Why I’m voting for Initiative 1631:
I believe we have an environmental crisis, and if we don’t address major issues quickly, our quality of life will be reduced. The recent IPCC report confirms that projections made in the past have not only been confirmed but problems are happening faster than predicted.
When I research the issues to try to figure out what to vote for and what to vote against, I pay close attention to who or what organizations support the issue.
Initiative 1631 is endorsed by Microsoft, Virginia Mason, Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility, by faith groups, unions and health professionals.
Initiative 1631 is endorsed by Gov. Jay Inslee, by Attorney General Bob Ferguson and by Bill Gates.
The reasons Bill Gates gives for supporting this initiative are:
It will help foster a business environment for clean energy in Washington, creating a “hub for innovative work.”
It will “create a clear market signal” to businesses contributing to climate change, encouraging renewable sources of energy.
The initiative will help nuclear power and hydropower be competitive in Washington state, which are “cheap and reliable” and do not contribute to climate change. (mynorthwest.com)
Apparently out-of-state oil corporations have spent over $28.5 billion dollars on misleading advertising. I do not believe they have my best interest or the interest of our state in mind. I hope my fellow Washingtonians will see through the misleading ads and vote for a clean and healthy future for us all.
Jennie Lindberg
Everett
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