From KCGOP Chair Cynthia Cole: Are we ready to create a public outcry over the Legislature’s hastily passed 2 billion dollars in new and increased taxes? What happened in March of 2018 after a week of public outcry over a controversial public-records bill hurriedly approved by the State Legislature? The Governor took account of the […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Washington State Legislature is currently in the process of trying to ban both the exploratory and actual drilling components of fracking. SB 5145 has passed the Senate and is on its way to the floor of the House. Thank God, because fracking is bad, right? While that may still be up for debate, it […]
CONTINUE READINGThere is a new push led by State Senator Jeannie Darneille (D-Tacoma), to overturn Washington’s “Three Strikes” law. In 1993, the voters of this state approved the Three Strikes initiative by 76%. Since then, it has kept repeat violent criminals off the street and deterred many others from becoming repeat offenders. The original bill produced […]
CONTINUE READINGWith the new configuration of the House and Senate in the State of Washington, comes a new wave of detrimental partisan bills that the Democrats could only get through with a majority like this one. This new wave began with House Bill 1172: “An act relating to…enacting a capital gains tax…” Now, the bill reads […]
CONTINUE READINGWhether it be trying to de-incentivize hiring within Seattle with her “Employee Head Tax,” handling the homeless problem, or delivering her promise of building “1,000 tiny homes” (of which she has only completed 97), Seattle’s Liberal Mayor Jenny Durkan can’t seem to do anything right. While she has repeatedly bashed President Trump and continues to […]
CONTINUE READINGAre you tired of paying hundreds of dollars for your car-tabs? You’re not alone. Earlier this week, 286,003 signatures were submitted by Tim Eyman for Initiative 976, which would reduce car-tab fees to $30 and get rid of the Sound Transit motor vehicle excise tax. The measure needs 259,622 valid signatures to qualify, and more […]
CONTINUE READINGWith summer coming to a close and the new school year right around the corner, many students and parents are busy getting ready for the new year to begin. While families focus on back to school shopping and coordinating schedules to prepare for school, many teachers are going on strike, putting a wrench in these […]
CONTINUE READINGBelow are candidates endorsed by the King County Republican Party for the General Election taking place on Tuesday November 6th, 2018. Ballots were mailed on October 17th and will begin arriving in mailboxes soon after. Ballots must be postmarked by November 6th or in a ballot drop box by 8pm on November 6th to be […]
CONTINUE READINGNow hiring temporary employees… one week only, no experience needed! The King County Republican Party is now hiring temporary field workers to help with our Get Out the Vote efforts. Positions start on October 13th and will go through October 18th. Pay is $20.00 per hour. We are in need of 80 people for this […]
CONTINUE READINGJoin the King County Republican Party for our 2018 Liberty Dinner & Auction on the evening of Thursday, November 1st at the Bellevue Hyatt Regency. Our keynote speaker you may know from The 15:17 to Paris, Alek Skarlatos, received worldwide attention by helping stop a gunman on a Paris Bound Train in 2015. His heroic […]
CONTINUE READINGEarlier this week, while the air quality across King County was extremely unhealthy due to wildfires in Canada, Governor Jay Inslee used the opportunity to grandstand and promote a gas tax (Initiative 1631). The Governor’s alter ego, “Captain Planet,” has been pushing a gas tax for years, and the idea has failed to pass in both […]
CONTINUE READINGEarlier this week, it was reported that 8th Congressional District candidate Kim Schrier compared her campaign to fighting in World War II. These comments made by Schrier are extremely disrespectful to the selfless veterans who actually put their lives on the line and served in WWII. A political campaign involves no physical threat compared to […]
CONTINUE READINGLast month, The News Tribune reported that the Federal way light rail project is $460 million over budget, adding up to a total projected cost of more than $2.5 billion. This news comes just one year after it was announced that the Lynnwood light rail station was $500 million over budget and would be completed […]
CONTINUE READINGThe deadline to cast your ballot for the 2018 primary election is less than a week away and closing in quickly. Be sure to submit your ballot by Tuesday, August 7th, by placing it in an official ballot drop box or mailing it in. For a list of official ballot drop box locations, click here. This […]
CONTINUE READINGThe 2018 primary election is in full swing and the deadline to submit your ballot is closing quickly. Be sure to submit your ballot by Tuesday, August 7th, by placing it in an official ballot drop box or mailing it in. For a list of official ballot drop box locations, click here. This election has […]
CONTINUE READINGBelow are candidates endorsed by the King County Republican Party for the primary election taking place on Tuesday August 7th, 2018. Ballots were mailed on July 18th and will begin arriving in mailboxes soon after. Ballots must be postmarked by August 7th or in a ballot drop box by 8pm on August 7th to be […]
CONTINUE READINGBack in March, a statewide initiative that would ban cities and counties in Washington from placing taxes on soda and other sugary drinks was proposed and the idea quickly started to build momentum. The original announcement of this plan to prevent local governments from imposing these kinds of taxes came just a few months after […]
CONTINUE READINGNow hiring… no experience needed! The King County Republican Party and Republican campaigns across King County are seeking independent, motivated, and personable applicants for campaign activities for the 2018 Election. The KCGOP is acting as a clearinghouse for campaigns at all levels. No prior campaign experience is required. Paid positions are available starting immediately! If […]
CONTINUE READINGThis week has been an amazing week for conservatives with a number of very significant victories at the United States Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of pro-life crisis pregnancy centers, upheld the travel ban, and ruled against powerful unions. On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a California law that […]
CONTINUE READINGEarlier today, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced he will be filing his 24th lawsuit against President Trump, this time over family separation at the border. This lawsuit comes just one day after President Trump signed an executive order that will address separation of children from their parents as the United States Government deals with […]
CONTINUE READINGLast month, the Seattle City Council approved a tax on jobs that would charge the city’s 600 largest companies $275 per employee. Immediately after this tax was passed, Seattle residents made sure their voices were heard loud and clear: a jobs tax would hurt Seattle. Also immediately following the vote, a referendum called No Tax […]
CONTINUE READINGAre you tired of paying hundreds of dollars for your car-tabs? You’re not alone. Earlier this week, seven Puget Sound area residents filed a class-action lawsuit against Sound Transit, claiming the transit organization has “unconstitutionally collected car-tab taxes.” Sound Transit uses a vehicle valuation system that is extremely outdated and has lead to skyrocketing car-tab […]
CONTINUE READINGAre you looking for a job in politics? Republican campaigns across King County are seeking independent, motivated, and personable applicants for campaign activities for the 2018 Election. The KCGOP is acting as a clearinghouse for campaigns at all levels. No prior campaign experience is required. If you are interested in a position, please email your […]
CONTINUE READINGMonday, May 28th marks Memorial Day, a day in which we remember and honor the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military. This Memorial Day, take the time to reflect on what this holiday really means. Countless men and women have sacrificed their lives to keep this country safe and […]
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 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. […]
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