Author: Leah Missik
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The Columbian: Vote no on 2066
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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.
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City of Olympia endorses No on 2066
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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…
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Fact check: I-2066 puts low-income energy efficiency programs at risk
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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…
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Seattle Times op-ed: Vote No on I-2066
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“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…
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Washington teachers agree: Vote No on 2066
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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.
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KUOW Soundside covers No on 2066
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Soundside’s Libby Denkmann spoke with Leah Missik, member of the executive team for the No on 2066 campaign, about statewide Initiative 2066 that will be on this November’s ballot. Listen to this episode of Soundside to learn more about this initiative, who is behind it, what it does and does…
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Governments across Washington agree: Vote No on I-2066 to protect local control
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This week, the City of Kirkland passed a resolution opposing Initiative 2066 (see video starting at around 03:16), following the City of Vancouver’s resolution on Monday. These cities join the swiftly growing opposition to I-2066 after the official “No” coalition launched last week. During the deliberation, Kirkland Councilmembers commented about…
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No on 2066 participates in Seattle Channel debate
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Jason Lear, principal at batt + lear (a design build company that has been dedicated to sustainable new buildings and remodels for 25 years), and Leah Missik, with the No on 2066 campaign, participated in a Seattle Channel debate on Initiative 2066, which would drive up costs and roll back…
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Broad coalition unites for “No on Initiative 2066” campaign
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Today over 90 public interest groups, affordable housing advocates, health care experts, and small businesses from across the state launched the “No on I-2066” campaign to urge Washington voters to defeat I-2066. The Statewide Poverty Action Network, American Federation of Teachers Washington, SEIU 925, and King County Medical Society are…