgeon & other heroic plaintiffs as we file our lawsuit (EVERYONE IS ESSENTIAL!!) against Jay Inslee in federal court, Friday, 12 noon, Tacoma courthouse, 1717 Pacific Ave, Tacoma....
Help us sue Jay Inslee in federal court — EVERYONE IS ESSENTIAL!
Tim Eyman and Clint Didier's attorney, Steve Pidgeon, will be filing this lawsuit as a Class Action Lawsuit, meaning that the initial Team of plaintiffs will be expanded to include YOU if you want! Join Us! I'm...
Report on yesterday’s anti-Inslee protest. Today, Jay buckled from the public embarrassment. So let’s do more of it.
As soon as Jay Inslee unilaterally picked "essential" versus "non-essential" -- winners and losers -- during his lockdown, it became about power and control. Politics, not science, determined who was in and who was out. If your group had given money to him, you were...
Meet The 3 People Who Defied Inslee’s Stay-At-Home Order Today — And Saved Countless Lives!!
This is courage:That's Tonya Fenton, Tricia Woods, and Fred Binschus. They drove down to Olympia this morning from Mount Vernon. They spoke for around 10 minutes. Their stories were gut-wrenching. When Tonya teared up, you felt for her. When Tricia choked up, you...
Today, 830am, Olympia, join me & Rep. Jim Walsh (Jay Inslee’s release of criminals) – Spokane trip yesterday huge success – Open 4 Biz and Let Us Fish
Join me and Rep. Jim Walsh, today, Thurs, April 23, 8:30-10am, State Supreme Court Temple of Justice, 415 12th Ave SW, Olympia, The Court has been asked to release thousands of violent and nonviolent criminals due to COVID (this is in addition to the 1000 Inslee...
AWESOME SHORT VIDEO: Why are people protesting Inslee? Join me/us, today, Wed, April 22, 1-2pm
The Constitution won't defend itself. Join me/us, today, Wed, April 22, 1-2pm, Spokane City Hall, 808 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Protesting Inslee's Lockdown (Great job Patti -- more details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/697617324397002/permalink/699946480830753/)....
Join me/us, Wed, April 22, 1-2pm, Spokane City Hall, Protesting Inslee’s Lockdown
Join me/us, Wed, April 22, 1-2pm, Spokane City Hall, 808 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Protesting Inslee's Lockdown What's more dangerous than COVID-19? One person deciding who's essential and who's not. One person making $190,000 per year living in rent-free government...
$30 TABS UPDATE: Inslee was asked, “What about suspending car tabs?” His response will infuriate you.
Beyond maddening! Yesterday Inslee was asked "What about suspending car tabs?" His response: "I hadn't thought of that, I'll get back to you." Inslee's idea of "shared sacrifice" involves regular citizens sacrificing everything and government sacrificing nothing. $30...
Join Us This Sun 1-2pm @ Capitol In Olympia: PROTESTING JAY INSLEE (6 Feet Apart)
Are you fed up? I am too. Join us this Sun 1-2pm @ the Capitol in Olympia: PROTESTING JAY INSLEE (6 feet apart). This was started by 2A Patriot and Pierce County GOP committee member Tyler Miller. But Sunday's rally has become even more critical now that Inslee has...
PRESS RELEASE: Tim Eyman Reacts to Inslee’s Compact with CA and OR governors
Download Press Release Follow Tim on Twitter FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tim Eyman, Candidate for Governor condemns Jay Inslee’s economic suicide pact with California and Oregon. He proposes ending the economic and social lockdown, and putting county officials – not...
AG Bob Ferguson’s press release: responses from attorney Richard Sanders & Tim Eyman
AG Bob Ferguson sent out this press release today (Eyman must pay $278,000 now, $10,000 per month thereafter): https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/bankruptcy-court-orders-eyman-pay-contempt-sanctions-issues-payment-plan-state-s Attorney Richard Sanders responds...
Seattle Socialist Sawant is Attempting to Resurrect Today The Amazon head tax voters killed
Kshama Sawant: "This is where you come in. If you want the Amazon Tax to become a reality, then we need you there at the City Council meeting!"Are only Socialists permitted to attend open public meetings? COVID is a threat -- but so is Socialism. Today (Sunday),...
Eyman: “We Can Have Both COVID And The Constitution.”
Eyman: "We showed that COVID and the Constitution can co-exist. "Unlike Jay Inslee, I know we can have both liberty and safety." Safety wasn't sacrificed exercising 1st Amendment and defending the 2nd Amendment. Folks from all over Washington drove to Bellevue's...
Inslee’s Lockdown Extension Is A Disturbing Power-Grab. Come To Bellevue Today
Jay Inslee isn't a king, but he sure is acting like one. Where are the checks-and-balances? SEATTLE TIMES: "Thursday's announcement extends by nearly a month Inslee's order that closed thousands of businesses, public schools, and much of society ..." That means his...
Come to Bellevue on Friday. Sign these petitions. Eyman says “The 1st Amendment is essential.”
As former supreme court justice Richard Sanders recently said: "Our constitutional rights are most necessary in times of crises, not tranquility."He's exactly right. The 1st Amendment is essential. And so is the 2nd Amendment. So: This Friday, April 3, from 11am-1pm,...
Stopping Jay Inslee’s Horrible Comprehensive Sex Ed For Kids Law
Stopping Jay Inslee’s horrible Comprehensive Sex Ed for Kids Law. Jay Inslee didn’t listen to parents and teachers — I did. I’m totally opposed to Jay Inslee’s horrible Comprehensive Sex Ed for Kids Law. I believe in local control especially when it comes to...
NO $30 TABS! Because of Bob Ferguson
None of us will be getting $30 tabs. It was supposed to happen today. It didn’t. Why? Because of Bob Ferguson. If he had filed his response on Wednesday like attorney Stephen Pidgeon did, it would have taken an action by the supreme court to extend the injunction. And...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Wednesday, March 24, 2020): Bellingham council President Gene Knutson calls Tim Eyman an “Ass Hole” and describes local residents wanting to testify against anti-2nd Amendment provisions as a “clown show.”
Governor candidate and long-time Washington policy advocate, Tim Eyman elicited a meltdown among Bellingham city council members at Monday’s meeting where they were passing emergency ordinances. Eyman and a group of Bellingham residents attended to speak against...
CRITICAL UPDATE: $30 Tabs, attacks on 1A & 2A rights in B’ham & Edmonds, Inslee’s lockdown
CRITICAL UPDATES: 1. Bellingham infringes on 1A & 2A rights. Pro-2A Patriots — over 700 of them — emailed the mayor and council. 17 citizens attended in person. At Monday’s meeting, Bellingham’s politicians banned public testimony, passed their emergency...
Did Edmonds, WA just grant themselves the power to SUSPEND the 2nd Amendment?
2ND AMENDMENT ATTACKED: I’m here at Edmonds Council chambers with some fellow citizens (10 of us). Demanding the council modify their proposed emergency ordinance to remove Section G because it is a vicious attack on our 2nd Amendment rights (section G empowers the...
URGENT ACTION NEEDED: 2nd Amendment attacked by Edmonds City Council tonite (Tues). 1) Plz email them. 2) Plz join me there B4 Inslee’s Wed lockdown.
An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us I went to Bellingham last night. They put us in the balcony. We were prohibited from speaking. There was good news and bad news: Good: the city council voted to instruct the city attorney to examine the...
ANTI-2A PROVISIONS IN BELLINGHAM: Councilmembers in their own words show why they must be removed. Direct quote: “No constitutional right is absolute”
In 20+ years of political activism, I’ve never seen a bunch of politicians show this much ignorance about our God-given rights. These anti-2A provisions clearly violate the US Constitution and our state Constitution. It is beyond scary. The quotes below are taken...
ACTION ALERT: Anti-2nd Amendment provisions must be removed
Join me in protecting the 2nd Amendment An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us. With a vote on two emergency ordinances Monday evening in Bellingham, I ask everyone to send emails to the city’s mayor and council members and tell them to strike these anti-2A...
If you help us RIGHT NOW, we can score a huge victory for the 2nd Amendment
In less than a day, an avalanche of emails from Pro-2A Patriots has slammed Bellingham's mayor and city council members (I also receive them so I know it's a ton). It's in response to yesterday's update: They're overwhelmed with regular citizens asking them to do...
A Coronavirus Side-Effect They’re Not Telling You About.
Our lives, our livelihoods, and our liberty are on the line. While all of us are trying to figure out how to deal with things right now, coronavirus has shown a nasty side-effect among politicians and the media: “Do something disease.” Politicians never fail to...
Seattle’s favorite Socialist shows us what’s coming. Kshama Sawant = Vulture. She’s the first and will not be the last. It’s why we must be on guard.
As Obama’s advisor Rahm Emmanuel said: “Never let a serious crisis go to waste”: From: Councilmember Kshama Sawant <kshama.sawant@seattle.gov>Date: March 16, 2020 at 11:05:41 AM PDTSubject: 🚨🚨Tell City Council: Fund COVID-19 Emergency Relief! Pass $500M Amazon...
We Are Facing 2 Huge Crises: 1. The Coronavirus & 2. The Government’s Reaction To It
I am very concerned. All of us — including myself — are scrambling to keep track of the federal, state, and local governments’ list of can’s and cannot’s. They keep changing on an almost hourly basis. Anytime so many governments are mandating so many constantly...
Huge victory! I-976 takes effect! But Sound Transit refuses to comply!
Huge victory, your emails did it, judge lifted injunction today, I-976 takes effect now! But fight continues because Sound Transit refuses to comply with the law. Tell AG Bob Ferguson to stop protecting Sound Transit and force them to comply with Section 12 that...
$30 TABS UPDATE: I need EVERYONE to send an URGENT EMAIL MESSAGE
Please, right now, I urge you to send an urgent email to King County Judge Marshall Ferguson. In the To line: Ferguson.Court@KingCounty.gov Tim@Tim4Gov.com In the Subject line: You're late. Tell us your decision on I-976 NOW! In the body of the email, cut and paste...
$30 TABS UPDATE: I need EVERYONE to send an URGENT EMAIL MESSAGE
Please, right now, I urge you to send an urgent email to King County Judge Marshall Ferguson. In the To line: Ferguson.Court@KingCounty.gov Tim@Tim4Gov.com In the Subject line: You’re late. Tell us your decision on I-976 NOW! In the body of the email, cut and paste...
I will not be nice and respectful of Jay Inslee
Watch the video above to hear my closing statement at Governor's debate on Friday. I want your feedback -- what do you think? Our side is too nice. We've done nice. We've done respectful. It didn't work. “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and...
I will not be nice and respectful of Jay Inslee
Watch the video above to hear my closing statement at Governor’s debate on Friday. I want your feedback — what do you think? Our side is too nice. We’ve done nice. We’ve done respectful. It didn’t work. “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over...
Running for Governor, I’m everywhere! I’m debating/speaking Friday & Saturday!
Thank you 48th district GOP chair Tim Hickey for the chance to speak with Republican activists in Bellevue this week. The meeting room at Firenze restaurant was filled with longtime friends (I love you Marilyn) and lots of new people too. In a post-meeting email to...
When I confronted Jay Inslee, it was because of his lies, his arrogance, and the chaos of inaction. Judge’s ruling for 976 shocked him. Here’s latest.
No wonder Jay Inslee’s public approval numbers are plummeting. Voters overwhelmingly passed I-976 and instead of implementing $30 Tabs, Jay Inslee is blocking them. Millions of vehicle owners are being forced to pay taxes and fees eliminated by the initiative, and Jay...
“Bizarre and unprecedented” It’s also just plain weird. AG & judge say that I, Tim Eyman, am a PAC. It’s absurd.
Bob Ferguson’s 7-year litigation against and persecution of me and my family took an Orwellian turn today. There was a hearing on the AG’s motion to declare / find / hold / rule that I, Tim Eyman personally, am a political committee (PAC). Here’s the statement by my...
CALL TO ACTION: I’m Asking Everyone To Email Bob Ferguson: “When Are You Going To Defend I-976 …”
CALL TO ACTION is below. But first, read what I sent to Bob Ferguson today: February 19, 2020 To: Bob FergusonFrom: Tim EymanBcc: Our thousands of supporters across the state, all media outlets (newspapers, radio, TV), house and senate members, and Seattle’s current...
AN EXTRAORDINARY DAY: here’s my report on the Seattle judge’s surprising I-976 ruling & my big speech in Yakima. And join me tonite, 6-9pm, Bellingham
3 things to report: 1) Governor speech in Yakima2) Join me in Bellingham tonight Thurs, Feb 13, 6-9pm, Meridian High School3) I-976 found constitutional 1. Governor speech in Yakima It was an amazing event in my hometown last night. Please watch my speech and let me...
I’m giving a very important speech and making a very big announcement about my run for Governor. Be there!
Have you see this? What do you think of it? Please join me this Wed, Feb 12, 5-6pm, @ McCormick Air Center, 3210 W Washington Ave (located at Yakima Air Terminal @ McAllister Field). It’s gonna be great. I was born and raised in Yakima. So I’m traveling back to...
Join me Fri, Feb 7, 830am court hearing on I-976 in Seattle. Watch the people’s attorney Stephen Pidgeon fight for us (while AG continues sabotaging the case)
Please join me/us Fri, Feb 7, for King County’s Kangaroo Court hearing on I-976, the $30 Tabs Initiative. The King County courthouse is at 516 3rd Ave, 7th floor, Seattle. Since seating is limited, I strongly urge everyone to be there at 8:30am when the courtroom...
I AM CALLING FOR CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE: JOIN ME IN REFUSING TO RENEW YOUR VEHICLE TABS.
I am calling for civil disobedience. Join me and REFUSE to renew your vehicle tabs if your bill includes taxes and fees that were specifically targeted by I-976. It is absolutely critical that the people of Washington state, regardless of how they voted, not pay taxes...
Join me/us tomorrow, Tues, Feb 4, 3pm, & Fri, Feb 7, 830am court hearing on I-976
3 times the voters have passed initiatives lowering vehicle costs. The election results for Initiative 976 showed overwhelming public support: • Statewide voters: 53% yes• King County voters outside Seattle: 52% yes• Snohomish County voters: 58% yes• Pierce County...
VICTORY IN COURT TODAY: AG Bob Ferguson exposed (again) as saboteur of I-976. Here’s my report on today’s hearing in Thurston County Superior Court.
When it comes to defending I-976, Bob Ferguson has purposely sabotaged the King County case (didn’t file for change of venue, didn’t affidavit this Jay-Inslee-appointed judge, didn’t do motion for reconsideration, wrote the ballot title the judge took issue with, and...
I’m defending $30 Tabs I-976 in court Friday morning — let’s pack the courtroom!! I’m asking the judge to rule and declare “voters were not confused.”
A Jay Inslee appointed judge said voters “may have been confused” by Initiative 976 and put $30 tabs on hold. He didn’t say voters were confused — for that, the judge would need to receive sworn declarations from over 100,000 voters who would swear under penalty of...
Join me/us @ 1:30pm hearing today on House Bill 2529 which eliminates elections, voting, democracy, legislative accountability, initiatives. Public hearing today. Join me/us @ 1pm in Olympia.
Today, Wed, Jan 22, Eyman 1:00pm press conference (courtyard between O'Brien and Cherberg bldgs, south of Capitol, north of Pritchard Library), 1:30 pm hearing on HB 2529 before the State Govt & Tribal Relations Committee, O'Brien Bldg, Olympia. The last time I...
Join me/us in Olympia tomorrow, Wed, Jan 22, 1pm press conference & 1:30pm
Wed, Jan 22, 1:00pm press conference, 1:30 pm hearing on House Bill 2529, State Govt & Tribal Relations Committee, O’Brien Bldg, Olympia. Join us at Tim Eyman’s 1:00pm press conference about this bill’s elimination of elections, votes, legislative accountability,...
Bob Ferguson’s 7-year Witch-Hunt has cost me $1.2 million+ so far.
What the news reports are failing to tell you is that my monthly spending is big, because the litigation costs are big! To pay the lawyers and litigation costs to fight back against Ferguson’s 7-year investigation/litigation/persecution of me and my family has cost...
Join Me/Us In Olympia Fri, Jan 17, 9-12noon, I’m Speaking Approx 9:40am At Rally 4 UR Rights!!
On Monday, there was a great rally organized by superstar leaders Carolyn Strong and Billye-Brooks Sebastiani of Snohomish County. They did an awesome job with their "Uphold Our Vote on $30 Tabs" event. Rallies are a lot of work and I really admire grassroots...
Inslee & Legislators Are Being Inundated With Emails From People Demanding $30 Tabs – SEND ‘EM MORE!
On Sunday, I asked all of you to send emails to Inslee and legislators demanding $30 Tabs now. They are getting buried! There's been an overwhelming response. They need to hear from you. Today (Mon, Jan 13) is opening day of the legislative session. So it's critical...
2 Ways To Tell Olympia “$30 TABS NOW!” Send Email To Legislators – Join Me/Us At Monday Rally
A regular citizen confronted Jay Inslee last week: Now it's your turn. There's 2 ways to tell Jay Inslee and the Legislature "GIVE US OUR $30 TABS NOW!" 1. Come to Olympia tomorrow (Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am-1pm) and join me/us for a $30 tabs Rally on the steps of the...
2 Ways To Tell Olympia “$30 TABS NOW!” Send Email To Legislators – Join Me/Us At Monday Rally
A regular citizen confronted Jay Inslee last week:Now it's your turn. There's 2 ways to tell Jay Inslee and the Legislature "GIVE US OUR $30 TABS NOW!" 1. Come to Olympia tomorrow (Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am-1pm) and join me/us for a $30 tabs Rally on the steps of the...
Jay Inslee couldn’t be bothered with a question WA voters care about. He’s way too important. He has no patience for the people’s petty concerns.
Yesterday, an Elway poll came out showing nearly 60% of voters outside King County disapprove of Jay Inslee's job performance. It's not a mystery why. As he runs for a 3rd term, voters are tired of a Governor who calls them stupid, says they were confused when they...
Huge Response To My Request For Advice – I Want To Know What You Think. It’s A Team Effort
I'm absolutely thrilled that so many people have responded to this: I want your advice. Ever since I announced, I've been hearing from more and more grassroots supporters asking me to run as a Republican. I've thought a lot about it, talked with my team, and after...
My first update for 2020. I want your advice. I’m hearing from a lot of supporters on this. I want to know what you think.
On election night, with our $30 Tabs Initiative overwhelmingly passing, it never occurred to me to run for Governor. And then the elites mocked us:And then Seattle sued us: And then Bob Ferguson screwed us: And it was this confluence of awfulness that spurred me to...
I Want Your Advice. I’m Hearing From A Lot Of Supporters On This. What Do You Think?
On election night, with our $30 Tabs Initiative overwhelmingly passing, it never occurred to me to run for Governor. And then the elites mocked us:And then Seattle sued us: And then Bob Ferguson screwed us: And it was this confluence of awfulness that spurred me to...
Great People At $30 Tabs Rally. New Eyman Lawsuit Filed To Protect Our $30 Tabs Vote!
Absolutely fantastic folks joined me in Olympia for our $30 Tabs Rally: Many were first timers attending a political event: People from all over, including Centralia, Renton, Texas (!!), Eatonville, and Shelton: Terry earned an iconic $30 Tabs t-shirt for traveling...
Mon, Dec 30, 11am – join me in Olympia where we’re filing a new lawsuit to protect $30 tabs (2000 Lakeridge Dr SW, Olympia). You’re gonna LOVE this!!!
After a big debate where the pigs at the trough had every advantage, voters overwhelmingly passed Initiative 976. It wasn't even close: 66% yes in Pierce County, 59% yes in Snohomish County, 52% in non-Seattle King County, 59% in the 38 counties outside King. It was a...
Merry Christmas Everyone. From My Family To Yours, I Wish You All The Very Best.
Merry Christmas everyone. From my family to yours, I wish you all the very best. We all have challenges. We all have obstacles we must overcome. But what should give all of us peace of mind is this: things will work out exactly as they're supposed to. We just need...
Say Happy Bday To Me – I’m 54 Today. Best Gift EVER: Help Me Save WA From 4 More Years Of Lyin’ Jay
Today is my birthday -- I'm 54. I am very grateful for so many things: wonderful family, fantastic friends, undying faith, and boundless optimism. Every day is a gift that presents us with the opportunity to make a difference in our communities, our state, and our...
Watch Tim Blast Inslee’s Hand-Picked Cronies — Their Superiority & Arrogance Is Infuriating!
Because of you and your emails and your participation and our attendance at yesterday's hearing in Olympia, the visceral opposition to this additional tax was clearly expressed.For those who can't access that video, a few minutes beforehand, I wrote out my testimony:...
PAY-PER-MILE-TAX Vote Today. Do Your Part. Email Them. No $30 Tabs = No Pay-Per-Mile EVER!
PAY-PER-MILE TAX vote today in Olympia. Help us STOP IT. Join me/us Tues, Dec 16, 12:30pm, Olympia (WSDOT HQ Bldg, 310 Maple Park Ave SE, Nisqually Conference Room). The Washington State Transportation Commission votes @ 1pm but THEY HAVE TO LISTEN TO PUBLIC TESTIMONY...
PAY-PER-MILE TAX Vote In Olympia Tomorrow, Join Me/Us To Stop It, Tues, 12:30pm
PAY-PER-MILE TAX vote tomorrow in Olympia. Help us STOP IT. Join me/us Tues, Dec 16, 12:30pm, Olympia (WSDOT HQ Bldg, 310 Maple Park Ave SE, Nisqually Conference Room). The Washington State Transportation Commission votes @ 1pm but THEY HAVE TO LISTEN TO PUBLIC...
Judge Fergie Just OK’d AG Fergie – Sabotage Succeeds, Kangaroo Court Confirmed
Bob Ferguson has been sabotaging I-976 from the beginning. After Bob Ferguson had inflicted irreparable damage on the case, we sought to intervene and filed a motion to appoint outside counsel. In it, we listed all the conflicts and corruption coming from the AG in...
Join Me/Us Tomorrow, Fri, Dec 13, 8:45am, King County Courthouse, Seattle. It’s Important.
Join me/us tomorrow, Fri, Dec 13, 8:45am, King County Courthouse, 516 3rd Ave, Seattle. Outside Judge Marshall Ferguson's courtroom on the 7th floor, Room E-713. We need to send a powerful message before he rules on our Motion to Appoint Outside Counsel due to Bob...
Pierce County Becomes First Government In State History To Defend Voters – Pam Roach Was Amazing!
KING 5: Pierce County Council votes to aid state in defending I-976 Pierce County council members agreed to intervene and offer support as the litigation surrounding the passage of I-976 moves forward.KING 5 Staff, December 10,...
ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL WE PACK THE ROOM: Tues, 2pm, Tacoma – Join Me/Us – YOU MUST ATTEND!
ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL WE PACK THE ROOM, tomorrow, Tues, Dec 10, 2pm, County-City Building, Pierce County Council chambers, 930 Tacoma Ave S, 10th floor, Tacoma. JOIN ME/US FOR THE MOST IMPORTANT EVENT SINCE THE ELECTION! Do your best to be there at 2pm (2-3pm we'll be...
Last Night At Midnight, They Took Democracy Away. They Want Us To Lose Heart … We Shall Not.
THEY ARE THE LAWBREAKERS! We, the people, passed a law that made certain vehicle taxes and fees above $30 unlawful. We voted to have that law take effect yesterday. We must respect our law even as the government does not. Last night, at midnight, they took democracy...
Eyman To Ferguson: 3 Strikes, You’re Out! Motion To Name Outside Counsel Filed. AG Sabotage Must End
Today (Thurs, Dec 5, 2019), 11:00am, 516 3rd Ave, Seattle (King County Superior Court, 6th floor) -- Intervenor Tim Eyman submitting Motion to Name Outside Counsel AG Bob Ferguson's intentional sabotage of I-976 must stop. 3 strikes, you're out!!! strike 1: AG Bob...
Eyman To Ferguson: Send Me Transcript So We Can Fire You. CALL TO ACTION: Email Him To Send It.
CALL TO ACTION is below. But first, read what I sent earlier today: November 30, 2019 To: Bob FergusonFrom: Tim EymanBcc: Our thousands of supporters across the state, all media outlets (newspapers, radio, TV), house and senate members, and Seattle’s current Governor...
CALL TO ACTION: We Must All Send Emails To Bob Ferguson Insisting On Motion For Reconsideration
CALL TO ACTION is below. First thing, read what I sent yesterday to Bob Ferguson: November 28, 2019 To: Bob FergusonFrom: Tim EymanBcc: Our thousands of supporters across the state, all media outlets (newspapers, radio, TV), house and senate members, and Seattle’s...
Bob Ferguson Sabotages I-976 From Within. Jay Inslee Must Call Special Session. Do Not Pay!
BOB FERGUSON SABOTAGED I-976 FROM WITHIN Sen. Steve O'Ban was right - Bob Ferguson couldn't be trusted to defend I-976 because of his obvious conflicts (pro-Sound Transit, anti-Eyman, obvious no vote on I-976). Now we know why he explicitly refused to recuse himself...
I Am Calling For Civil Disobedience: Join Me In REFUSING To Renew Your Vehicle Tabs.
I am calling for civil disobedience. Join me and REFUSE to renew your vehicle tabs if your bill includes taxes and fees that were specifically targeted by I-976. It is absolutely critical that the people of Washington state, regardless of how they voted, not pay taxes...
Today, Mon, 11am, Sec Of State’s Office. Governor Tim Eyman For WA State. I Love You All.
I’ll be at the Secretary of State’s office in the Capitol Dome today at 11am to officially launch the campaign: Governor Tim Eyman For Washington State – Tim4Gov.com - #AllInOnTim. I’ll be filing the necessary paperwork and talking about this historic effort. A team...
Candidate Jay Inslee was emphatic – SEATTLE TIMES, Oct 2012: Inslee says he’ll veto tax increases … After last night, Inslee is solidly on record.
Candidate Inslee was emphatic -- SEATTLE TIMES, Oct 12, 2012: Inslee says he'll veto tax increases ... after dancing around the question for a while, Inslee made a clear promise to veto tax increases. “I would veto anything that heads the wrong direction and the wrong...
Our Track Record On Initiatives: 17 Wins, 0 Losses, $43 Billion+ In Tax Savings, More To Come
I'll be attending and testifying at the Seattle Sound Transit's board meeting today (Thurs, Nov 21, 1:30pm, 401 S Jackson St, Seattle). I'll let you know how it goes. I wrote about it yesterday:https://tinyurl.com/SeattleSoundTransit Thanks to our tens of thousands of...
Governor Eyman for Washington. At Seattle’s Sound Transit Board meeting today, I announced my run for Governor against Seattle’s Governor Jay Inslee.
Here's my Facebook post announcing my candidacy: At Seattle Sound Transit’s board meeting, I announced I’m running for Governor in 2020. Yes, that’s right, I am running against Jay Inslee, Seattle’s current Governor. Voters outside Seattle overwhelmingly passed $30...
Message to county officials: “Your voters need you to fight back against the tyranny of one city.” Seattle and AG colluding to take away our vote.
This email was just sent to the county officials representing the pro-976 counties: Voters in your county voted overwhelmingly for Initiative 976 and they need your help. Voters have emailed you and asked / urged you to assist them. Please respond to their call....
ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL all of us send emails to these county officials – tell them to protect our vote for I-976. Tell them to help the people they’re elected to serve.
Today I sent emails to county council members who represent the voters in the 33 counties that overwhelmingly approved I-976. After you read this example, it's absolutely critical you email them too and tell them to protect our vote for I-976: Dear Lewis County...
Ferguson is actively sabotaging I-976 w/ Dept of Licensing – outside counsel only option. Watch Sound Transit’s TCC Executive Director threaten me.
Watch the Executive Director of Sound Transit's Transportation Choices Coalition in Seattle threaten me: https://youtu.be/E2LLtG-Pdgo Let that sink in. Because of his long standing support and defense of Sound Transit, Bob Ferguson is actively sabotaging Initiative...
