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Initiative 695 (I-695) Articles and Editorials

I-695 Articles and Editorials

"Schools will feel an impact," The News Tribune, October 18, 1999.
"Panic in the streets: the car tab argument," The Seattle Times, October 18, 1999.
"I-695 - Valley's small towns face big losses," The Yakima Herald-Republic, October 18, 1999.
"Average car owner would save about $140," The Yakima Herald-Republic, October 18, 1999.
"I-695 - Harrah stands to lose more than just money," The Yakima Herald-Republic, October 17, 1999.
"I-695 - Voters could veto all tax increases; many worried," The Yakima Herald-Republic, October 17, 1999.
"Problems too complex for I-695," The Spokesman Review, October 17, 1999.
"Initiative 695: 'No' to devastating cuts," The Tri-City Herald, October 17, 1999.
"I-695 no answer to our tax load; Legislature is," The South County Journal, October 17, 1999.
"Why does leadership matter? It's as simple as traffic and taxes," The Seattle Times, October 17, 1999.
"I-695 asks state voters to make a risky wager," The Seattle Times, October 17, 1999.
"Locke favors car-tax session," The News Tribune, October 16, 1999.
"Locke's plan to mend tax puts twist in election," The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, October 16, 1999.
"Locke vows a car-tax overhaul if voters reject I-695," The Seattle Times, October 15, 1999.
"New I-695 game: park it & wait: Some will wait and see if car-tax measure passes before renewing licenses," The Columbian, October 14, 1999.
"With I-695, fate of old car tax is in air," The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, October 14, 1999.
"Business fears I-695 will shift state tax burden," The Seattle Times, October 14, 1999.
"Final fate of Initiative 695 may lie with Supreme Court," The News Tribune, October 14, 1999.
"No laws in U.S. curb government as I-695 would," The News Tribune, October 14, 1999.
"Port joins I-695 opposition, fears adverse effect on tax levy, leases," The Columbian, October 13, 1999.
"Initiative foes raise $2 million for 10-1 edge over supporters," The News Tribune, October 13, 1999.
"I-695 foes may stretch truth in ads about vanishing jobs," Seattle Times, October 13, 1999.
"I-695 could drastically alter Sim's modest budget," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, October 12, 1999.
"Educators claim that I-695 would harm state schools," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, October 12, 1999.
"Transit worker ads urge no vote on tax initiative," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, October 12, 1999.
"Tax cuts and I-601 leave state surplus at about $1 billion," The News Tribune, October 12, 1999.
"Transit workers pay for bus advertisements urging defeat of I-695," The News Tribune, October 12, 1999.
"County feels heat on two fronts, imposing hiring freeze," The Sun, October 12, 1999.
"Catholic bishops opposing Initiative 695," The Spokesman-Review, October 12, 1999.
"I-695: Tax the poor and delight the rich," The Spokesman-Review, October 11, 1999.
"I-695's small type causing big worries," The Spokesman-Review, October 11, 1999.
"I-695 Questions & Answers: State lottery is not as lucrative as people imagine," Tacoma News Tribune, October 11, 1999.
"Colorado's lessons on I-695: Tax votes not disastrous, but complicated," Seattle Times, October 11, 1999.
"Not all area Republicans like the car-tab measure," Wenatchee World, October 10, 1999.
"Car-tab initiative would erode state's quality of life," Seattle Times, October 10, 1999.
"Tax jolt to newcomers helps fuel I-695," Tacoma News Tribune, October 10, 1999.
"Initiative 695: A cure worse than the disease," The Columbian, October 10, 1999.
"Keeping tabs on reality," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, October 10, 1999.
"Car-tax revolt has simmered for 10 years," Seattle Times, October 10, 1999.
"The debate over I-695," Eastside Journal, October 9, 1999.
"County poll smells bad in heat of car-tab fight," Seattle Times, October 9, 1999.
"Misguided survey likely backfired," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, October 8, 1999.
"Bainbridge passes tax increase, just in case," The Sun, October 8, 1999.
"Layoffs loom in 2001 if: Initiative 695 passes, says city official," Wenatchee World, October 8, 1999.
"I-695: Truckers would still pay a hefty fee," Tacoma News Tribune, October 8, 1999.
