Initiative I-1698 – the “Heartbeat” Initiative is back after having been slowed down in the courts for some minor changes. After a hearing before the judge in Thurston County Court, the initiative has been approved to move forward in a slightly different form (although the body of it remains basically the same). The clock has started ticking, and even though the governor has a “stay at home” order, we can still gather signatures, and hit the ground running when the order is lifted (hopefully soon!).
Permission has been given to print out the initiative on 8-1/2 x 11″ paper (be sure to print it double-sided) instead of the usually-required 11 x 17. Please download and print out a copy for everyone in your household to sign and mail in as soon as possible. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD.
I-1698 states: Every living human being has a right to life, including unborn human beings. We know that life ends when the heart permanently ceases to function conversely life has begun when the heart begins to function. Therefore unborn human beings have an right to life when their HEART BEATS!
If you know of a business that is considered “essential” who would like to place initiatives for signature, let us know and we can get some to them.
There’s not much time to gather signatures, so please help however you can!
Session began last Monday, and there are hundreds of new bills that are being added to the thousands that didn’t get passed last year. It is a short session which means it will move fast. Many bills will go before the House and the Senate without the public being able to weigh in during hearings because those bills were heard last year. There are others that will get hearings, but because things move so fast in a short session, the public won’t have much time to act. The key in the short sessions is to notify your legislators the minute you hear about a bill that you do or don’t like.
You may wish to ask your legislator to support keeping car tabs at $30. There’s a bill for that – HB 2227. Or how about a ban on local income tax – SB 6462. There are many very good bills like those two. How about some bills you may not like – HB 2529, which bans initiatives and referendums in odd numbered years (the citizens have a constitutional right to put checks on our Legislature. This takes that right away). (more…)
Port Angeles, WA – Jan. 2, 2020 – At the regular meeting of the Clallam County Republican Party’s (CCRP) Central Committee meeting, a Resolution was passed by a strong majority advising the rejection of the 2020 Port Angeles School District (PASD) $52 million capital levy, which will be on the ballot for that District in a Special Election to be held February 11, 2020. Ballots will be mailed on January 22, 2020, and voters can accept or reject the levy with a 51% vote.
The CCRP Central Committee agrees with Citizens for Affordable Schools, the levy’s opponents, who states that the levy would be
a 175% property tax increase for PASD residents, and
that the PASD School Board should use the least costly, common sense solutions to remedy PASD school building deficiencies.
PASD’s school board should replace old electrical, plumbing and heating systems, and flooring (if needed) instead of wastefully demolishing and replacing several Stevens Middle School’s buildings.
Clallam County is moving toward rejoining ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (a subset of Agenda 21-Sustainable Development). At its worksession on Dec. 2, 2019, Commissioner Mark Ozias (D) suggested joining in order to take advantage of a computer program which would “monitor greenhouse gas inventories” in Clallam County. According to the agreement to be signed, however, the scope is far more encompassing than the use of a computer program. The agreement to join incorporates the document by ICLEI titled “Global Challenge, Local Action”. Under “How We Work – Five Pathways”, it states: “Scale up and expand the model of Sustainable Cities and Regions”, and “Undertake a Collective Effort for Global Change Across all Sectors and levels of Government”.
This despite the fact that in 2011, the County terminated its dues-paying relationship with ICLEI after citizens objected to it because it in effect relinquishes control of our government to a global government – the United Nations. ICLEI, according to its document submitted as part of the agreement for Clallam County, states, “ICLEI is the leading global network of more than 1,750 cities, towns and regions committed to building a sustainable future.” Further, it states, “ICLEI is the leading local government network dedicated to sustainability and climate action. For 30 years, we’ve represented the voice of cities and counties on the global stage.” (emphasis added) (more…)
State Initiative I-976 – the $30 car tabs – passed by 55% – a strong majority. Washingtonians came out in full force to reject Democrats and their out of touch, tax and spend approach to government and 2020 is going to be a rude awakening for Jay Inslee, Bob Ferguson, and the rest of the Democrat elitists who continue to disrespect and neglect the will of the people.
Instead of listening to the voters, Governor Inslee and the Democrats are working to punish them.
Our elected officials should represent the will of the voters – plain and simple. Today’s Democratic leadership and Governor Inslee are more interested in forcing their ideology on the voters than listening to them. It’s time for change.
According to USHistory.org: Minutemen were a small hand-picked elite force which were required to be highly mobile and able to assemble quickly.
Minutemen were selected from militia muster rolls by their commanding officers. Typically 25 years of age or younger, they were chosen for their enthusiasm, reliability, and physical strength.
Usually about one quarter of the militia served as Minutemen, performing additional duties as such.
The Minutemen were the first armed militia to arrive or await a battle. In other words, the “front guard” – ready to defend and protect their community. And they certainly could not defend and protect their community without guns (muskets)! (more…)
