Date post: | 07-Mar-2016 |
Category: |
Documents |
Upload: | washington-restaurant-magazine |
View: | 212 times |
Download: | 0 times |
Election Guide
2010
Support candidates who support our industry
2 | 2010 Election Guide
Table of Contents
Greeting from WRA director of government affairs ..........................................3 2010 ballot initiatives and why restaurants should care ......................................4
WRA Supports I-1053 .................................................................................................4WRA Supports I-1100 ..................................................................................................4WRA Opposes I-1105 ..................................................................................................4WRA Supports I-1082 .................................................................................................5WRA Opposes I-1098 ..................................................................................................5WRA Supports I-1107 ..................................................................................................5
Legislative issues included in WRA’s vote count ................................................6Temporarily suspending Initiative 960 ........................................................................6Increasing revenue to support state services ................................................................7Retrospective rating programs .....................................................................................7Nightclub licenses ........................................................................................................8Beer / Wine taskforce ...................................................................................................8Alcohol omnibus bill ...................................................................................................82009-2011 operating budget ........................................................................................9Consumer Protection Act .............................................................................................9Bringing Washington’s UI taxes into conformity with federal law .............................9
District map ..................................................................................................10
State legislative races ....................................................................................12
State websites ...............................................................................................49
Political websites ...........................................................................................49
Campaign and election websites .....................................................................49
WRA contact information ..............................................................................49
2010 Election Guide | 3
Greetings WRA memberAt this time of the year, you’re barraged with the clamor of political campaigns seeking your vote. Typically, these campaign messages include a comment along the lines of, “This election is unique.” Well, the 2010 election is unique, and the outcome of the election will have immediate and lasting impact on the hospitality sector in Washington state.
Voters will decide the fate of six initiatives that impact businesses across the state.
Here is a look at each and what they aim to accomplish:
I-1053 reinstates the requirement that raising new taxes or fees requires a two-thirds vote of the •Legislature. I-1082 allows for private insurers to offer workers’ compensation coverage. •I-1098 for the first time in history, authorizes an income tax in Washington state. •I-1107 repeals the new taxes on bottled water, soda, candy and other food items. •I-1100 privatizes state liquor sales in Washington state and repeals Prohibition-era constraints on •the sale and distribution of beer and wine.I-1105 puts large distributors in control of the sale and distribution of spirits in Washington state. •
Additionally, and just as importantly, every member of Washington’s House of Representatives and one half of the members of the State Senate are up for election. Why is this important? All projections show that the state will again face a massive budget deficit when the Legislature convenes in January. The make-up of the Legislature will determine the approach they take to resolving this complex problem. Will they choose to raise taxes? Cut spending? Raise alcohol prices? Increase fees? The outcome of the elections will determine the answer to these questions.
What can you do? Educate yourself on the issues and candidates, and ask probing questions. This election guide provides unbiased information on the candidates running for seats in the Legislature. For incumbents, this guide includes information on how they have voted on the WRA’s key issues over the last two years. This guide also shows candidates that the WRA PAC has chosen to support. The WRA PAC support is based on extensive interviews with candidates, input from members in those districts and with the review and approval of the WRA Government Affairs Committee. We encourage you to review the information in this election guide, to contact your WRA GA team if you have any questions and become knowledgeable on the issues. And, most importantly, VOTE.
Thank you for your involvement,
Bruce BeckettWRA Director of Government Affairs
4 | 2010 Election Guide
2010 ballot initiatives and why restaurants should care
During most election cycles, only one or two initiatives usually collect enough signatures for voters to actually get the opportunity to approve or reject the idea come November. This year, in large part because of our country and state’s economic and political turmoil, six initiatives qualified for the Nov. 2010 ballot. All six, in some way, have an impact on the restaurant industry. Read on to find out what position the WRA Government Affairs Committee has taken on each initiative.
