Poll shows Seattle voters seek bolder remedies from failed extreme policies
Poll shows Seattle voters seek bolder remedies from failed extreme policies
A new survey of Seattle residents reveals the public is becoming more optimistic about Seattle’s future after voters in 2023 replaced extremist city councilmembers with practical moderates, who thus far are keeping their campaign promises on public safety and not raising taxes. The numbers have improved enough for one to wonder whether the public would...
What is Seattle getting for its ‘highest in nation’ sales tax?
What is Seattle getting for its ‘highest in nation’ sales tax?
Seattle has claimed the top spot in the nation as the city with the highest sales tax. Even with this incredible revenue stream, Seattle is now less safe. It has been misguided politicians and policies, not the lack of funds, that have made it a city where criminals feel comfortable while charities flee. Earlier this...
Executive Constantine stuck in the past
Executive Constantine stuck in the past
King County Executive Dow Constantine recent battle with Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison over incarceration of criminals is the latest proof that the 15-year incumbent is stubbornly holding onto failed progressive public safety and homelessness policies, which many now blame for making conditions worse. Constantine appears stuck in 2020 as he continues to advocate combatting...
Seattle and King County’s disturbing results of Housing First and Harm Reduction
Seattle and King County’s disturbing results of Housing First and Harm Reduction
Two very troublesome facts were revealed last week which provide more evidence that the progressives’ “Housing First” homeless policy and “Harm Reduction” drug policy are failing to end the suffering that is taking place on our streets. These numbers are similar to those in other progressive West Coast cities and states. These facts require us...
Good news & bad news for those seeking change in Seattle
Good news & bad news for those seeking change in Seattle
Clearly Seattle is at a very important crossroad and the nine members of the city council will decide which road the city takes.
Will common sense governance finally replace the failed, radical policies of the Seattle City Council?
Will common sense governance finally replace the failed, radical policies of the Seattle City Council?
Together we brought historic change to the Seattle City Council. This is a remarkable accomplishment considering the depths from which the city has come in just a couple of years. The results of the 2023 elections mean there will soon be seven new members on the council since the dark days of 2020 and 2021.
Seattle voters made their frustration known
Seattle voters made their frustration known
Many naysayers said it couldn’t be done. But this week Seattle voters made their voices heard when/where it matters most – the ballot box. Residents completed an unprecedented turnover of the city council where likely only one of the nine city councilmembers who voted on the disastrous 2020 & 2021 “defund the police” measures will...
All politicians are NOT the same – your vote can make a difference!
All politicians are NOT the same – your vote can make a difference!
We are now within hours of the 2023 voting deadline where more than 3,000 local races and 128 city and county initiatives will be determined by less than half of Washington State’s 4.8 million eligible voters. Ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday, November 7, or be deposited in one of the 600 ballot drop boxes...
Even former supporters are admitting progressive policies have been a failure
Even former supporters are admitting progressive policies have been a failure
Progressive policies have caused such harm that some previous supporters and many former neutral observers have begun asserting that these expensive ideas are simply not working. Seattle Times columnist Danny Westneat details in his September 30th article, “West Coast cities start to confront the limits of the liberal dream,” how Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison...
We’re not done pursuing a fix to police pursuit law
We’re not done pursuing a fix to police pursuit law
While current state law unbelievably still does not allow police to vehicularly pursue most criminal suspects, we’re pursuing a fix to it this legislative session – and we need your help to make it happen.
We have a great opportunity to revitalize Seattle
We have a great opportunity to revitalize Seattle
Four city councilmembers, including Socialist councilmember Kshama Sawant, have announced they will not be running for reelection this year.
Vehicle pursuit bills would roll back the crazy
Vehicle pursuit bills would roll back the crazy
Two years ago, the majority party in the state legislature decided to go crazy on crime. This legislative session, we have an opportunity to roll some of that crazy back and restore common sense to public safety when it comes to vehicular pursuits of criminal suspects. During the 2021 legislative session, the majority party voted...
Our opportunity for Change starts now – and here’s how you can help
Our opportunity for Change starts now – and here’s how you can help
We hope you enjoyed the holiday season and want to welcome you all into 2023. If there is a theme this year for us at Change Washington, it’s “change things for the better.” The opportunity is there. Polling repeatedly demonstrates Seattle voters are tired of the status quo, and their numbers wanting change continues to...
Western State Hospital has become Arkham Asylum – if the Joker ran it
Western State Hospital has become Arkham Asylum – if the Joker ran it
A recent expose by The Tacoma News Tribune of the state’s largest mental health facility is not only perhaps one of the most glaring examples of the inmates literally running the asylum as you’ll ever get, but it’s also a vivid example of how failings within the state’s mental health system is driving much of...