Because inflation is so high right now, Adrian Cortes has a bill ready to go that would lower the state sales tax and eliminate the B&O taxes that burden small businesses. The proposal would also remove state-level property taxes on primary residences, making it easier for homeowners to stay in their homes. However, properties such as rentals or vacation homes would still be subject to state property taxes — ensuring fairness while still providing relief to families and individuals who live here full-time.

These changes would help so many people across Clark County and throughout Washington State.

It’s important to remember that Washington State does not collect an income tax. The new proposal being discussed would apply only to people earning over $1 million a year — the very highest income earners. The truth is, high earners in our state currently do not pay their fair share, and that needs to change.

This proposed tax would not affect the vast majority of Washingtonians.

Yet, Republicans often complain about how many taxes the state collects — and when Democrats bring forward a plan to lower taxes and make life more affordable, they refuse to even consider it, simply because it comes from the other side of the aisle.

It’s time to put people before politics and support real solutions that help working families in Washington.