WRA Supports I-1053: I-1053 concerns tax and fee increases imposed by state government. This measure would reinstate existing statutory requirements that any legislative proposal to raise taxes must be approved by two-thirds legislative majorities or receive voter approval. Additionally, new or increased fees would require a two-thirds majority for legislative approval. The majority of businesses, large and small, throughout our state are supporting I-1053. This requirement for raising taxes has proven to be a mechanism for pushing legislators to create a balanced budget without putting the entire burden on the backs of the business community through new or increased business related taxes and fees.
WRA Supports I-1100: I-1100 concerns the privatization of liquor sales (beer, wine and spirits). This measure would close state liquor stores; authorize sale, distribution and importation
of spirits by private parties; and repeal certain requirements that govern the business operations of beer and wine distributers and producers. Of the two liquor privatization initiatives, I-1100 creates a true free market system. A few key examples are:
Allowing retail-to-retail sales, thereby •creating competition for customers not only through “front of the house” sales to the average citizen but also true competition for all liquor licensee holders (bars, restaurants, etc)Allowing quantity discount purchasing •Keeping in place the liquor taxes and •eliminating only the state markup.
WRA Opposes I-1105: I-1105 also concerns the privatization of liquor sales (beer, wine and spirits). This measure would close all state liquor stores and license private parties to sell or distribute spirits. It would revise laws concerning regulation, taxation and government revenues from distribution and sale of spirits. It takes the current system for the distribution and sale of spirits and places it under the control of the wholesalers, and retains much of current system for beer and wine distribution. I-1105 eliminates all taxes on liquor, which would create a tremendous financial hole for our state and local governments to fill. Finally, I-1105 does not allow retail-to-retail sales or volume discount purchasing.
2010 Election Guide | 5
WRA Supports I-1082: This measure would authorize employers to purchase private industrial insurance beginning July 1, 2012; direct the legislature to enact conforming legislation by March 1, 2012; and eliminate the worker-paid share of medical-benefit premiums. I-1082 creates a third option for workers compensation coverage, does not change any of the underlying system, such as creating an option for voluntary settlements or simplifying how wages are calculated, and does not affect any worker benefits. Other key features of 1082 include:
Retrospective rating programs, such as the •one the WRA offers, would remain in place and regulated by the L&IThe basis for calculating industrial •insurance premiums will now be total payroll instead of the number of hours worked, making Washington consistent with the other 49 statesElimination of the option for employers to •have employees pay part of the industrial insurance premium. This applies to the State Fund where half of the medical aid premium is paid by the employees
WRA Opposes I-1098: This measure would authorize a state income tax on high income earners and make modest reductions in the state property and B&O tax. The WRA believes that I-1098 would thwart business investment
in Washington state and lead to a nearly $2 billion tax hike on business and citizens in Washington state. That level of tax increase will hinder customer demand in the hospitality sector. Additionally, the WRA is concerned that, after two years, the income tax could easily be expanded to all taxpayers in Washington state with a simple majority vote of the Legislature. Finally, it has been shown in other states that income tax revenues are an extremely volatile source of funding for state services.
WRA Supports I-1107: This measure would repeal the new sales tax on candy, end temporary sales tax on some bottled water, end temporary excise taxes on carbonated beverages and reduce tax rates for certain food processors. I-1107 does not repeal the new 50-cent per gallon tax on “mass produced” beer or the newly enacted tax on carbonated water.
If you have questions about any of these initiatives, including their potential impact on the restaurant industry in Washington state, please give the Director of Government Affairs, Bruce Beckett, a call at 1.800.225.7166 or email him at [email protected].
6 | 2010 Election Guide
During the past two legislative sessions, the WRA identified a total of nine pieces of legislation pertinent to the hospitality industry. Each legislator’s votes on these issues were tabulated and compiled into a voting record. After you’ve familiarized yourself with these bills, use the maps on pages 10-11 to find your legislative district. From there, you’ll be able to determine how the legislators in your district voted on the issues that affect your business.
