Author: Leah Missik

High number of voters leave question blank; Constitutional challenge to Initiative 2066 next  Olympia, WA — Today, voters narrowly passed Initiative 2066, a misleading measure that if enacted will raise energy bills, roll back climate policy, jeopardize energy efficiency incentives, block local jurisdictions and the state’s largest utility from thoughtful…

Today the Everett Herald’s Editorial Board announced its decision urging Washingtonians to reject I-2066. The Herald’s endorsement of a No vote highlighted many of the dangers posed by I-2066…

A new analysis shows that if passed, Initiative 2066’s repeal of consumer protections could raise gas bills in Washington State by $150 per year by 2035, and double them by 2050.

“A misleading initiative on your November ballot would threaten programs across the state that are helping our neighbors living on lower incomes realize these benefits. That’s one of the many reasons that a broad coalition of civic groups across the state — from labor unions to doctors to building professionals…

In the past 24 hours, King County Council and the city of Redmond voted to endorse a No vote on Initiative 2066. These local governments join Bellingham, Olympia, Sammamish, Vancouver and Kirkland in opposing the harmful initiative…

On Saturday, October 5th, The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommended a No vote on I-2066. This follows the City of Vancouver’s passage of a resolution formally opposing I-2066 on September 16th. The Editorial Board noted “the convoluted nature of the measure,” urging readers to vote no on this misleading initiative.

Yesterday, the Olympia City Council passed a resolution expressing its unanimous opposition to Initiative 2066. Video of the council meeting can be viewed here. Olympia Mayor Pro-tem Yến Huỳnh noted, “[this initiative] limits choice by prohibiting our city from offering any sorts of discounts or anything in the way of…

Leaders of organizations that help low-income Washington residents access money-saving home upgrades are speaking out about the harms that Initiative 2066 could do to energy efficiency programs in the state. The industry-backed Yes on 2066 campaign has falsely claimed in the media and on their web site that I-2066 would…

“When it comes to our homes, most people want two basic things: affordable energy bills and a comfortable, safe temperature no matter the weather outside. A misleading initiative on the ballot this fall could put both those things in jeopardy for countless Washington families — especially those living on low…

This week, the Washington Education Association (WEA) joined American Federation of Teachers Washington (AFT WA) in its official endorsement of a No vote on Initiative 2066. Both of the state’s teachers unions have joined the swiftly growing opposition to I-2066 after the official “No” coalition launched earlier this month.