Initiative Measure No. 1631 concerns pollution
This measure would charge pollution fees on sources of greenhouse gas pollutants and use the revenue to reduce pollution, promote clean energy, and address climate impacts, under oversight of a public board.
Should this measure be enacted into law?
YES
Initiative Measure No. 1634 concerns taxation of certain items intended for human consumption.
This measure would prohibit new or increased local taxes, fees, or assessments on raw or processed foods or beverages (with exceptions), or ingredients thereof, unless effective by January 15, 2018, or generally applicable.
Should this measure be enacted into law?
NO
Initiative Measure No. 1639 concerns firearms.
This measure would require increased background checks, training, age limitations, and waiting periods for sales or delivery of semiautomatic assault rifles; criminalize noncompliant storage upon unauthorized use; allow fees; and enact other provisions.
Should this measure be enacted into law?
YES
Initiative Measure No. 940 concerns law enforcement.
This measure would require law enforcement to receive violence de-escalation, mental-health, and first-aid training, and provide first-aid; and change standards for use of deadly force, adding a “good faith” standard and independent investigation.
Should this measure be enacted into law?
YES
The legislature expanded, without a vote of the people, the oil spill response and administration taxes to crude oil or petroleum products received by pipeline, costing $13,000,000 over ten years for government spending.
This tax increase should be:
Repealed/Maintained
Proposition No. 1 Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy
The City of Seattle’s Proposition 1 concerns renewing and enhancing services to achieve equity in educational outcomes. This proposition would replace two expiring levies and initially fund expanded early learning and preschool, college and K-12 education support, K-12 student health, and job readiness opportunities, as provided in Ordinance 125604. Consistent with RCW 84.55, it would increase regular property taxes for seven years. The 2019 tax increase, up to $0.365/$1,000 of assessed value, would be used to compute limitations for subsequent levies, with 1% annual increases. Qualifying seniors and others would be exempt under RCW 84.36.381.
Should this levy be approved?
NO
Federal Races
United States Senator
Maria Cantwell
Congressional District No. 1
Dick Lawson
Congressional District No. 2
Suzan DelBene
Congressional District No. 8
Dr. Kim Schier
Congressional District No. 9
Adam Smith
State Legislative Races
Legislative District 30
State Rep. Pos. 2
Voice your choice.
There are two African American candidates running for this position. Kristine M. Reeves, the incumbent Democrat, and Mark Greene, who prefers the GOP. Reeves has done some good things for military families. However, she has some explaining to do as it relates to her lack of support in getting a bill that would remedy the effects of I-200 out of committee.
Legislative District 37
State Senator
Rebecca Saldaña
State Rep., Pos 2
Eric Pettigrew
Legislative District 47
State Rep. Pos. 1
Debra Entenman
Seattle Municipal Court Judge
Position 4
Anita Crawford-Willis
Seattle Municipal Court Judge
Position 6
Faye Chess