2010 legislative issues
Temporarily suspending Initiative 960
In 2007, Washington voters approved Initiative 960 which (1) mandated that any new taxes or fees enacted by the Legislature be approved with a two-thirds vote, (2) required that the state
provide information to citizens on how individual lawmakers voted on tax or fee bills, and (3) required projections of the fiscal impacts of bills be readily available to the public. Under Washington’s Constitution, for two years following passage of an initiative, it can only be amended by the Legislature with a super-majority vote in both the House and Senate. After two years, however, an initiative can be amended with a simple majority vote. The 2010 session was the first opportunity for the Legislature to amend Initiative 960 with a simple majority vote.
ESB6130 suspended the two-thirds vote requirement for enacting new taxes or fees until July, 2013. It also suspended most of the public information requirements of the initiative. Legislative leaders and Gov. Gregoire endorsed these changes so the Legislature could adopt new taxes or fees with a simple majority vote. Although the bill was debated for more than 12 hours on the floor of the House, and required three separate votes in the Senate, it ultimately passed and was signed into law by the governor. Once enacted, it opened the floodgates for the myriad tax proposals that emerged during the regular and special sessions.
Legislative issues included in WRA’s vote count
2010 Election Guide | 7
Increasing revenue to support state services
After enactment of 6130, the governor released her plan for raising approximately
$700 million in new revenue through increased taxes, fees and elimination of tax preferences. The governor’s proposal included three items of specific concern to the WRA:
Repeal of the B&O tax credit for pop syrup •taxesAn excise tax of 5 cents per 12 ounces of •carbonated beveragesAn excise tax of 1 cent per ounce of bottled •water
The House and Senate disagreed with the governor’s approach, and each emerged with their own proposals to raise new revenue. As the last day of the regular session approached, the House and Senate could not resolve the dispute over whether a temporary increase in the sales tax should be part of the revenue package. Accordingly, the governor called a special session to resolve issues and get a final budget passed.
With only one day left in the 30-day special session, and virtually no votes to spare, the chambers agreed to a tax package that included:
Extending the sales tax to bottled water •Adding 2 cents per 12 ounce can or bottle •tax to carbonated beveragesAdding 50 cents per gallon tax to “mass •produced” beer ($.28 per six pack)
The tax does not apply to micro breweries •producing fewer than 60,000 barrels per yearA $1-per-pack increase in the cigarette tax •A number of new, or additions, to existing •taxes on individual business sectorsAn increase in B&O tax on business •services
The new package of taxes is estimated to raise $800 million through this biennium, and another $1.7 billion in the next biennium. A few of the taxes expire in 2013.
2009 legislative issues
Retrospective rating programs
SB 6035 was introduced to “add transparency and accountability” to Retrospective
Rating programs. According to the bill sponsors, the bill was designed to respond to the Department of Labor & Industries’ disclosure that computer coding errors in their systems may have lead to larger refunds to Retro programs than should have been allowed. The bill, however, was much different. SB 6035 was clearly targeted at (1) controlling how Retro programs can use their refunds and (2) adding additional administrative and reporting burdens on Retro programs. Indeed, nothing in the bill would have addressed the coding errors identified by the Department. As drafted, SB 6035 would have siphoned resources away from refunds to members and worker safety programs because of the added administrative and reporting costs imposed by the bill.
8 | 2010 Election Guide
Nightclub licenses
SB 5367 creates a new and separate spirits, beer and wine license for nightclubs.
“Nightclub” means an establishment that provides entertainment and has as its primary source of revenue from (a) the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises, (b) cover charges, or (c) both, and has an occupancy load of 100 or more.
The new license puts nightclubs into a separate category from spirits, beer and wine licensees, and does not contain as many restrictions as the current spirits, beer and wine licenses. Local governments are allowed to petition the Liquor Control Board for additional restrictions only in the interest of public safety. Finally, the current cap on spirits, beer and wine licenses is raised to one per 1,200 citizens as the state-wide limit for all spirits, beer and wine restaurant licenses—a three- to five-year capacity.
