Before you vote, consider what ‘lifelong Democrats’ have done

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Thank you for those who identify themselves as “lifelong Democrats.” Our taxes continue to go up. The state of Washington currently has a “surplus” of tax revenue. But the Legislature continues to add new or greater taxes with no real plan to use them, including a heavy equipment rental tax; a capital gains tax (really a income tax); the WaCares Fund (another income tax);, the Climate Commitment Act which will add to the cost of gas. As well, consider the state’s Employment Security Department scandal; and the governor’s Emergency Powers and no effort to end them.

House Republican proposals included tax relief, safer communities, transportation congestion relief, and an environmental plan, but Democrats rejected those proposals.

A Center Square report said: “Taken as a whole, Washington state’s congressional delegation doesn’t make the grade”; according to a report card prepared by the Washington, D.C.-based National Taxpayers Union for their votes on taxing and spending.

Three members of Congress representing Washington state — Republican Reps. Jaime Herrera Butler, Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Dan Newhouse — were given a “C+” grade. The rest, including its two U.S. senators, were given “Fs” by the organization that calls itself the Voice of America’s Taxpayers.

Thank you for voting, but please consider not being “lifelong Democrats”.

John Van Dalen

Everett