As our state primary approaches, it is time to do your due diligence on candidates. I read the Snohomish County Democratic party and 44th LD Democrats platforms, each are pushing for a “progressive state income tax.” To put this into prospective, look at your hard-earned paycheck and take 7, 9, or even 10 percent from it. Give that money to the state government to spend on legislator’s pet projects, award deals to those who supported them, or better yet what you could do with your own money.
I have worked with Mark James as a Marysville City Council member, he is an honorable professional who I gained enormous respect for. He does not support a state income tax, believes government should operate within their means and take accountability of the money you entrust in them. Mark is a veteran and a small business owner, he understands the challenges that many of the onerous government regulations cause.
It is time for change in Olympia that will look out for working Washingtonians and our small business owners instead of the political class. Please support Mark James for Washington state Legislature. Please do your own research; contact Mark. You will be as impressed with him as I am.
Todd Welch
Lake Stevens
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