Beer/Wine taskforce
HB 2040 was the result of lengthy study and stakeholder engagement by the Select
Committee on Beer and Wine (The Beer and Wine Taskforce). The bill provides additional latitude for financial relationships between industry members and retailers. Additionally, the bill allows for industry members to provide specific types of branded promotional items of nominal value to retailers. The bill also eliminates “post and hold” requirements for beer and wine manufacturers and replaces it with a requirement
to maintain a price list at their location. Finally, the bill removes the mandatory 10 percent markup, but maintains a requirement that no sales price may be below acquisition cost.
Alcohol omnibus bill
SB 5834 was sought by the hospitality industry, and the process to develop the bill was
lead by the WRA. The bill makes a substantial number of changes regarding retail license powers and prohibitions. A number of the changes within the bill are targeted toward producers of alcohol, but the bill also expands license holders’ rights:
Holders of a spirits, beer and wine private club •license may now sell any bottled wine on their wine list for off-site consumption. Up to 20 cases of wine may be transferred •annually from one licensed location to another, as long as both locations are under common ownership. Electronic funds transfers can be used as cash •payments for the purchase of beer and wine from distributors. Adds special occasion licensees and spirits, •beer and wine private club licensees to the list of retail licensees allowed to receive personal services from a domestic winery or certificate of approval holder. Allows beer/wine specialty shops to sell malt •liquor in kegs capable of holding four or more gallons of liquid.Allows a domestic distillery to furnish spirits •without charge to a 501(c)(3) or a 501(c)(6) nonprofit charitable organization or association.
2010 Election Guide | 9
2009-2011 operating budget
In the final budget, the Legislature transferred $80 million from the Liquor
Revolving Account, and directed the Liquor Control Board to replenish the account by raising the price of spirits sold by the state. The WRA succeeded in clarifying, through a colloquy on the floor of the House, that the increase in price was on retail sales and not on sales to liquor licensees. Unfortunately, the Liquor Control Board adopted an “across the board” increase in price to abide by the Legislature’s direction.
Consumer Protection Act
SSB 5531 amends the Consumer Protection Act, which prohibits unfair
or deceptive practices in trade or commerce by increasing the potential damages that a plaintiff can receive from $10,000 to $25,000. Additionally, the bill eases the standard for determining when an action injures the public interest, placing businesses at risk for undue penalties. The WRA joined with the business community in opposing SSB 5531. Despite our efforts, the bill passed.
Bringing Washington’s UI taxes into conformity with federal law
SB 5963 was developed within the business community after a long and arduous
process to develop a revised system of UI taxes to bring Washington’s system into conformance with federal law. The federal government had communicated to Washington state that its UI tax system was likely out of conformity with federal law because it taxed employers on a different standard than benefits were calculated on. If left out of conformance, Washington employers risked losing federal tax credits, and the state risked losing additional federal unemployment funds. SB 5963 was the vehicle to achieve this. Although individual employers’ UI taxes will vary to reflect their history of layoffs, this bill will result in about a $377 million reduction in UI taxes to businesses.
10 | 2010 Election Guide
Click on your district to see your legislative candidates:
39
42
14
31
40
10
24
35
19 20
18
1749
222
2628 29 25
27 30
3447
3311
4137
43 483623 4632
1
5
45
21
4438
15
2010 Election Guide | 11
Don’t know your district?Enter your address online at District Finder.
