by Tim Eyman | Dec 18, 2012
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...
by Tim Eyman | Dec 13, 2012
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...
by Tim Eyman | Dec 11, 2012
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...
by Tim Eyman | Nov 21, 2012
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...
by Tim Eyman | Nov 20, 2012
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...
by Tim Eyman | Nov 13, 2012
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...
by Tim Eyman | Nov 7, 2012
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...
by Tim Eyman | Nov 6, 2012
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...
by Tim Eyman | Oct 16, 2012
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...
by Tim Eyman | Oct 11, 2012
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,...
by Tim Eyman | Oct 8, 2012
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...
by Tim Eyman | Oct 2, 2012
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...
by Tim Eyman | Sep 28, 2012
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...
by Tim Eyman | Sep 24, 2012
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...
by Tim Eyman | Sep 18, 2012
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...
by Tim Eyman | Sep 13, 2012
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...
by Tim Eyman | Sep 10, 2012
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...
by Tim Eyman | Sep 4, 2012
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...
by Tim Eyman | Aug 27, 2012
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...
by Tim Eyman | Aug 23, 2012
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...
by Tim Eyman | Aug 17, 2012
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...
by Tim Eyman | Aug 9, 2012
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...
by Tim Eyman | Aug 6, 2012
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. ...
by Tim Eyman | Jul 31, 2012
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...
by Tim Eyman | Jul 6, 2012
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...
by Tim Eyman | Jun 20, 2012
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...
by Tim Eyman | Mar 27, 2012
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...
by Tim Eyman | Mar 5, 2012
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...
by Tim Eyman | Mar 2, 2012
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...
by Tim Eyman | Jan 23, 2012
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...
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