Connie Niva’s Jan. 8 letter says she was appalled that The Herald would suggest that “Much of what I-807 seeks is good.” She said she believes in fiscal discipline. Why would the state government become disabled if new taxes and fees passed by the Legislature would require two-thirds majority approval to become law? This requirement is truly discipline.
Niva states that roads are not being built and ferry routes are being cut. This condition would never have happened if millions of dollars collected for car and truck licenses had not been funneled into other state agencies for years. Thanks to Tim Eyman, Initiative 695 was enacted into law by the Legislature and governor. K-12 and higher education would be less compromised today had the Legislature not funneled the money to the general fund the year after the voters approved the lotto funds to go to education.
Niva continues to attack Eyman for the effort he continues on behalf of the people. The only reason some of his initiatives have been ruled unconstitutional by the courts is because subject matter and/or subject wording has been deemed too vague. It seems that a law covering initiatives and their subject matter could correct the problem.
Niva ends her letter criticizing Eyman for paying signature gatherers and for trying to keep a revenue stream to his family. These comments appear to be a desperate effort to discredit Eyman. Just think, we would have never known of Eyman if the Legislature, Democrats and Republicans, had done their job 20 years ago.
Mukilteo
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