12
13
7
463
9
16
8
12 | 2010 Election Guide
District 1State Representative Pos. 1Derek StanfordPrefers Democratic Party
Dennis RichterPrefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 2Luis MoscosoPrefers Democratic Party
Heidi MunsonPrefers Republican Party
District 2State Representative Pos. 1
Marilyn RasmussenPrefers Democratic Party
J.T. WilcoxPrefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 2
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record67% with us
Jim McCunePrefers Republican Party
Tom CampbellPrefers Republican Party
State legislative races
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
2010 Election Guide | 13
District 3State Representative Pos. 1Andy BilligPrefers Democratic Party
Dave WhitePrefers GOP Party
State Representative Pos. 2Morgan OylerPrefers GOP Party
Timm OrmsbyPrefers Democratic Party
District 4State Representative Pos. 1
Matt SheaPrefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
Larry CrousePrefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record33% with us
State Representative Pos. 2
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
14 | 2010 Election Guide
District 5State Representative Pos. 1Jay RodnePrefers Republican Party
Gregory HooverPrefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2David SpringPrefers Democratic Party
Glenn AndersonPrefers Republican Party
District 6State Senator
Chris MarrPrefers Democratic Party
Michael BaumgartnerPrefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
Vote Yes on I-1053Require legislators to balance the budget without new taxes on businesses
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
2010 Election Guide | 15
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
District 6 cont.State Representative Pos. 1Kevin Parker, WRA memberPrefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 2John F. DriscollPrefers Democratic Party
John E. AhernPrefers Republican Party
District 7State Senator
Barbara MowreyPrefers Democratic Party
Bob MortonPrefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record83% with us
Vote Yes on I-1100End Washington’s liquor monopoly
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
16 | 2010 Election Guide
District 7State Representative Pos. 1Shelly ShortPrefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 2Joel KretzPrefers Republican Party
District 8State Senator
Brad AndersonPrefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
Jerome DelvinPrefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
Vote Yes on I-1082Make private workers’ comp insurance an option
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
2010 Election Guide | 17
District 8 cont.State Representative Pos. 1Brad KlippertPrefers Republican Party
Carol L. MoserPrefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2Larry HalerPrefers Republican Party
District 9State Representative Pos. 1
Joe SchmickPrefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 2
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Recordn/a
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
Susan FaganPrefers Republican Party
Glen R. StockwellPrefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
18 | 2010 Election Guide
District 10State Representative Pos. 1
Tom RiggsPrefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
Norma SmithPrefers Republican Party
Barbara BaileyPrefers Republican Party
District 11State Representative Pos. 1Sarah Sanoy-WrightStates no party preference
Zack HudginsPrefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2John PotterPrefers Republican Party
Bob HasegawaPrefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record33% with us
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record33% with us
Laura LewisPrefers Democratic Party
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
2010 Election Guide | 19
District 12State Representative Pos. 1
Mike ArmstrongPrefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 2
Cary CondottaPrefers Republican Party
Cliff CourtneyPrefers Republican Party
District 13State Senator
Judith (Judy) WarnickPrefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 1
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
Janéa HolmquistPrefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
20 | 2010 Election Guide
District 13 cont.State Representative Pos. 2Bill HinklePrefers Republican Party
Anthony (El Tigrero) NovackPrefers Bull Moose Party
State Representative Pos. 2District 14State Representative Pos. 1Michele StrobelPrefers Republican Party
Norm JohnsonPrefers Republican Party
Charles RossPrefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
Vote No on I-1098Reject a state income tax
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
2010 Election Guide | 21
District 15State SenatorJim HoneyfordPrefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 1Bruce ChandlerPrefers Republican Party
Paul SpencerPrefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2David TaylorPrefers Republican Party
Thomas (Tom) T. SilvaPrefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
Vote No on I-1105It doesn’t create an open market
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
22 | 2010 Election Guide
State Representative Pos. 2District 16State Representative Pos. 1Maureen WalshPrefers Republican Party
Brenda HighPrefers Constitution Party
Terry R. NealyPrefers Republican Party
District 17State Representative Pos. 1Tim ProbstPrefers Democratic Party
Brian PeckPrefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 2Monica StonierPrefers Democratic Party
Paul HarrisPrefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Recordn/a
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record67% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
2010 Election Guide | 23
District 18State Representative Pos. 1
Ann RiversPrefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 2
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
Dennis KampePrefers Democratic Party
Ed OrcuttPrefers Republican Party
District 19State Representative Pos. 1Kurt SwansonPrefers Republican Party
Dean TakkoPrefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2Brian E. BlakePrefers Democratic Party
Tim SutinenPrefers Lower Taxes Party
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
24 | 2010 Election Guide
State Representative Pos. 2District 20State Representative Pos. 1Corinne TobeckPrefers Democratic Party
Richard DeBoltPrefers Republican Party
Gary AlexanderPrefers Republican Party
District 21State Senator
David PrestonPrefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 1Ed BoreyPrefers Republican Party
Mary Helen RobertsPrefers Democratic Party
Paull ShinPrefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record33% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
2010 Election Guide | 25
State Representative Pos. 2Marko LiiasPrefers Democratic Party
Elizabeth ScottPrefers Republican Party
District 21 cont.
