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Letter: Initiatives will make life affordable

By Sarah Akey, Vancouver
Published: September 20, 2024, 6:00am

The Vancouver City Council took very unusual action Monday night, voting to oppose four citizen-backed initiatives on the November ballot. The four resolutions to oppose the people’s initiatives passed without direct opposition from the councilors.

The city attorney had to clarify unique rules to be followed, for them to allow a vote. Otherwise, their opposition was prohibited. Why would the council take action on something it normally couldn’t do?

The councilors echoed rhetoric that these initiatives are regressive. Nothing could be further from the truth; all will save taxpayers money. “Vote Yes, Pay Less” is Let’s Go Washington’s slogan.

“I-2117 will lower the cost of gasoline and diesel fuel by between 40 cents and 50 cents per gallon. I-2066 will allow the choice of using natural gas for heating and cooking in people’s homes. I-2109 will repeal the capital gains tax. I-2124 allows workers the choice to opt out or stay in the state-run Long Term Care Coverage Act,” Clark County resident and 18th Legislative District candidate John Ley said in public testimony.

Voters should get the facts. Learn how passing these four initiatives will make life more affordable in Washington by lowering costs and giving people choices.

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