Fantastic article about I-976 victory, Ferguson’s attacks, and the power of persistence.
They spent $5 million attacking Tim Eyman, and all they got was a lousy campaign finance complaint Eyman has been persecuted with the full power of the state. Public statements by Ferguson that he “would never settle” with Eyman, and other absurdities have abounded in...
Seattle’s mayor: “We’re suing to uphold the will of Seattle voters” (not the will of the people). So it’s Seattle versus all of us outside Seattle.
When Seattle's mayor announced why she was suing the people, she said "We're here to uphold the will of SEATTLE VOTERS." Let that sink in. Seattle has forced us to accept Seattle-centric Governor & AG, Seattle-centric Sound Transit, a Seattle-centric Legislature,...
Fantastic videos and pictures from election night — you gotta see these
Here's some great videos and pictures I wanted to share: After polls closed at 8 pm, we waited for results: Lots of reporters were there: VIDEO: Reporters asked me: "Preliminary numbers are 54% yes, how do you feel?" Here's our...
The voters have spoken. Message from voters to the politicians was crystal clear. Last night’s election results on ballot measures explained.
I'll never be able to adequately convey how special and deeply moving it was for me to share last night with my daughter Riley. I asked her to be by my side the whole time so we could experience it all together. Two moments I'll never forget: * Just before she left,...
Inslee issues threat: government won’t fix homelessness if voters pass I-976. Good ol’ Jay, he’s got a secret plan to solve homelessness but he won’t implement it unless voters reject 976.
This KOMO poll showed 85% support for our initiative to limit car tab taxes to $30: So it's no surprise that the stratospheric level of public support for I-976 has made Jay Inslee's brain explode: As reported in the Kitsap Sun and posted on my Facebook page: For...
ELECTION NIGHT (Tues, 11/5, 7-11pm, Bellevue Hyatt). Join pro976 team for victory celebration. It’ll be a chance for me to thank you in person for making Initiative 976 such a huge success.
ELECTION NIGHT (Tues, 11/5, 7-11pm). You're all invited. 976 supporters at the Bellevue Hyatt (free parking!). From 7-8:30pm, we will be on the first floor near the staircase. With supporters all around, victory speech will be given around 7:45pm (polls close at 8)....
Jay Inslee is telling voters to vote no on I-976: “Hi, uh, Jay here, ya know, this is Tim Eyman’s initiative.” No Jay, it’s the citizens’ initiative.
Jay Inslee: “Hi, uh, Jay here, I just want to take a moment to express the hope that you will join me in voting no against I-976. Ya know this is Tim Eyman’s initiative. ... the, uh, the safe thing to say about this is this would gut our ability for people to move...
TOTALLY ILLEGAL: Government itself is using tax dollars to directly fund the No976 campaign. Will the AG prosecute? Ya, right! I-976 only way to fight government dishonesty & lawlessness
Toby Nixon: "This mailer is absolutely, positively, without a doubt, a blatant violation of state law." Check out what landed in mailboxes yesterday: Last week, Toby Nixon posted this: “RCW 42.17A.555 is a broad prohibition on using public resources for campaigning....
Is Spokane’s Ben “Benny Boy” Stuckart really this arrogant?
I just sent out this email to Ben "Benny Boy" Stuckart. I encourage you to email him too and tell him: Don't violate the law, Benny Boy. Provide opponents of your government resolution equal time to speak against it. Monday, October 20, 2019 To: Spokane politician Ben...
NEED YOUR ADVICE: plz watch 976 debate and give me your feedback – strengths? weaknesses? Politicians lied so often, so easily, so effortlessly. They’re every bit as dishonest as this vehicle tax.
I need your advice: please watch 976 debate and give me your feedback - strengths? weaknesses? After you watch it, you'll understand why I'm so certain that 65% of voters will approve I-976 and pass in all 39 counties. Here it is: https://tinyurl.com/976GreatDebate...
Watch tonight’s I-976 debate online. “Is this a dishonest tax? Politicians answer: “Quit yer bitching and pay the damned tax.” Pigs are gonna be squealin’ 2nite!!
"Is this a dishonest tax?" Politicians answer: "Quit yer bitching and pay the damned tax." Pigs are gonna be squealin' 2nite!! Why won't that auditorium in Everett be packed with pro-976 supporters? Because our supporters work for a living!! After a hard day at work,...
You can watch 2 great debates on Initiative 976 $30 tabs: one now and watch a different one on Thursday. Here’s links to watch them. How’d I do?
Last week, I traveled to my hometown of Yakima to do a debate on I-976 before the Yakima Herald-Republic editorial board. It's 1 hour long, you can watch it here right now:https://www.tvw.org/watch/?eventID=2019101028 Tomorrow, Thurs, 10/17, 7pm through 8:30pm,...
Join me tonite @ Lynnwood City Council (Mon), Edmonds City Council Tues nite, big debate on I-976 in Everett Thurs nite – love to see you and thank you in person for support.
Another great week fighting against dishonest vehicle taxes with I-976. I know it's difficult for our supporters to attend these things because y'all work for a living. But if you're able to make it, I'd love to have the chance to meet you and thank you in person for...
Monday in Seattle, Tues Tacoma/Olympia, Thurs Lake Forest Park, Fri Yakima/Bellevue – traveling everywhere to promote I-976
What FUN! Here are links to watch my pro-976 comments before the City Clown-cils in Tacoma, Olympia, and Seattle (RE: their government resolutions telling citizens how to vote on Initiative 976): In Tacoma, to stand out from the rest of the attendees, I decided to be...
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING VIDEO – YOU GOTTA WATCH THIS: A really good friend just posted this YouTube video on I-976 and the initiative process.
A very good friend -- Ray Gilbride from Bellingham -- brought in a professional film crew to interview me several weeks ago. Ray just posted this extraordinary video on YouTube. Click on the image below (or the link just below the image) to watch it. Let me know what...
WATCH VIDEO: I-976 Eyman versus Socialist Kshama Sawant and the Seattle City Clown-cil. Here’s how I defended taxpayers, initiative process, and I-976.
What a circus! The Seattle City Clown-cil had a hearing on their government resolution telling citizens how to vote on Initiative 976. Please take a minute and watch my testimony: https://youtu.be/HZeatvUDeQ4 How did I do? Let me know. KOMO TV did a story on it:...
Seattle City Clown-cil will vote on resolution supporting dishonest vehicle taxes at public hearing Mon 2pm. I’ll be there to defend I-976 for all of us.
As I confront the Seattle City Clown-cil today at 2 pm on a government resolution telling voters how to vote on I-976, it's important to reflect on how we got here.Thanks to your persistence and hard work, voters get to vote on I-976 this November. Back in April 2018...
President Trump endorses $30 Tabs!
I've been traveling all over the state promoting our $30 Tabs Initiative I-976 and getting signatures for our Term Limits on Taxes Initiative I-1082 (#Round2). It's been a blast. I was born and raised Yakima so it's very special for me to visit my hometown. I'm super...
Thank You Union-Bulletin For Publishing My Column For I-976, I-1082, And Tax Advisory Votes
Tim Eyman: Initiatives and advisory votes send a message to OlympiaBy Tim Eyman, Special to the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, published August 28, 2019Over $27 billion.That’s how much more money the taxpayers will have to pay in higher taxes because of this year’s...
Democrats’ Poll Shows $30 Tabs Initiative I-976 Has 70% Support Statewide (52%-48% In Seattle!!!)
Heads will explode in November when the $30 Tabs Initiative not only gets approved statewide but also passes in the city of Seattle.And it won't be because of my performance in TVW's video voters guide: Whaddya think? I'd appreciate your feedback.The Democrats' poll...
Former Supreme Court Justice Richard Sanders Thorough 7-Page Legal Analysis Of I-1082
Just received this fantastic news this morning. Read his thorough 7-page legal and constitutional analysis below, but here's his conclusion:After carefully examining the initiative’s policies and text, previous court rulings, and legal precedents, I find no legal or...
Gregoire Opened Up Pandora’s Box — Vote Yes On I-976 And Let’s Close It Again
Big frown and thumbs down when Gregoire signed this bill into law: Advice: DO NOT tuck your shirt in when you've got a belly roll 😊In 1999, voters overwhelmingly passed Initiative 695 which repealed dishonest vehicle taxes and dishonest valuation schedule imposed by...
Always Remember: They Were Warned — And They Did Nothing.
They were warned - and they did nothing: "The current car tabs' revolt is only going to intensify … " Watch short 1 minute video: Taxpayers are getting ripped off, politicians know it, and despite two years of warnings, they've done nothing about it. Thanks to your...
Our 2/3’S Initiatives From 2007-2012: You’re Gonna Find This Amazing
The History of our Taxpayer Protection Initiatives will inspire you. Get this:It was 2005. It was the legislative session right after Chris Gregoire took the election from Dino Rossi in the 2004 race for governor. After taking office, what was her top priority?...
The Long Road To $30 Tabs — Check Out Our Victories And Our Challenges.
Here we are celebrating the qualification of I-976 for the November 2019 ballot: Here's how we got here: * In 1998, we sponsored the "No Car Tax Initiative" I-691. Fell short on signatures.* In 1999, we sponsored "$30 License Tab Initiative" I-695. It replaced the...
It Ain’t How Hard You Can Hit, It’s How Hard You Can Get Hit, And Keep Movin’ Forward
So true: "Let me tell ya something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a mean and nasty place. I don't care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit...
In February, Eyman Warns Legislators They Were Throwing Gas On Tax Revolt Fire
They can't say they weren't warned: I-1082 puts those dirty dog politicians in Olympia on a short leash when they take our money without asking. With your help and your support over the next 6 months, I know we can qualify #Round2. GET A...
Democrats’ 12 New Taxes Require 12 Tax Advisory Votes – Long Ballot, Thick Voters Pamphlet In Nov
In 2007, 2010, 2012, and 2015, voters overwhelmingly approved initiatives that included the following statutory requirement: any time Olympia unilaterally raises taxes and blocks the people from voting, then the voters get to vote on each tax increase with what's...
Here’s Why I Love Initiatives And Why I Love The Term Limits On Taxes Init (Join FB Group: #Round2)
Olympia really screwed us this year.11 new taxes.$27 billion.$4000 for every man, woman, and child.Title-only bills, public hearings w/ chained doors, legislators voting on bills they hadn't read while passing them in the dead of night on the final weekend. It was...
#Round2 Faces A Threat: Disunity. We Have 6 Months To Overcome It. Here’s What’s Happening.
After reading today's update, make sure to join our new Facebook group: #Round2 and invite all your friends to join too. Everyone there is dedicated to qualifying and passing our new Term Limits on Taxes Initiative I-1082.You are all adults and so I'm just going to...
6 More Months To Slam Democrats For 11 New Taxes Costing $27 Billion!
When it comes to raising taxes without voter permission this session, there was nothing non-partisan about it.Democrats did it.* Democrats controlled the House and Senate.* Democrats wrote the title-only bills.* Democrats held "public" hearings (see photos by Rep....
The Linchpin To Round 2’S Success Is Everyone Reading This (Read, Forward, Share)
Initiatives are hard:* Coming up with a popular initiative proposal is hard* Collecting enough signatures is hard* Getting it approved by voters is hard* Getting it through the courts is hard* Making sure the Legislature respects the people's vote is hardAfter 22...
Avalanche Of Support For ROUND 2. Huge Positive Response. I’m Buried In Requests For Petitions!
Super-popular 1648 fell short because we only had 30 days. Having 6 months for Round 2 is gonna help but only if we make every day count! Read about day one:The journey of a thousand miles begins with single step:I absolutely adore Marlyn Jensen - she is force of...
Starting from scratch, I-1648 had 4 weeks, came close, but fell short. With all that momentum, new I-1082 Term Limits on Taxes Initiative has 6 months (deadline is Dec 31) — will you help?
PERSISTENCE 1648 didn't make it. The stakes are too high and the costs too great for any of us to waste time on the various stages of grief (denial, anger, depression, acceptance). Instead, we must embrace the U.S. Marines' motto: improvise, adapt, and overcome. ...
1648 Isn’t Just About Excessive Taxes – It’s About The People’s Right To Self-Government And …
This historic signature drive began in earnest just 4 weeks ago! 1648 isn't just about excessive taxes -- it's about the right of the people to self government and self determination. When politicians go completely nuts, the initiative process stands ready to be the...
JOIN ME Friday For 1648 Last Dash – Everett 10am, Northgate 1040am, Southcenter 12, Oly 130pm
Never done this before.It's called LAST DASH FOR I1648. Tomorrow (Friday), 39+ Pony Expressers across WA state are gonna do our best to collect last minute signatures and pick up petitions.Here's my Friday route (all are welcome to join me at any location and/or...
It Is Heroes Like Susan Murphy Who Should Inspire Us All.
This extraordinary signature drive started in earnest just 4 weeks ago. And there's one amazing person who has been out there collecting signatures every day since then: Susan Murphy.And she just posted this on Facebook:Happy 3rd of July everyone! I am a bit sad as...
Will AG Go After Me For Trademark Infringement?
REAT COLUMN ABOUT 1648: Terms for TaxesYears ago, I dubbed Tim Eyman "America's #1 freedom fighter," and how does he repay me? Washington State's anti-tax crusading initiative guru has gone and stolen my bread-and-butter issue, term limits . . . and married it up with...
LOTS OF STUFF: Mailing Advice, Keep Getting Sigs, Last Dash On Friday, FINISH STRONG!
MAILING ADVICE: 2 options to mailing in petitions/signatures (fold petition, put it, and a donation if u can, in envelope and mail to):Option 1: PERMANENT OFFENSE, PO BOX 6151, OLYMPIA, WA, 98507 (we will be picking up Friday's mail from the box, processing it, and...
With Volunteer Signature Drives Like This One, It All Boils Down To What Comes In At The End.
Being an initiative sponsor requires being both a rah-rah cheerleader but also a demanding coach for the team.Here's Tim, rah-rah cheerleader: I've never seen anything like this. The groundswell of citizen participation for this signature drive for 1648 is...
When We Qualify I-1648, There Won’t Be Advisory Votes On Each Of The 11 New Taxes. It’ll Be One Vote
In 2007, 2010, 2012, and 2015, the voters passed several of our tax initiatives and each one required an automatic advisory vote on any new taxes created during each year's legislative session. So if Olympia unilaterally imposes a tax increase, the voters in November...
JOIN US. Entire 1648 Team Turning In Petitions Fri, July 5, 2 Pm @ SecState Office In Olympia
There's no way to get 320,000 signatures in 6 weeks. Not without tons of money and tons of paid petitioners.It can't be done. It's impossible.But a 4 minute mile used to be impossible.But now it isn't. Going faster than the speed of sound used to be impossible.But...
12 Days Left To Make History — 12 Days To Kill Off 11 Tax Hikes Costing $27 Billion! Help Us.
When asking someone to sign a petition, what's the most important thing to do? Smile. Make eye contact and w/ a smile, ask them this:"Hey there, have you had a chance to sign our petition yet? Just trying to get it on the ballot." Almost always their response...
16 Days To Kill Off $27 Billion In Higher Taxes – Term Limits On New Taxes Initiative Needs You!
Our initiative has inspired the greatest grassroots signature drive in Washington state history!! Why?Because people are PISSED!! 11 tax increases? $27 billion in new taxes? On the final weekend? In the dark of night? Imposed at a time they didn't need to (they had a...
These Pictures Are Amazing! Check Out The Creativity Of 1648’S Grassroots Wildfire. 18 Days Left
Petitions don't have to be printed in color (but they sure look cool!!)Susan Murphy has been gettin' sigs from the beginning -- on Kirby's radio show telling folks where she'll be -- here's her home-made sign:Thank you Doug Ericksen for sending me these pics when he...
22 Days Left. 7200+ Volunteers. 1648 Kills Off 11 Tax Hikes Costing $27 Billion In The 1st 10 Years
These numbers are important to know: * 22. Number of days remaining to collect signatures. * 7200+. Number of volunteers out there getting signatures. * 320,000. How many sigs we gotta collect by July 5th. * 11. Number of new taxes imposed by this year's...
UNPRECEDENTED: State GOP Schedules Expedited Vote And Unanimously Endorses I-1648!!
In two decades of doing initiatives, I've never seen anything like this.8 days ago, super heroes Cary Condotta and Mike McKee asked the State GOP to endorse I-1648.The process normally takes months.Instead, 3 days later, the resolutions committee chair Randy Hayden...
A Stunning 6300+ Volunteers Are Getting Sigs On Initiative 1648 — We Need Everyone’s Help
The Legislature went absolutely bonkers raising taxes this year:* 11 tax increases?* Costing $27 billion (over 10 years)?* When the government already has a huge $3.5 billion tax surplus?That's insane.If we don't fight back now, politicians will think we...
Look At These 2 Pictures At The Official Bill Signing For $27 Billion In New Taxes – OPEN DEFIANCE!
Look closely at these 2 pictures: That's what we need - folks with the courage to openly and defiantly oppose Inslee's $27 billion in new taxes. Those are store owners standing behind Inslee at the official bill signing!!Ballsy move. And when one of them told Inslee...
Explosive Start For New Initiative! FB Page – Washington For I1648 – Is Taking Off. Keep It Going.
They say in politics: "you can't create emotion, you can only tap into what's already there." There is an enormous amount of resentment and animosity and opposition to this year's legislative session.It's there.Initiative 1648 is catching fire because of that...
$27 Billion In New Taxes? Crazy! Initiative 1648 Empowers Voters To Veto All 11 Tax Hikes.
Politicians don't respond to subtle.Olympia doesn't change when we're polite. The only way to "move" the Legislature is to be emphatic. Initiative 1648 is that: emphatic!It kills off all 11 tax hikes imposed by the 2019 Legislature.That isn't subtle and it's...
When We Qualify I-1648 And Kill Off 11 New Taxes Imposed By Democrats This Year, Thank Cary Condotta
Cary Condotta has gone full circle. For 14 years, he was a member of state house representing the citizens of Chelan and surrounding areas. But before that, he was one of the original "kamikazes", one of the key leaders for the Initiative 695 and 747 signature drives...
Tax-hiking Democrats try to exploit bridge accident
Taking a page out the Obama Administration's "never let a crisis go to waste" playbook, tax-hiking Democrats are trying to exploit yesterday's bridge accident. Early on, the Associated Press reported that an oversized truck collided with the bridge's support trusses...
Our partner Mike Fagan was a star on Monday
On Monday, I traveled from Mukilteo to Spokane to testify before the Spokane City Council. As most of you know, our partner Mike Fagan is now a city councilmember there. Two very liberal initiatives qualified for the ballot -- local initiatives in the city -- and...
$30 TABS INITIATIVE (I-976) wants a friend on the fall ballot. Let’s qualify TERM LIMITS ON NEW TAXES INITIATIVE (I-1648) and have an all-out tax revolt in November!
A little over a year ago, Karen and I sold off our family's retirement fund and loaned $500,000 to kick-start the signature drive for our $30 Tabs Initiative (http://www.timdefense.com//srv/htdocs/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Hyperlink-story.pdf). It was a huge risk,...
TERM LIMITS ON NEW TAXES: Here’s the new taxes I-1648 eliminates in November, if we collect sigs by July 5 deadline
I-1648 requires all the Democrats new taxes to expire as soon as the initiative becomes law (we vote on Nov 5 and the initiative takes effect on Dec 5). All future tax hikes expire after one year.I-1648's "term limits on new taxes" only apply to tax hikes imposed by...
KVI’s John Carlson Gives Mega-Phone And Mega-Boost To TERM LIMITS ON NEW TAXES INITIATIVE
I just finished up being interviewed on John Carlson's radio show this morning (570 KVI). He's super supportive of our new initiative that TERM LIMITS all the tax increases Inslee and the Democrats jammed through this session (it gives the voters the chance to veto...
NEW INITIATIVE: Term Limits on New Taxes. What does it do? Initiative 1648 sunsets/expires all 2019 tax hikes!! Deadline for signatures? July 5
Over the years, we've qualified 17 initiatives for a statewide vote. What did they all have in common?In every instance, we launched a signature drive not knowing if we'd succeed. "You don't really know how much you can do until you stand up and decide to try." Kevin...
Quiet Victories Are Great Victories – Taxpalooza Tax Bill Quietly Withdrawn From Hearing Agenda
Quiet victories are great victories Last week's email update read: "Join me at 2 historic hearings" One of them was the Senate Ways & Means committee hearing on Sen. Steve Hobb's Taxapalooza tax bill. It was scheduled for 9 am last Thursday and I invited all of...
When A Movement Has To Use Fear And Intimidation To Get What It Wants, How Worthy Is It?
Ward Connerly is an American heroWhat an amazing 24 hours: Political activism involves slogging through swamps and sludge and muck. It's messy and ugly and gross. But every once in a while, you find that perfect moment, that mountaintop that makes it all worth it.I...
Join Me @ Two Historic Hearings Thurs: Initiative 1000 8-10am, Hobb’s Carbon Tax Bill 9-11am
Join me at 2 historic hearings in Olympia tomorrow (Thurs, April 18):Initiative 1000 hearing 8-10amand Sen Steven Hobbs' $12 billion Taxapalooza bill 9-11am It's gonna be a challenge, but join me at 2 overlapping hearings in Olympia tomorrow:Topic: Initiative...
Father Of I-200 Ward Connerly Will Testify In Person At Thurs, 8am Joint Hearing In Olympia
Father of I-200 Ward Connerly will testify in person at Thurs, 8 am joint hearing in Olympia - join us and meet Mr. Connerly, an American hero. Thursday, April 18, 8-10am, O’Brien Bldg, House hearing room A, House Judiciary and Senate Gov Ops joint hearing on I-1000,...
Every Day I’m Politically Active Is Another Day That Fergie’s Fascism Failed To Stop Us
Every day we persist is an astonishing victory for us.Every day we're politically active is a humiliating defeat for them. Almost everywhere, they rule. They control the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Big Labor gets what they want, Big Business rolls...
It’s Not Fair, It’s Not Right, But Sec Of State Kim Wyman Is Going Along With The Sabotage
The rigged and corrupt Salary Commission got away with it.They got away with it: the Salary Commission sabotaged our Give Them Nothing referendum and the Secretary of State, backed up by the Attorney General and I'm sure any judge who'd decide it, are going along with...
Call/Text/Email Kim Wyman – Tell Her: “Don’t Go Along With The Sabotage – Accept R-80 Petitions
The rigged, corrupt Salary Commission is trying to sabotage our historic and popular referendum -- Give Them Nothing. There's ONLY one question that matters:Will Secretary of State Kim Wyman go along with it?Here's my email to her on Monday:To: Secretary of State Kim...
Stopping The Democrats’ Income Tax – I Got Gaveled Down While Testifying Against Their Bill
So I trekked down to Olympia for an 8:00 am hearing to testify against the Democrats' income tax bill.I had 90 seconds. I wore my $30 Tabs t-shirt because it shows that the people have the power to overturn taxes. We've overturned skyrocketing car tab taxes (and we're...
The AG’s Case Against Me Is An Elaborate Hoax — Here’s How It’s Fundamentally Flawed
"I think everything they're alleging is just crap." "Nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard you can hit, it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward, how much you can take, and keep moving forward." Rocky (video...
Last week, every House Democrat voted to impose a new state income tax
In 2010, voters overwhelmingly rejected Initiative 1098 and its' imposition of a new state income tax. Voters crushed it at the ballot box with a 64.15% NO vote. It lost in every single county, including King. Nonetheless, last week, every House Democrat...
ABSOLUTELY NUTS! Judge Refuses To Kill AG’s Proposed Lifetime Ban On My Future Political Activities
I am completely flabbergasted at the result of today's hearing. It is truly insane. No where in state law, the state Constitution, or the U.S. Constitution is the government allowed to restrict the free speech rights of a citizen like what the AG is proposing for me. ...
I Ask For Your Prayers This Morning — Send As Much Positive Energy As You Can
I ask for your prayers this morning -- today at 9am, court hearing on Lifetime Ban I ask for your prayers this morning. Send as much positive energy as you can. What's going to happen is not in my hands -- I just need to trust that things will turn out the way...
Join Me At 2 Historic Hearings In Olympia: Thurs, 8am, Dems’ Income Tax — Fri, 9am, Lifetime Ban
Join me at these 2 historic hearings: Thurs, 8am, legislative hearing on Dems' income tax bill, Fri, 9am, court hearing on Lifetime BanJoin me.There are 2 historic hearings this week. Each will change the trajectory of Washington state forever.Democrats' income tax...
Fri, 9am, Lifetime Ban Court Hearing, Important Details
Let's pack the room on Friday.The stakes are enormously high: can Ferguson impose a lifetime ban on my future political activities? That's what this hearing will decide. As you can imagine, the pressure is intense, my stress level is sky-high.Day: Friday, April...
Our New Initiative Makes The Democrats’ Income Tax THE ISSUE In 2020 Election Cycle
We had originally planned to launch TODAY the signature drive for our new "We Don't Want An Income Tax Initiative." But over the weekend, we decided to switch gears and do it as an initiative to the legislature. 2 reasons this is better: 1) When the Democrats...
Permanent Offense, Baby! Mon Launch, Thurs Hearing, Fri Lifetime Ban, Give Them Nothing, $30 Tabs
Permanent Offense baby! 1) We Don't Want An Income Tax Initiative: Monday we launch the signature drive for I-1650. It not only blows up the Democrats' capital gains income tax and the Seattle City Council's income tax, but it stops ALL future income tax schemes. ...
Monday’s Hearing On Dems’ Income Tax Bill Spurs Mon Launch Of “We Don’t Want Income Tax Initiative”
Let's toss the idea of an income tax in our state once and for all. Yes, that's me 32 years ago tossing a guy twice my size at a WAZZU fraternity event. It's a perfect metaphor for what we can do together:Let's toss the Democrats' Holy Grail: An Income Tax in...
“I wasn’t fired.”
Longtime lead counsel in AG's office tells process server: "I wasn't fired." She'll be in court on Friday @ 9:00am where we're finally gonna learn what the hell's going on in the AG's office. "She was in court in the morning, shoved a junior after that, and out on her...
Inslee’s $26 billion tax bill! Just another example of why our tax initiatives and our political efforts are so essential!
BAD NEWS: Inslee isn't letting his run for President interfere with his tax-hiking agenda. Here's State Budget Office report on his $26 billion tax package (he's flippin' nuts!): From 2013-2018, Inslee signed into law 19 tax increases that the state budget office...
Inslee / Fergie / Supremes – Don’t They Drive You Nuts? So Many Reasons To Give Them Nothing. Help!
Seriously, who isn't furious with Inslee / Ferguson / Seattle Supreme Court? Don't those clowns drive you crazy / nuts / bonkers? Do they deserve to be rewarded for that? No flippin' way!Our Give Them Nothing referendum (R-80) is a chance for you and me and everyone...
VICTORY AGAIN: Judge Sides With Me Again, Ferguson Humiliated In Court This Morning
Victory again! Sitting here with good friend Charlie Kirry after beating Ferguson in court this morning. Ferguson’s lifetime ban - to prohibit me for the rest of my life from doing initiatives - is on the chopping block now. Today, Judge James Dixon agreed to move up...
“Republican” Hans Zeiger Leads Dems In Senate To Take Away Your Right To Vote
Liberals are laughing their a___ off. Why? Whenever a turncoat Republican does their dirty work for them, they shake their heads and marvel at the political stupidity. Last week, "Republican" Hans Zeiger led the Democrats in the Senate to pass one of his top...
I Went To Inslee’s Presidential Kick-Off In Seattle To Ask Him A Question – His Wall Kept Me Out
There's two ways you can help:1) Ask me for petitions -- tons of folks are asking me for petitions but we need tons more. Hit reply to this email (or email me directly tim.eyman@gmail.com or call/text me 509-991-5295) and tell me your name, how many petitions you...
