Precinct Committee Officers (PCOs) are the official representative of the Republican Party in a precinct and the foundation of the Party. Becoming a PCO is a great way to get involved in Republican politics, get to know other Republicans in your District and across King County, and most importantly to help elect candidates you support […]
CONTINUE READINGHere is an end of the week recap so that you can stay up to date on what our office is paying attention to: On Thursday, we posted a blog on becoming a PCO that can be found here. Here are our popular posts on Facebook and Twitter from this week: After 14 years, I’ve had it. […]
CONTINUE READINGPrecinct Committee Officers (PCOs) are the official representative of the Republican Party in a precinct and the foundation of the Party. Becoming a PCO is a great way to get involved in Republican politics, get to know other Republicans in your District and across King County, and most importantly to help elect candidates you support […]
CONTINUE READINGEarlier this week, The Seattle Times reported that the Move Seattle levy, a $930 million transportation levy originally passed in 2015, is “falling behind on project promises.” When the levy was initially approved, it was intended to add bike lanes and bus lanes, repave roads, and complete other transportation projects in Seattle. However, just a […]
CONTINUE READINGDo you want to celebrate the Republican Party and hear the good news on what is in store for Republicans in 2018? Join the King County Republican Party for our annual Lincoln Day Dinner this Saturday, April 21st at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue at 6pm. The KCGOP is pleased to have nationally renowned political analyst […]
CONTINUE READING“The media created a false narrative about the 2016 presidential campaign, and most polling reinforced it. Our polling showed that issues, not the media-fed controversies, would ultimately decide the election.” Rasmussen Reports Scott Rasmussen was straight on in the 2016 Presidential Election, and is known as one of the most respected pollsters in the industry. […]
CONTINUE READINGEarlier this week, the Trump administration announced the 2020 Census would be asking a citizenship question. Just one day later, Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced he would be suing the administration yet again, claiming that including the question violates the Constitution. The upcoming Census will simply ask the question: “Is this person a citizen of […]
CONTINUE READINGHere is an end of the week recap so that you can stay up to date on what our office is paying attention to: Registration for the 2018 KCGOP Lincoln Day Dinner is now open! For more information and to register for the event, click here. On Thursday, we posted a blog on the statewide initiative that […]
CONTINUE READINGEarlier this week, The Daily Herald and The Associated Press reported that a statewide initiative is ramping up that would ban cities and counties in Washington from placing their own taxes on soda and other sugary drinks. The announcement of this plan to prevent local governments from imposing these kinds of taxes comes just a […]
CONTINUE READINGHere is an end of the week recap so that you can stay up to date on what our office is paying attention to: Registration for the 2018 KCGOP Lincoln Day Dinner is now open! For more information and to register for the event, click here. On Thursday, we posted a blog on Democrats finding a new […]
CONTINUE READINGAt the end of the 2018 legislative session, Democratic lawmakers seemed to craft a new way to circumvent the state Constitution. Just before the session ended, the Legislature passed a law enforcement bill that was planned to go on the ballot in November as an initiative (Initiative 940). Normally, this would not be an issue […]
CONTINUE READINGHere is an end of the week recap so that you can stay up to date on what our office is paying attention to: Registration for the 2018 KCGOP Lincoln Day Dinner is now open! For more information and to register for the event, click here. On Thursday, we posted a blog on Governor Inslee’s continued push […]
CONTINUE READINGGovernor Inslee’s dream of enacting a carbon tax to limit carbon emissions failed again last week, this time in the state legislature controlled by his own party. The Governor and his alter ego, “Captain Planet,” can’t seem to get this piece of legislation passed, whether by ballot measure or through the legislature. However, the day […]
CONTINUE READINGHere is an end of the week recap so that you can stay up to date on what our office is paying attention to: Yesterday, we posted a blog on how Democrats ignore the will of voters that can be found here. Here are our popular posts on Facebook and Twitter from this week: Seattle small business […]
CONTINUE READINGThis year, Democrats brought up two tax proposals in the Legislature that directly ignored the will of voters in Washington. Both taxes have already been put to a vote as initiatives in the past and failed. Why do Democrats propose these two kinds of taxes when it directly ignores the will of Washington voters? Governor Jay Inslee wants […]