District 22State Representative Pos. 1Jason HearnPrefers GOP Party
Chris ReykdalPrefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2Sam HuntPrefers Democratic Party
Chris WardStates no party preference
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record33% with us
Vote Yes on I-1107End temporary excise tax on carbonated beverages
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record33% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
26 | 2010 Election Guide
District 23State Representative Pos. 1Pete DeBoerPrefers Republican Party
Sherry V. AppletonPrefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2James M. OlsenPrefers Republican Party
Christine RolfesPrefers Democratic Party
District 24State Representative Pos. 1Dan GasePrefers Republican Party
Kevin Van De WegePrefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2Jim McEntirePrefers Republican Party
Steve TharingerPrefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record33% with us
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record33% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
2010 Election Guide | 27
District 25State Representative Pos. 1John ThompsonPrefers Democratic Party
Bruce DammeierPrefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 2Hans ZeigerPrefers Republican Party
Dawn MorrellPrefers Democratic Party
District 26State Senator
Marty McClendonPrefers Republican Party
Derek KilmerPrefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record17% with us
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record67% with us
Vote Yes on I-1053Require legislators to balance the budget without new taxes on businesses
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
28 | 2010 Election Guide
District 26State Representative Pos. 1Sumner SchoenikePrefers Democratic Party
Jan AngelPrefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 2Doug RichardsPrefers Republican Party
Larry SeaquistPrefers Democratic Party
District 27State Representative Pos. 1Laurie JinkinsPrefers Democratic Party
Jake FeyPrefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2Jeannie DarneillePrefers Democratic Party
John M. HigleyPrefers Republican Party
WRA PAC SUPPORTED
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
2010 Election Guide | 29
District 28State Representative Pos. 1Steve O’BanPrefers Republican Party
Troy KelleyPrefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2Tami GreenPrefers Democratic Party
Paul WagemannPrefers Republican Party
District 29State Senator
Terry HarderPrefers Republican Party
Steve ConwayPrefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record67% with us
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record33% with us
Vote Yes on I-1100End Washington’s liquor monopoly
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record33% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
30 | 2010 Election Guide
District 29State Representative Pos. 1Connie LadenburgPrefers Democratic Party
Steven T. CookPrefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 2Steve KirbyPrefers Democratic Party
Jesse MillerPrefers Republican Party
District 30State Senator
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
Tracey EidePrefers Democratic Party
Tony MoorePrefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record33% with us
Vote Yes on I-1082Make private workers’ comp. insurance an option
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
2010 Election Guide | 31
District 30State Representative Pos. 1Mark MilosciaPrefers Democratic Party
Shawn SullivanPrefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 2Katrina AsayPrefers Republican Party
Carol GregoryPrefers Democratic Party
District 31State Senator
Matt RichardsonPrefers Republican Party
Pam RoachPrefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record83% with us
Vote No on I-1098Reject a state income tax
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
32 | 2010 Election Guide
District 31State Representative Pos. 1Cathy DahlquistPrefers Republican Party
Shawn BunneyPrefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 2Christopher HurstPrefers Independent Dem. Party
Patrick ReedPrefers Republican Party
District 32State Senator
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record33% with us
Maralyn ChasePrefers Democratic Party
David BakerPrefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
Vote No on I-1105It doesn’t allow volume discount purchasing
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
2010 Election Guide | 33
District 32 cont.State Representative Pos. 1Art CodayPrefers Republican Party
Cindy RyuPrefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2Ruth KagiPrefers Democratic Party
Gary (G) GagliardiPrefers Republican Party
District 33State SenatorJack MichalekPrefers Republican Party
Karen KeiserPrefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 1Tina OrwallPrefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record33% with us 2010 Voting Record
0% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
34 | 2010 Election Guide
State SenatorSharon K. NelsonPrefers Democratic Party
District 34
State Representative Pos. 1Eileen L. CodyPrefers Democratic Party
Ray CarterPrefers Reluctantly R. Party
State Representative Pos. 2Mike HeaveyPrefers Democratic Party
Joe FitzgibbonPrefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record33% with us
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
Dave UpthegrovePrefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record33% with us
State Representative Pos. 2
District 33 cont.
