Nobody loves a tax increase of any kind; but if you're an adult, you realize taxes are just part of paying your own way in life.
Projects in the new State Transportation Bill tackle problems that have been put off for many years, but can't be put off any longer without courting disaster. The State Legislature hammered out this bill and it passed by a pretty sizable margin.
TRANSPORTATION REVENUE--FUEL TAX
Passed by the Senate April 20, 2005
YEAS 26 NAYS 22
Passed by the House April 24, 2005
YEAS 54 NAYS 43
The people behind the anti-gas tax initiative [ Whoever they are!... they sure don't make it easy to find out. ] Say, 'the people didn't get to vote on the tax increase' ... but that's just plain silly! We elect our representatives to the State Legislature and they spend time looking into issues and making informed decisions.
The argument that we're paying for Seattles roads is kinda ditsy.
#1 Whatcom County is slated to get $56.6 million in transportation funds
#2 Seattle/King county is the economic engine of Washington state; if they don't do well, we don't do well up here.
#3 If you really crunch the numbers, King county always pays more in taxes than they get back in services.
But hey; If you don't believe me, read up on the subject for yourself.
- News: Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Governor signs gas tax increase, transportation package - 2005 Transportation Partnership Projects
What does the 2005 Funding Package promise for future transportation investment in Washington? - Thursday, June 16, 2005 - Editorial
I-912 is backward policy on roads - Washington State Council of Fire Fighters
Think Before You Ink: Union Members Urged Not to Sign I-912 - Washington State Building & Construction Trades Council, AFL-CIO
Decline to Sign I-912 - Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Initiative 912: Don't sign it! - 2005 Washington Defense.
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DECLINE TO SIGN I-912 - Fighting Initiative 912
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