WA voters need a voice

Friday, March 7th, 2014

RE: Sponsor of anti-initiative bill now opposes the bill and any changes to the initiative process

To his credit, Republican Brandon Vick, one of the original co-sponsors of anti-initiative bill HB 2552, has listened. 
In an email yesterday to one of his constituents, he wrote: "I have listened very carefully to my constituents, and I have agreed to oppose any future legislation that may alter the Initiative process. There is a legitimate argument to be made that any changes could lead to a slippery slope in which the Initiative process would actually be undermined. I am happy to take that advice and act accordingly."
This is phenomenal news. Thank you Brandon for being open-minded and considering your constituents' concerns about this legislation.
Republican Hans Zeiger, who originally voted yes, is also now opposed to the bill.
These two legislators deserve our praise and our appreciation. They chose their constituents over the special interests. 
The other Republicans who originally backed the bill should also reconsider, especially in view of the overwhelming opposition raised by their constituents, newspapers, talk radio advocates, and the ACLU.
Ask them: "How can you defend this bill now? Even the sponsor has disavowed it." 

In the email to his constituent, Brandon also wrote: "I wanted to let you know that HB 2552 will not become law in 2014."
If that's true, it is because of the voices raised by our thousands of supporters. This is a huge victory and all of you deserve the credit for the bill's rejection.
Congratulations!

Now we can all focus our collective energies on the task at hand: the 2/3 Constitutional Amendment Initiative.
The signature drive for I-1325 is off to an explosive start! We're moving full steam ahead on this critical effort.What do we need RIGHT NOW? Your financial support. We need a big war-chest to print up petitions and mail them to hundreds of thousands of voters throughout the state. We need your help.
Please contribute TODAY so this initiative effort is a success. Send us a donation for $10, $25, $50, $100, $250, $500, $1000, $2500, $5000 or more (there are no limits on how much can be given). You can make a secure PayPal / VISA / MC contribution by going to our website --www.VotersWantMoreChoices.com -- OR, you can print this form, fill it out, and return it with a check or credit card information. Either way, please send in your most generous donation RIGHT NOW. And please consider a monthly contribution. This initiative effort will be hard, but it will be worth it! 

Please support our 2/3 Constitutional Amendment to guarantee permanent protection from higher taxes.Thank you.
Sincerely,
Tim Eyman, Jack Fagan, & Mike Fagan,initiative co-sponsors, 2/3 Constitutional Amendment, 425-493-9127,tim_eyman@comcast.net,www.VotersWantMoreChoices.com

P.S. There are thousands of politicians, bureaucrats, lobbyists, and special interest groups working each and every day to raise your taxes. Shouldn't there be at least one person, one team, one organization that fights to lower your taxes? Please help us so we can continue our successful efforts on behalf of taxpayers.