"I-601 in the way of filling 695 gap," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, October 7, 1999.
"C-Tran looks at likely I-695 effects," The Columbian, October 7, 1999.
"Eyman's noxious nine," Seattle Weekly, October 7, 1999.
"No, we can't talk," Seattle Weekly, October 7, 1999.
"State now goes after motorists who avoid excise tax," Tacoma News Tribune, October 7, 1999.
"County's I-695 poll won't be copied by PDC," Seattle Times, October 7, 1999.
"I-695 backers leave support at home," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, October 7, 1999.
"Metro Transit poll illegal, Eyman says," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, October 7, 1999.
"King County to hold I-695 impact meetings," Snoqualmie Valley Record, October 7, 1999.
"Is King County poll a veiled caimpaign against I-695?," Seattle Times, October 6, 1999.
"I-695 backer irked by Metro polling," Tacoma News Tribune, October 6, 1999.
"'Tax Revolt'? Chamber not buying I-695: Bellevue council hears from both sides," Eastside Journal, October 5, 1999.
"Gas tax would have to be doubled to offset I-695," Tacoma News Tribune, October 5, 1999.
"City's Crystal Ball shows big cuts if I-695 passes," Yakima Herald-Republic, October 5, 1999.
"I-695 fallout may mean months in court, experts say," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, October 5, 1999.
"I-695 claims Police Department," KOMO TV Web site, October 4, 1999.
"Overpass to ease Alderwood Mall traffic opens this week," Seattle Times, October 4, 1999.
"Facts about Initiative 695 and its consequences," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, October 4, 1999.
"Salesman Eyman has a car-tax deal for you," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, October 4, 1999.
"Rural counties fret over I-695," The Spokesman-Review, October 4, 1999.
"Car taxes needed," The Spokesman-Review, October 4, 1999.
"In I-695, popular beats principled," Wenatchee World, October 3, 1999.
"Poll shows voters support I-695," Eastside Journal, October 3, 1999.
"I-695: Who wins, who loses," Tacoma News Tribune, October 3, 1999.
"Snohomish County budget proposal calls for smallest tax hike in 26 years," Seattle Times, October 1, 1999.
"Bainbridge wants to get jump on iniatitive taxing now," The Bremerton Sun, October 1, 1999.
"Initiative equalizer serves 'little guys'," The Spokesman-Review, October 1, 1999.
"Lowry takes a swing at I-695," Seattle Times, October 1, 1999.
"Schism on I-695 threatens future of state GOP," Eastside Journal, October 1, 1999.
"Drew, Moore spar over growth: County executive hopefuls disagree sharply on I-695," Everett Herald, September 30, 1999.
"I-695 debate gets hot and heavy," Everett Herald, September 29, 1999.
"I-695 passage would force city layoffs," The Yakima-Herald Republic, September 29, 1999.
"Assessors also fear initiative's passage," The Yakima Herald-Republic, September 29, 1999.
"Two sides spar on effects of Initiative 695," The Columbian, September 29, 1999.
"Port opposes I-695, OKs airport work," The Daily Journal of Commerce, September 29, 1999.
"State can't spend all of surplus," The Bremerton Sun, September 28, 1999.
"I-695 would sink ferries, officials say," The Bremerton Sun, September 28, 1999.
"I-695 has no muzzle attached," Tacoma News Tribune, September 28, 1999.
"Election '99 - The Campaign Trail: 'Greens' oppose ballot on car taxes," Tacoma News Tribune, September 28, 1999.
"GOP goofs with I-695 endorsement," Puget Sound Business Journal, September 27, 1999.
"If car-tab initiative passes, public will get say on increases," Eastside Journal, September 27, 1999.
"I-695: Doomsday or only a minor blow for government services?," Seattle Times, September 26, 1999.
"GOP leaders practicing political expediency" Yakima Herald-Republic, September 26, 1999.
"I-695 would hit transit hard - eventually," Tacoma News Tribune, September 24, 1999.
"County figures I-695 cost at $122 million in 2001," Daily Journal of Commerce, September 23, 1999.
"I-695 would mean big cuts in transit," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, September 23, 1999.
