A series of stories about our 2012 efforts

A series of stories about our 2012 efforts

by | Jan 5, 2012

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...
2011 observations

2011 observations

by | Nov 10, 2011

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...
Why Hague and Lambert’s betrayal is so maddening

Why Hague and Lambert’s betrayal is so maddening

by | Aug 16, 2011

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”...
Mukilteo City Council: Now you know how voters feel

Mukilteo City Council: Now you know how voters feel

by | May 29, 2011

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...