Ask Me For Petitions To Veto Ferguson’s Salary Bonus – Watch Short Video Of My Testimony
Politicians like Inslee and Ferguson and the Seattle Supreme Court are constantly taking money out of our pockets. And they do it so arrogantly, so unapologetically, so unmercifully. Give Them Nothing - Referendum 80 gives you the chance to take money directly out of...
Give Them Nothing Imposes “Arrogance Tax” On Inslee, Ferguson, Seattle Supreme Court
Politicians like Inslee and Ferguson and the Seattle Supreme Court are constantly taking money out of our pockets. And they do it so arrogantly, so unapologetically, so unmercifully.Give Them Nothing - Referendum 80 gives you the chance to take money directly out of...
2 Huge Things Happened On Friday — I Beat The AG In Court And Launched Give Them Nothing Referendum
I am without legal counsel. I'm on my own.So you can imagine how great it feels for a novice like me to beat the AG in court:I'll write about this more on Monday, but let me tell you, the AG's team of lawyers went hysterical afterwards. Major hissy fit in public. They...
Professional Videographer Provides Recording Of My Morning In Lacey About You-Know-What
After being gone for 4 days, I did my best on my first day back to resolve this.A professional videographer offered me his services to document my morning. Bottom line, the store manager at the Lacey Office Depot could not have been more gracious.And this time, I made...
Tim Eyman: ‘It was an honest mistake’ King 5 interview about the office chair
So here’s my sworn declaration about you-know-what: I, TIM EYMAN, do declare under penalty of perjury as follows: I am over the age of eighteen and competent to speak to these matters. I did not, shortly after giving legislative testimony in Olympia,...
Just Got Back From Family Vacation – Anything Happen While I Was Away?
It was an awesome vacation. Had a great time in Florida with my daughter. Highlight? All things Harry Potter @ Universal. Fantastic memories. And it looks like while I was away, things got pretty crazy. Let me be clear: this is only the beginning. As we get closer to...
Another Reason Zeiger Supported SB 5224: Zeiger Took Away Your $30 Tabs
In 2015, the Legislature jacked up gas taxes and imposed additional car tab taxes at the state level -- those tax increases cost taxpayers $3.7 billion.Hans Zeiger voted for that. How do I know? Tax advisory votes showed his vote in the voters pamphlet. It's still...
Why Zeiger Supported Democrats’ SB 5224
Hidden microphone recorded what Inslee said to Zeiger:"I need more Republicans like you, Hans.You're a bigger tax raiser than liberal Democrats like Sam Hunt and Reuven Carlyle. You're my favorite Republican!"Voters have 4 times passed initiatives requiring tax...
Dems Need Turncoat Republicans To Take Away Your Right To Vote — They Found One.
One turncoat Republican. That's what Democrats want: just one. Donkeys in Olympia can pass anything they want right now. They've got more than enough votes to impose completely crazy crap on their own. But there are a handful of strategically smart Democrats (like...
Salary Commission Votes Monday On Bonuses For Politicians.
For the first time in our state's history, some regular citizens are going to attempt a referendum to let the voters decide on salary bonuses for politicians like Inslee, Ferguson, and the Seattle Supreme Court.Can Inslee survive on $354,000 for the next 2 years while...
Don’t Take Away Our Right To Vote – Oppose SB 5224
As politicians in Olympia consider a bill that takes away the people's right to vote, it's important to consider that 35 million votes have been cast on tax advisory votes (hearing is Fri, 1:30pm, Cherberg Bldg, Olympia, SB 5224).It helpful too look at the history....
YEE-HAW, WE MADE IT! Our $30 Tabs Initiative qualified.
Picture = 1000 words:From yesterday: "When a tax is so fundamentally unfair, so fundamentally dishonest, so fundamentally out of kilter with what an average person thinks is fair, you have to adjust the system in order to accommodate a fair taxation system."Qualifying...
New update on Democrats’ plot to not appoint successor to Pam Roach
Democrats on the King County Council obviously think they can get away with it. Let's show this old adage is true: "Only after feeling the heat do politicians ever see the light." Last night, 31st district Republican PCO's chose newly elected house member...
We Can Count On The Voters, Not The Judges, To Toss Inslee’s Income Tax Scheme
If given the chance, here's what voters will do to Inslee's Income Tax Scheme: Yes, that's me 32 years ago tossing a guy twice my size at a WSU fraternity event. It's a perfect metaphor for what we can accomplish together next year -- and that's to toss Inslee's...
Rigged And Corrupt Commission Denies Being Rigged And Corrupt
I have been released from Facebook jail - but I gotta start over - please send “Tim Eyman” a friend request if you do Facebook My testimony last night against bonuses for politicians — and your emails — spurs massive confrontation with rigged and corrupt commission ...
Send Email NOW Telling Salary Commission Members: GiveThemNothing — No Bonuses For Politicians!
Does Jay Inslee deserve a 20% salary bonus? What about Bob Ferguson? The 9 Seattle Supreme Court judges? Olympia politicians who've done absolutely nothing to lower car tab taxes? Do any of these clowns deserve more than their current six-figure salaries? If there was...
This video helps you visualize Bob Ferguson’s attack on me and my family
Stay Down Luke Click here to watch it: https://tinyurl.com/y8jv8qpm "Just stay down, Luke, he's just gonna knock you down again. It's not your fault, he's just too big. Stay down Luke." "You're gonna have to kill me." If not for the love and support of all of...
I’m Deeply Touched By Your Outpouring Of Support. Friends Keep Asking Me: “How Can I Help You?”
As talk radio impresario Todd Herman so aptly put it last night: "Eyman's initiatives have saved taxpayers $40 billion -- and that's $40 billion that wasn't available for politicians like Bob Ferguson to pay out to their friends." For 20 years, we have relentlessly...
The government’s brutal 6-year persecution of me and my family has resulted in bankruptcy and divorce. It is a truly sad, heartbreaking situation. Here’s how we got here.
My dearest friends: For 6 long years, I’ve been slammed with the most intense, soul-crushing government litigation against a private individual in state history. While the AG has had unlimited resources to assign teams of taxpayer-financed lawyers to bury me and my...
UPDATE on GiveThemNothing.com: We trekked to Spokane on Wednesday and testified before rigged, corrupt 17-member “regular citizen” salary commission. We told them “Don’t Give Inslee & Ferguson salary bonuses.” Here’s how it went
I'm ADHD, so Wednesday wasn't exhausting, it was thrilling What a day!! On Wed, I got up at 5am, left Mukilteo at 6 am, drove to Olympia to do press conference at 10 am after dropping off petitions with 286,003 signatures for $30 Tabs Initiative, drove 6 hours to...
We’re super excited! To qualify our $30 Tabs Initiative for the ballot, the government requires that we turn in 259K “good” sigs. Yesterday, we turned in 286,003!! That’s fantastic. But the number of extra signatures — the cushion — needs to a lot higher. Mail in what you got. Whether it’s partially filled petitions — even one signature on a 20-line petition — or a full petition, send ’em in NOW, NOW, NOW!! Don’t delay!!
It was a truly historic day in Olympia. Pictures = 1000 words: We started this historic signature drive in mid-April. In early July, we went to the Secretary of State's office in Olympia and announced we had reached 202,172 signatures in record time (less than...
10am, Wed, Nov 14, Olympia — we’re turning in petitions for our $30 Tabs Initiative to the Secretary of State’s offices (520 Union Bldg). This is really exciting!
We called the Sec of State and have an appointment at 10 am, Wed, Nov 14 at their 520 Union Bldg offices in Olympia We're turning in our petitions for our $30 Tabs Initiative tomorrow. I also asked them to assign some State Patrol officers to attend, saying it was "a...
THIS IS REALLY EXCITING: Since the election, we’ve had a huge surge in petitions arriving in the mail — so many that we’re turning in our $30 Tabs Initiative petitions this week to the Secretary of State — SO IT IS ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL THAT EVERYONE SEND IN THEIR PARTIALLY FILLED AND FULLY FILLED PETITIONS IMMEDIATELY — LET’S MAKE SURE THAT EVERY SIGNATURE COUNTS!!
Since the beginning, it's been our goal to finish early. As soon as you can, mail in all your partially filled or fully filled petitions for our $30 Tabs Initiative. Send it what you got. Now. Immediately. Don't delay. There's two options: * Mail your petitions...
Highlight of the night: voters sent a very clear anti-tax message to Inslee & Ferguson & Democrat-controlled Legislature — heck no to higher taxes — help us send that same message again in 2019 with our $30 Tabs Initiative
Last night, the voters repudiated initiatives that created new taxes and embraced initiatives that protected us from higher taxes -- Hallelujah! The media and the establishment slavishly obsess over the candidate races. But if you wanna know what voters are thinking,...
Join me on election night tomorrow (Tues) in Issaquah (it’s where the State GOP is having theirs). Elections are a Rorschach test: be positive & you’ll see the positive.
Hilton Garden Inn, 1800 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, 7-11pm One year from tomorrow, on November 5, 2019, we will be getting together on election night to celebrate the voters overwhelming approval of Initiative 976, bringing back our $30 tabs (30tabs.com), and to...
Fantastic article about our “voter veto” of 20% salary bonuses for Inslee / Ferguson / Supreme Court — do you think they deserve extra pay?
Eyman launches new referendum: 'Give Them Nothing' Referendum co-sponsors Jack Fagan, left, Spokane Councilman Mike Fagan, center, and Tim Eyman pre-file “Give Them Nothing” in the Secretary of State’s Office on Oct. 24 in Olympia. By Roger Harnack, Publisher,...
Yes, we CAN do $30 Tabs Initiative and “Give Them Nothing” Referendum at the same time -they help each other
Do politicians deserve a 20% bonus? Does Inslee? Does Ferguson? Does the State Supreme Court? The overwhelming response to our new campaign to veto politicians' 20% bonuses shows that the answer to the above questions is an emphatic: "NO!" Without a 20% bonus,...
Huge Bonuses For Politicians? Give Them Nothing!
BONUSES FOR POLITICIANS? They want a 20% bonus. They deserve a 20% cut! The people say: GIVE THEM NOTHING! Politicians are asking for a 20% bonus from a commission of “regular citizens” (one of them is actually the husband of a state supreme court justice!). It’s...
YOU NEED TO JUMP ON THIS — Wed, 11 Am, Sec Of State’s Office, Olympia — Additional Details On It
ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Let's be clear, we're gonna have a very short timeframe to collect signatures for our new ballot measure. So tomorrow's kick-off at the Secretary of State's office and our email update at 11 am is the starting gun and that means everyone, AND I...
From Riley, my 10 year old daughter: “I apretiate all that you’ve done for me, and how you raised me. I am so glad I have you as my dad.”
Yes, we are focused on getting the final 75,000 signatures for our $30 Tabs Initiative by the Dec 31 deadline -- BUT COME ON, I'M A DAD, SO CUT ME SOME SLACK ON THIS Got this last night at Dad's Day at her school: As many of you know, my life has been dramatically...
Liberal Initiative I-1000 Will Not Qualify — Here’s Why We Don’t Have To Worry About It
We are working like crazy to qualify our $30 Tabs Initiative. But it's important to stay vigilant about other initiatives. Last Tuesday, I felt really bad that my legal challenge to the AG's biased description for Initiative 1000 was dismissed by the judge. I...
Eyman Confronts 3 Pro-Discrimination Governors At Their Press Conference
"If you can't get a job, can't get into college, or can't get a government contract, you can thank Tim Eyman," says sponsor of I-1000, the new initiative that brings back government-sponsored discrimination It was quite a day. Yesterday morning, I was contacted by a...
What I accomplished today with my lawsuit against Democrat AG Bob Ferguson (challenging his totally biased description of a liberal initiative)
On my Facebook page yesterday, I asked supporters to pray for me regarding today's hearing. We must remember that God answers all prayers -- but His answer is often no. Here's what happened: 5 weeks ago, I filed a persuasive legal challenge to the Attorney General's...
My lawsuit against Bob Ferguson is being heard tomorrow Tues @ 9 am – he wrote a biased ballot title for a liberal initiative – I’m asking judge to write a neutral description
I hope I've watched enough Perry Mason, L.A. Law, Boston Legal (Denny Crane!) and Law & Order to be ready for tomorrow. I have a business degree from Washington State University with a minor in Economics. I'm not an attorney. Nonetheless, over the past 20...
THIS SHOULD INSPIRE EVERYONE: 88 years young super-supporter Bob Henkel from Tacoma collected and turned in 6500+ signatures for $30 Tabs Initiative — did I mention this amazing, heroic man only has the use of one arm?
I love this man: Since mid-April, Bob Henkel from Tacoma has been busting his butt getting signatures for the $30 Tabs Initiative I-976. He's now collected and turned in 6500+ and he's still going strong. Those pictures show him with his 320+ petition sheets. He...
High point for me @ Yakima Fair on Saturday: House GOP candidate looks like a future start — you won’t believe the mailer he’s sent out to voters
All day at the Yakima GOP fair booth on Saturday -- here was the highlight for me Jeremie Dufault is a GOP candidate for the state house -- as you can see in this picture, he's holding a stack of newspaper mailers: Here's the back page of that flier that he mailed out...
$30 Tabs update: Eyman, Sat, 12-6 pm, Yakima GOP booth, Central WA State Fair — Yakima is my hometown so it’s gonna be like a family reunion when I’m asking my fellow Yakimaniacs to sign $30 Tabs petitions
Tomorrow is gonna be fun. Join me at the Central Washington State Fair from 12-6 pm; where I'll be working alongside GOP volunteers at the Republican fair booth collecting signatures for the $30 Tabs Initiative. Our initiative gets rid of state and local taxes and...
I’m suing Bob Ferguson on Fri @ 9 am – he wrote a biased ballot title for a liberal initiative – I’m asking judge to write a neutral description
Democrat Attorney General Bob Ferguson has politicized the ballot title process for initiatives unlike all his predecessors For decades, professionals in the AG's office have written official ballot titles for initiatives that were neutral and unbiased regardless of...
PICS, PICS, PICS: I was everywhere at the Puyallup Fair all day on the last day which was yesterday — lots of love, lots of sigs, lots of pics!!
We crushed it gettin' sigs at the Red Gate outside the fair: My teammates were fantastic at our booth inside the fair The fair was filled with Eyman fans Even the children support $30 Tabs: Great people at the Pierce County GOP booth -- I'm so grateful for their...
In 20 years of doing initiatives, I’ve never seen such overwhelming support among leaders on talk radio
It started on Friday with Kirby Wilbur on 570 KVI interviewing me when I was at the Puyallup Fair. Kirby TORE INTO Sound Transit for all their many lies and encouraged his listeners to join me at the Fair and sign our petitions. Then on Monday morning, KTTH's Jason...
GREAT PICS — it’s poppin’ like popcorn at the Puyallup Fair — everybody loves $30 tabs — but don’t get cocky — still got a ways to go to qualify
Nothing is more moving to me than getting these kinds of letters from supporters: We killed it at the Puyallup Fair this weekend: I'm putting $30 Tabs stickers on everyone I can -- here's my 2 favorites from Sunday: So grateful to the Pierce County GOP for getting...
Check out these great pictures from Sunday. It’s been an absolute love fest at the fairs this year. Folks lining up to sign. Lots of great people.
It’s was an absolute love fest at the Puyallup Fair Sunday for our $30 Tabs Initiative. Everyone wants to bring back our $30 car tabs. Awesome day outside the Puyallup Fair on Sunday. We need 320K+ signatures. In the first 3 months, we hit...
Eyman gets publicly heckled — you gotta read this (and the pics are priceless)
Getting publicly heckled by 2 disheveled college kids Great story to share. To set the scene: I had just finished up speaking on Monday night to the 46th District GOP in Seattle. It was a great crowd. Tons of people showed up and we spoke for nearly 2 hours about our...
Court issues final ruling – only I-940 on the ballot – my success protecting the initiative process with my lawsuit (Eyman v Wyman) is the most impactful victory I’ve ever had – all 9 justices agreed Legislature can’t block a public vote on a qualified initiative
Huge victory for the initiative process On the last day of this year's legislative session, the Constitution was violated by the Legislature. An initiative to the legislature -- I-940 -- had qualified and the Constitution gave the Legislature 3 options: * Adopt the...
Check out these pictures — getting tons of sigs at GOP booths at Kitsap Fair and Monroe Fair – folks are lining up to sign – we need everyone’s help!
Big events like the fairs are super helpful Longtime super supporters Denis and Joan Gorner made sure that the GOP booth at the Kitsap Fair has $30 tabs petitions. So grateful for their help. Check out these pictures from this weekend: At the Monroe Fair on...
Monroe Fair from now til Labor Day — sign petitions for $30 Tabs Initiative at GOP fair booth — we love the Snohomish County GOP superstars Debbie Blodgett and Olga Farnam!
First day at Monroe Fair -- GOP fills 12 petitions sheets!! Fairs are fun I live in Mukilteo so trekking over to the Evergreen State Fair in Monroe is pretty darn easy. So I'll be there as often as I can. But no matter what, make sure to swing by the Snohomish...
Unanimous endorsement of $30 Tab Initiative by State GOP Executive Board & Full State Committee last weekend is a big boost to our campaign — it’s fan-frickin-tastic!
This past weekend in Bellevue, the county chairs and state committee members from all over the state met in Bellevue for the State GOP's latest quarterly meeting It was a unanimous vote. That's such a great feeling to have such across-the-board support for bringing...
I went out of my way to help our gun rights’ supporters with their legal challenge to I-1639 – here’s why
Since I'm a 24/7/365 political activist (with ADHD), I'm constantly looking for ways to make a difference I'm like a shark, always swimming, constantly moving. I don't just sit around and wait for people to ask for help. I am overtly pro-active in all areas of the...
Judge does to liberal initiative what he would have done if it had been ours: booted it off the ballot because petitions didn’t comply with the law
It was obvious the petitions for the anti-gun-rights initiative were screwed up -- but many didn't think the court would do anything about it. Justifiably, we are all very skeptical about judges and the courts in the state of Washington (cynical might be a better...
Tomorrow the judge should boot the billionaires’ anti-gun-rights initiative off the ballot — if he doesn’t, then laws on petitions are moot.
If this was an Eyman initiative, everyone would insist I follow the law. Because opponents know that voters support our initiatives (like $30 tabs), they've often filed pre-election legal challenges to prevent voters from voting on them. The courts have consistently...
$11 million spent to get other 3 initiatives on the ballot. How much for our $30 Tabs Initiative? $700K. We’ll make it for 1/5 the cost. Why?
The final reports for initiative campaigns were posted on Friday. So now we know how much each initiative spent to qualify for the ballot: * The carbon tax initiative I-1631 spent $2.1 million to qualify. * The anti-gun-rights initiative I-1634 spent $4.1 million. *...
Car tab taxes have skyrocketed because state and local governments are ripping us off — $30 Tabs Initiative tells politicians “We’re mad as hell and we’re not gonna take it anymore!”
State and local governments are ripping us off Voters have twice passed initiatives capping vehicle registration charges -- car tabs -- at $30 per year. And for about 15 years, we succeeded at getting them lower. Our initiatives over the past 20 years have saved...
Stupid but not unconstitutional: Judge says that Democrats’ raid on the constitutionally-protected Rainy Day Fund didn’t violate Constitution — huh?
State Treasurer Duane Davidson said "I urge the Legislature to not start a terrible precedent of diverting Rainy Day funding ... I have a duty to speak out if we can avoid a self-inflicted wound. If the Legislature shifts its rules to avoid filling the...
UPDATE: Eyman’s lawsuit on Democrats’ $1 billion Raid on Rainy Day Fund, tomorrow Fri, 9am, oral argument before Thurston County Judge John Skinder
The Democrats must've thought nobody would legally challenge their unprecedented raid on the constitutionally-protected Rainy Day Fund. That's the only way to explain why they would so blatantly violate the Constitution. If they get away with this, then the Rainy...
We can’t let state and local governments get away with ripping us off — if we don’t fight back, they’re gonna think we’re OK getting ripped off
Have you ever noticed how kids are constantly testing their parents on what they can get away with? They're looking for how much we'll tolerate. And whenever our kids do something wrong and get away with it, it inspires even greater irresponsibility. State and...
Why I loaned $500K from my family’s retirement fund to $30 Tabs Initiative
State and local governments have an all-consuming, insatiable appetite for higher taxes. No matter how much they take from us, they always demand more. They act like we have bottomless wallets. Call it tax inertia -- governments are gonna keep taking more and more...
PINCH HITTER: superstar attorney Joel Ard takes over my Rainy Day Fund lawsuit!
With Democrats in charge of the House and Senate during this year's 2018 legislative session, the Constitution was routinely violated. They assumed they'd get away with it. Why? Because citizens rarely file lawsuits against the Legislature's actions (because they're...
Big announcement Monday – stay tuned – today’s topic: $30 tabs’ huge popularity
Make sure to read Monday's update -- it's great news. As for today's topic, it's about the popularity of our $30 Tabs Initiative. Here's the way it works: the less popular your initiative, the more you have to spent to get it on the ballot. The more popular it is, the...
We’ve gotta pick up the pace to get enough signatures for $30 Tabs Initiative by the December 31 deadline!!
Our $30 Tabs Initiative is really popular. Taxpayers are justifiably furious that their vehicle tab bills are skyrocketing. It's because governments are knowingly and purposely inflating the value of our vehicles so they can artificially inflate the taxes they impose...
Eyman’s lawsuit on the Rainy Day Fund: major milestone reached this week
As you know, we are focused like a laser beam on the signature drive for our $30 Tabs Initiative. But during this year's legislative session, the Democrats did so many unconstitutional things that I felt compelled to respond. I initiated two lawsuits: * Eyman v Wyman...
202K sigs for $30 Tabs Initiative: Seattle Times desperate to keep it a secret!
On Friday in Olympia, we announced the big news: We did our best to make it as splashy and newsworthy as possible: We waved our arms and screamed at the top of our lungs about our progress and how much more needs to be done: Co-sponsor Mike Fagan did an absolutely job...
PROGRESS REPORT ON THE SIGNATURE DRIVE FOR OUR $30 TABS INITIATIVE: solid momentum, we got 202,172 sigs in past 3 months, we have 5 months to reach 350,000 total by the deadline (end of December)
Last year at this time, we had zero signatures for our $30 Tabs Initiative. This year, by starting 3 months earlier, we've given ourselves a huge head start. Earlier today in Olympia at the Secretary of State's office, we announced that we've reached...
Our $30 tabs signature count announcement is on Friday in Olympia (after turn-in of sigs for anti-gun-rights initiative)
At 10:30am on Monday, we sent out an email update to our supporters and the media letting everyone know that we will be at the Secretary of State's 520 Union Ave SE office in Olympia at 11:00 am Friday with our petitions to announce our current signature count for our...
Fri, 11am, Fagans and I @ Sec of State’s office to announce signature count for $30 Tabs — help us maximize the number by collecting sigs and mailing in petitions this week
Wednesday is this year's 4th of July holiday. Think of all the parades going on, all the events, all the people, all the patriotism. Let's get Friday's number as high as possible. I implore you to donate today. Email me and order petitions today. Collect signatures...
Unanimous supreme court ruling protects future initiatives from Legislature’s “novel” 4th option (so says Eyman’s crystal ball)
My attorney Joel Ard told me that I couldn't wear my orange $30 tabs t-shirt in court. I assured him I wouldn't: Joel did a masterful job: Before the hearing, we had dueling press conferences on the court steps (can someone plz order me some Spray-On Hair?): And...
Tomorrow, Thurs, 1:30 pm, Olympia, Temple of Justice, oral arguments before state supreme court on 940 case (Eyman v Wyman)
Tomorrow, Thursday, June 28, 1:30 pm, there will be oral arguments before the 9 justices of the state supreme court on the Initiative 940 case ( Eyman v Wyman ). Hearing will be held in the Temple of Justice which is just north of the Capitol Dome in Olympia. On April...
It’s a marathon, not a sprint – signature drive for $30 tabs goes till Dec 31
The other initiatives have a deadline of July 6, ours is December 31. So that means we have the rest of June, July, August, September, October, November, and December to raise money and collect signatures. We chose this route to give ourselves extra time to get the...
Let me explain paid signature gathering – everyone needs to lighten up about it
It's never been tougher to qualify an initiative in Washington. In 1999, we needed 180K signatures to get our $30 Tabs Initiative on the ballot. For this year's initiatives, the Secretary of State recommends 350K. That exponential growth over the past 20 years is due...
The fight for our $30 Tabs Initiative is about a whole lot more than $30 Tabs
I wouldn't have sold off my family's retirement fund and loaned half a million dollars to the signature drive for Initiative 976 if this was just about lowering tabs. There's so much more to it. It's about holding Sound Transit accountable for lying to us. It's...
Eyman rips Seattle Clowncil for blocking vote on head tax
Here's my 60 second testimony ripping the Seattle City Council for blocking a public vote on the head tax (listen closely to hear the smattering of boos and hisses as I introduce myself): https://youtu.be/HAz6FlUOvSI The Seattle City Council voted 7-2 to repeal the...
Testifying in Seattle yesterday: my experience with the socialists & capitalists
Yesterday, I trekked down to Seattle to spend the day participating in the greatest political spectacle of the year: the Seattle City Council's about-face on the head tax. I stood in line like everyone else, waiting 2 hours among the socialists (appropriately with red...
Eyman to Seattle City Council: Don’t Stop the Vote – Let the Voters Decide on the Jobs Tax
Just 4 weeks ago, you imposed a massive new tax. There wasn't a single dissenting voice. You all voted in favor of it. It was a terrible idea and you did it anyway. Unanimously. But the people also had the right to second-guess your decision. And they exercised that...
Attorney Joel Ard: join me in thanking him for his class action lawsuit on ST3
Thursday, June 7, 2018 | Tim Eyman I ask you to send an email to attorney Joel Ard (joel.ard@immixlaw.com) and thank him. The man deserves much more than our collective thank you, but let's at least give him that: hundreds of emails that say thank you. He's...
Inspiring stories about supporters working hard on $30 Tabs Initiative
Tuesday, June 5, 2018 | Tim Eyman Super supporter Bob Henkel from Tacoma gave me his progress report: 63 filled petition sheets so far (1260 sigs). Remember, Bob is the extraordinary man who helped get thousands of signatures for our original $30 tabs initiative in...
Tim’s $500K loan: “I’ve sold off my family’s retirement fund for $30 Tabs Initiative”
It is, by far, the biggest risk I've ever taken. But I have faith. I have faith that voters all across our state are super eager to sign petitions for our $30 Tabs Initiative. I have faith that voters will overwhelming pass it. I have faith that it's carefully drafted...
Eyman’s advice on signing petitions, avoiding fights, surviving “big sig season”
There are lots of initiatives this cycle. That means lots of petitioners. Here's Eyman's "how to" guide to get through "big sig season". Question: What do I do if a petitioner asks me to sign petitions and I don't want to? Answer: Say you already signed and give the...
It’s going pretty good but we won’t qualify our $30 Tabs Initiative unless…
We made a mistake last year that we won't repeat. All you heard from us last year was "The signature drive is going great." We were accentuating the positive: and that was the heroic efforts of supporters who were really working hard collecting signatures. Over and...
FULL CONTACT ACTIVISM TOUR: here’s some pics and a video
If a picture's worth a thousand words, here's a few thousand: These pictures from our first stop in Bellingham really capture how much fun we had: Here's a video which pretty well captures my opening segment at every stop (my theme was the importance of PERSISTENCE)...
Biggest rush I’ve had in years: recapping our 2 week Full Contact Activism Tour
What a thrill! I've spent the last two weeks "on the road" doing our Full Contact Activism Tour. I've traveled the state going from city to city promoting and hopefully inspiring greater political participation by citizens in state and local politics. And at every...
WATCH 1 MINUTE VIDEO: Eyman rips Sound Transit board for ripping off taxpayers!
State government is ripping us off. Cities are ripping us off. Counties are ripping us off. And yes, Sound Transit is ripping us off. It's infuriating. It's maddening. Don't you just want to scream at 'em? Well, I basically did just that. Watch this short excerpt from...
