I-1033: Choices

This short animated video gives a NONPARTISAN perspective of Washington State's Initiative 1033. Brought to you by the League of Women Voters of Washington Civiv Engagement Project. Animated by Steve Ibsen.

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• I-1033
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• league of women voters

[LWVWA]

Please note that "nonpartisan" does not mean "without a stance."

nonpartisan: not partisan or aligned, esp not affiliated to, influenced by, or supporting any one political party

The League is not affiliated with a political party and doesn't endorse candidates. However, the League does research public policy and take positions on ballot issues and make endorsements on issues. They have studied the state tax system and the ramifications of I-1033, and endorsed a No on I-1033 position.

[TheCascadian]

Well, since your league of extraordinary ladies excludes half the population it has to be some what partisan...

Especially when the base for the democratic party is, by the numbers, white women?

[LWVWA]

Please note that any person of voting age may become a League member. The only persons excluded from membership are children.

[ssshock1]

This video is is about scare tactics, not factual information. Government will continue to grow at a sustainable rate of inflation plus population growth under 1033. AND, 1033 includes a safety valve. If the legislature wants to step outside the spending growth rate limit, they can bring a tax measure to the voters. Bottom line is, would you be able to sustain your family expenditures growing at 10% a year if your income only increases 5%? It's the same issue with government. YES ON 1033!!

[LWVWA]

Thank you for watching our video. Please know that this video is not about scare tactics. This equation (inflation plus population growth) has been well-researched and shown to be a failure. We appreciate your comments.

[KSea99]

Please quote or provide a link to this research. You have a responsiblity to do so, given your status of a representative organization.

[LWVWA]

The League of Women Voters takes positions on issues after extensive study from a wide range of resources. Based on study, consensus is arrived among all the members of local leagues enabling the State Board to advocate on issues. It is representative only of its own members. Relative to 1033, please see the schmudget papers of the State Organization for Budget and Policy to read analyses of the impact of 1033 on counties throughout the state.

[greetingsearthlings1]

my husband is in the national guard. He has joined FEMA. maybe he will be rounding up you. BTW alex jones is a nut job. and you dont know what the hell you are talking about.

[MajorityRulesBlog]

I-1033 shifts taxes from rich property owners onto lower and middle income taxpayers. Last year 54% of state revenue for the general fund came from sales taxes, 18% from the B&O taxes on business and only 12% from property taxes.

I-1033 only gives tax rebates to those that own property. So renters who make up 35% of households in the state and small business owners who rent get no rebate but see their tax dollars pay taxes for corporations and million dollar homes and shopping malls. Vote No

[HiTekVagabond]

Your work for the rich guys wanting property tax cuts is no longer needed. Why don't you go back to your Alex Jones program. I hear FEMA is coming to round up guys like you.

[TheCascadian]

Brought to you by the supporters of Prohibition!

[milofonbil]

I lived in Colorado during the 1990's. No thanks. One of the best school districts, Academy District 20 went to pot due to TABOR. The property tax cut is really only good for the upper schmuckety-schmucks. Guess who funded I-1033 ... yes - just a few super rich guys. Who does it benefit? Follow the money.

[Jeffco101]

Go to Jeffco101 on youtube and hear the other side of the coin. Too much waste in Washington State. Vote yes for I-1033.