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I-976 debate moderators assess Thursday’s showdown in Everett

In “Herald Headlines,” Jerry Cornfield and Jon Bauer sum up the forum that featured sponsor Tim Eyman.

In this week’s “Herald Headlines,” Jerry Cornfield, the Herald’s political reporter, and opinion editor Jon Bauer assess Thursday night’s debate of Initiative 976. They moderated a forum that featured I-976 sponsor Tim Eyman and two opponents — Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin and state Sen. Steve Hobbs of Lake Stevens, who is the Senate Transportation Committee chairman.

Related: Sparks fly at I-976 debate: Eyman vs. a mayor and a senator

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