Successful tour so far, retirement fund for $30 tabs inspires, orange t-shirts galore, and more
I'm having a blast on the Full Contact Activism Tour (San Juan county tonight, Yakima on Thurs -- look for details at http://www.thefourthcorner.com/tour). It's giving me a chance to thank folks in person for supporting our many initiatives over the past 20 years: Glen...
Tim Eyman & Glen Morgan team up for 8-city activism tour: Full Contact Activism
Thanks to your help and activism, we stopped a ton of tax bills and anti-initiative bills this session. My lawsuit against the Democrat-controlled Legislature for unconstitutionally undermining the initiative process won in lower court and is on appeal. My lawsuit...
Eyman ridicules Seattle City Council: “Listen to Socialist Sawant, go for it!!”
To: Seattle City Council members Lisa Herbold, Bruce Harrell, Kshama Sawant, Rob Johnson, Debora Juarez, Mike O’Brien, Sally Bagshaw, Teresa Mosqueda, & Lorena Gonzalez From: Tim Eyman Cc: Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan Go for it! Don’t let yourselves be bullied by...
Huge announcement next week on Initiative 976 – $30 tabs isn’t just about you
Don't think of just yourself. Think about your family, your friends, your co-workers, and all the taxpayers in Washington state who will benefit from our initiative to Bring Back Our $30 Tabs. Also, our initiative reminds state and local politicians that they work for...
Qualifying Initiative 976: it is my mission in life for the next 8 months
It's a policy goal we've pursued for 20 years. It's principled and straightforward: guaranteeing that every taxpayer pays just $30 to license their vehicles each year. State and local governments will continue to hit us with a massive sales tax when we buy our...
Required reading: Glen Morgan reports on Friday’s court victory on initiative process
Eyman wins lawsuit against State, exposing unconstitutional effort by legislature, saves initiative process By Glen Morgan - April 23, 2018 Tim Eyman, well known initiative sponsor, won an overwhelming and decisive victory in Thurston County Superior Court on...
Eyman: “I’m the unofficial co-sponsor of all future initiatives to the Legislature” 😊
You're darn right I'm gonna take a victory lap on this one. Whenever David slays Goliath, it's important to take a moment to acknowledge it and celebrate it. For the past 20 years, while sponsoring and promoting initiatives, it's also been my mission to protect the...
New Initiative 976 is OUR LAST CHANCE to stop skyrocketing car tab taxes
"Whatever happened to our $30 car tabs?" We've heard that for years from struggling taxpayers all across our state. Other than an income tax, car tab taxes are the most radioactive tax in Washington. That's because voters have repeatedly said they hated 'em. Voters...
Signature drive for brand new $30 Car Tabs Initiative started on Friday
Congratulations again to Morgan Irwin for being named Legislator of the Year. His heroic efforts this last session to protect the initiative process are sincerely appreciated. On Friday, we met up in Olympia so I could give him his award: That was a busy day. Because...
Monday’s exciting surprise – you’re gonna love it – today I give Morgan Irwin Legislator of the Year Award
Get ready, everybody. We've got an exciting surprise. Make sure to read Monday's update -- you're gonna love it. Today I'm traveling down to Olympia to go on the House Floor to give Rep Morgan Irwin his Legislator of the Year Award (I'll share the pictures in a later...
2 LAWSUITS, 2 UPDATES: Lots to report on
Thanks to all of you, we stopped a lot of bad bills during this year's legislative session. Tons of bills raising taxes, several bills attacking the initiative process. We're proud to say that every bill we targeted, we managed to stop. But it's also true that with...
Signature drive starts today: Initiative 977 forces the Legislature to comply with the Public Records Act – What are they hiding?
RE: Signature drive starts today: Initiative 977 forces the Legislature to comply with the Public Records Act -- What are they hiding? We're firing on all pistons this year, that's for sure. Stopping tax bills and anti-initiative bills this session, a lawsuit...
Proof positive that Eyman is a political junkie and 24/7/365 activist with ADHD
I love politics, I love political activism. I live it, I breathe it. There's not a moment that goes by where I'm not thinking about it, strategizing about it, and doing something about it. So you'd think the highlight of attending yesterday's opening day of Mariner's...
2ND LAWSUIT: Here’s why I’m suing the Legislature a 2nd time – to protect the Rainy Day Fund
A few weeks ago, I sued the Legislature because in the final days of the legislative session, they essentially repealed initiatives to the legislature. They established an extraordinarily dangerous precedent that if left unchallenged would seriously undermine the...
Slipperiest, slimiest spin I’ve ever heard by a politician — watch our debate here!
Lots of updates for you today: Throughout this year's legislative session, we worked really hard and stopped a lot of bad bills. No carbon tax THANKS TO YOU. No bills undermining the initiative process, THANKS TO YOU. Every bill we asked you to help us with, we killed...
Morgan Irwin is Legislator of the Year — please join us in congratulating him
While most freshman legislators would have kept their heads down and played it safe their first legislative session, Rep. Morgan Irwin went full pit-bull in defense of the initiative process. In attacking and ultimately killing one of the worst anti-initiative bills...
Here’s why I’m suing the Legislature: to protect the initiative process
Two days ago, on Monday morning, I sued the Legislature. I'll be doing the case pro se (a fancy way of saying I'll be the lawyer). Lawsuits like this are normally super expensive but that's only because attorneys charge for their time -- but because I'm a 24-7-365...
Could’ve been so much worse: thanks to all of you, we stopped alotta bad stuff!
The legislative session ended last night. With Democrats controlling the House 50-48 and controlling the Senate 25-24, the thing I'm saying to myself over and over again is this: it could've been so much worse. Did the Democrats ignore rules, sidestep laws, violate...
Let’s go out swingin’: session ends at midnight. Until then, tell Olympia NO!!!!
Now is when our voices must be at their loudest. In these final hours of this year's session, tell Olympia no. No to a capital gains income tax. It's a Pandora's box that if opened, will result in an income tax on every taxpayers at every income level. 10 times at the...
Session ends on Thurs, here’s our last chance to tell legislators what NOT to do
This is when Olympia is most dangerous.During the final days of a legislative session, legislators try their best to block out the voices of the people and just "get it done". Now is the time that lobbyists earn their money, cutting deals, buying votes, and generally...
Inslee had a choice: keep his word to Democrats or get orgasmic headlines
Early last week, Gov. Jay Inslee gave his word to Democrat Senate Leader Sharon Nelson and Speaker Frank Chopp. He promised them that if they could get a veto-proof majority for their bill exempting the legislature from the public records act he would not veto it and...
VIDEO: Eyman rips registration-of-petitioners bill at recent hearing in Olympia
Your hundreds and hundreds of emails to legislators are working. The initiative-death-by-delay bill is dead. That is the horrible bill (SB 5386) which would have added years to the normal bureaucratic processing of initiatives. It had a full head of steam but thanks...
Finally, a hero: new house member Morgan Irwin goes all-out to stop anti-initiative bill !!!
"This bill is much less about signature gatherers and much more about strangling the initiative process." Morgan Irwin For weeks, hundreds and hundreds of regular citizens have been emailing and calling legislators asking them, begging them, to protect the initiative...
Court hearing is Friday, April 20th: Here’s why I’m suing the Legislature: to protect the initiative process
Two days ago, on Monday morning, I sued the Legislature. I'll be doing the case pro se (a fancy way of saying I'll be the lawyer). Lawsuits like this are normally super expensive but that's only because attorneys charge for their time -- but because I'm a 24-7-365...
WATCH VIDEO: Eyman gaveled down and silenced for criticizing politicians’ hypocrisy
Here's 2 pictures from last Friday's hearing: As you can see, all of you did an amazing job providing a SUPER TALL stack of written testimony against the bill (you should all feel very proud of that!!!). And here was the government's response to it (after 20 seconds...
Sec of State Kim Wyman’s heroic & courageous opposition to anti-initiative bill
In the Legislature, 99 times out of 100, powerful special interest groups call the shots, politicians bow to their will, and the voices of grassroots citizens are completely ignored. That's what makes what Sec of State Kim Wyman did today so unique. Don't you find...
We need Sec of State Kim Wyman’s help to stop anti-initiative bill – email her TODAY!!!
"All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." Tomorrow is our last chance to stop the gotta-register-with-the-government-to-collect-signatures-for-initiatives bill. The people's initiative process is in mortal danger -- if this bill...
VIDEO: “Mr. Eyman, your time is up, the light is red, you need to leave now” — I didn’t!!
Definition of fascism: "A government system that forcibly suppresses opposition and criticism." At Friday's 8 am hearing on House Bill 2967, the capital gains income tax, I wore a suit and tie and carried with me a stack of written testimony sent by supporters opposed...
Add your voice – join other anti-income-tax folks and send me your written testimony against the Democrats’ capital gains income tax
A huge number of heroic supporters have emailed me their written testimony against the Democrats' capital gains income tax. Your passion and revulsion to House Bill 2967 comes through loud and clear. The hearing in Olympia on this godawful legislation is tomorrow at...
Send me your written testimony against the capital gains income tax so I can submit it to committee members on Friday morning
This Friday's 8am hearing on the capital gains income tax is stacked against us. All the folks ridin' in the wagon will be there, ready to wait for hours (what else do they have to do?) to speak for 2 minutes about the reasons why the folks pullin' the wagon should...
Say “NO WAY” to capital gains income tax — legislative hearing at 8 am, Feb 16 (next Fri) in Olympia – tell ’em NO!!!!!
To ensure that as few regular people can attend as possible, at 8 am next Friday in Olympia, there will be a legislative hearing on the Democrats' bill to impose a new capital gains income tax. The state budget office has completed its' analysis of House Bill 2967 and...
UNSUNG HERO: Our Initiative 960 from 2007 is doing its job, deterring tax hikes
UNSUNG HERO: 2007's Initiative 960 is doing its job, deterring tax hikes $30 car tabs, 1% cap on property tax increases, the 900 Pound Gorilla requiring performance audits -- these are a few of the initiatives we're most known for. But we've got an unsung hero that's...
Tell Frank Chopp: “Don’t allow these anti-initiative bills to become law”
There's only one legislator who citizens need to convince to stop these anti-initiative bills from becoming law: and that's Speaker of the House Frank Chopp. He decides what bills make it out of the Rules committee, which bills get a floor vote, which bills become...
YAY! All R’s vote no, all D’s vote yes on anti-initiative bills in house and senate committees this morning
In the house this morning, congratulations to Republicans Joyce McDonald, Morgan Irwin, Vicki Kraft, and Norm Johnson for not voting for this horrible anti-initiative bill. Even though the ACLU pointed out that the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a previous...
VIDEO: Initiative opponents thank “Republican” Joyce McDonald for sponsoring their bill
At yesterday’s legislative hearing in Olympia, one of the main opponents of the initiative process testified: “My name is Jan Gee and I’m the President of the Washington Food Industry Association and here to support the striking amendment to House Bill 1537 and to...
HERESY: “Republican” Joyce McDonald joins Dems in attacking the initiative process
For years, heroic Republican legislators like Pam Roach have protected the citizen initiative process from the Democrats yearly legislative attacks on the initiative process. Republicans under Pam's leadership were united in saving this basic First Amendment right....
Tell legislators to oppose newest anti-initiative bill — Wed 8 am hearing on Senate Bill 5397 in Olympia (Senate Gov Ops, Cherberg Bldg, Hearing Room 2)
This Wed, Jan 31 is another weekday 8 am hearing in Olympia -- perfectly timed so that regular folks can't be heard, only the special interests. I'll be participating (5 am departure from Mukilteo, hours long drive to the Capitol, sit there for multi-hour hearing to...
There’s a different anti-initiative bill — tell legislators: “Knock it off!”
Shutting down the initiative process is now an obsession by the Democrats in Olympia. I already told you about Senate Bill 5386, the initiative-death-by-delay bill. Now there's a different anti-initiative bill -- this one, House Bill 2383, says that before the...
Eyman infuriates Democrat senators at Friday’s hearing with this: “I really question the motives of the sponsors of this anti-initiative bill”
RE: Eyman infuriates Democrat senators at Friday's hearing with this: "I really question the motives of the sponsors of this anti-initiative bill" They always do these hearings so that regular folks can't show up. The legislative hearing in Olympia was at 8 am on...
Worst anti-initiative bill ever – tell legislators to oppose Senate Bill 5386, the initiative-death-by-delay bill
RE: Worst anti-initiative bill ever - tell legislators to oppose Senate Bill 5386, the initiative-death-by-delay bill - there's a hearing on Friday 8 am in the Cherberg Building before the Senate State Gov't committee - I'll be there to testify against it Every year,...
Inslee’s agenda: all-taxes-all-the-time. Tell legislators: DON’T DO IT!!!!!!!
RE: Inslee's agenda: all-taxes-all-the-time. Tell legislators: DON'T DO IT!!!!!!! We're stuck with a Democrat Governor, but at least he's incompetent, doesn't listen to voters, and is completely out-of-touch. Despite promising to veto tax increases, ever since he's...
RIGHT NOW tell all 147 legislators: NO MORE TAXES
RE: RIGHT NOW tell all 147 legislators: NO MORE TAXES Today is the first day of the 2018 Legislative session. Seattle Democrats control the House 50-48. Seattle Democrats control the Senate 25-24. They control everything. They know their grip on power may very well...
REQUIRED READING: What Unlimited Government Costs Us
With our initiatives in effect from 2007-2012, the Legislature raised taxes $6.9 billion. Without our initiatives in effect from 2013-2017, the Legislature raised taxes $23.7 billion. Our November 30 update highlighted this amazing comparison: http://conta.cc/2zPRDBU...
We gotta protect ourselves from tax-obsessed Democrats who now control House & Senate
This will be our 19th year fighting for taxpayers. Thanks to our supporters, we've gotten 16 initiatives on the ballot. Thanks to the voters, 10 were approved. Thanks to our supporters and the voters, those initiatives have directly saved taxpayers over $35 billion so...
I’m really disappointed: we didn’t collect enough voter signatures for our $30 Tabs Initiative to qualify
Despite months of hard work and effort by a lot of great people, I'm really disappointed to announce that we didn't make it. Even though bringing back our $30 car tabs has overwhelming public support (85% according to KOMO 4's poll), we didn't collect the 350,000...
Last day to turn in signatures is this Friday, mail in what ya got
If you've still got $30 tabs initiative petitions, mail them to Spokane right away (the address appears on the back of every petition -- Voters Want More Choices, PO Box 18250, Spokane, WA, 99228). Regular first class mail is fine (don't overnight them -- since it's a...
It’s Tim’s 52nd birthday today — here’s Christmas card from my family to yours
I've had 52 years of life and I'm ready for 52 more. Other than being a husband and a father, there's nothing I'm more proud of than being a political activist. I firmly believe this is true: "If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life." Over the...
Best thing I did all year — I took my daughter hunting
I grew up in Yakima and so a lot of my friends were hunters. I never was but I was always intrigued with it. In 2011, a really good friend of mine -- Roy -- took me and my two sons hunting for pheasants. Jackson and Jeremy have had two pheasants mounted in their rooms...
Rick Walther’s hard work getting sigs for $30 tabs is inspiring — keep going everyone!!
I'm truly inspired by Rick Walther. I met him in person a few months ago when he turned over 1000+ signatures for our $30 Tabs Initiative. Back then, we met in Puyallup and I awarded him his uber-orange $30 Tabs t-shirt. He and his wife could not have been nicer. He...
Here’s answers to commonly asked questions I’m getting lately
Question: "Do I have to put my name on the back of the petitions?" Answer: Absolutely not. If you want to print your name and sign the back, you certainly can, but it's not required. The courts have clearly ruled it's not mandatory, it's optional. So don't sweat it....
TODAY’S HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT: Our initiative for 2018 is…
This morning at 11 am in the Secretary of State's office, we filed our initiative for 2018. It's really exciting. We always spend the year before analyzing and deciding what initiative we're going to do the following year. It's a tough thing to do -- trying to...
We’re making a huge announcement this Tuesday — you’re gonna love it!!
Working together over the past 18 years, we've saved taxpayers over $35 billion from our various tax initiatives. With our 4 voter-approved 2/3-for-taxes initiatives, we've stopped Olympia from raising taxes billions more. Thanks to you, we've done extraordinary...
Here’s the best compliment I got all year — it really means a lot to me
In mid-November, I traveled down to Pierce County to award the guys from the Cascade Ironing Board brigade their $30 Tabs t-shirts for collecting 1000+ signatures. Spending several hours with them collecting signatures was a blast: The heroes above are Grant Pelesky,...
AMAZING COMPARISON: 5 sessions with the 2/3-for-taxes rule, 5 sessions w/out
Without the 2/3 rule, we're getting taxed to the max. It's an amazing real-world comparison that's easily quantifiable. In 2007, the voters overwhelmingly passed our Initiative 960 which required a 2/3 vote of the Legislature to raise taxes. Despite supermajorities in...
In a newspaper column, Eyman defends tax advisory votes — here’s why we do them
Here's why we voted on this year's crop of tax increases: Eyman defends tax advisory votes By Tim Eyman for the Yakima Herald Republic Nearly 70% of voters rejected this year’s crop of tax increases imposed by the 2017 Legislature. Before the election, the YHR’s...
The Empire always strikes back – State Democratic Party lashes out after widespread lawbreaking exposed
By Glen Morgan - November 21, 2017, http://www.wethegoverned.com If you dare to speak truth to power, there will always be repercussions. The powerful always strike back. We are witnessing this in Washington State as the cascading exposure of widespread violations of the...
What an honor: $30 Tabs petition featured on Uncle Sam sign. Too cool.
For 50 years, conservative reader-board messages have been appearing on the Uncle Sam sign near Chehalis (directly off I-5 in southwest Washington). Talk about a tremendous honor: This is a really big deal. Here's some pictures from the other side of I-5 (you can see...
John Barry and his team earn $30 Tabs t-shirts for each getting 1000+ signatures
You gotta love these guys!! I spent yesterday morning in arctic rain and wind with guys who have been heroically getting signatures for the $30 Tabs Initiative at the Pierce County Annex in Tacoma (it's where folks go to renew their vehicle tabs). First off, super...
Join me this morning, 10am-12noon, $30 Tabs rally, Pierce County Annex in Tacoma
The last time I traveled down to the Pierce County Annex in Tacoma where folks renew their car tabs, it was summer and I wore a $30 tabs t-shirt, sunglasses, and flip-flops while collecting signatures with John Barry, Gordon Glaxton, and Grant Pelesky, and other...
Nearly 70% of voters rejected tax increases imposed by the 2017 Legislature
The 2017 Legislature imposed several tax increases. Thanks to voters approving our initiatives in 2007, 2010, 2012, & 2015, voters last night had the right to vote on this year's crop of tax increases. And they rejected all of them: * 58% of voters on Tuesday...
Eyman vigorously defends 1% property tax cap in Sunday’s Spokesman Review
Local government politicians have been whining to newspaper editorial boards lately about how tough it is with "Eyman's 1% property tax cap." The Spokesman Review published my defense of it in their Sunday edition -- let me know what you think of it: Guest Opinion:...
Eyman rips Snohomish County Exec for 4% property tax increase – 1% is the max!
Our initiatives are not ambiguous. For vehicle tabs, $30 tabs means $30 tabs. Taxes and fees above $30 violate the public's will. It's so clear that even a politician should be able to understand it. As for property tax increases, voters demanded a 1% cap (in 2001,...
Less than 60 days left for signature drive for $30 Tabs Initiative – go, go, go!
Not since Initiative 695 in 1999 -- also a $30 Tabs Initiative -- have I seen such overwhelming enthusiasm for one of our initiatives. Supercharging our signature drive is everyone's SKYROCKETING car tab taxes that are being artificially inflated by being dishonestly...
I woulda worn my orange $30 Tabs t-shirt if I knew I would be on national TV!!!
Me and my oldest son Jackson got front row seats in the end zone of Centurylink field to watch -- up close and personal -- yesterday's amazing Seahawks game against Texas (thanks to some very generous friends). When the two of us appeared on TV screens across the...
Eyman defends tax advisory votes – vote “REJECT” on tax increases imposed
Tell next year's Legislature that you're against them raising taxes by voting "REJECT" on Tax Advisory Votes 16, 17, and 18 on the November statewide ballot. On Monday, my column defending tax advisory votes was published in the Walla Walla Union Bulletin: Tax...
I want your reaction to my speech in Bellingham — biggest crowd I ever had
Last Thursday, I spoke in Bellingham at a great event about local political activism -- I was the "opening act" with property rights hero Glen Morgan and talk radio leader Lars Larson following up. Please watch my presentation and let me know what you think of it...
Senate report confirms Sound Transit lied — there’s only one way to fight back
The Senate Law and Justice Committee released a report yesterday that indicts Sound Transit for its' many lies: * Sound Transit's bill was purposely drafted to hide their artificially inflated vehicle valuation schedule.* Sound Transit repeatedly told the Legislature...
AG Bob Ferguson in the hot seat? Read Glen Morgan’s take on Friday hearing
Eyman wins major court motion against Attorney General, Ferguson could be first AG in state history forced to testify under Oath By Glen Morgan, October 17, 2017, www.wethegoverned.com Last Friday morning, in Thurston County Superior Court, a courtroom drama...
Read enclosed answers to commonly asked questions I’m getting lately
Question: "Do I have to put my name on the back of the petitions?" Answer: Absolutely not. If you want to print your name and sign the back, you certainly can, but it's not required. The courts have clearly ruled it's not mandatory, it's optional. So don't sweat it....
My trip to Bellingham yesterday — $30 Tabs Initiative pushed at Western WA Univ
Yesterday I drove up to Bellingham for the day. One of the best state senators we have in the Majority Coalition Caucus is Sen. Doug Ericksen. He was having a town hall at Western WA Univ and I went there to support him and push our $30 Tabs Initiative. I met some...
Thanks to you, SeaTac bans red-light ticketing cameras on Tuesday – GREAT JOB!!!
Two days ago, I asked all of you to send emails to the SeaTac City Council to encourage them to stop their red-light ticketing camera program. The city council was deluged with your emails. That evening, during council debate, your emails became a central talking...
Tell the SeaTac City Council to shut down their red-light ticketing camera scam — ask them to vote tonight to end it
Our priority and our focus is on encouraging everyone to collect signatures for the $30 Tabs Initiative. It's taken off like a rocket and we need everyone doing their part to keep it that way. But with your help RIGHT NOW, we can stop an injustice from continuing in...
2 more earn $30 Tabs t-shirts — Connie hits 1200+ signatures, Rick reaches 1300
In late July, Connie Christiansen sent me an email asking for 100 petitions from Puyallup Minuteman Press. I ordered them for her and she picked 'em up a few hours later. Yesterday, we met at the Walmart in Puyallup where she turned over 1200+ signatures earning...
Two Yakimaniacs earn $30 Tabs t-shirts — more and more getting 1000+ signatures
I'm born and raised Yakima. It's my hometown. So having a rally at the Central WA state fair at the Yakima GOP Republican booth was a blast. Old friends and new friends came by. Two amazing Yakimaniacs earned an uber-orange $30 Tabs t-shirt -- more and more supporters...
Today I’m traveling to Yakima’s fair for $30 Tabs Rally at GOP booth
It's my hometown so today will be very special for me. I'm traveling to Yakima's Central WA State Fair to join activists at the GOP booth to Rally for $30 Tabs. I'll be there from 1-7pm to collect signatures, distribute petitions, recognize the Yakima GOP for their...
VIDEO: Eyman rakes Sound Transit Industrial Complex at judicial hearing in Kent
In Kent yesterday was a work session by the Senate Judiciary committee. The topic: did Sound Transit mislead legislators and voters on ST3? Chairman Mike Padden (R-Spokane) invited me to testify. Here's how it looked in the room: And here's me during the testimony:...
Rally for $30 Tabs in my hometown of Yakima on Friday — check out my daughter’s artistry
From Yakima County GOP chair Benine McDonnell on the first day of the Central WA State Fair on Friday: 3 petitions filled in 2 hours Saturday: 17 filled petitions today -- drawing lots of traffic to booth. 8 pm Sunday: 24 filled petitions today -- $30 tabs is...
Sound Transit lied to us — our $30 Tabs Initiative is the only way to hold them accountable
Gov. Gary Locke, March, 2000: "Regardless of the court's ruling today, $30 license tabs are here to stay." Anyone who's renewed their car tabs lately knows that's a lie. Voters passed our $30 Tabs Initiative in 1999 telling state government we opposed vehicle...
Check out photos: for $30 Tabs Initiative, child labor laws do not apply!!!!!!!
Yesterday at the Puyallup Fair was a huge success for our $30 Tabs Initiative: Thanks to super supporter Gordon Glaxton, there's a new sign at the Pierce County GOP booth (now that's a cool personalized license plate!) But even better, I had the chance to work with my...
1000+ signatures from 2 more supporters — Cary and “Farmer Ken” earn $30 Tabs t-shirts
My day trip to Wenatchee on Wednesday was fantastic: On behalf of the GOP activists in the 12th district, longtime friend and super supporter Cary Condotta turned over 1000+ signatures for the $30 Tabs Initiative. He made clear that this is just the first installment...
Eyman’s promotional video for $30 Tabs Initiative — forward it to all u know
While at the Puyallup Fair, super supporter Charlie Kirry put together this amazing short video to promote our $30 Tabs Initiative (plz forward this update far-and-wide): Here's a hyperlink to this fantastic YouTube video:https://youtu.be/-QYusjFOz7I I think Charlie...
300+ signatures Saturday morning! Super supporter Steve Bishop shows us how it’s done
The fairs have been fantastic. On Friday, I went from 1pm-8pm at the Pierce County Republicans booth at the Puyallup Fair. I teamed up with Gordon Glaxton and others and we were smokin'. One of the people who came by to sign a petition was Charlotte Trayer. She was...
RALLY FOR $30 TABS: Join me today, Puyallup Fair, 1-7pm,
We're gonna get a ton of signatures today! Volunteers at the Pierce County Republican booth will be doggedly getting sigs and handing out petitions EVERY DAY at the Puyallup Fair. I'm joining them today from 1-7pm. Come on down and join me and other activities as...
Biggest donation in state history goes to our $30 Tabs Initiative (who did it?)
To: Sound Transit's Board From: Tim Eyman bcc: Our thousands of supporters throughout the state, all media outlets, house & senate members, and the governor Sound Transit's $500 million cost overrun (http://tinyurl.com/y7o8h76a) has been like a big booster...
Should the government protect you from Eyman’s BS appearing in the voters pamphlet (Bubulum Stercus?)
I need your help. I live in the small town of Mukilteo in Snohomish county. The mayor and city council have put a sales tax increase proposal on the ballot. I volunteered to write the opposition statement for the voters pamphlet. In the pro statement, they wrote...
Help me get my BS in the voters pamphlet (Bubulum Stercus?)
Is it OK to have Eyman's BS in the voters pamphlet? If you support having my BS in the voters pamphlet, I need your help. I live in the small town of Mukilteo in Snohomish county. The mayor and city council have put a sales tax increase proposal on the November...
Debbie hits 1000+ signatures for $30 Tabs Initiative! She’s 3rd person to earn t-shirt
Fantastic news. Debbie Blodgett is now the 3rd person to turn in 1000+ signatures for the $30 Tabs Initiative and thus has earned one of those bright orange $30 Tabs t-shirts. She rocks!!! And she's still going strong. Debbie is the chair of the Snohomish County...
1000+ signatures by Leonard — he’s newest supporter to earn a $30 Tabs shirt!!!
This is really inspiring. Leonard Ruthford spent the last couple days at the entrance to Monroe's Evergreen State Fair in the blistering hot sun. He hit 1000 signatures yesterday and so earned himself a $30 Tabs t-shirt. He's a real hero. And to top it off, he said...
Pictures and video of last week’s rally. Wish me luck today in court (I’m suing the AG)
I'm telling ya, last week's rally in Pierce County was crackling with energy -- we gathered a ton of signatures and we handed out a ton of petitions. But I will not consider it a success unless it inspires a bunch of you to "take up arms" and join us in this worthy...
