Homelessness: In late 2023, it was reported that WA spent $143 MILLION to get 126 individuals off the streets, while former Gov. Inslee was requesting an additional $100 million more. That's over $1.1 MILLION PER PERSON. #tbt
WA has spent OVER $4 BILLION as the problem worsens. Keep this in mind as Legislative Democrats keep trying raising YOUR taxes to spend even more.
We have advocated in the budget and in legislation to use taxpayers’ dollars wisely to fund diversion, drug treatment, and non-profits with effective track records tackling homelessness. We have also pushed for legislation to outlaw "safe" injection sites allowing the usage of hard drugs.
#UnsafeWA #UnaffordableWA #waleg
@BrandiKruse, @thehoffather, and @choeshow: https://t.co/bkrR5zmAXi
It’s not too early to keep spreading the word.
November 3rd election will come quickly.
✅Vote YES to REPEAL the Income Tax For All
✅Vote YES to PAY LESS
Voters this November will be told that repealing the income tax would reduce funding for schools and healthcare.
But how can repealing a tax that won't generate a single dollar until 2029 reduce funding for programs that aren't receiving any of that money today?
The income tax earmarks nothing for K-12 education, higher education, or healthcare. Aside from a 5% allocation to the Fair Start for Kids Account beginning in 2029, the revenue goes into the unrestricted general fund, where future legislatures decide how it's spent.
Washington's Public Investment Impact Disclosure should describe what an initiative actually does, not imply that repealing a tax that won't produce revenue until 2029 would reduce funding for today's schools and healthcare. #waleg