Responsible Taxation

Tired of high taxes everywhere? Washington State's regressive tax system means lower-income families pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes compared to wealthy individuals. The lowest 20% of earners pay 13.8% of their earnings in taxes, while the top 1% pay only 4.8%, mainly due to heavy reliance on sales tax. Additionally, the hidden gas tax intended to address climate change has led to skyrocketing gas prices, hurting working families. Our property tax system lacks "circuit breakers" for relief, pushing low-income families out of their homes. As your legislator, I will work to exempt necessities from sales tax and implement tax relief measures. These changes will create a more equitable tax system and reduce the burden on lower-income families. I hope to earn your vote this November 5th.