I’ve hired a paid lawyer to sue the Attorney General — need your help
Your priority and our priority must be our $30 Tabs Initiative. Hit "reply" to this email and tell me how many petitions you want, your address, and your phone number. I'll get you as many petitions as you want right away. I'm really counting on you. The...
Yesterday’s rally for our $30 Tabs Initiative was a smashing success – pics and video tomorrow – until then, here’s details on Eyman v Ferguson, my lawsuit against the Attorney General
Yesterday's rally for our new $30 Tabs Initiative was a smashing success. I planned 11am - 2pm -- but the energy and enthusiasm of signers was so great, that we stretched it out and went nonstop from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm. Super-charged supporters joined me and we got...
Wed, 11am-2pm, join me at rally for $30 Tabs Initiative at Pierce County Annex
The passion and energy for our new $30 Tabs Initiative is embraced by folks across the state but there's white-hot support in Pierce County. Voters everywhere are furious about skyrocketing car tab taxes but the folks in Pierce County are particularly incensed. ...
I’m suing the Attorney General — let me tell you about “Eyman v Ferguson”
Yes, the priority is $30 Tabs Initiative I-947. Send me an email RIGHT NOW and tell me how many petitions you want. I'll get 'em to ya. Gotta keep this tremendous momentum going. As for this new lawsuit, I'm handling it "pro se" which means I will serve as...
No doubt we WILL qualify our $30 Tabs Initiative if things keep going like this
Here's what I'm hearing: Email from Beth Munson: "Hi Tim. We got 333 signatures at the Stanwood-Camano Fair. It was super popular. Folks were lining up to sign. Thanks for sponsoring this." Mike Hetzel: "I can't believe how easy it is to collect...
Questions answered about $30 Tabs Initiative and its signature drive
* Who can sign a petition? This is a statewide initiative so any voter anywhere in the state can sign it. We're all paying more than $30 for our vehicle tabs so we all have a right to support an initiative that lowers them to $30 for everyone. * How many...
Sig drive for $30 Tabs going like gangbusters – we love our new & old kamikazes
We spotlighted 695 kamikaze Bob Henkel from Tacoma last week (he got 1000's of sigs for $30 Tabs Initiative 695 in 1999 and has come out of retirement at age 87 to help with this sig drive). His inspirational return to the arena inspired other 695 kamikazes to...
Media tells you not to help us with our $30 Tabs Initiative
In 1999, every newspaper editorial board mocked us when we proposed setting license tabs for everyone's vehicles at a flat, fair $30. Equal treatment was ridiculed. They attacked us for sponsoring it, denigrated supporters for collecting signatures for it, and...
Over $35.85 billion in tax savings so far We’re fighting for taxpayers! 5 months to go but kick-off for this year’s $30 Tabs initiative much bigger than 1999 campaign
It's really inspiring. We've had an overwhelming response to our $30 Tabs Initiative so far. Requests for initiative petitions are pouring in. This explosive start is because taxpayers are furious about their skyrocketing car tab taxes and Sound Transit's lies. ...
35 heroic supporters asked me to help them get petitions — we need many more to do so
On Wednesday, I told all of you that I will help you get as many $30 Tabs petitions as you want. I said email me and tell me how many petitions you want, where you live, and your phone number. 35 heroic supporters have stepped up so far. Here's a few: ...
$30 Tabs Initiative petitions: I urge everyone to reply to this campaign update
Collecting 300,000 signatures in 5 months is doable. We collected and submitted 514,000 sigs for our $30 Tabs Initiative in 1999. Back then, we didn't even have a website or an email address. And we didn't have big list of supporters like we have now. We are...
Opponents of our new $30 Tabs Initiative resort to name-calling & schoolyard taunts
Skyrocketing car tab taxes are indefensible. Sound Transit's campaign lies are inexcusable. That's why politicians, instead of addressing the problem, are instead attacking me. Last Thursday morning, when one of Seattle's mayoral candidates held a media...
Stick it to Sound Transit – ST’s lies spawned $30 Tabs Initiative
Our new $30 Tabs Initiative is making Sound Transit squeal like a stuck pig. And that makes you smile, doesn't it? It sure makes me smile. Sticking it to Sound Transit is one of the most satisfying aspects of bringing back our $30 tabs for everyone in Washington...
NEW INITIATIVE: Bring Back Our $30 Tabs — let’s stick it to Sound Transit
In 1999, voters overwhelmingly passed Initiative 695 demanding $30 tabs. In 2002, voters overwhelmingly passed Initiative 776 demanding $30 tabs. But ever since then, state and local governments have jacked up taxes and fees on vehicles to the point...
Property Tax Fairness Initiative I-1550: here’s what we accomplished
No income tax. No capital gains tax. No carbon tax. No business taxes. And despite an all-out effort by local governments and their lobbyists, the 1% property tax cap on local governments survived. The Property Tax Fairness Initiative I-1550 had a huge...
Final budget devastating to Democrat Manka Dingra, supercharges Jinyoung Englund
Republicans are smiling. Democrats are frowning. Why? No income tax. No capital gains tax. No carbon tax. No business taxes. The final budget deal was a massive defeat for the Democrats because they didn't get the tax increases they wanted. And Senate...
In Olympia, Democrat legislators are angry & bitter, GOP lawmakers upbeat & optimistic
Who's winning and who's losing in Olympia can be easily determined by the mood and attitude. I was there this morning to testify on the final budget deal (more on that below). Talking with and listening to Republican and Democrat legislators and staffers and other...
Mega-victories in final budget deal — what’s NOT in it is our biggest success
NO new income tax. NO new capital gains tax. NO new carbon tax. NO increases in business taxes. And despite a full-court press by local governments and their lobbyists, our 1% property tax cap survived (our Property Tax Fairness Initiative I-1550 was instrumental...
YOU MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE: final budget deal in Olympia announced this week
Every year, legislators in Olympia are inundated with messages from the folks riding in the wagon telling the Legislature to raise taxes. The people pulling the wagon -- our supporters -- are way too busy working for a living to drive for hours to and from Olympia to...
Latest delay in negotiations caused by Inslee’s last-minute carbon tax offer
Democrats have decided to go nuclear: they won't pass a budget, won't fix skyrocketing car tab taxes, won't fix the supreme court's devastating Hirst decision (regarding permits for wells), won't resolve McCleary, won't stop the government from shutting down. ...
To win the 45th and to massively raise taxes, Democrat legislators going nuclear
Democrats have decided to go nuclear: they won't pass a budget, won't fix skyrocketing car tab taxes, won't fix the supreme court's devastating Hirst decision (regarding permits for wells), won't resolve McCleary, won't stop the government from shutting down. ...
Tell ’em to stop: Democrats’ tax obsession is dragging out legislative session
Not only are the crazies on Seattle's City Council barreling toward a new income tax, Democrats in Olympia are too. Even with Inslee admitting defeat on a new capital gains tax, in private budget negotiations, House and Senate Democrats just won't stop pushing it. ...
RIGHT NOW tell Democrat legislators: “We won’t accept tax increases this year”
Even with Inslee taking capital gains taxes and business taxes off the table, House and Senate Democrats are so tax-obsessed that in final budget negotiations, they are still insisting on massive tax increases. Democrats' tax obsession are why they're in a 2nd...
Why special session? Democrats want an income tax, Republicans don’t
Published in today's Everett Herald: Voters have repeatedly rejected state income tax proposals By Tim Eyman, Everett Herald, Tue Jun 6th, 2017 I strongly disagree with letter writer Jerry Fraser (“Burbank correct on regressive state tax system,” June 1) who recently...
Special sessions: we don’t care how long it takes, we only care about …
The media is constantly whining and complaining and bemoaning special sessions. The stated and unstated message is "hurry up, so we in the media can write the final story and then we can go home." But the costs of a special session are microscopic compared...
Democrats refuse to stop Sound Transit from ripping us off on car tab taxes
Taxpayers are getting ripped off by Sound Transit. Car tab taxes have skyrocketed for each and every vehicle owner and, for many months, the people have been pounding politicians in the Legislature with rightful public outrage. Republicans in the House (Mark...
HUGE VICTORY: Republicans’ no-new-taxes stance forces Inslee to back down
Even with Inslee taking capital gains taxes and business taxes off the table, House and Senate Democrats are so tax-obsessed that in final budget negotiations, they are still insisting on massive tax increases. Democrats' tax obsession are why they're in a 2nd...
Speaker Frank Chopp orders his puppet, Reykdal w/ OSPI, to delay until next Wed
Two days ago, we reported that former House member Chris Reykdal, the new Superintendent of Public Instruction, was going to put out a "compromise" tax proposal yesterday. He didn't. Turns out that Reykdal's former boss, Speaker of the House Frank Chopp, ordered him...
Tomorrow’s OSPI tax plan: Democrat Chris Reykdal’s tax schemes even worse …
House and Senate Republicans are unified in pursuing a no-new-taxes budget. Inslee's tax-hiking plan is a non-starter and completely crazy. The House Democrats' schemes are a tax-hiking extravaganza that voters clearly oppose. Olympia Democrat Chris Reykdal is the...
Tell Senate Republicans that all of us support their no-new-taxes position
Inslee and House and Senate Democrats are waiting around for the Republicans to throw up their hands and say "You guys win, let's all vote to raise a bunch of taxes." On day one of this session, Senate Republicans insisted on a 2/3 legislative vote for...
Why raising taxes isn’t necessary — WA Policy Center tells it like it is
This is really well done and very informative: No need to raise taxes for McCleary By Liv Finne, Washington Policy Center The public outcry against Sound Transit’s unfair and excessive car tab taxes has painfully illustrated how public officials make life hard for...
Why special session? Democrats’ demand for higher taxes
From day one of this year's legislative session, Republicans had a no-new-taxes plan. They introduced it, fought for it, and passed it. They are insisting on two basic principles: * No new taxes * A public vote on any tax increase On the other side,...
Tell Senate Republicans you support their no-new-taxes position
Inslee and the Democrats are obsessed with raising taxes. But House and Senate Republicans are unified against the Dems' tax-hiking agenda. Yesterday there was a Senate hearing on the House Democrats' tax bill that costs taxpayers a whopping $23 billion. ...
GOOD SIGN: Republican legislators are being attacked for all the right reasons
In the legislative process, being attacked means you're being effective. When your critics are mad at you, you know you're doing something right. Attacks are a badge of honor, something to wear with pride. This session more than any other,...
Tell Democrats to stop, stop, stop obsessing about raising taxes
In the Legislature, there's no such thing as an anti-tax Democrat. When it comes to raising taxes, there's no such thing as a moderate Democrat or a conservative Democrat. Democrats like Steve Hobbs and Mark Mullett and others claim they're...
Eyman aggressively defends 1% property tax cap in Sunday’s Everett Herald
1% property tax cap doing what voters wanted By Tim Eyman, Everett Herald, Sunday, April 16th, 2017, http://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/eyman-1-property-tax-cap-doing-what-voters-wanted/ Property taxes don't increase as fast as they used to. Most people...
WATCH VIDEO: Car tab tax rip-off continues under Democrats’ pretend plan
Yesterday, I spent 6 hours in traffic driving from Mukilteo to Olympia and back so I could testify for 2 minutes (talk about rigged -- these weekday hearings during work hours make it impossible for normal people to participate). With car tab taxes...
WATCH VIDEO: Republican Cary Condotta is a superstar
Wow! Yesterday I shared a transcript of what Cary Condotta said about the House Democrats tax package. The response was overwhelming. This guy is a real rock star. So we're bringing him back for a repeat performance but this time, he's live. Here's the...
Exasperated Republican legislator rips Democrats’ tax hikes
Is anyone in Olympia listening to us, the taxpayers of Washington state? I ask that question a lot when it comes to all our emails to legislators and all my trips to the Legislature to testify against Inslee and the Democrats' tax rampage in committee. ...
WATCH VIDEO: Eyman in Olympia testifying against Democrats’ income tax scheme
Another 4 am departure from Mukilteo for another early morning hearing in Olympia. Horrible traffic, tons of delays, all that just so I could speak for 2 minutes (is it any wonder that normal people don't do this?). Here is video of my testimony yesterday...
Tell the Senate Majority Coalition Caucus to stand with taxpayers
Inslee and Democrats are obsessed. Their proposed tax-hiking schemes are hurtful and destructive and completely unnecessary. Despite a huge surge in revenue from our existing tax structure, the Dems are hyper-focused on raising taxes this session. Income taxes,...
WATCH VIDEO: Eyman ridicules bill to obliterate 1% property tax cap — House Democrats’ budget takes away voter approval requirement for property tax increases
No taxpayers is safe while the Democrats are in Olympia. House Bill 2006 completely obliterates the 1% property tax cap. My fierce testimony against it appears here: Yesterday, House Democrats released their budget and it completely takes away the 1%...
WATCH VIDEO: Eyman tears into Sound Transit’s board over inflated car tab taxes
Wearing jeans and a $30 car tabs t-shirt and carrying an Initiative 695 campaign sign, here's the testimony I gave yesterday to the Sound Transit Board: If you can't watch the video, here's my testimony: "I'm Tim Eyman from Mukilteo. Sound Transit is...
Watch video of Eyman ridiculing Inslee — the guy’s a joke
7 hours driving to and from Mukilteo to Olympia on Tuesday, and I get just 60 seconds to testify before the Senate Ways & Means committee members and make my point. Ugh! Here's what I had to say: If you can't watch the video, here's my...
Inslee embarrasses himself yesterday – another high octane day for me in Olympia
Here's how my day went yesterday: drove to and from Olympia through horrendous traffic both ways, testified at a 1:30 pm hearing where I spoke out against a horrible anti-taxpayer bill, sat in on and listened to Governor Jay Inslee's hysterical press conference, and...
Democrats furious: $600 million in more revenue obliterates need to raise taxes
In bad times, Democrats demand tax increases. In good times, Democrats demand tax increases. Democrats are a broken record. Yesterday it was announced there's been a huge surge in state tax revenue from our existing tax burden -- to the tune of $600 million...
EVEN SCARIER: rants by Seattle socialist no different than Democrats in Olympia
Out of 98 house members, only 10 are elected by Seattle voters. Out of 49 senators, only 5 are elected by Seattle voters. So why are swing district Democrats -- those elected outside Seattle -- pushing for Inslee's carbon taxes, income...
Democrats in Olympia are blocking fix for artificially-inflated car tab taxes
Car tab taxes are skyrocketing because the government is saying your $10,000 car is worth $22,000 -- it's totally dishonest. There's a fix to this obscene injustice but the Democrats in Olympia are blocking it. Democrats say they get more emails from people asking...
Tell legislators “NO MORE TAXES” because Sound Transit’s $54 billion took it all
No way. We've clearly shown that 2/3 of voters oppose higher taxes (it's even higher if you subtract Seattle's pro-tax voters). That supermajority of voters will never accept Inslee's $51.2 billion in higher taxes. They're not gonna green-light new...
Truly scary: raving lunacy of socialist no different than Inslee
There's a socialist on the Seattle City Council -- her name is Kwama Sawant (ya, I know, all of 'em are socialists in practice but she actually identifies as socialist). After Trump's speech on Tuesday, Sawant gave the Socialist Party's response and KIRO TV carried...
2-faced Democrats want Inslee’s huge tax hikes but rebel against voting on them
2-faced. Democrats in the House and Senate want to have it both ways (and the media is letting them get away with it). Inslee supports his own $51.2 billion in tax hikes (as he himself admitted, it was easy because he only had to convince himself). The 48...
Super easy and super important: Please sign up to learn which taxes and fees
Approved by the voters in 2007, Initiative 960 continues to do its job. Initiative 960 puts every tax and fee increase bill under the brightest spotlight imaginable. It requires the state budget office to identify any revenue-raising bill, calculate how much it's...
House Democrats vote to impose $3000 tax increase on family of 4
This week, all of the House Democrats voted to raise taxes $3000 on a family of four EACH YEAR. That's $11.7 billion total ($7.2 billion over 4 years and then $6.5 per two-year budget thereafter). $3000 annually on a family of four. And so if your...
Democrats prove tax obsessed – 51 billion reasons they cannot be trusted
Democrats are obsessed with raising taxes this session. Inslee's request bills are now confirmed to cost taxpayers $51.2 billion. That's right: $51 BILLION. It's truly obscene: HB 1555 (Inslee's massive new carbon tax imposed on everyone): $20,854,100,000 --...
I was the only one there to testify against getting rid of the 1% property tax cap
The hearing room was packed full of powerful lobbyists, specialy interest groups, officials, and politicians who all said that the people don't support the 1% property tax cap anymore. They were asking the Legislature to empower state and local governments to...
Help me stop the Legislature from taking away the people’s property tax cap
In 2001, we sponsored and voters passed a 1% cap on property tax increases. In 2007, after the supreme court decided that voters had been "misled" into voting for the initiative (the goofiest court ruling EVER), the Legislature readopted the 1% cap with 90% of...
Another 5 am trip to Olympia on Friday (UGH!) – Eyman slams new anti-initiative bill at hearing
Another 5 am departure (ARGH!) from Mukilteo on Friday for another early morning hearing in Olympia (it's a fact: they always schedule these things so that regular citizens -- folks who work for a living -- can't attend). Here's my testimony against a brand...
Today we kick-off the signature drive for the Property Tax Fairness Initiative
We are absolutely thrilled with the overwhelmingly positive feedback we're getting on this year's initiative. The Property Tax Fairness Initiative is a bold, exciting proposal that helps everyone. Today we kick-off the signature drive for the Property Tax...
Our initiative for 2017: property taxes aren’t fair — our initiative makes them fairer
For nearly two decades, we've been listening to our thousands of supporters and average taxpayers repeatedly complain about the extreme unfairness of property taxes. Property taxes impose tremendous burdens and pressures on struggling working families and small...
Monday announce 2017 initiative – yesterday at Roanoke conference
Roanoke conference at Ocean Shores -- panel discussion on taxes: That's new state treasurer Duane Davidson, Sen. Slade Gordon, me, Rep. Drew Stokesbary, Majority Coalition Caucus Leader Sen. Mark Schoelser, and 570 KVI's Kirby Wilbur Toward the middle of the...
Our initiative for 2017 is …
Jack, Mike, and I are really excited about this year's initiative. On Monday, we're going to announce it so stay tuned. Solving Problems Politicians Won't. That's been our mission for the past 18 years and this year is no exception. Today, I'm...
These senators named Legislator of the Year for installing 2/3-for-any-tax-increase rule
Heroes all. Here are several more senators who voted to install a 2/3-for-any-tax-increase vote requirement into the formal rules of the senate. Newly elected Senator Brad Hawkins: Senator Steve O'Ban said it was a team effort so his staff...
Fantastic photos — 2/3-for-any-tax-increase rule change spurs Legislator of the Year Awards
Last week, I went to Olympia to personally present Legislator of the Year awards to the 25 members of the Senate's Majority Coalition Caucus. Here's Republican Mike Baumgartner: Here's Republican John Braun: That's Republican Barbara Bailey: Here's Democrat...
Eyman treks to Oly to hand out Legislator of the Year Awards – a great day
Yesterday was a thrilling, exhausting, exhilarating day. It was a 5 am departure from Mukilteo with a 8 pm return time. I didn't have a bite of food all day because of the frenetic pace, but I didn't notice because it was so incredibly fun. In appreciation...
Listen to legislators who listened to the voters and acted
As we announced last week, the Senate Majority Coalition Caucus added to its formal rules a requirement that any tax increase receive a 2/3 vote. It's an incredible victory for taxpayers. On the senate floor, the Democrats tried (and failed) to take it away. Here's...
2/3-for-any-taxes victory lap – thank you WA Policy Center for this fantastic post
This is incredibly informative -- it's truly required reading: Senate adopts rule to require 2/3 vote for tax bills to move to floor By JASON MERCIER, Washington Policy Center, Jan 12,...
CRUSHING VICTORY: 2/3-for-taxes rule passes in state senate — GOP listens to voters
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that the taxpayers scored a crushing victory today. This morning on the senate floor in Olympia, the Senate's Majority Coalition Caucus flexed their muscles and included in their formal rules a critically important...
Smashing victory yesterday — and it only happened because of all of you
Thanks to your persistence and your insistence, Republican Phil Fortunato has succeeded Pam Roach as the senator for the 31st district. He was sworn in on Saturday: For the past 2 weeks, we've asked you to help encourage the Democrat-controlled King County...
Eyman testifies in Olympia against Inslee’s tax hikes
While we've been focusing on the Democrat-controlled King County Council this week, I managed to make it down to Olympia to testify against Inslee's massive tax increases. Click on this to watch it: Here's my prepared remarks: "I'm Tim Eyman from Mukilteo. "When it...
Spitting mad Council member calls me yesterday, demands public apology
Got a call yesterday from a Council member -- got my a-- chewed, actually. The whole thing was surreal. "I am so angry ... I was on vacation ... I just came back, turned on my computer, and there's 100's of emails from people ... a total waste of my time ... the...
Democrats renege, Thursday meeting cancelled, Dems willing to take the heat to take over Senate
Democrats on the King County Council obviously think they can get away with it. Let's show this old adage is true: "Only after feeling the heat do politicians ever see the light." Last night, 31st district Republican PCO's chose newly elected house member...
When it comes to raising taxes, Jay Inslee is like a kid at Toys R Us
Jay Inslee is predictable. And pathological. When it comes to raising taxes, Jay Inslee is like a kid at Toys R Us. He asks for it all. He wants it all. That's why it's so essential that all of us teach Jay Inslee that he can't have it all. ...
Yesterday was Tim’s birthday — 51 years young
Working together, we had a very successful year protecting taxpayers. That's a great birthday gift in and of itself. Today I'll spend my 51st birthday doing what I love -- sending out this email update to all of you -- and spending time all day with my...
Christmas card from Tim — incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished together
Picture's worth a 1000 words: My wife Karen jokes that the reason we adopted was so our kids had a shot at being attractive. Hah! 🙂 I'm very fortunate to have found a very strong -- and very patient -- wife who's able to handle my life's...
Eyman rips Inslee’s $5.2 billion tax increase at Olympia hearing
Yesterday morning, I drove to Olympia for the first legislative hearing on Inslee's proposals to raise taxes $5.2 billion. Click here to watch 2 minute testimony: If that doesn't work, here's what I said: "Hello my name is Tim and I came down from Mukilteo. ...
Eyman’s open letter to the Senate Majority Coalition Caucus: Pierce County shows roadmap
Dear MCC members: Inslee's $4.4 billion - $8 billion in tax increases is nuts. But you already know that. You've been shooting down his pie-in-the-sky crap for years. So his latest insanity is nothing new. What is new is what happened in Pierce...
$3.5 billion in tax hikes is truly nuts — there’s no way that’ll fly
Somehow, some way, "$3.5 billion" is the amount of tax hikes that's being reported as "needed". It's completely nuts -- there's no way that'll fly. The best way to illustrate why $3.5 billion is so unrealistic is to look at the 2010 legislative session. ...
Inslee’s tax rampage starts next week — “Higher taxes are coming, higher taxes are coming”
Throughout his campaign for re-election, Gov. Jay Inslee was against tax increases. Now that he's won, he'll shatter those no-new-taxes promises starting next week. He releases his proposed budget, and as we've learned after Inslee wins any election, his Pavlovian...
Local governments swimming in revenue even with 1% property tax cap – STOP WHINING!
Last week, we reported King County got an explosive 8% increase in its general fund. This, despite the fact that voters and the Legislature imposed a 1% property tax cap (voters in 2001, the Legislature in 2007). But it turns out, it's not just King County...
Unsung hero: Don Benton has given taxpayers the MCC and 6 years of protection from Inslee
In 2012, voters passed our 2/3 initiative with more votes than any initiative in state history. On that same ballot was Republican Senator Don Benton from Vancouver. In that election, he beat his Democrat challenger Tim Probst. And his landslide victory...
2/3-for-taxes rule by united MCC preempts Inslee’s $5 billion in tax increases
Earlier this week, I shared the great news that the Senate Republicans and Independent Democrat Tim Sheldon -- the Majority Coalition Caucus -- are united in passing a 2/3-for-any-tax-increase rule in January, shielding taxpayers from Inslee's tax-hiking schemes in...
United Senate Republicans to pass 2/3-for-taxes rule for next session — will any Democrats …?
This is YUGE!!! Inspired by this election and past elections' clear voters-oppose-any-tax-increase message, senators Mike Baumgartner (R-Spokane) and Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale) announced yesterday that the rules for the state senate next session will include...
Justice Wiggins’ favorite pedophile arrested in Yakima
Plenty of justices looked at the circumstances and the law and decided that Michael Budd, convicted on child pornography charges, should not be released. State supreme court justice Charles Wiggins overruled them and freed the 39-year-old pedophile, knowing that...
Voting No on ST3 helps stop push for state income tax
The #1 priority for the Democrats and the supreme court is the imposition of a state income tax. Just because 2/3 of voters oppose a state income tax doesn't deter them in any way. Public opinion be damned - the Democrats will use any angle, any scheme, any tactic,...
No on ST3: in a negotiation, you never say yes to the opening offer
When you want to buy a car or purchase a home, the seller always asks for more than they plan on accepting. Smart buyers never EVER say yes to the opening offer. The opening "ask" by Sound Transit for ST3 is $54 billion (it's on the November ballot in...
All the initiatives are awful this year – vote no over and over and over again
Don't let the crazies take over the insane asylum. All the initiatives are awful this year - vote NO over and over and over again when you get your ballot. Here's the online voters guide for more details on each one:...
Last week’s Supreme Court ruling demands state income tax — Manweller explains
Matt Manweller is a constitutional law professor and a GOP member of the state house. He's brilliant. Here's his analysis: Court demands state income tax By Matt Manweller It’s not every day that you get hoodwinked by your own government. But when the state Supreme...
Tim’s got another surgery — your thoughts and prayers are appreciated
Now that I've turned 50, it's clear that my warranty is up. I've been having a heck of a time lately. I went under the knife in June and got a plate and 9 screws in my shoulder after a bicycle accident. A few weeks later, I got a fracture on the ring finger of my...
I love politics — on Saturday I went to political rally for presidential Libertarian ticket
Where would you rather go: a Mariners game, a Husky game, or a political rally? For me, the choice was easy -- on Saturday, I trekked down to downtown Seattle, plunked down an insane amount of money for parking, and went to the political rally for Gary...
Trump rally was a blast — like a family reunion — “hey, aren’t you Tim … uh, that car tabs guy?”
It was the Super Bowl, no doubt about it. Yesterday's Trump rally at Comcast arena in Everett was a blast. Fellow political junkies everywhere, everyone smiling and laughing, hugs right and left (OK, hugs right and far right). Hats, shirts, signs, bumper stickers....
Eyman in recovery — let’s fire 3 uber liberal justices from the supreme court
MESSAGE FROM EYMAN: 2 weeks ago, I had surgery on my shoulder. They put in a plate and secured it with 5 screws to position it for healing. Check it out: Recovery has been particularly miserable because I got the flu within days of the surgery. So on top of...
Look what we’ve accomplished together
Voters passed I-1366. That means voters continue to support making it tougher to raise taxes. That means voters want the chance to vote on a 2/3-for-taxes constitutional amendment. That means voters don't support higher taxes and fees. That means voters support...
Amazing what you can get done with one hand tied behind your back
I go in for surgery this Wednesday afternoon. As I mentioned in an earlier email, 10 days ago I got into a nasty bicycle accident (since I turned 50 in December, I'm beginning to discover that I can't do all the things I used to). As the saying goes,...
NEW INITIATIVE: “We Love Our Cars” I-869 limits taxes, fees, tolls & charges on vehicles
Our newest initiative – “We Love Our Cars” – is an initiative to the legislature. That means we have from now until the end of December – 7 full months – to collect the 300,000 signatures needed. So we have all summer and fall – June, July, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec...
