Initiative 1631 – Concerning an Energy Tax

NOTE: Another MASSIVE loss for Jay Inslee (and Dow Constantine, and Bob Ferguson) who put a lot of time and energy into passing this.

Initiative 1634 – Ban on local soda and grocery taxes

Initiative 1639 – Gun regulations

NOTE: Could a court battle be next? Count on it. The lawsuit against the initiative was thrown out because the initiative hasn’t passed yet. It’s passed now, so expect the lawsuit to be back. While the new laws may get overturned (look for more on that from us at a later date) we need to think about what it means going forward that 60% of the state felt that this initiative was necessary. We’ll get into how we can address this and what happens next soon.

Initiative to the Legislature 940 – Regulating police use of deadly force

Legislative District 26

Legislative District 30

Legislative District 42

Legislative District 47

Legislative District 5 – Pos 1

Legislative District 5 – Pos 2

Legislative District 6 – Pos 2

Legislative District 10 – Pos 2

Legislative District 19 – Pos 1

Legislative District 26 – Pos 1

Legislative District 28 – Pos 1

Legislative District 42 – Pos 1

Legislative District 42 – Pos 2

Legislative District 44 – Pos 2

Legislative District 47 – Pos 1

Pierce County Prosecutor – Political newcomer Mary Robnett defeated incumbent Mark Lindquist

Legislative District 32 State Senate – Long-time Senator Maralyn Chase wasn’t even close to being re-elected

The most important election coverage you need to know:

1. Washington state voters reject carbon-fee initiative – Seattle Times
2. Cathy McMorris Rodgers wins with decisive victory over Democrat Lisa Brown – The Spokesman-Review
3. Democrats leading in several key races for the Washington state Legislature – Seattle Times
4. Republican Herrera Beutler ahead in 3rd Congressional District – The Columbian
5. Kim Schrier leads Dino Rossi in 8th Congressional District – Seattle Times

Sound Transit’s governing board is considering an 11 percent pay increase to $364,000 for CEO Peter Rogoff. You may recognize Rogoff’s name from reports of the harassing culture he created at Sound Transit, which some chalked up to his more “East Coast” demeanor. In fact, his new contract would include language emphasizing his duty for “promoting and maintaining a work environment that emphasizes collegiality, collaboration and mutual respect to the fullest extent possible.” (Seattle Times)

Federal judge James Robart, who has been overseeing police reforms in Seattle, expressed deep concerns about the city’s tentative contract with its biggest police union. Mayor Jenny Durkan said at a press conference, “What I heard from the judge is he wants everyone to know…that he will decide.” Judge Robart said he isn’t sure the deal follows the “spirit” and “purpose” of federally mandated reforms. (Seattle Times)

Interim Yakima police Chief Gary Jones wants to add more officers on bikes throughout the city’s downtown, and integrate them into the department’s street crime unit. “Even though you’re in full uniform, you’re kind of undetected,” Jones said. “In street crime, you can be in a lot of areas and see what’s going on.” One immediate issue is funding. Currently, bicycle patrols are mostly done by officers willing to work overtime, with the cost covered by a four-year, $50,000 renewable federal grant. (Yakima Herald-Republic)

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