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2/3-for-taxes rule by united MCC preempts Inslee’s $5 billion in tax increases

by Tim Eyman | Nov 17, 2016

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...

United Senate Republicans to pass 2/3-for-taxes rule for next session — will any Democrats …?

by Tim Eyman | Nov 15, 2016

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)...

Justice Wiggins’ favorite pedophile arrested in Yakima

by Tim Eyman | Oct 21, 2016

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...

Voting No on ST3 helps stop push for state income tax

by Tim Eyman | Oct 19, 2016

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...

No on ST3: in a negotiation, you never say yes to the opening offer

by Tim Eyman | Oct 17, 2016

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...

All the initiatives are awful this year – vote no over and over and over again

by Tim Eyman | Oct 13, 2016

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....

Last week’s Supreme Court ruling demands state income tax — Manweller explains

by Tim Eyman | Oct 10, 2016

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...

Tim’s got another surgery — your thoughts and prayers are appreciated

by Tim Eyman | Sep 22, 2016

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...

I love politics — on Saturday I went to political rally for presidential Libertarian ticket

by Tim Eyman | Sep 19, 2016

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...

Trump rally was a blast — like a family reunion — “hey, aren’t you Tim … uh, that car tabs guy?”

by Tim Eyman | Aug 31, 2016

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...

Eyman in recovery — let’s fire 3 uber liberal justices from the supreme court

by Tim Eyman | Jun 23, 2016

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...

Look what we’ve accomplished together

by Tim Eyman | Jun 8, 2016

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...

Amazing what you can get done with one hand tied behind your back

by Tim Eyman | Jun 6, 2016

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...

NEW INITIATIVE: “We Love Our Cars” I-869 limits taxes, fees, tolls & charges on vehicles

by Tim Eyman | Jun 2, 2016

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...

Ruling on I-1366 released today: 9 judges ignore 1.9 million voters

by Tim Eyman | May 26, 2016

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...

Good news and bad news when it comes to Tim

by Tim Eyman | May 24, 2016

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...

Government’s insatiable tax appetite: it’s why we must continually fight back

by Tim Eyman | May 18, 2016

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. ...

Politicians will be pushing for massive tax hikes soon — we must protect ourselves

by Tim Eyman | May 9, 2016

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...

We scored a scalp! For weeks we’ve been bashing Democrats — one of them “retired” last week

by Tim Eyman | May 2, 2016

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...

Golden oldie: it turns out all our problems started 17 years ago with I-695

by Tim Eyman | Apr 27, 2016

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...

On taxes, all Democrat legislators are Seattle-centric clones

by Tim Eyman | Apr 26, 2016

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...

It’s the House and Senate Democrats fault that I-1366 wasn’t implemented

by Tim Eyman | Apr 20, 2016

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...

Most overwhelming response we’ve ever had — our ads against Dems are YUGE!

by Tim Eyman | Apr 15, 2016

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...

Powerful video and ads calling out undemocratic Democrats who disrespected voters

by Tim Eyman | Apr 12, 2016

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. ...