Ruling on I-1366 released today: 9 judges ignore 1.9 million voters
For 17 years, we have continued to learn, adapt and persevere. In 1999, voters passed I-695 with 56% of the vote. Courts said no, but Governor Gary Locke and the Democrat-controlled Legislature responded by passing a bill implementing 695's key policy, the...
Good news and bad news when it comes to Tim
Let's start with the good news: * Two Saturdays ago (May 14th), Karen and I celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary! I'm a very lucky man. Having such a supportive, loving spouse is rare indeed, especially when you consider the political roller coaster she's been...
Government’s insatiable tax appetite: it’s why we must continually fight back
Our tax-reducing initiatives -- the ones that lowered car tab taxes and the ones that limited property tax increases -- have saved taxpayers $32.16 billion. $21 billion saved from lower car tab taxes and $11 billion saved from lower property taxes. But...
Politicians will be pushing for massive tax hikes soon — we must protect ourselves
Clearly, the people oppose massive tax hikes. Over and over and over again our tougher-to-raise-taxes initiatives have been approved by voters. Over and over and over again, our tax reduction initiatives have been embraced by the voters. Despite the...
We scored a scalp! For weeks we’ve been bashing Democrats — one of them “retired” last week
Democrat politicians and their cheerleaders in the press like to pretend that there are different kinds of Democrat legislators. You constantly hear them banter around terms like "conservative Democrat", "Independent Democrat", "Road-Kill Democrat". It's a...
Golden oldie: it turns out all our problems started 17 years ago with I-695
While I was at a Mariner's game this week with my 8 year old daughter Riley, a grizzled old guy came up to me and said "Hey, you're that car tab guy, let me shake your hand." It was pretty cool. We've been fighting for taxpayers for nearly 17 years and been...
On taxes, all Democrat legislators are Seattle-centric clones
In the Legislature in Olympia, there are 98 House members -- 50 of them are Democrats. Officially, 10 of those Democrats are elected to represent Seattle, while 40 are supposed to represent districts outside Seattle. But when it comes to the 2/3 and letting the...
It’s the House and Senate Democrats fault that I-1366 wasn’t implemented
Last November, voters passed I-1366 and it's mandate to the 2016 Legislature was clear: either put a 2/3-for-taxes constitutional amendment on the ballot before April 15th or the sales tax gets reduced by a penny. Last Friday was I-1366's April 15th...
Most overwhelming response we’ve ever had — our ads against Dems are YUGE!
It's been YUGE! The response we've received from all of you has been overwhelming. Everyone loves the fact that we've called out by name -- with pictures, videos, phone numbers, and email addresses -- those anti-democratic Democrats who disrespected voters. ...
Powerful video and ads calling out undemocratic Democrats who disrespected voters
Voters for the 6th time told Olympia that we want it to be tougher to raise taxes. With I-1366, voters told lawmakers to put a 2/3-for-taxes constitutional amendment on the ballot. House and Senate Republicans unanimously agreed, but all the Democrats refused. The...
Great story about Pam Roach as our Legislator of the Year — thank her one more time
Last week, I trekked down to Olympia and presented Senator Pam Roach with our Legislator of the Year award. It was a gorgeous day. Here's a couple of photos: Here's a great story about it: Roach named Legislator of the Year for efforts to protect...
For 2016, Pam Roach is our Legislator of the Year — help us congratulate her
The framed award reads: VOTERS WANT MORE CHOICES 2016 Legislator of the Year SENATOR PAM ROACHFor us, the highlight of the 2016 legislative session was watching Sen. Roach's relentless effort to convince her fellow...
Good news: I-1366’s passage stopped all tax hikes this year Bad news …
I'm a glass-is-half-full-kind-of-guy. Always have been. So let's highlight the good news first: thanks to all of you, I-1366 got on the ballot last year. Opponents threw the kitchen sink at us, but I-1366 passed. It was the 6th time the voters sided with us,...
Yesterday, I went to Hillary’s political rally at the Machinists’ Union Hall in Everett
Like I said on Monday, I'm a major political junkie. So on Sunday, I went to Bernie Sanders' political rally in Seattle. It was enormously fun. Yesterday, I found out about a Hillary event and said to myself "Why not?" So I trekked over to the...
I went to Bernie Sanders’ political rally in Seattle yesterday — my thoughts
I love politics. I'm a political junkie through and through. For me, political events are like going to Woodstock in the 60's. Since 1998, I've been attending county, state, and national conventions with the GOP. In 2008, I went to the King County...
Yesterday’s I-1366 supreme court hearing — my thoughts
Because I-1366 qualified for the ballot and passed last November, taxes won't be increased this session. That is a huge accomplishment. The voters' approval of I-1366 shows once again that the people overwhelmingly oppose tax increases and demand permanent...
Tues, 9 am, 1_1366 supreme court hearing, Olympia’s Temple of Justice
Tomorrow, our brilliant attorney Dick Stephens and the Attorney General's Deputy Solicitor General Callie Callow will defend the voters' clear decision to approve Initiative 1366 in November. In January, Callie rightly argued: "Plaintiffs don't give voters...
Democrats tax-hiking obsession causing legislative session to drag into overtime
It is an Olympia obsession -- take as much as they can whenever they can. The Democrats' lust for higher taxes knows no bounds. The legislative session is supposed to end tomorrow but House and Senate Democrats are insisting on tax increases and that is...
Shock waves from the voters approval of I-1366 last year
I-1366 was the 6th time the voters passed a tougher-to-raise-taxes initiative. And it was the boldest one of all. So the shock waves from the voters approval of I-1366 have really been remarkable: * The state house is controlled by the Democrats by the slimmest of...
State supreme court will hear our 1366 appeal on March 15th
Lawyer for 1366 opponents: "We just don't know why voters enacted this initiative." Lawyer from the AG's office: "Plaintiffs don't give voters enough credit. 1366 was not overly long. It was not complicated." On March 15th, oral arguments will...
URGENT: Send email to arrogant Democrat Senators who defied their constituents
Yesterday's email update (reprinted below) spurred a huge response. We were flooded with requests for email addresses for the Senate Democrats who defied their constituents on Friday. URGENT: Send an email to senators right away. Write something like this (feel...
Report on Friday’s Senate floor vote on Sen. Roach’s 2/3 const amend
Last Monday (one week ago today), Senator Pam Roach pulled out of Rules committee SJR 8211. I very subtly showed her my appreciation for her efforts: Just to be clear, I was on my hands and knees chasing after her so I could kiss her feet. She didn't go for...
Car tab taxes are hated and despised — so why are politicians building castles on quicksand?
Politicians have known for decades that car tab taxes are hated and despised. Here are several non-so-subtle hints: HINT #1: In 1999, 514,000 voters signed petitions for Initiative 695 that lowered car tabs to $30 per year by repealing the state's car tab tax. HINT...
New initiative campaign launched today: Bring Back Our $30 Car Tabs
State and local governments repeatedly ignore the will of the people. No where is that more evident than the disappearance of our $30 car tabs. Consistently, it's the #1 question we get asked: "Whatever happened to our $30 car tabs?" Our anger and...
On Monday in Olympia, we launch new initiative — petitions and t-shirts printed
It's really exciting. This Monday in Olympia, we launch a new initiative. We've already printed up boxes of petitions and so I will have the honor of being the first signer. Wait 'til you see me in the t-shirt for it! It's absolutely awesome. What's the...
What are Senate Republicans waiting for? Tell them to get SJR 8211 on the Senate floor for a vote
In 2014, there was JUST ONE floor vote on Senator Pam Roach's 2/3-for-taxes constitutional amendment bill. Every single member of the Senate Majority Coalition Caucus voted for it. Every swing district Democrat voted against it. Worst of all, Democrat Senator Steve...
SJR 8211 passes Senate committee — every single Democrat disrespected their constituents
We have some really exciting news: the Senate Majority Coalition Caucus is fast-tracking SJR 8211, the proposed 2/3-for-taxes constitutional amendment. SJR 8211 was approved in committee yesterday. It passed 4-3 and now goes to the Rules committee where it will be...
Don’t get mad, get even — here’s the latest
Jack, Mike, and I are furious. Whenever our opponents (the politicians, the judges, the media) insult the voters' intelligence, we pretty much lose it. But we firmly believe in the adage: don't get mad, get even. There are reasons to be mad, but...
Lawyer for 1366 opponents: “We just don’t know why voters enacted this initiative.”
KIRO's news story perfectly summarized yesterday's court hearing on 1366: "It all hinges on whether voters knew what they were doing." Lawyer for 1366 opponents: "We just don't know why voters enacted this initiative." Lawyer from the AG's...
Lots happening this week regarding I-1366 — here’s the scoop
For 2 1/2 years, we've worked on what has become voter-approved I-1366. All that groundwork has led us to what's happening this week: * Tomorrow (Tuesday) at 9 am in King County Superior Court will be us and the Attorney General beating back 1366 opponents' sore...
We’re gearing up for 2016 — we need your help to keep fighting
Thanks to all of you and your help and support and encouragement, we chalked up an amazing victory when voters passed Initiative 1366. Opponents threw the kitchen sink at us, but in the end, the voters focused on what was important: protecting themselves from...
Today Tim turns 50 — The Big Five Oh — “I’ve had 5 decades of fun”
As many of you know, my family has a tradition of adoption. My father who raised me was adopted. I was adopted. My three kids are adopted. 50 years ago today, I was born and adopted into a very loving family. I was raised in Yakima, got a business degree...
Democrats are resurrecting the idea of imposing a state income tax
Democrat Jim McIntire is our state treasurer. He's been pushing for a state income tax for decades. His new income tax proposal was introduced during this year's legislative session and the state budget office determined it would cost taxpayers $69.7 billion over...
The Eyman family wishes you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
I'm so proud to work with all of you on behalf of the taxpayers. The work we do together is very hard and very necessary. As a team, we've compiled a laundry list of extraordinary achievements. With your help, I am committed to getting the people what they...
Protecting taxpayers is a marathon, not a sprint
The reason we've been so effective at protecting taxpayers over the years is because we realized early on that this was a marathon, not a sprint. That we couldn't be the hare, we had to be the tortoise. That the political establishment is maddeningly patient;...
I-1366 victory is gonna be officially certified on Wednesday — an amazing accomplishment
At 3 pm on Wednesday (tomorrow), the Secretary of State will officially certify the election results and declare I-1366 a winner. It's an amazing accomplishment. 6 times the voters have been given the opportunity to pass a ballot measure making it tougher to...
Legal analysis of I-1366 shows we did our homework — new initiative primed if…
For 2 1/2 years, we worked on what became I-1366 so we were obviously ecstatic when voters' validated it on election day. We did our homework because we knew we were walking through a political and legal minefield. I-1366 was carefully drafted to avoid those...
Ice cream for Inslee — YOU’RE GONNA LOVE WATCHING THIS!
A storm hit Olympia this week. No, not a weather storm, something much more powerful: a voter-powered political storm. And the eye of that storm was Governor Jay Inslee's office at roughly 10:10 am on Wednesday after we filed our new "Tougher To Raise Taxes"...
239 of 550 You gotta check out the new petition — it’s our latest lobbying effort
To get the Legislature to respect the voters vote for I-1366 and refer a 2/3-For-Taxes Constitutional Amendment to the ballot, we need to lobby the Legislature. Yes, we know, the word 'lobbying' is a very dirty word because it's associated with campaign contributions...
The political establishment is gonna hate this — our next initiative mandates …
A storm is coming. A political storm. 6 times the people have voted for our initiatives making it tougher to raise taxes. We're more than happy to go for 7. Or 8. Or 9. We're gonna keep at it until the Legislature finally decides to get off this...
We must always stay on offense: our next initiative will be announced this week
This week we're announcing our next initiative. We must always stay on offense. The voters approval of Initiative 1366 is obviously a great victory for the taxpayers. But its' passage hasn't ended the tug-of-war over taxes -- that fight continues. ...
Today’s supreme court ruling on I-1366 …
Opponents were desperate. After 5 voter approvals for initiatives making it tougher to raise taxes, our qualification of I-1366 for the ballot really freaked 'em out. They knew the voters were going to support us again. So they tried to prevent the people's vote on...
BETRAYAL: Democrats’ offer Republicans a deal: “Vote with us to repeal I-1366 and we’ll vote … “
I-1366 has clearly been approved by voters. And already the Democrats have made an offer to the Republicans: "Vote with us to repeal I-1366 and we'll vote with you to repeal I-1351." (I-1351 -- the so-called lower class room size initiative -- was passed in 2014)....
It’s a slam dunk — I-1366 passes!! Opponents respond by insulting voters
No doubt about it -- Initiative 1366 passed! passed! passed! It's a massive victory for the taxpayers -- a crushing defeat for opponents. It's now clear that we won by a wide enough margin that even King County's corrupt elections division can't "do a Dino" to...
There are more than enough votes in the Legislature for constitutional amendment if …
Surrounded by friends and sitting in front of a laptop showing last night's election results, here's my reaction to seeing the voters' overwhelming passage of I-1366: Wednesday, November 4th, 2015 To: Our thousands of supporters throughout the state (cc'd to the...
Eyman/Fagans election night statement just before polls closed
Here's what we had to say at 7:45 pm tonight (before polls closed and before we knew that I-1366 overwhelmingly passed): 5 times the voters have been asked if they support requiring a 2/3 vote of the Legislature for tax increases. 5 times they overwhelmingly said yes....
In defense of tax advisory votes — plans for tonight/tomorrow
The most impactful thing government does: taking more of the people's money by raising taxes. They do it virtually every year. They're obsessed with it. They have "public hearings" but they're held in Olympia on weekdays while taxpayers are at work. And since...
BIG ENDORSEMENT: KVI’s John Carlson “Do what I did – Vote for 1366”
Jack, Mike, and I are furious. Whenever our opponents (the politicians, the judges, the media) insult the voters' intelligence, we pretty much lose it. But we firmly believe in the adage: don't get mad, get even. There are reasons to be mad, but...
AVALANCHE OF NEW SUPPORT: Litany of legislators endorse I-1366
Almost 2/3 of voters agree with the sentiments expressed in these endorsements of Initiative 1366 by these heroic legislative leaders: Rep. Matt Manweller, Ellensburg: "I support I-1366 because the people should have the last word. This initiative does...
BIG ENDORSEMENT: 3 newspapers endorse I-1366
Jack, Mike, and I are furious. Whenever our opponents (the politicians, the judges, the media) insult the voters' intelligence, we pretty much lose it. But we firmly believe in the adage: don't get mad, get even. There are reasons to be mad, but...
Property taxes top $10 billion — another key reason to pass I-1366 next week
Last week, the Washington State Department of Revenue released a new report on property taxes -- it's stunning: You read that right: in 1980, state and local governments imposed and collected $1 billion in property taxes. This year, in 2015, state...
BIG ENDORSEMENT: Senators Ericksen & Baumgartner blast Inslee, endorse I-1366
We're thrilled to announce the endorsement of these two heroic conservative senators for I-1366: STATE SENATOR DOUG ERICKSEN Press Release October 22, 2015 Contact: 360-920-3276 I-1366 Necessary to Help Politicians Keep Their Campaign Promises “Governor Mike Lowry,...
BIG ENDORSEMENT: Gun rights group says Inslee’s flip-flop on taxes makes I-1366 “essential”
CCRKBA Says Inslee's Flip-Flop on Taxes, Guns Makes I-1366 Passage Essential http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ccrkba-says-inslees-flip-flop-on-taxes-guns-makes-i-1366-passage-essential-300162127.html BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 19,...
Here’s some perspective concerning Elway’s poll on I-1366
Washington pollster Stuart Elway claims I-1366's support sits at 42% yes, 42% no, 16% undecided. The press will certainly hyperventilate as they always do whenever an Elway poll is released, as if his numbers are printed on stone tablets. But without...
JAY INSLEE, poster child for Initiative 1366: “I would veto new taxes in the state of Washington.”
Candidate Jay Inslee was Grover Norquist on steroids: "I would veto new taxes in the state of Washington." He repeatedly said higher taxes were the "wrong way to go." He ran to right of McKenna on raising taxes. But within 24 hours of becoming Governor,...
BIG ENDORSEMENT: 87% of small businesses vote to endorse I-1366 — ballots mailed today
For 16 years, we've been doing initiatives. For the past 12 years, we've been pushing for the 2/3 vote requirement for the Legislature to raise taxes. 12 years. During those 12 years, we've sponsored 5 initiatives requiring the 2/3 requirement and 4...
“Tim Eyman has been a one-man wrecking ball in our state, and his latest initiative …”
I'm very proud to work with a heroic team of leaders and supporters who work really hard each year to give the voters a greater voice in their government. Our tax initiatives are consistently approved by voters because Olympia has shown itself to be completely...
“Democracy will carry the day; the voters will not be denied their rights.”
Working together, we've succeeded at giving the voters the opportunity to endorse a 2/3-for-taxes constitutional amendment and permanently protect themselves from Olympia's insatiable tax appetite. It took us two and a half years to get here, but despite some...
Massive tax increases will be imposed next year unless voters pass I-1366
This year's Legislature raised taxes a jaw-dropping $17.5 billion. Why? Because there was no 2/3-for-taxes vote requirement in effect. Did those billions in tax increases satisfy them? No, it only whetted their tax appetite for more. From yesterday's Seattle Times:...
1366 allows vote and forces debate opponents didn’t want — we trust the voters, opponents don’t
By working together, we succeeded at qualifying Initiative 1366. In 2 weeks, ballots get mailed out and voters will decide whether or not they support a 2/3-for-taxes constitutional amendment. It's glorious. Back in 2013, after the state supreme court said...
Response to anti-1366 editorial in today’s Tacoma News Tribune
Regarding today's TNT editorial against Initiative 1366, their arguments sound familiar. http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/editorials/article36501741.html Their paper strongly opposed making it tougher to raise taxes when we sponsored Initiative 960 in...
I-1366 is essential: without the 2/3, Olympia consistently raises taxes
We are laser-beam focused on the campaign for Initiative 1366, our latest tougher-to-raise-taxes initiative. Thanks to all of you, I-1366 is on this November ballot. Almost 2/3 of voters support making it tougher to raise taxes. Why is there so much support...
Opponents are going crazy — here’s why
By working hard and working together, we qualified and voters passed 2/3 initiatives in 2007, 2010, and 2012 -- each win bigger than the last. The results were clear: there were no tax increases in the legislative sessions following each ballot box victory (and the...
Clear-cut victory for our initiative: Pam Roach roasts opponent of 1366
Voters' guides play a key role in initiative campaigns. So we're extremely proud to say that Senator Pam Roach knocked the ball out of the ballpark when it comes to the voters guide for our initiative. Her presentation in favor of 1366 was phenomenal. Warm,...
Explaining the insanity of taking out a 2nd mortgage and loaning $250K to I-1366
Getting one initiative on the ballot is brutally difficult. That's what makes this truly extraordinary: working together, we've succeeded at qualifying four 2/3 initiatives for the ballot: I-960 in 2007, I-1053 in 2010, I-1185 in 2012, and this year's Initiative...
Passage of 1366 best way to kill threat of state income tax/capital gains tax
Powerful voices are pushing Olympia to impose a new state income tax/capital gains tax. Governor Jay Inslee, liberal legislators and activists, government unions, the state supreme court, newspaper editorial boards, and many others are all pushing the Legislature to...
16 year track record is clear: yes votes for tax initiatives gets Olympia to listen
When voters pass our tax initiatives, the following legislative session is good for taxpayers. When we don't qualify or we qualify but voters say no to our tax initiatives, the following legislative session is horrible for taxpayers. There's been a 16 year...
In 2012, opponents complained: “Eyman has refused to propose a constitutional amendment.”
Opponents are despondent, discouraged, and downcast. They know that almost 2/3 of voters support the 2/3-for-taxes vote requirement. Despite spending millions each time, they've lost 5 elections in a row on it. They were absolutely desperate to have the state...
Opponents fail to prevent the vote: I-1366 gets green light from unanimous supreme court
This morning the state supreme court unanimously rejected I-1366 opponents' desperate attempt to prevent the people from voting on I-1366 in November. Opponents of I-1366 clearly don't trust the voters and believe the people aren't smart enough to understand...
We’re confident voters will get to vote on I-1366 in November
No news is good news. Our Initiative 1366 is on the ballot -- the lower court judge rejected opponents' desperate plea to remove it. So it will take action by the state supreme court on or before Friday to prevent the people from voting on it. In our...
Senator Pam Roach swoops in to defend I-1366 in court
Too many politicians think the initiative process is a spectator sport. They prefer to sit back and wait to see how it all turns out. That's not how Senator Roach feels about it. She's not content sitting in the stands, she prefers to be on the field. ...
Secretary of State Kim Wyman rips Seattle judge while defending I-1366
Tough stuff. That's what you'll find in Secretary of State Kim Wyman's legal brief defending I-1366. In it, she rips into that Seattle judge with unbridled enthusiasm: * While the superior court's ultimate conclusion denying the injunction was correct, its analysis...
“Tim Eyman wrecked the state government’s ability to manage its business” says pusher of state income tax
There's a huge push right now for the Legislature to impose a new state income tax (reason #1 that we make sure Initiative 1366 passes in November). A local liberal columnist in today's Everett Herald is salivating over a new $5 billion PER YEAR tax increase (to put...
Over $17 billion in higher taxes — our tax advisory votes allow the voters pamphlet to serve …
Despite the voters' clear don't-raise-taxes message last November, this year's Legislature imposed tax increases that will cost the taxpayers over $17 billion. These tax increases were imposed unilaterally; they did not put them on the ballot for the voters to...
Watch Tim’s press conference after judge upheld the First Amendment
Our opponents know that the voters support making it tougher to raise taxes. They've learned it by watching the voters approve our initiatives over and over and over again. That's why they're so desperate to block the vote on Initiative 1366. Here's my...
Fantastic First Amendment victory today — here’s our reaction
We got back the ruling at 3 pm today and immediately released the following statement (written a few hours earlier in anticipation of this outcome): "On behalf of the 339,236 voters who signed I-1366 petitions, Jack, Mike, and I are very happy that the people's...
I was there — here’s how it went in court this morning
Opponents of I-1366 don't trust the voters. If they did, they wouldn't be filing a don't-let-the-people-vote lawsuit. If they thought they were gonna win in November, they wouldn't be so desperate, so frantic, so hysterical about preventing the people from voting...
Pam Roach explains why she filed amicus brief in Initiative 1366 case
Opponents are suing Secretary of State Kim Wyman for refusing to take Initiative 1366 off the ballot and suing personally Jack, Mike, and me for sponsoring it. Secretary Wyman's reply brief, filed on Tuesday, makes opponents look foolish (as does our reply...
I-1366 lawsuit: our attorney’s reply brief makes opponents look foolish
Our opponents know that the voters support making it tougher to raise taxes. They've learned it by watching the voters approve our initiatives over and over and over again. That's why they're so desperate to block the vote on Initiative 1366. Here's my...
Here’s an informative newspaper story about the don’t-let-the-people-vote lawsuit on I-1366
Our opponents know that the voters support making it tougher to raise taxes. They've learned it by watching the voters approve our initiatives over and over and over again. That's why they're so desperate to block the vote on Initiative 1366. Here's my...
Video of Eyman on KING 5 TV defending the people’s right to vote on Initiative 1366
On Friday, I went into the KING 5 TV studios for this interview but the funnest part was it became take-your-daughter-to-work day (here's me and Riley who's 7): Anyway, take the time to watch the 5 minute interview (let me know what you think): PO Box 6151...
Opponents file lawsuit to prevent the people from voting on I-1366
If you can't win a vote, you try to cancel it or block it. Politicians clearly believe that voters overwhelmingly support I-1366's taxpayer protection policies and that's why they desperately want to take away the people's right to vote on it. ...
Senator Pam Roach explains her support for Initiative 1366
It's really gratifying to see how much support Initiative 1366 is attracting. Besides the 339,000 voters who signed our petitions, the Taxpayer Protection Act has been endorsed by the State Republican Party, Farm Bureau, Libertarian Party, and others. But...
Despite obstruction, we will get to vote in November on tax increases imposed by the Legislature
In November, we will be voting on I-1366 to make it tougher to raise taxes. Also on the November ballot will be the various tax increases imposed by the Legislature this year. They will serve as a powerful reminder of how tax-obsessed Olympia is without a 2/3...
“I hate to say things like this but I want Tim Eyman to die in a f—ing fire.”
Democracy Makes a Comeback By Paul Jacob, TOWNHALL, 6/21/2015 He’s back. Just when big government boosters in the Evergreen State thought it was safe to raise taxes, Tim Eyman and the group Voters Want More Choices have returned to the streets with Initiative 1366....
Our signature drive was efficient — we spent $400K less than the other initiative did
Signature drives for initiatives cost a lot. We wish that wasn't the case, but that's the way it is. From 2009 - 2012, the average amount spent to qualify an initiative for the ballot was $1.4 million -- that was the average. There are two initiatives on...
Tim Eyman, the nicest dictator ever
Published yesterday in the Olympian newspaper: Eyman opposes democracy and rule by majority vote THE OLYMPIAN, LETTER TO THE EDITOR, JULY 8TH, 2015 Eyman opposes democracy and rule by majority vote Tim Eyman is attempting once again to create a political system...
Initiative 1366: short video and a few factoids as we celebrate its qualification
Please watch this video -- it just a minute and a half long: * Final count of voter signatures for I-1366 turned in: 337,954 * Quantity recommended by the Secretary of State: 325,000 * Chances it'll be on the November ballot: 100% * Number of times voters have...
Initiative 1366: “All the forces in the world are not so powerful as an idea whose time has come.”
Yesterday at 10 am, 7 hours before the deadline, 19,096 petition sheets containing 337,000 voter signatures for Initiative 1366 were turned in to the Secretary of State. That many signatures absolutely guarantees that the 2/3-For-Taxes Constitutional Amendment...
YOU DID IT!! Thanks to your heroic efforts, 334,044+ voter signatures turned in
Congratulations everyone. Today at 5 pm is the deadline for turning in voter signatures for initiatives. The Secretary of State recommends 325,000. Later today, 334,044+ voter signatures for I-1366 will be turned in to the Secretary of State's office in...
Today is the last day to raise the remaining $24,634 — it’s do or die
For 5 months, I've been like a personal trainer, encouraging you to do one more push-up, one more bench press, one my stomach crunch. The signature drive for I-1366 has been a real workout for all of us. I've asked, I've pleaded, I've begged -- repeatedly and...
2 days to raise the last $28,150 (yesterday it was $44,150)
In the past several days, we've had an explosion of donations from some extraordinary people. Here's some really inspiring ones: Joan Schmidt (donated $1000 in March, $1000 in April, $150, $250, and $250 in early June): "I can't afford to give anymore -- but I'm...
3 days to raise $44,150 (last Monday it was $77,000) — help us make it
We've got until Wednesday. The 2/3-For-Taxes Constitutional Amendment Initiative I-1366 is incredibly close to raising the necessary funds to qualify for the ballot. This year's legislative session conclusively proved that permanent protection is needed. ...
Pure insanity: Republicans helping Inslee’s reelection by passing $15 billion in tax hikes
In his 2012 election campaign, Jay Inslee strongly opposed raising taxes and repeatedly promised to veto tax hikes. Enough voters bought it and he won. Within 24 hours of becoming governor, he shattered those promises. He's been obsessed with raising...
7 days to raise $71,750 (yesterday it was $77,000) — it’s crunch time for signature drive
3 more heroes stepped forward yesterday to help ensure the success of the signature drive for the 2/3-For-Taxes Constitutional Amendment Initiative. Yesterday, we announced that we were $77,000 short of our goal. But then I got 3 emails yesterday: From Rose...
5 days to raise $53,250 (Monday it was $77,000) — we’re so close to making it
We're so close. The 2/3-For-Taxes Constitutional Amendment Initiative I-1366 is on the verge of raising the necessary funds to qualify for the ballot. The people need permanent protection from Olympia's tax insanity. 3 more incredible people stepped...
