| Impact of I-1033 anything but certain |
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Thu, Oct 29, 2009 |
The Tacoma News Tribune looks at the uncertain and confusing nature of Tim Eyman's I-1033 and its impact on Tacoma:
"Biles provided estimated ranges based on historic growth trends of the measure’s potential “six-year impact” to the city’s budgets. The estimates ranged from losing about $10 million ... read more »
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| Mainstream Republicans oppose Tim Eyman's Initiative 1033 |
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Wed, Oct 28, 2009 |
Andrew Garber of The Seattle Times reports on the recent press release made by mainstream Republicans formally opposing Tim Eyman's I-1033:
"The group, which tries to "provide a voice for moderation within the Republican Party" says I-1033 "proposes an unreasonable and unworkable limit."
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| I-1033: Measure doesn't deliver on its promises |
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Tue, Oct 27, 2009 |
Craig Buckley tells The Tacoma News Tribune that I-1033 does not deliver on its promises and calls it the wrong tool for the job:
"It doesn’t necessarily express the will of the people. More than half of my property tax bill is for education, mostly voter- approved ... read more »
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| Initiative 1033: Fiscal Discipline or Budget Obstruction? |
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Mon, Oct 26, 2009 |
Joseph Turner from The Tacoma News Tribune takes an in-depth look at the effects I-1033 would have on cities like Tacoma:
"The governor’s budget office estimated that the state would receive nearly $6 billion less over the next six years if voters approve I-1033, and that cities ... read more »
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| Police services may be badly impacted by I-1033 passage |
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Mon, Oct 26, 2009 |
Burien Police Chief K. Scott Kimerer, writes in The Highline Times that I-1033 will likely negatively impact police protection if passed:
"At our October meeting, the King County Police Chiefs Association discussed the impacts that Initiative 1033 could have on our ability to provide basic police services.
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| Eyman measure overreaches |
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Thu, Oct 22, 2009 |
The Herald Net from Everett editorializes that I-1033 is too blunt of an instrument that would create negative consequences for our economy:
"As it applies to state government, Tim Eyman’s Initiative 1033 is an understandable response to a 31 percent surge in spending during the ... read more »
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| School Board votes to oppose I-1033 |
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Thu, Oct 22, 2009 |
The West Seattle Herald addresses that the Seattle School District School Board approved a resolution opposing Tim Eyman's I-1033:
“If passed, this initiative will have a devastating impact on public schools throughout the state, including Seattle Public Schools,” said School Board President Michael DeBell. “By limiting the ... read more »
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| Guest Editorial: College Trustees--I-1033 would devastate Centralia College |
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Thu, Oct 22, 2009 |
The Centralia College Board of Trustees editorializes in The Chronicle that I-1033 will hurt higher education and urges voters to defeat I-1033:
"From information we have received from the state’s nonpartisan Office of Financial Management, and from the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, we ... read more »
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| Tim Eyman: Time to give it a rest |
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Wed, Oct 21, 2009 |
Joni Balter from The Seattle Times says Tim Eyman's timing is off with I-1033:
"Look at the headlines: "State may close two prisons to cut costs," "Seattle libraries may slash hours," and "King County mothballing 39 parks."
Government, especially at ... read more »
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| Police: Eyman initiative could hurt public safety |
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Wed, Oct 21, 2009 |
The Seattle P-I discusses the effects Tim Eyman's I-1033 has on our public safety:
"The King County Police Chiefs Association on Wednesday released a statement about what it sees as the potential impacts of Initiative 1033, Tim Eyman's new government spending measure.
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