"Cities brace for I-695 by enacting new taxes," Seattle Times, September 23, 1999.
"By backing I-695, GOP trips over its message," Seattle Times, September 23, 1999.
"I-695's hardly the monster depicted by its opponents," Seattle Times, September 22, 1999.
"I-695 may reimpose old car tax," South County Journal, September 22, 1999.
"Officials say fallout from I-695 will be dire," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, September 22, 1999.
"County's leaders united on I-695," Tacoma News Tribune, September 22, 1999.
"County Republicans divided on I-695 issue," Everett Herald, September 22, 1999.
"County GOP bucks state party on I-695," Yakima Herald-Republic, September 21, 1999.
"Election '99 - The campaign trail: Poll suggests doubt grows about I-695," Tacoma News Tribune, September 21, 1999.
"Support for I-695 is slipping, a recent poll says," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, September 21, 1999.
"Recent poll says Initiative 695 support is slipping," The Spokesman-Review, September 21, 1999.
"A tougher road ahead for I-695 opponents," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, September 20, 1999.
"State GOP overwhelmingly backs I-695," Tacoma News Tribune, September 19, 1999.
"695 battle rumbles," The Columbian, September 17, 1999.
"State's $1 billion reserves could erode," Tacoma News Tribune, September 17, 1999.
"Washington's $1 billion surplus fuels debate over Initiative 695," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, September 17, 1999.
"Businesses warn GOP on I-695," Everett Herald, September 17, 1999.
"I-695 may stall car purchases," Seattle Times, September 16, 1999.
"GOP could lose financial support of business if party backs I-695," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, September 16, 1999.
"In other North Bend council business," Snoqualmie Valley Record, September 16, 1999.
"Bus fares headed up," The Columbian, September 15, 1999.
"GOP ready to jump on I-695 bandwagon," Seattle Times, September 15, 1999.
"I-695 seen as blow to health services," Everett Herald, September 15, 1999.
"Local government looking at tax increases," Tri-City Herald, September 14, 1999.
"Pasco warns of car tab repercussions," Tri-City Herald, September 14, 1999.
"CT plan talks on I-695's impact," Everett Herald, September 14, 1999.
"$30 car-tab plan is 'goofy', treasurer says," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, September 14, 1999.
"Opponents of I-695 ready to unleash advertising blitz," Seattle Times, September 14, 1999.
"City council to consider tax increase," Leavenworth Echo, September 13, 1999.
"University Place busy planning, doing projects - while it can," Tacoma News Tribune, September 13, 1999.
"Opponents of Initiative 695 are stepping up their campaign," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, September 13, 1999.
"I-695 debate splits business," Puget Sound Business Journal, September 13, 1999.
"Car-tab intiative may be more tax shift than cut," Seattle Times, September 12, 1999.
"Port commission fears impact of Initiative 695," Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, September 10, 1999.
"County jail plan now awaits I-695," Tacoma News Tribune, September 8, 1999.
"I-695 could stop tri-county buses," Everett Herald, August 31, 1999.
"I-695: a good idea with serious problems," Seattle Times, August 30, 1999.
"Local officials gird for I-695," Puget Sound Business Journal, August 30, 1999.
"695 surprises," Seattle Weekly, August 26, 1999.
"Local republicans also worry about I-695," The Columbian, August 24, 1999.
"I-695: The con job that'll cost billions," Puget Sound Business Journal, August 23, 1999.
"Local budgets will show I-695 effects," Tacoma News Tribune, August 22, 1999.
"I-695 ax could nip Eastside roadwork: Officials warn cut in car tax would delay interchanges," Eastside Journal, August 22, 1999.
"Support dips for initiative to cut vehicle taxes," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, August 21, 1999.
"DOT projects on hold until I-695 vote," Tacoma News Tribune, August 19, 1999.
"Politicians: Stand up be counted," Eastside Journal, August 19, 1999.
"Car-tab initiative: lousy way to send a message ," Seattle Times, August 19, 1999.
"Lawmakers feel that they must remain silent on I-695," Seattle Times, August 18, 1999.
"Beyond car-tabs: I-695's impact on taxng power," Seattle Times, August 16, 1999.