6 days to raise $60,750 (Monday it was $77,000) — it’s gut check time for signature drive
Yesterday, 3 more heroic supporters offered their help to ensure the success of the signature drive for the 2/3-For-Taxes Constitutional Amendment Initiative. From George Johnson: "Tim, I sent in $500 in March, but you can count on me for another $5000! ...
8 days to raise $77,000 — it’s crunch time for signature drive
On day one, I took out a 2nd mortgage on my home and loaned the campaign $150,000. Why? So we could immediately contract with a professional signature gathering firm to supplement our volunteers. For months, they've been out there asking voters throughout the state...
It’s crunch time — initiatives don’t qualify unless there’s a big surge at the end
For almost 5 months, we've been asking our supporters to donate dollars and collect signatures. This week is the last full week left for us to qualify the 2/3-For-Taxes Constitutional Amendment Initiative for the ballot. It's crunch time -- initiatives don't...
Tell Republicans: Democrats’ tax trap still looms – don’t fall for it
TODAY'S SEATTLE TIMES: House Democrats say they continue to support a capital-gains tax as the best way raise new revenue. “That said, it has never been the only option,” House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan, D-Covington, said in a statement Wednesday. “ … if the...
Imagine how politicians will react if our initiative doesn’t qualify
Olympia has been going absolutely tax crazy for months. A new state income tax (they're calling it a capital gains tax but it's the same thing), a 5-fold increase in property tax increases, higher gas taxes, sales taxes, and car tab taxes. There's over $100...
Why we didn’t qualify last year: what’s we’re doing different this year
We tried to qualify last year's Initiative 1325 for the ballot. We fell short. Here's what we wrote afterwards: "We worked really hard, but our signature drive for the 2/3-For-Taxes Constitutional Amendment fell short this year. ... Over the past 16 years,...
JAY INSLEE: “I would veto new taxes in the state of Washington”
JAY INSLEE: "No, I am not going to propose taxes. I do not believe they're right for the State of Washington." SEATTLE TIMES: At the news conference, Inslee made a clear promise to veto tax increases. "I would veto anything that heads the wrong direction and the...
Democrats pushing for $1.5 billion+ in tax hikes — here’s $1.8 billion
Yesterday, 3 more heroic supporters offered their help to ensure the success of the signature drive for the 2/3-For-Taxes Constitutional Amendment Initiative. From George Johnson: "Tim, I sent in $500 in March, but you can count on me for another $5000! ...
Democrats want $1 billion+ in tax hikes — here they are
Since January, Governor Inslee and the Democrats in Olympia have been pushing for $1 billion+ in tax hikes. They've dragged us all into 2 special sessions because of their obsession with raising taxes. If not for their insatiable appetite for higher taxes, the...
Bill to hike property taxes disappears – HUGE VICTORY FOR TAXPAYERS
Prior to 2001, each government could raise property taxes 6% per year. So state government raised your property taxes 6%, counties 6%, cities 6%, ports 6%, fire districts 6%, library districts 6%, park districts 6%. Those 6%'s compounded EVERY SINGLE YEAR and...
Democrats are laying a “tax trap” for Republicans in Olympia — we need to tell ’em …
In the 2013 and 2014 legislative sessions, Republican state senators and Republican house members blocked the Democrats' numerous tax proposals. Last November, voters rewarded them for protecting taxpayers by giving the GOP more seats in both the House and Senate....
Watch 2 minute video of Eyman ripping “cap and tax” bill in Olympia yesterday
It's been a busy week. On Thursday, I drove from Mukilteo to Olympia for a 1:00 pm hearing on the Democrats' and Governor Jay Inslee's "cap and trade" bill. Here's the 2 minute YouTube video of my testimony -- click on this link to watch...
Olympia officially declared insane: over $100 billion in tax hikes
Why not? On Wednesday, there's a hearing at 1:30 pm for a bill proposing a new capital gains tax (House Bill 1484). The state budget office released its' analysis on Friday. Cost: $8.4 billion. On Thursday, a 1:00 pm hearing on Gov. Inslee's...
State Republican Party endorses 2/3-For-Taxes Constitutional Amendment Initiative I-1366
This past weekend in Lynnwood at their quarterly state committee meeting, the Washington State Republican Party endorsed our initiative. The State GOP has endorsed all previous 2/3 initiatives (I-601, R-49, I-960, I-1053, and I-1185) so this should come as...
Olympia’s latest threat to your wallet: 5-fold increase in property tax increases
This is what happens in Olympia without the 2/3 protection: two days ago, a brand new bill, House Bill 2255, got introduced during the recently called special session (when no one is paying attention) and it imposes a 5-fold increase in property tax increases. ...
We represent 2/3 of the voters — but our initiative protects everyone
In 2012, during that high turnout presidential year, our 2/3 initiative passed with 2/3 approval: 1.9 million voters. It got more votes than any initiative in state history. We represent the 2/3 of voters who want it to be tougher to raise taxes. But the 2/3...
Worse than a tax increase: raising taxes on some to reduce taxes on others
Families are struggling. Many businesses are barely hanging on. Nonetheless, the white hot obsession in Olympia is for them to raise taxes. There are now legions of multi-billion dollar tax packages. New state incomes taxes, higher property taxes,...
Senate Republicans propose massive property tax hike — will Inslee save the day?
When candidate Jay Inslee was asked how he'd handle the McCleary court decision regarding funding schools, he said he'd veto tax increases. He said he "would focus like a laser beam" on his "job creation plan for the private sector" and balance the budget using...
Watch 2 minute video of Eyman ripping state income tax bill in Olympia yesterday
Yesterday, I drove from Mukilteo in Snohomish County to Olympia for a 1:30 pm hearing on bill imposing a massive new state income tax. Here's the 2 minute video of my testimony (it should automatically start at 02:08:00): In case you can't watch...
You did it! You stopped all those terrible anti-initiative bills
This year we saw the most concerted effort ever by politicians in Olympia to gut like a pig the citizens' initiative process. There were anti-initiative constitutional amendments, there were a litany of anti-initiative bills -- there was spin and doubletalk and total...
Initiative process survives legislative assault – your emails killed bad bills
Congratulations. Thanks to your efforts, all anti-initiative bills are dead. Yesterday at 5 pm was "policy bill cut-off" and so now we can proudly announce that all bills attacking the initiative process did not pass. That means the citizens' initiative...
$30 billion in higher taxes: tonight the House adds $30 billion to its previous $13 billion
This is what happens when there's no 2/3 protection in Olympia. Tonight (Tuesday, April 14th), the House Democrats are going to vote to impose a $15 billion tax hike on taxpayers statewide (gas taxes, car tab taxes, etc). And in that same bill, they will...
Look what’s happening in Olympia without the 2/3 protection: massive tax increases
The state senate voted to impose $15 billion on taxpayers statewide (gas taxes, car tab taxes, etc). That same vote authorized Sound Transit to impose $11 billion on taxpayers in the Puget Sound (even higher car tab taxes, sales taxes, property...
Jaw-dropping $13 billion tax package passed by House Democrats
This is what happens in Olympia without the 2/3 protection: HB 2224, titled AN ACT Relating to investing in education and essential public services by modifying and improving the fairness of Washington's excise tax system by enacting an excise tax on capital gains,...
Huge effort to stop anti-initiative bill in the House by “Heroic Holy” — plz thank him
All anti-initiative bills in Olympia are dead except one: Senate Bill 5715. That's the horrible bill that allows the governor to slap a biased warning label on initiatives he doesn't like. The Senate passed it and now it's being considered in the House. We've...
Today (Tuesday) is last day for the “March match” – please donate to I-1366 today
I spent 4 hours yesterday driving to and from Olympia so I could testify for 2 minutes. The room was packed with the folks who will be getting the money; taxpayers were scarce because they were at work. Olympia is going absolutely bonkers because...
Just today and tomorrow — donations to I-1366 worth DOUBLE
I'm traveling to Olympia today to testify against the nearly $10 billion tax package being pushed by House Democrats. A new state income tax (they're calling it a capital gains tax), higher taxes on customers, higher taxes on everyone. This is what happens...
Just 5 days left for your donation to be worth DOUBLE – please help I-1366
For the 2/3-For-Taxes Constitutional Amendment Initiative to succeed (and it MUST succeed), we need to raise a lot of money. Voters deserve the opportunity to permanently protect themselves from Olympia's insatiable tax appetite. For the next 5 days...
KITSAP SUN: Jan Angel defends anti-initiative bill, says it “doesn’t affect process at all”
Yesterday I shared the emails from Sen. Jan Angel, one of the lead sponsors of anti-initiative bill SB 5715, to her constituents that showed the true purpose of the bill is to "stop" certain initiatives "from getting on the ballot" (here is yesterday's update for...
Jan Angel denies — but her emails reveal anti-initiative scheme
In my testimony Wednesday against anti-initiative bill SB 5715, I highlighted that one of the main co-sponsors of the bill, Senator Jan Angel (R-Port Orchard), had revealed in emails the true purpose behind their legislative assault on the initiative process. I have...
Watch video of Eyman ripping anti-initiative bill at hearing in Olympia yesterday
Your emails paved the way. For weeks, we've asked you to bombard Olympia with emails about these anti-initiative bills that are a wholesale attack on the people's right to participate. You've responded. It's been extremely effective. Tons of citizen...
Click on this link and watch Eyman debate Chris Vance on 1% property tax cap
Everyone should focus their efforts on donating dollars and collecting signatures for the 2/3-For-Taxes Constitutional Amendment Initiative. Nonetheless, the battle over taxes continues on other fronts. In 2001, we sponsored and passed an...
Who cares what newspapers say? We do (at least today we do 🙂
First and foremost, maximize your contributions to the 2/3-For-Taxes Constitutional Amendment Initiative by donating this month. All contributions received are being matched dollar-for-dollar. Please take full advantage of this extraordinary opportunity. ...
We’ve got great momentum — we’re working hard to keep it going
5 times the voters have approved initiatives to require a 2/3 vote of the Legislature to raise taxes. Voters approved all 5, supporting each one by a bigger vote than the time before. The last time it was on the ballot, in 2012, it received more votes than any...
Massive tax increases out of Olympia illustrate why Initiative 1366 is absolutely essential
Since 2007, we've had legislative sessions with the 2/3 protection and sessions without it. In 2008 and 2009, for example, the 2/3 protected us perfectly and not a single tax hike was imposed. In 2010, the 2/3 was suspended and Olympia imposed $6.7 billion in higher...
A successful businessman has offered to match all March donations to Initiative 1366
My $150,000 loan to the I-1366 campaign from a 2nd mortgage on my home supercharged the month of February. It allowed us to immediately hire professional signature gatherers and spurred many of our supporters to help. It was an explosive first month. But to...
With Governors like Jay Inslee, Initiative 1366 is absolutely essential
When running for the governor in 2012, candidate Jay Inslee said tax increases would take us "on the wrong road." He said tax hikes were "off the table." He repeatedly promised to "veto any tax increase." Within 24 hours of being sworn in, Inslee completely...
What’s it worth to you to be permanently protected from Olympia’s insatiable tax appetite?
In 2007, we sponsored Initiative 960, reinstating the 2/3. Even though opponents spent $1.3 million, voters passed it by a comfortable margin. The benefit of its' passage was immediately felt: in 2008 and 2009, despite overwhelming Democrat control of the House,...
Jump-starting signature drive for I-1366 a huge success – help us keep it going
5 times the voters have passed initiatives making it tougher for Olympia to take more of the people's money. Voters approved all of them. And when those 2/3 initiatives passed, they worked perfectly: they made tax increases an absolute last resort in Olympia. The...
Eyman loans $150,000 from a 2nd mortgage on his home to jump-start paid signature drive for I-1366
Last week, we announced the kick-off for this year's initiative: the 2/3-For-Taxes Constitutional Amendment Initiative. It is, by far, the most impactful, exciting, needed initiative we've ever done. It is absolutely essential for taxpayers to...
Our fiercest advocates in Olympia for the citizens’ initiative process: Senators Roach & Benton
Our top priority must be and absolutely is raising the necessary funds and collecting the required number of signatures for The 2/3-For-Taxes Constitutional Amendment Initiative. It'll provide taxpayers with permanent protection from Olympia's insatiable tax...
For 2015: The 2/3-For-Taxes Constitutional Amendment Initiative
Why have we been successful over the past 16 years? Because we are persistent, we are relentless. We never, ever, ever give up. We do it 'til it gets done. We're thrilled with today’s kick-off for our 2015 initiative: The 2/3-For-Taxes Constitutional...
Thanks to your emails, Olympia’s anti-initiative bills are imploding
Amid all-out mutiny, Sen. Joe Fain abandons constitutional amendment attacking initiative process When it comes to this year's anti-initiative bills, constituent feedback has been overwhelming. And it's clearly having a very positive effect. Senators...
Msg to legislators: just because voters approve an initiative you don’t like doesn’t mean…
Legislators say it to themselves all the time: "This initiative (that I opposed) never would have passed if the voters had been properly educated." The voters-are-stupid-when-they-don't-vote-the-way-I-do belief has really infected the thinking of a huge...
Send new msg to Republicans: “Isn’t it embarrassing to be lectured to by a Democrat”?
When it comes to anti-initiative bills in Olympia, in past years, it was the Democrats' sponsoring them and Republicans opposing them. For over a decade (from 2003-2013), it was clear which party opposed listening to the people and which party believed in...
Will 2015 be the last year for initiatives?
Every legislative session, there is a white hot obsession among some in Olympia to gut the initiative process. So we have to play whack-a-mole every year, beating back legislative assaults on the citizens' initiative process. Their latest is simply...
Eyman column about 2/3 tax rule published — “Temporary rule a victory, not the end”
Got a great response from the citizens in Centralia who read this in their newspaper on Friday (please make special note of the areas I supersized and boldfaced below): Tim Eyman Commentary: Temporary 2/3 Tax Rule a Victory, but Not the End By Tim Eyman / For The...
18 Senate Democrats betrayed their constituents on Monday
Monday's vote was very educational. The 26 members of the Senate Majority Coalition Caucus reinstated the 2/3 tax rule while the 23 Democrat Senators fought tooth-and-nail and voted against it. So, when it comes to raising taxes, every single Democrat...
2/3 tax rule adopted by Senate! Your votes, emails, and phone calls were listened to
Who says politicians don't listen? OK, you got me: we normally do. 🙂 But not today. Because today the Senate Majority Coalition Caucus agreed to adopt the 2/3 tax rule. All 26 members supported it, making it tougher to raise taxes in the Senate (for the next two...
TAXPAYERS BEWARE: Inslee is Governor and session starts on Monday!
No one is safe while the Legislature is in session. That is a truism, but it is particularly accurate with Jay Inslee as Governor. Candidate Inslee repeatedly promised to oppose tax increases. He even guaranteed -- consistently -- that he'd veto any tax increase....
Tim’s 49th Birthday is today – LET’S DANCE!
Most importantly, I wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year: Today is my 49th birthday (yay!). I will spend it doing the things I love to do (we'll be having sushi for lunch and dinner, I'm a movie maniac so we'll probably...
Inslee’s pushing HUGE tax hikes, despite repeatedly promising to veto tax increases
Inslee's spokesman sat down with reporters yesterday, telling them that the Governor will be proposing MASSIVE tax hikes next week. This is what's called a "dog barks" story because it's so predictable and un-newsworthy. "DEMOCRAT GOVERNOR PROPOSES MASSIVE...
Regarding raising taxes in Olympia … DON’T DO IT!
Spurred by the overwhelming passage of our tougher-to-raise-taxes Initiative 1185 (it got more votes than any initiative in state history), the state house Republicans and the state senate's Majority Coalition Caucus held the line and resisted raising taxes in 2013...
Massive sales tax hike pushed by Democrats in 2015 — “should we raise it to 11% or 12%?”
During next year's legislative session, don't fall for the income-tax-head-fake. It's a tried and true strategy in Olympia: Democrats instruct one of their Seattle legislators (from a safe seat) to propose a bill imposing a state income tax. The media...
“Fear of Eyman” stopped new capital gains tax in Washington state?
In Sunday's Seattle Times, a columnist was selling the idea of creating and imposing a brand new tax in Washington state: a capital gains tax. Call it "Son of 1098". In 2010, all the libs went hog wild and pushed a brand new state income tax with...
State senators in 2015 and their constituents’ vote on I-1185 in high-turnout 2012
Inslee wants to go crazy raising taxes and fees in 2015. He promised no tax hikes to get elected, but within 24 hours of becoming Governor, he's been pushing non-stop for higher revenue. So there's no fiscal restraint coming from the Executive Branch -- whatever...
Clear & consistent message from voters: no tax hikes in 2015
In 2010, the Legislature went hog wild. They took away the 2/3 vote requirement and raised taxes $6.7 billion. The voters could not have repudiated them more: 1) They reinstated the 2/3 with I-1053 and a 64% "yes" vote2) They repealed the biggest tax hikes (on...
Non-Seattle Democrat legislators and their constituents’ vote on I-1185 in 2012
Being that it was a such a low-turnout election, Democrat legislators outside Seattle may think that they'll be safe during the high-turnout elections in 2016, regardless of how they vote in the next two years on bills raising taxes and fees. That would be...
Senator Pam Roach’s victory on Tuesday — nothing short of remarkable
We're simply ecstatic that Senator Pam Roach won re-election. It's thrilling that voters in the 31st district gave her another 4 years in Olympia. She's the best friend the taxpayers have in Olympia and it's fantastic that her loyalty to her constituents and to her...
Voters send clear no-new-taxes message — legislators better listen
For the past two years, the Senate Majority Coalition Caucus in Olympia has held the line on tax hikes. Voters rewarded them on Tuesday, validating their fiscal restraint by retaining and expanding their ranks. If voters wanted higher taxes, they surely would have...
Biggest political loser last night: Jay Inslee
What an exciting evening! I trekked down to Bellevue for the King County GOP's party and had an extraordinary time laughing and smiling and celebrating election night with a huge roomful of fellow citizens. Talk about a bad night for Obama. An...
Major pivot point in our state’s history: next year’s legislative session
The top legislative priority for counties and cities is to make it easier for local governments to raise property taxes. They want the 2015 Legislature to take away the voter approval requirement for big property tax increases. The top...
Nobody works harder for taxpayers than we do
Our initiatives have saved Washington's taxpayers over $26 billion (lower car tab taxes and lower property tax increases). Why have we been so successful? Because of you. Because of you, the state car tab tax is dead (Initiative 695 and...
Initiative process: born 1914, killed 2015?
It seems every year in Olympia certain legislators and powerful special interest groups push bills that would destroy the initiative process. Last year, they got further than ever before, getting their anti-initiative agenda passed in the state house. ...
16 years of effort — 16 years of results
An interesting fact: over the past 16 years, voters have passed into law 27 initiatives. Of those, 14 were liberal ideas and 13 were conservative. Of the 13 conservative initiatives, 8 of them were ours. They've saved taxpayers $26.06 billion so far. ...
Fighting Olympia’s tax hikes — a tug-of-war that never ends
We've been trying to protect taxpayers for the past 16 years. Every year, it's a battle. Every legislative session, it's a fight. It's a never-ending tug-of-war. And there's a simple reason for that: when it comes to the special interests that get our...
It would be obscene to raise taxes next year — taxpayers can’t handle additional burdens
In Sunday's Seattle Times, a columnist was selling the idea of creating and imposing a brand new tax in Washington state: a capital gains tax. Call it "Son of 1098". In 2010, all the libs went hog wild and pushed a brand new state income tax with...
SEATTLE TIMES: “Inslee’s been obsessed with raising taxes since he was inaugurated”
Obsessed: an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind. "he was in the grip of an obsession he was powerless to resist." synonyms: fixation, mania, compulsion, preoccupation, infatuation, addiction, fetish, craze. Rarely do...
Constantine’s crass attempt to blackmail voters is manipulative and wrong
Just when you thought politicians couldn't stoop any lower ... Dow Constantine, King County Executive, announced today that he's threatening childrens' services unless voters approve a property tax hike. Seattle Times: "He wants a new levy for early childhood programs...
SEATTLE TIMES: Eyman to blame for everything
Blame Tim Eyman for our funding woes SEATTLE TIMES, Mon, Sept 22nd, 2014 Legislators, both Republican and Democrat, have struggled to balance the needs of the state with the available resources. And now they are held in contempt by the court because there are not...
YouTube video of Eyman talking about initiatives
I really enjoyed speaking to the Cascade Republican Women's Club on Wednesday. It's a great group of wonderful women who are grassroots activists committed to making our state better. I reconnected with old friends and make a few new ones. For those...
Eyman is speaker at Snoqualmie event — Cascade Republican Women’s Club
It is a great honor to be speaking to the Cascade Republican Women's Club in Snoqualmie tomorrow. I'll make sure to let y'all know on Thursday how it went. September Luncheon- Wed, Sept 17, 2014, 11:30-1:30 pm, Snoqualmie Ridge Club, 36005 SE Ridge St, Snoqualmie,...
Here’s what our various 2/3 initiatives have accomplished
From 1999 through 2006, our focus was on reducing taxes for the struggling taxpayers of Washington. 3 initiatives lowering car tab taxes, 3 initiatives limiting property taxes. So far, those initiatives have saved taxpayers over $26 billion. In 2007, our...
WOW! — “Obama’s one achievement — out golfing Tiger Woods”
WOW: Obama’s one achievement — out golfing Tiger Woods ANALYSIS/OPINION by Joseph Curl, The Washington Times, August 26th, 2014http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/13/curl-obamas-one-achievement-outgolfing-tiger-woods/?page=all As Barack “Eldrick” Obama...
TODAY’S SEATTLE TIMES: Eyman to blame for ferry woes
"So many of the woes facing this state are related to Eyman and the non-thinking people who voted for his initiatives." It's amazing how powerful I am. I can collapse a bridge in Skagit county...
Vote against the 2 tax increases passed by the Legislature this November
Nearly 2/3 of voters in 2012 passed our Initiative 1185. It got 1.9 million votes, more than any initiative in state history. That overwhelming vote has done a phenomenal job of keeping Olympia on a short leash when it comes to raising taxes. This session,...
Thank you — that’s something I don’t say it enough
Over the past 16 years, we've accomplished some extraordinary things. As regular citizens, we've succeeded at letting the voters vote on 15 statewide initiatives. That's 15 reforms that no Legislature would ever pass on their own. But not one of those...
Obama’s approval rating plummets to all-time-low — 2015 shaping up to be another 2010 election
I loved this column in today's Wall Street Journal: Talkin' Obama BluesObama's words can move factions, but not a people. By Daniel Henninger, WALL STREET JOURNAL, Aug. 6, 2014 "We tortured some folks." — President Barack Obama And then he said: "It's...
A tidal wave of tax increases is coming — help us fight back NOW!!
The Art of War by Sun-Tzu: "Every battle is won before it is ever fought." There is a tidal wave of tax increases coming next year. You can just feel it. In 2007, voters passed our Initiative 960, making it tougher to raise taxes. In 2008 and...
Our efforts are making it really tough for politicians to raise taxes
Politicians raise taxes when they think they can get away with it. When they think the voters won't find out. When they think the voters can't stop it. That's the way it works. Whether it's the voters overwhelmingly voting (multiple times) for $30 car tabs,...
Probably the 2nd most important thing I’ve ever written — please give it your time
Tim Eyman: Democrats shouldn't repeat 2010 tax-hiking debacle in 2015 Guest Opinion: Responding to suggestions that voters have changed their minds on higher taxes, the initiative guru recalls what happened the last time Olympia went "hog wild" raising taxes. By Tim...
Probably the most important thing I’ve ever written — please give it your time
Higher taxes not the answer to economic woes By Tim Eyman, GUEST COLUMN, SPOKESMAN REVIEW Jack Fagan, Mike Fagan and I co-sponsored the 2/3-For-Taxes Constitutional Amendment Initiative this year and worked really hard for the past six months leading its...
“Tim, why didn’t you mortgage your house again and do another $250K loan?”
Earlier this week, I was asked that question from a longtime supporter. For those of you who don't remember, in 2010, the first bill signed into law by Governor Gregoire and the Democrat-dominated Legislature was the repeal of our Initiative 960 requiring a...
Stopping the Democrats’ horrible anti-initiative bill this session was a huge victory
In recent years, we've worked really hard to stop bad bills in Olympia. We've certainly learned that it's certainly easier to prevent a bad bill from becoming law than it is to overturn a bad law. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. We...
Our 2/3-for-taxes initiative from 2012 protected us for the past 2 years
We worked really hard in 2012 to get our Initiative 1185 on the ballot. We knew how important it was. Our 2/3 initiatives have consistently and effectively deterred the Legislature from raising taxes for the 2 years following their passage. After I-1185...
Excellent column — “Obama isn’t doing his job. He’s waiting for history …”
I've loved Peggy Noonan's columns for years. Today's? Wow! The Daydream and the NightmareObama isn't doing his job. He's waiting for history to recognize his greatness. By PEGGY NOONAN, Wall Street Journal columnist, July 4, 2014 I don't know if we...
We worked really hard, we fell short, we’re just gonna have to work even harder next time
Even so, look at the bright side: just the threat of I-1325 and its' signature drive was incredibly effective at deterring the Legislature from raising taxes this year. First and foremost: thank you very much for your hard work and support. By working...
2 ballot measures on the November ballot by us — voters get to vote …
Voters get to vote on the Legislature's 2 tax increases In 2007, voters passed our Initiative 960. In 2012, voters renewed its policies by passing our Initiative 1185. One of the initiatives' protections guarantees the citizens' right to vote on tax...
Incredibly effective — the 2/3 works every time at protecting all taxpayers
Nothing is more effective at protecting taxpayers than the 2/3-for-taxes vote requirement. In 2007, the voters reinstated the 2/3 with Initiative 960. And in 2008 and 2009, the Legislature didn't raise a single tax. Not one. In 2010, the...
EXPOSED: Inslee’s sleazy secret scheme to raise gas taxes $1 a gallon
I absolutely agree with this: The truth is out! Governor Jay Inslee, after months of denying his secret plan to impose a hidden gas tax increase, has finally admitted that he does indeed intend to increase the price of gasoline in our state - as much as an...
Eyman’s 20th wedding anniversary is today
21 years ago today, Karen and I met. One year later, on May 14th, 1994, we were married. She periodically points out that she's a victim of false advertising: she married a private guy living in an apartment running a quiet mail-order company offering fraternity...
Traveling the state promoting our 2/3 Constitutional Amendment Initiative
I hopped the Edmonds/Kingston ferry yesterday to be the featured speaker at the Central Kitsap Republicans Women's Club in Bremerton. They had it at the Admiral Theatre. Lots of great folks turned out. Here's a news story about it: Eyman touts supermajority...
The Democrats’ most vile, onerous, unconstitutional anti-initiative bill in state history …
Crazy liberals repeatedly say that it is too burdensome to require citizens to show photo ID in order to vote. They even say, and some courts have agreed, that it is an unconstitutional burden. Yet these same crazy liberals are pushing House Bill 2552...
You broke the logjam, now we need your lobbying pressure even more
On Monday, we asked you to pressure the state Senate to bring 4 pro-initiative bills to the floor. Thanks to your heroic efforts (and some hard work by Senator Don Benton from Vancouver), one of those bills was passed out of Rules (all the Democrats voted against...
Which Senators support the initiative process? Help us find out
Last year, Senator Pam Roach (R-Auburn) held a hugely successful hearing on 4 pro-initiative bills. The 4 bills would make the initiative process work better (details below). The testimony by citizens was overwhelmingly positive. Senator Roach had her committee...
What do you think about our new initiative? Your immediate feedback is crucial
We're thrilled with today’s kick-off for our new initiative: 2/3 Constitutional Amendment. It’s a measure that will ensure permanent protection from higher taxes. 17 other states already enjoy these same protections – it’s time for Washington to be #18. In 2012,...
