Thursday,  December 12 , 2024

Linkedin Pinterest
Opinion
The following is presented as part of The Columbian’s Opinion content, which offers a point of view in order to provoke thought and debate of civic issues. Opinions represent the viewpoint of the author. Unsigned editorials represent the consensus opinion of The Columbian’s editorial board, which operates independently of the news department.
News / Opinion / Letters to the Editor

Letter: Respond to insurance rate increases

By Bob Cummings, Vancouver
Published: December 4, 2021, 6:00am

If my insurance only increased by $100 a year, I wouldn’t be angry. However, with my excellent driving record, no claims, and credit score over 800, my rates increased over 43 percent, which translates into $560 for auto insurance and $240 for homeowners. You can’t explain this as being fair in circumstance.

People in Clark County and other bordering counties should recoup some of this cost by shopping in Oregon, and all Washington residents should vote no to anything that will increase our taxes. Not that voting in Washington means anything. After all, voters voted to reduce auto licensing costs.

But voting by the way we spend our money in this state may get the legislators’ attention.

Anyway, I need to go shopping and fill my car. Happy there is a Costco off Airport Way.

We encourage readers to express their views about public issues. Letters to the editor are subject to editing for brevity and clarity. Limit letters to 200 words (100 words if endorsing or opposing a political candidate or ballot measure) and allow 30 days between submissions. Send Us a Letter

Support local journalism

Your tax-deductible donation to The Columbian’s Community Funded Journalism program will contribute to better local reporting on key issues, including homelessness, housing, transportation and the environment. Reporters will focus on narrative, investigative and data-driven storytelling.

Local journalism needs your help. It’s an essential part of a healthy community and a healthy democracy.

Community Funded Journalism logo
Loading...