District 34
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
2010 Election Guide | 35
State SenatorNancy (Grandma) WilliamsPrefers Republican Party
District 35
State Representative Pos. 1Daniel (Dan) GriffeyPrefers Republican Party
Kathy HaighPrefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2Fred FinnPrefers Democratic Party
Linda SimpsonPrefers Republican Party
Tim SheldonPrefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record67% with us
2010 Voting Record50% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
Vote Yes on I-1107End temporary excise tax on carbonated beverages
District 34
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
36 | 2010 Election Guide
State SenatorLeslie KleinPrefers (R) Problemfixer Party
District 36
State Representative Pos. 1Reuven CarlylePrefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 2Mary Lou DickersonPrefers Democratic Party
Jill EnglandPrefers Republican Party
Jeanne Kohl-WellesPrefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record33% with us
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record33% with us
Vote Yes on I-1053Require legislators to balance the budget without new taxes on businesses
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
2010 Election Guide | 37
State SenatorAdam KlinePrefers Democratic Party
District 37
State Representative Pos. 1Sharon Tomiko SantosPrefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2John StaffordPrefers Democratic Party
Eric PettigrewPrefers Democratic Party
Tamra SmilanichStates no party preference
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record20% with us
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
Vote Yes on I-1100End Washington’s liquor monopoly
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
38 | 2010 Election Guide
State SenatorNick HarperPrefers Democratic Party
District 38
State Representative Pos. 1Hugh FleetPrefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 2Mike SellsPrefers Democratic Party
Iris LillyPrefers Republican Party
Rod RiegerPrefers Conservative Party
John McCoyPrefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
Vote Yes on I-1082Make private workers’ comp. insurance an option
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
2010 Election Guide | 39
State Representative Pos. 1Eleanor WaltersPrefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2Kirk PearsonPrefers Republican Party
Dan KristiansenPrefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 1Mike NewmanPrefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 2John SwappPrefers Republican Party
Jeff MorrisPrefers Democratic Party
Kristine LyttonPrefers Democratic Party
District 39
District 40
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record67% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
40 | 2010 Election Guide
State SenatorSteve LitzowPrefers Republican Party
District 41
State Representative Pos. 1Marcie MaxwellPrefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2Judy ClibbornPrefers Democratic Party
Stephen StraderPrefers Republican Party
Randy GordonPrefers Democratic Party
Peter DunbarPrefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record67% with us
Vote No on I-1098Reject a state income tax
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting RecordN/A
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
2010 Election Guide | 41
State SenatorPat JernsPrefers Democratic Party
District 42
State Representative Pos. 1Jason OverstreetPrefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 2Kelli LinvillePrefers Democratic Party
Vincent BuysPrefers Republican Party
Doug EricksenPrefers Republican Party
Al JensenPrefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
2010 Voting Record.0% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
Vote No on I-1105It doesn’t allow volume discount purchasing
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
42 | 2010 Election Guide
State SenatorEd MurrayPrefers Democratic Party
District 43
State Representative Pos. 1Jamie PedersenPrefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2Kim VerdePrefers Republican Party
Frank ChoppPrefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
Vote Yes on I-1107End temporary excise tax on carbonated beverages
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
2010 Election Guide | 43
State SenatorSteve HobbsPrefers Democratic Party
District 44
State Representative Pos. 1Bob McCaughanPrefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 2John BoergerPrefers Democratic Party
Mike HopePrefers Republican Party
Dave SchmidtPrefers Republican Party