"Worried cities try to get a jump on I-695," Tacoma News Tribune, August 16, 1999.
"Sanity and common sense can overcome car-tab ire," Seattle Times, August 15, 1999.
"Meet the 33-year-old who got the $30 car tax on the ballot," Seattle Times, August 15, 1999.
"Local cities, counties to lose big if car tab initiative passes," The Daily World, August 12, 1999.
"Initiative 695 opposition ready," Associated Press, August 9, 1999.
"Coalition sets out to derail I-695," Tacoma News Tribune, August 8, 1999.
"Businesses first in line when state cuts taxes," Tacoma News Tribune, August 8, 1999.
"I-695 may swap one tax for another," Everett Herald, August 7, 1999.
"Car tab collision upcoming," Spokesman Review, August 6, 1999.
"I-695 would bust transit budget, director warns," The Bremerton Sun, August 6, 1999.
"Labor, business unite to seek defeat of Initiative 695," Seattle Times, August 5, 1999.
"Measure to replace vehicle licensing fees leads in poll," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, August 5, 1999.
"Measure may hurt cities, county," South County Journal, August 2, 1999.
"Bellevue underestimated losses from Initiative 695," Eastside Journal, August 1, 1999.
"What would I-695 mean for Islanders?" Mercer Island Reporter, July 29, 1999.
"Real estate group opposed to I-695," Daily Journal of Commerce, July 29, 1999.
"Tax Scratch Fever," Seattle Weekly, July 29, 1999.
"S. King cities brace for tax loss," Tacoma News Tribune, July 29, 1999.
"$30 car tabs could cost $1 billion," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, July 26, 1999.
"Suburban cities quake over I-695," Tacoma News Tribune, July 25, 1999.
"Initiative 695 tries to do too much, too fast," Wenatchee World, July 25, 1999.
"Car-tab rollback on the ballot," Associated Press, July 21, 1999.
"Car tax initiative makes ballot," Tacoma News Tribune, July 21, 1999
"Voter approval of fee hikes in I-695 worries Bellevue leaders," Seattle Times, July 20, 1999.
"I-695 sponsor tagged by Mukilteo officials," Seattle Times, July 19, 1999.
"I-695's cost to Pierce: $6.4 million?" Tacoma News Tribune, July 19, 1999.
"I-695 impact has officials all a-twitter," Everett Herald, July 19, 1999
"Vexed over taxes," Yakima Herald-Republic, July 18, 1999.
"Slashing car-tab fees would cost Snohomish County big bucks," Seattle Times, July 15, 1999.
"Is car-tax repeal an unbeatable bandwagon?" Tacoma News Tribune, July 15, 1999.
"Voters being seduced by sexy car-tab fee reduction, but overlooking second provision," Seattle Times, July 14, 1999.
"Initiative to lower vehicle taxes concerns Mid-Columbia officials," Tri-City Herald, July 11, 1999.
"Tax-killing initiatives may have nasty bite," Tacoma News Tribune, July 9, 1999.
"Ignore horror stories, vote your pocketbook," Spokesman Review, July 9, 1999.
"Near-free ride not the way to go," Spokesman Review, July 9, 1999.
"New fee-and-tax initiative throws a curve at political establishment," Associated Press, July 4, 1999.
"I-695 would drive state in the ditch," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, July 4, 1999.
"Auto-tab reduction will go to voters," Seattle Times, July 3, 1999.
"I-695 would cripple government," Tacoma News Tribune, July 2, 1999.
"Ammons on Politics," Associated Press, July 2, 1999.
"Gov. Locke lines up against car tax cut," Associated Press, July 2, 1999.
"Tabs & Taxes: Locke signs up for opposition," Associated Press, July 1, 1999.
"State's long, bumpy road to tax reform," Seattle Times, July 1, 1999.
"I-695's price will be borne by all of us," Tacoma News Tribune, July 1, 1999.
"Car-tab initiative takes a cleaver to government," Seattle Times, June 30, 1999.
"Signatures may be enough to slash tax on car tab," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, June 30, 1999.
"Yakima Herald-Republic on Initiative 695," Yakima Herald-Republic, June 6, 1999.
"GOP group balks at $30 license-tab initiative," Associated Press, May 28, 1999.