‘Stop the Income Tax’ — Signature Campaign Launches in WA
The Center Square YT
•May 9th, 2026
DESCRIPTION
A major push to repeal Washington’s new income tax is officially underway after organizers received ballot titles and launched a statewide signature campaign.
This comes just days after the Washington State Supreme Court blocked a referendum, leaving an initiative as the only path for voters to weigh in.
💰 TOP STORY: REPEAL CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES
Let’s Go Washington:
Received official ballot titles
Next step:
➡️ Statewide signature gathering begins
📊 Goal:
➡️ Repeal the 9.9% income tax on high earners
⚖️ WHY THIS MATTERS NOW
Supreme Court blocked referendum
Initiative now:
➡️ Only way voters can decide
📢 High stakes:
➡️ Could determine future of income tax in WA
🔥 SURGE IN PUBLIC RESPONSE
Organizers say:
➡️ Unprecedented support
➡️ Thousands signing up to help
📊 Key concern:
➡️ Tax could expand beyond high earners
📉 THE CORE ARGUMENT
Critics argue:
➡️ Income = property → must be taxed uniformly
Supporters argue:
➡️ Tax helps fund education and healthcare
➡️ Debate intensifying statewide
💸 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU
This affects:
Your taxes
Cost of living
Future state policy
➡️ One of the biggest financial debates in Washington
📅 WHAT’S NEXT
Legal challenges expected
Final initiative selected
Signature drive ramps up statewide
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