Hans DunsheePrefers Democrat Party
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record100% with us
Vote Yes on I-1053Require legislators to balance the budget without new taxes on businesses
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
44 | 2010 Election Guide
State SenatorEric OemigPrefers Democratic Party
District 45
State Representative Pos. 1Roger GoodmanPrefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2Mark IsaacsPrefers Republican Party
Larry SpringerPrefers Democratic Party
Andy HillPrefers Republican Party
Kevin HaistingsPrefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record33% with us
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record67% with us
Vote Yes on I-1100End Washington’s liquor monopoly
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record33% with us
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
2010 Election Guide | 45
State SenatorScott WhitePrefers Democratic Party
District 46
State Representative Pos. 1David FrocktPrefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2Phyllis G. KenneyPrefers Democratic Party
Beau GundersonStates no party preference
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record33% with us
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record33% with us
Vote Yes on I-1082Make private workers’ comp. insurance an option
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
46 | 2010 Election Guide
State SenatorJoe FainPrefers Republican Party
District 47
State Representative Pos. 1Geoff SimpsonPrefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2Rodrigo M. YanezPrefers Republican Party
Pat SullivanPrefers Democratic Party
Claudia KauffmanPrefers Democratic Party
Mark HargrovePrefers Republican Party
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record67% with us
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record33% with us
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
Vote No on I-1098Reject a state income tax
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
2010 Election Guide | 47
State SenatorRodney TomPrefers Democratic Party
District 48
State Representative Pos. 1Diane TebeliusPrefers Republican Party
State Representative Pos. 2Deb EddyPrefers Democratic Party
Phillip L. WilsonPrefers Republican Party
Gregg BennettPrefers Republican Party
Ross HunterPrefers Democratic Party
2010 Voting Record50% with us2009 Voting Record40% with us
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record67% with us
2010 Voting Record100% with us2009 Voting Record50% with us
Vote No on I-1105It doesn’t create an open market
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
48 | 2010 Election Guide
State Representative Pos. 1Jim JacksPrefers Democratic Party
State Representative Pos. 2Jim MoellerPrefers Democratic Party
Craig RileyPrefers Republican Party
Bill CismarPrefers Republican Party
District 49
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record33% with us
2010 Voting Record0% with us2009 Voting Record33% with us
Vote Yes on I-1107End temporary excise tax on carbonated beverages
Voting records were compiled using the issues outlined on pages 6-9. New legislative candidates do not have voting records to display.
2010 Election Guide | 49
State websites
Washington State Government Info. Services: http://access.wa.gov
Washington State Dept. of Health: www.doh.wa.gov
Washington State Dept. of L&I: www.lni.wa.gov
Washington State Legislature: www1.leg.wa.gov/legislature
Washington State House of Representatives: www1.leg.wa.gov/house
Washington State Dept. of Revenue: www.dor.wa.gov
Washington State Senate: www1.leg.wa.gov/senate
Washington State Courts: www.courts.wa.gov
Political websites
Washington State Democrats: www.wa-democrats.org
Washington Green Party: www.wagreens.us/home
Washington Libertarian Party: www.lpws.org
Washington State Republicans: www.wsrp.org
Campaign and election websites
Washington House Democratic Campaign Committee: www.hdcc.org
Washington House Republican Campaign Committee: www.hrocmajority.org
Washington Senate Democratic Campaign Committee: www.sdcc.us
Washington Senate Republican Campaign Committee: www.srcc.org
WRA contact information
Washington Restaurant Association510 Plum Street S.E., Ste. 200Olympia, WA 98501-1587800.225.7166www.WRAhome.com
Bruce BeckettDirector of Government Affairs [email protected]
Josh McDonaldState and Local Government Affairs [email protected]
Julia ClarkGovernment Affairs [email protected]
Restaurants CAN’T AFFORDMore Taxes
To Pay $1,000in TAXES aRestaurant has to EARN $20,000 in SALES
Protect YOURbusiness frommore TAXES
Contribute to the PAC at www.WRAhome.com/PAC