CONTINUE READINGHere is an end of the week recap so that you can stay up to date on what our office is paying attention to: Yesterday, we posted a blog on a deal between Washington Democrats and unions that can be found here. Here are our popular posts on Facebook and Twitter from this week: Dow Constantine […]
CONTINUE READINGHome caregivers in Washington have found themselves caught in the middle of a deal between Washington Senate Democrats and large labor unions. A bill recently passed by the state Senate would prevent these workers from opting out of union dues, which goes against a recent Supreme Court decision. Back in 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court […]
CONTINUE READING1st LD: 2/17 at 3:30pm Mobius Hall, Cascadia Community College 18345 Campus Way NE. Bothell, Washington 98011 5th LD: 2/17 at 10:00am Greater Maple Valley Community Center 22010 SE 248th St, Maple Valley, Washington 98038 2/17 at 12:30pm Blakely Hall at Issaquah Highlands 2550 NE Park Dr Issaquah, Washington 98029 2/17 […]
CONTINUE READINGEarlier this week, KING 5 reported that Sound Transit is “using bully tactics” against a Bellevue neighborhood, offering homeowners in Surrey Downs a paltry $300 per household as “just compensation” for muscling their way into the neighborhood and breaking the community’s protective covenants. Surrey Downs residents are supposed to be protected by the neighborhood covenants, […]
CONTINUE READINGHere is an end of the week recap so that you can stay up to date on what our office is paying attention to: Yesterday, we posted a blog on school levies that can be found here. Here are our popular posts on Facebook and Twitter from this week: Senate passes carbon tax, polls indicate opposition GOP […]
CONTINUE READINGThe February election is well underway and many King County residents are voting on a number of school levy measures, which are property tax increases that go towards the school district in a particular area. However, voters are casting their ballots before they even receive their 2018 property tax bill, which won’t be mailed until […]
CONTINUE READINGJust days ago, President Donald Trump delivered an incredible State of the Union address at the Capitol in Washington D.C. During his speech, the President highlighted a number of resounding successes from his first year in office. Ben Shapiro was spot on when he wrote: “President Trump’s first official State of the Union address was […]
CONTINUE READINGHere is an end of the week recap so that you can stay up to date on what our office is paying attention to: Yesterday, we posted a blog on Governor Inslee grandstanding in Switzerland that can be found here. Here are our popular posts on Facebook and Twitter from this week: Nikki Haley has become America’s […]
CONTINUE READINGEach January, Legislators from across Washington gather at the Capitol in Olympia to do the business of the state. This year’s session is only set to last 60 days, meaning that new laws must be proposed, voted on, and signed all within a two month span. During a short session like this one, the pace at the Capitol […]
CONTINUE READINGHere is an end of the week recap so that you can stay up to date on what our office is paying attention to: Yesterday, we posted a blog on the tax reform “Armageddon” that can be found here. Here are our popular posts on Facebook and Twitter from this week: Our Views: Inslee Wants You to […]
CONTINUE READINGEarlier this week, Apple announced they will be investing $350 billion in the United States economy and creating 20,000 new jobs as they open a new headquarters. This news comes just weeks after Republicans enacted historic tax reform and Apple is joining the myriad of companies that have decided to expand, increase benefits for employees, […]
CONTINUE READINGLast week, The Wall Street Journal published an editorial piece highlighting Governor Jay Inslee’s hypocrisy when it comes to the issue of the climate and carbon emissions. The WSJ Editorial Board pointed out that Governor Inslee has been using taxpayer money to pay for a climate advisor, Chris Davis, to commute from Marrakesh, Morocco to […]
CONTINUE READINGEarlier this week on January 1st, a new tax on sugary drinks in Seattle officially went into effect. Originally approved by the Seattle City Council by a vote of 7-1 in June of 2017, the new tax adds a cost of 1.75 cents per ounce on a variety of drinks such as soda, energy drinks, […]
CONTINUE READINGEarlier this week, the Republican controlled Congress approved the biggest tax reform package this country has seen in decades. This plan will put more money back in the pockets of hardworking taxpayers and will incentivize corporations to invest more in their employees and this country by cutting the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%. […]
CONTINUE READINGEarlier this week, it was reported that the I-405 toll lanes have failed to meet a major benchmark set by the Legislature to keep them in operation. According to a report from WSDOT, the toll lanes were supposed to keep traffic moving 45mph or faster during peak travel times for 90 percent of the time, […]
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