Monroe pulls the plug on ticketing cameras
December 31 shall go down in Monroe history as "Camera Emancipation Day." Yahoo! On Friday morning, I asked Monroe's mayor and city council members by email if their obnoxious ticketing camera program had been ended or not (see below). By...
Nobody works harder for taxpayers than we do
Why have we been so successful? Because of you. Because you donated, the state car tab tax is dead (Initiative 695 and Initiative 776) and yearly vehicle fees are radically lower than they used to be. Because you contributed, increases in property...
Obama The Oblivious
Like a laser beam, we focus our efforts on holding state and local governments accountable in Washington state. But that doesn't mean we don't care about what's happening at the national level. Today's Krauthammer column? Wow! Obama the obliviousBy Charles...
Lessons learned in 2013; we’re ready for 2014
After 16 years of doing initiatives and fighting for and speaking out on behalf of struggling taxpayers, we've learned a lot. Each year, we identify what works and what doesn't. But each battle is extremely difficult -- $30 car tabs, 1% property tax cap, performance...
Tim is 48 today
As many of you know, my family has a tradition of adoption. My father who raised me was adopted. I was adopted. My three kids are adopted. My dad joked that our family's "gift to society" was never letting our gene pool continue past a single generation. I guess...
Our only regret this year: we didn’t say ‘thank you’ enough
Battling with government and politicians is a full-time endeavor. There isn't a day that goes by where Jack, Mike, and I aren't thinking about, organizing, planning, and implementing offensives and counter-offensives on behalf of taxpayers. And so we are constantly...
Proud to know you — Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
I'm very proud to know you and work with you on behalf of Washington's taxpayers. It's a yearly battle with politicians at the state and local level. As reckless and irresponsible as they are, imagine how much worse they'd be if not for our efforts. I wish...
2/3 of the people want to protect 100% of the taxpayers
Thanks to our efforts working together (and a huge 2nd mortgage on my home), we've done an extraordinary job protecting taxpayers from tax increases. In 2007, voters approved our initiative -- I-960 -- that reestablished the requirement that higher...
America’s No. 1 freedom fighter
For the past 16 years, we've worked really hard fighting for taxpayers. Here's some excerpts from a recent column about our efforts: America's No. 1 freedom fighter By Paul Jacob, paul@citizensincharge.com, columnist for Townhall.com Everybody hates Tim...
Tim Eyman caused the recession, says Seattle Senator Adam Kline
Isn't it always my fault? A few years ago, the Seattle PI had a front-page story on the slow economy. Seattle Senator Adam Kline was furious that they didn't mention the cause of the recession: Me. "Your front-page story Saturday makes no...
Eyman’s defense of the people’s voice (ROUND 2)
I participated in Friday's work session in Olympia concerning their upcoming legislative effort to repeal the people's tax advisory votes, a taxpayer protection policy that passed in 2007 and was reaffirmed in 2012. TVW taped the hearing. For those not able...
Eyman defends the people’s voice (testimony in Olympia on tax advisory votes)
Thanks to our supporters emailing Rep. Hunt, I was invited to participate in yesterday's work session in Olympia. The topic? Their upcoming legislative effort to repeal, neuter, and gut the people's tax advisory votes, a taxpayer protection policy that passed in...
Rep. Hunt, thanks for listening to the taxpayers and inviting me to participate on Friday
On Tuesday at around 11:30 am, I emailed you and requested that you invite me to participate in Friday's 10 am work session on your legislative effort to repeal tax advisory votes (details on the meeting can be found...
Please encourage Rep. Hunt to let us defend the voters’ voice
The following was sent this morning: Tuesday, November 19th, 2013 To: Rep. Sam Hunt (D-Olympia), chair of the House Governmental Operations committee, 360-786-7992, sam.hunt@leg.wa.gov From: Tim Eyman, co-sponsor of Initiative 960 and Initiative 1185, ph:...
Our track record over the past 7 years
The three of us have been fighting for taxpayers for 16 years. In the “early years,” it was lowering car tab taxes and limiting property taxes. Those efforts have save taxpayers $26.06 BILLION so far (through 2013). But in the last 7 years, our mission...
Senator Jan Angel! Tax averse district elects tax averse legislator
In the 26th district (Pierce/Kitsap Counties) last year, Initiative 1185 got nearly 70% of the vote. The 2/3-for-taxes vote requirement received overwhelming support there. It's clearly populated with tax averse voters. A taxpayer friendly legislator Jan...
7 measures, 7 votes, 7 victories
There were 7 measures on the ballot: 2 initiatives, 5 tax advisory votes. Who decided the fate of these measures? The people, not the politicians. The voters were asked to decide on 2 initiatives: * I-517, the "initiative on initiatives." A...
Eyman & Fagans comment on election results: 5 advisory votes, special session, I-517, and more
Here's what we had to say tonight: OUR THOUGHTS ON THE 5 TAX ADVISORY VOTES: "There is no decision that government makes that has a greater impact on our lives than when they take more of the people's money. The Legislature raised taxes this year. None of...
Plz read this — it’s about Initiative 517
Initiative Measure No. 517 concerns initiative and referendum measures. This measure would set penalties for interfering with or retaliating against signature-gatherers and petition-signers; require that all measures receiving sufficient signatures appear on the...
In defense of tax advisory votes
The whining and gnashing of teeth by politicians about this year's 5 tax advisory votes is certainly entertaining (the Legislature imposed 5 tax increases which will cost the taxpayers $887 million -- and so on the November ballot are Advisory Votes #3, #4, #5, #6 and...
TV clip of my testimony
Clicking on this link should automatically jump to my part, but if it doesn't, fast forward to 2:34:41:http://tvw.org/index.php?option=com_tvwplayer&eventID=2013100043#start=9281&stop=9475 At Seattle forum, Eyman heckled, booed, jeered in a church while...
Plz read why Senator Ann Rivers supports Initiative 517
On the fall ballot is Initiative 517. It's called "Protect Your Right To Vote on Initiatives." In Sunday's Seattle Times, Senator Ann Rivers explains why she supports it. Please click here and read...
We can only count on ourselves to fight this fight
Our efforts are needed now more than ever. Massive gas tax increases and skyrocketing car tab taxes are being pushed. They're targeting a special session in November. I know, we don't have to worry because Jay Inslee promised to veto all tax...
Super supporter defends us …
The three of us worked super hard with all of you this year beating back Olympia's attempt to raise taxes. Our most powerful lobbying tool was the voters overwhelmingly approval of I-1185 last November (I-1185 extended the 2/3’s-for-tax-increases requirement). Since...
Eyman testimony on transportation taxes in Everett last night
Wearing jeans and a bright red longsleeve t-shirt emblazoned with "LET THE VOTERS DECIDE" on the front, I went to Everett last night to participate in the "listening tour" on higher transportation taxes (EVERETT HERALD, 'Listening tour' on roads, taxes coming to...
6 months fighting Olympia, 6 months shaking a tin cup
For the first 6 months of each year, Jack, Mike, and I work super hard with all of you beating back the Legislature's inevitable effort to raise taxes. In the last 6 months of each year (like now), the three of us shake a tin cup, asking our supporters to voluntarily...
There are 7 statewide measures on the fall ballot, 5 are tax advisory votes
The Secretary of State has posted the online version of the fall voters pamphlet. There are 7 statewide measures on the fall ballot, 5 are tax advisory...
That’s the best compliment I got all legislative session
Initiatives and referendums are a lot of work. Raising money and collecting signatures is a huge undertaking. If Olympia actually listened to the people, Jack, Mike, I, and all of you would have a lot less to do. In 2010, the Democrats imposed some really...
Blaming I-695 — talk about a golden oldie
Car tab taxes used to be hundreds and many times thousands of dollars every year. It was a nightmare for working class families and senior citizens. Heck, it was a struggle for everyone. So in 1998, we sponsored an initiative called I-691 that reduced car tab...
$107,000 for 6 advisory votes in Clark County – Secretary of State revises cost for 5 statewide tax advisory votes: $120,000
From yesterday's Columbian: The six additional ballot measures will cost the county $107,000. "It's a small price to pay to get the pulse of the people," said Commissioner Steve Stuart, who used to work for a market research firm. "This is relatively inexpensive...
Legislators’ per diems cost more than all 5 tax advisory votes
From the Columbian: During both special sessions, state lawmakers accepted more than $256,000 in per diems. http://www.columbian.com/news/2013/aug/02/moeller-led-local-group-in-per-diem (Senate $111,960 + House $144,747 = $256,707) What is the benefit of...
State DOT: we’re massively incompetent, would you please give us a raise?
State Department of Transportation to taxpayers: we're massively incompetent, would you please give us a raise? Big bill and big delay to fix new 520 pontoons, SEATTLE TIMES, July 31, 2013: Fixing, sealing and strengthening Highway 520 bridge pontoons has...
City of Yakima will vote on 2/3-for-taxes initiative in November
The tax wars continue to rage, this time is my hometown of Yakima. Local folks heroically amassed the thousands of voter signatures necessary to put their charter change initiative on the November ballot. It requires a two-thirds vote of the city council to raise...
Despite Olympia’s scheme to block the vote, voters in November get to vote on the Legislature’s “emergency” tax increases
Our state Constitution gives the people the absolute guaranteed right to referendum which means the citizens are allowed to collect voter signatures and put on the ballot any bill that the Legislature passes into law. It gives the voters the right to veto any...
An informative news story about this year’s legislative session
Hope you have a great 4th of July. Jack, Mike, and I wish you and your family's the very best. Here's a really informative news story about this year's legislative session (the first domino to fall was the voters overwhelming approval of I-1185 in...
On taxes, Legislature scores an A-
First of all, thank you. It couldn’t and wouldn’t have happened without you. With your help, we kept the pressure on the Legislature throughout this year’s legislative session and all their special sessions. We made it clear: tax increases were simply...
Even with gusher of revenue, Democrats won’t stop pushing for higher taxes
It was announced today that there's a gusher of revenue to help resolve the budget impasse in Olympia. As the Spokesman Review reported, the state's revenue "grew by $480 million in the last week: the $231 million from the revenue forecast, nearly $90 million the...
State law and state’s budget office contradict the claim that Bracken tax bill wasn’t a tax increase
Thursday night, with a 61% yes vote in the state senate, the "Bracken estate tax" tax increase bill was passed. The state budget office (OFM) has already completed its cost projection and found it will cost taxpayers $517 million over the next 10 years.(OFM...
Senate Majority Coalition Caucus: voters in your districts elected you to protect them from tax hikes
1.9 million voters approved Initiative 1185, saying for the 5th time that tax increases must be a last resort and only with 2/3 legislative approval or voter approval. 6 justices did not change the minds of those 1.9 million voters; they only solidified the public's...
Citizen pressure succeeds: Pierce County Council to pick new senator tomorrow, one week early
Last week, the Pierce County Council repeatedly said the earliest they could pick a new senator was June 11th. It appeared in every news story and it was accepted as gospel. But there was a huge problem: June 11th is the last day of the special session. It was a...
“You’re picking at the carcasses of dead people with HB 2064 — is there no limit to how low you’re willing to go?”
Regular taxpayers don't have time to travel down to Olympia to testify all the time. They're too busy working for a living, especially mid-week during the middle of a work day. Tax-hiking politicians love that. It allows them to only hear from the special...
We can’t accept tax policy that only 35% of the voters support
During last November's high turn-out presidential year, nearly 2/3 of voters overwhelmingly approved Initiative 1185 making it tougher to raise taxes. The opponents of the 2/3 managed to get the courts to side with them. So now Washington citizens are living under...
Our new initiative provides permanent protection from higher taxes
Our new initiative -- LET THE VOTERS DECIDE ON A 2/3-FOR-TAXES CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT -- gives taxpayers permanent protection. 17 other states already enjoy these same protections – Washington voters support becoming #18. Just five months ago, 1.9 million voters...
We’re not safe — legislature back in session today
On Friday, the state budget office confirmed the cost of the latest version of the transportation tax package: $1.2 billion in higher car tab taxes, $2.9 billion in higher gas taxes, and other higher taxes totalling $300 million. $4.4 billion total. ...
WA Times highlights our new initiative: LET THE VOTERS DECIDE ON A 2/3-FOR-TAXES CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
EDITORIAL: A scarlet tax letter How Washington state can shame politicians of the splurge By THE WASHINGTON TIMES, Tuesday, May 7, 2013, http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/may/7/a-scarlet-tax-letter/ Not everything that comes out of the deep-blue left...
Insistence on higher taxes is cause of special session — Inslee’s tax-hiking obsession exposed
Ever since Governor Jay Inslee's complete reversal on raising taxes (24 hours after his swearing in), he's hated how it looked publicly. The Senate's no-tax-increase budget had become a total nightmare for him. In the final weeks of the session, it had become...
We filed our 2/3-for-taxes constitutional amendment initiative yesterday
From yesterday: "Jack, Mike, and I are really excited about today's kick-off for our new initiative: LET THE VOTERS DECIDE ON A 2/3-FOR-TAXES CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. I've come down from Mukilteo and Jack and Mike Fagan traveled over from Spokane with this...
Majority Coalition in Senate shows it can be done: no new taxes
They had $2 billion more to spend so it's not like the Majority Coalition in the Senate split the atom. Nonetheless, their no-new-taxes budget sure makes it hard on the tax raisers to say that new taxes are necessary. PLAYBOOK OUT THE WINDOW Now it’s the Dems’ Move...
What’s truly extraordinary about all of you is your persistence and perseverance
We don't say "thank you" often enough. The only reason we're making a difference in the political arena is because of your continued support for our efforts. It's amazing what we've accomplished together over the past 15 years. 2/3 legislative approval for...
Will the Majority Coalition in the Senate finish the job the Supreme Court started and take away I-1185’s protections?
Because House Democrats sued the voters, 6 justices took away I-1185's 2/3 which protected the citizenry from higher taxes. That arrogant act, suing the voters, has opened the floodgates of taxation. But what about protection from fee increases? I-1185...
Did Court ruling on 2/3 scuttle $10 billion tax increase?
People are furious. First, 1.9 million voters overwhelmingly passed Initiative 1185, approving it in every county. Then within 24 hours of becoming governor, Inslee violated his veto-taxes promise. Then the Court rejected our voter-approved 2/3...
Some politicians never talk to taxpayers, only tax takers
Despite the people's overwhelming vote in favor of Initiative 1185 which sent a clear no-new-taxes message, on February 12th, House Democrat Judy Clibborn announced a bunch of taxes she wanted to increase. Gas tax hikes, new car tab taxes, and many others. She said...
When even the Seattle Times “gets it” …
Editorial: Two-thirds tax law overruled, but sentiment remainsLegislators and Gov. Jay Inslee should think twice before rushing to increase taxes. Seattle Times Editorial, February 28, 2013 THE Washington Supreme Court’s two-thirds-for-taxes decision came down to a...
Here we again — Legislature bringing back hated car tab taxes
Anti-Tax Activist Tim Eyman Blasts Car Tab Tax Proposals In Olympia Northwest News Network | Feb. 25, 2013 OLYMPIA, Wash. – He is synonymous with keeping Washington car tabs at $30. Now anti-tax initiative sponsor Tim Eyman is fired up again. He testified in Olympia...
Please join us in thanking 4 legislators who are fighting to improve the initiative process
Senators Pam Roach, Don Benton, Ann Rivers, and John Braun have sponsored 4 bills that improve the initiative process. The bills passed out of committee on Monday and so will be put to a vote on the floor of the Senate. These 4 legislators are heroes who deserve our...
Olympia is going on a tax-hiking rampage, please help us help taxpayers
Despite every politician who ran in 2012 said "no new taxes," the citizens of Washington are facing the greatest onslaught of tax increase proposals in our state's history. Candidate Inslee repeatedly promised to veto any tax increase. He said no way to...
We’ve been really busy lately — please support our efforts
We've been working really hard in January and February. We can only continue with your financial support. A few examples: * We've been filing various taxpayer protection initiatives since January. Before we decide which one(s) to do this year, we want to see what...
$6 billion tax increase? A Democrat legislator says: “The one thing I’ve heard from everybody is they want more”
Looks like legislators in Olympia have absolutely no exposure to taxpayers. 1.9 million voters approved our no-new-taxes Initiative 1185 -- almost 2/3 of voters. And yet apparently, none of them talk with legislators. The Seattle Times reports today...
Every House Democrat represents Seattle; not a single Democrat outside Seattle represented his/her constituents on Friday
On Friday, there was a floor vote in the state house that was very educational. Voters passed a law -- Initiative 1185 -- in November that requires a two-thirds legislative vote for tax increases. The House Republicans wanted the same requirement put in...
Inslee admits his tax increases are tax increases. Cost to taxpayers: $1.2 billion
As we reported earlier, the day after becoming Governor, Jay Inslee held his first press conference and promptly broke his veto-taxes pledge. Inslee said "Extension of taxes not an increase". But 24 hours later, Inslee admitted his tax increases are...
Inslee breaks no-new-taxes pledge within 24 hours of becoming Governor
In the opening sentence of our January letter to supporters, we wrote: Do you trust Jay Inslee to keep his no-new-taxes promise? We don't. Well, that sure didn't take long. Within 24 hours of becoming Governor, Jay Inslee held his first press conference --...
We need your help to deter Olympia from raising taxes and fees – sign up below
Olympia started on Monday so hang onto your wallet - taxpayers are never safe when the Legislature is in session. So for the next several months, we're all vulnerable. Fortunately, we've got an unsung hero -- Initiative 960 -- that's been protecting...
Gregoire’s legacy: UNSUSTAINABLE BUDGETS CEMENTED IN 2005
There has been an endless stream of gushing "news stories and fawning editorials recently that have tried to whitewash Gregoire's 8-year tenure. I'm sick of it. It's important that she not get away with rewriting history: It was March 22, 2005. ...
Tim is 47 today — yay!!!
I've always been a glass-is-more-than-half-full kind of guy. So when I read in today's Seattle Times the endless number of politicians and special interest groups salivating at the prospect at raising everyone's gas taxes and car tab taxes next year...
OFM confirms it: $1 billion in tax increases have already cut the deficit in half
Democrats and their special-interest-group-backers are whining about how Initiative 1185’s 2/3 vote requirement is preventing them from taking a "balanced approach" (code for raising taxes) to address their budget challenges (caused by 8 years of adopting totally...
First ever tax advisory votes – what did we learn?
On the November ballot, there were the first ever tax advisory votes. Originally passed by voters with 2007's Initiative 960 and reaffirmed by voters with 2012's Initiative 1185, advisory votes are required whenever the legislature unilaterally imposes a tax without...
Here is the vote on I-1185 broken down by legislative district
Without I-1185's overwhelming victory and the 2 tax advisory votes rejecting the 2012 legislature's 2 tax increases, Olympia would be going down the path of business-as-usual with Democrats in charge of the House, Senate, and Governor's office. Those public votes on...
On Thanksgiving, here’s something to be really thankful for (besides I-1185)
Almost 2/3 of voters approved Initiative 1185. That's nearly 1.9 million voters agreeing to I-1185's tougher-to-take-more-of-the-peoples-money policies. 2/3 for taxes, tax advisory votes, fees required to be legislatively approved (no delegation of fee-increasing...
The growing support for our tougher-to-raise-taxes policies
800,000 voters approved our 2/3 initiative in 2007. 1.6 million voters approved our 2/3 initiative in 2010. Nearly 1.9 million approved our 2/3 initiative this year. More and more and more taxpayers are telling Olympia that tax and...
Here’s what voters were saying with I-1185
Almost 2/3 of voters passed Initiative 1185, a whopping 30 point margin during a massive turnout of Washington voters. Just two years ago, it won with a 28 point margin. After an election, opponents always try to spin the situation in their direction but that's...
Thanks to you, we got another mega-victory for taxpayers with Initiative 1185
ack, Mike, and I are so grateful for your help getting Initiative 1185 over the finish line. Last night was a clear and convincing victory for the taxpayers and it wouldn't have happened without your support. Initiative victories are team efforts and the three of us...
Columnist reminds us that the fight continues
I listed these numbers last week, but they're worth repeating: 800,000 voters approved our 2/3 initiative in 2007. 1.6 million voters approved our 2/3 initiative in 2010. Nearly 1.9 million approved our 2/3 initiative this year. ...
Seattle Times’ full-throated endorsement of Initiative 1185
Nothing makes our opponents' heads explode more than having Washington's most liberal newspaper -- the Seattle Times -- endorse our initiative like they did today. It basically shatters the opposition's entire argument that I-1185 is a mega-conservative policy that...
Washington is the 4th highest taxed state in the nation
Olympia started on Monday so hang onto your wallet - taxpayers are never safe when the Legislature is in session. So for the next several months, we're all vulnerable. Fortunately, we've got an unsung hero -- Initiative 960 -- that's been protecting...
First time ever: initiative opponents decide to join us in spending nothing
In 2007 on Initiative 960, opponents spent $1.3 million ($576,692.55 came from Washington DC unions SEIU, AFSCME, Washington Education Union, $101,692.55), our side spent nothing, voters approved the initiative. In 2010 on Initiative 1053, opponents spent...
Tale of 3 cities: updates on our battle over red-light cameras
It hasn't stopped, it has only intensified. In addition to the ongoing 2/3-for-taxes fight, the battle over letting the voters decide on red-light cameras continues. Here is a update on this city-by-city reclamation project: * MONROE: On November 1st in...
My goal is to make the government responsive to the people …
During a debate over Initiative 1185 on Seattle-mega-liberal radio station KUOW, moderator Steve Scherr asked pro-1185 advocate Ed Orcutt (R-Kalama) this: "I wanted you to respond to this by answering: Why are you in the legislature? What is your goal and how is...
Optimistic about High Court and 2/3
In 2008, the Senate Democrats led by Lisa Brown fabricated a tax increase for the sole purpose of filing a lawsuit against the two-thirds. Their transparent orchestrated scheme was unanimously rejected by the state Supreme Court just two years ago. Unwilling...
Here’s some perspective concerning Elway’s poll on I-1185
The September, 2012 poll by Washington pollster Stuart Elway shows I-1185 at 51% yes, 32% no. The press immediately hyper-ventilated as they always do whenever an Elway poll is released, as if his numbers are printed on stone tablets. But without perspective, these...
Newspaper endorsements pour in for I-1185 — latest is from the Walla Walla Union Bulletin
Not accustomed to getting so much good press (don't let it freak you out, it's a good thing when your usual opponents join your side): Voters should renew two-thirds majority for tax increases Walla Walla Union Bulletin Editorial Board, Friday, September 7,...
Clint Eastwood — “When somebody doesn’t do the job, we’ve gotta let ’em go.”
Not accustomed to getting so much good press (don't let it freak you out, it's a good thing when your usual opponents join your side): Voters should renew two-thirds majority for tax increases Walla Walla Union Bulletin Editorial Board, Friday, September 7,...
Last week I went the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida
As I've said before, I'm a hardcore political junkie. The way normal people get excited about baseball games and music concerts, I get goosebumps over politics. I like the fight (it's vicious and messy), I like the stakes (really high), I like letting the voters...
We lost this battle, but I’m hopeful we’ll win the war with voters approving I-1185 in November
On Friday in Thurston County Superior Court, I was the attorney in the lawsuit called "Eyman v Marty Brown, OFM." After Judge Dixon issued his ruling and during a brief lull while paperwork was being finalized, I said to Judge Dixon "I just want to say that this was...
Attorney General completely contradicts Gregoire’s budget office
On Friday at 9 am in Thurston County Superior Court, I'm going to ask why the Attorney General has completely contradicted Gregoire's budget office when it comes to their I-1185 Fiscal Impact Statement. It's all explained in my reply brief which provides the...
Gregoire’s budget office lies about I-1185
Eyman sues state over I-1185 fiscal impact statement PUBLICOLA, August 16, 2012 Initiative maven Tim Eyman will represent himself in a lawsuit (read the final motion...
18 states have protections like I-1185
As Jason Mercier reports below, there are 18 states that have policies like Initiative 1185, proving that having tougher-to-raise-taxes protections is commonplace in states throughout the nation: Tax restrictions across the country BY JASON MERCIER, Washington...
Warning issued to the Secretary of State: don’t violate I-960
Warning issued to the Secretary of State: don't violate I-960 Irony alert: voter-approved I-960 was sponsored to get the legislature to follow the law when it came to raising taxes. This week, our attorney sent a letter to the Secretary of State...
Olympia raised taxes (grrrrr!) but thanks to our initiative in 2007, you have a voice and …
On Monday, as required by Initiative 960, which voters approved in 2007, the Attorney General notified the Secretary of State that the Legislature unilaterally imposed 2 tax increases and that an "Advisory Vote of the People" are required for each one. Each will...
Congratulations – 300K were needed, we turned in 318,000+ sigs for I-1185 – YOU DID IT!
Initiative 1185's co-sponsors trekked to Olympia this morning to turn-in petitions/signatures for the "Save The 2/3's Vote For Tax Increases Initiative" I-1185. Here's our joint statement presented after submitting 318,000+ signatures to the Secretary of State: ...
PUYALLUP CITY COUNCIL: what Bellingham’s city council and mayor did was inspiring
Last November, 68% of Bellingham voters passed our initiative against red-light cameras and speed cameras. It turned out to be an advisory vote (because of a court ruling). On Monday night, that advice was taken. Bellingham's city council and mayor voted to abandon...
MEGA-VICTORY: Bellingham city council abandons obnoxious automatic ticketing camera program
Last November, 68% of Bellingham voters passed our initiative against red-light cameras and speed cameras. It turned out to be an advisory vote (because of an appeals court ruling). Last night, that advice was taken. Bellingham's city council and mayor voted to...
Olympia’s Democrats throw a childish hissy-fit…
Olympia's Democrats throw a childish hissy-fit on Friday, stomping their feet, spitting venom and bile, holding their breath and turning blue ... all because (gasp!) they didn't have the votes but Republicans did - and they're STILL pouting about it In...
MESSAGE FOR MONROE’S CITY COUNCIL: Today is the deadline to comply with the law
Following Judge Bowden's ruling in mid-January, state law (see below) required the Mayor and City Council to "cause to be called a special election to be held on the next election date." That "next election date" is in April and the Snohomish County Auditor confirms...
Judge slaps downs Monroe mayor and city council for their anti-initiative lawsuit ($10,000 fine plus attorney fees)
Today was a earthquake ruling in the ongoing battle over automatic ticketing cameras. Last year, in response to nearly half of active Monroe voters signing our petitions for Monroe Initiative #1, Mayor Robert Zimmerman and the Monroe city council decided against...
A series of stories about our 2012 efforts
* Legislative hearing yesterday on $3.7 billion transportation tax increase -- here's a thorough story by Jerry Cornfield of the Everett Herald (excerpt: "The tax is unfair, it's unreliable and it's likely unconstitutional," said Tim Hamilton of the Automotive United...
2011 observations
A few observations: * Initiatives are difficult. This is a 'no duh' observation, but it deserves emphasis. When I-1125 was filed, we were estimating in January what the electorate would think about its combination of policies in November, factoring...
Why Hague and Lambert’s betrayal is so maddening
Based on decades of experience, citizens have very low expectations when it comes to politicians on tax votes. From Republicans, they remember Bush 41 promising "Read my lips, no new taxes" and from Democrats, they remember Gregoire promising "Now is not the...
Kemper Freeman supports I-1125 — thanks to all of you, we’ve got incredible momentum
Last year's 64% vote for Initiative 1053 was extraordinary. Not only did it receive a supermajority level of public support, it was the 4th time voters approved its taxpayer protection policies. Voters clearly said they'd had it with Olympia's insatiable appetite...
Mukilteo City Council: Now you know how voters feel
Last night, I went to Mukilteo City Hall to address the Council and Mayor during the 3 minute citizen comment period concerning last week's 4-3 city council vote to ignore the people's vote on our red-light camera initiative. A motion was introduced to allow me to...




































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































