Monthly Archives: November 2005
Setting the record straight on I-900, I-912
Yesterday, Tim Eyman sent out an e-mail congratulating all his supporters on the success of Initiative 900, saying “All of you helped make I-900 a success. We received over 2400 donations (average contribution was $247.10).” It’s worth noting that Initiative 900 would have been doomed had it not been for the tremendous financial backing provided [...]
Posted in Election Postmortem, Statements & Advisories
Tagged Initiative 900, Initiative 912
Eyman loses big in 2005 election
This year’s election will long be remembered as a turning point in Washington’s history. While Initiative 900 passed, Initiative 912 failed in a stunning defeat for Tim Eyman, who had latched on to the effort spearheaded by KVI talk show hosts John Carlson and Kirby Wilbur. Initiative 900 was passing with about 56% of the [...]
Posted in Election Postmortem
Tagged Initiative 900, Initiative 912
Statement on Initiative 900 election results
“As we expected, Initiative 900 is passing with a fairly comfortable margin, according to the latest results,” said Permanent Defense Chair Andrew Villeneuve. “While the initiative was poorly drafted and not subject to public hearings or other constructive input, voters saw the words ‘performance audits’ on the ballot, and decided that they would like to [...]
Posted in Election Postmortem, Statements & Advisories
Tagged Initiative 900
The real Eyman initiative was defeated yesterday
Initiative 900, Tim Eyman’s attempt to remain relevant, may have passed with misplaced support, but the real Eyman initiative – Initiative 912 – was being defeated by voters yesterday. Tim Eyman did not sponsor Initiative 912. He was not involved in the signature drive and he didn’t really go out and campaign for the initiative. [...]
Posted in Election Postmortem, Statements & Advisories
Tagged Initiative 912
Time to Vote….Today is Election Day
If you’re a registered voter and you haven’t yet voted, please do so, whether you go to the polls or receive your ballot in the mail. Remember to vote NO on Initiatives 900, 912, and 330. Vote YES on Initiatives 901 and 336. Also remember to vote for Ron Sims if you live in King [...]
Posted in Announcements
Tagged Initiative 330, Initiative 336, Initiative 900, Initiative 901, Initiative 912
