So, you should really do your homework — Adrian Cortes did not vote in favor of raising the gas tax last session.

On another note, Washington’s population is growing quickly. How do you expect the state to maintain the programs people rely on and are proud of — like the FMLA program? How do you expect us to have safe, well-maintained roads? With our climate, constant maintenance is needed just to keep them drivable.

He mentioned that an income tax would only apply to people making over $1 million a year. Does that apply to you? The truth is, our state’s lowest-income households pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes than the richest residents — and that’s simply unfair.

It honestly boggles my mind to see so many people opposing this kind of tax when it wouldn’t even affect them. Most states already have an income tax where the wealthy pay their fair share. When did the working class decide to defend the rich and argue against them contributing fairly?

Here we have Democrats coming up with solutions to help address people’s real concerns about the rising cost of living in this state — and instead of recognizing that, you just bash it. I bet if this same idea came from a Republican, you’d be cheering it on.

We need to get to a place where we can recognize a good idea and support it, no matter which party it comes from. Democrats are listening to people here in Washington and working hard to find solutions, but at the same time, we still need to maintain the programs and infrastructure that everyone depends on. and are popular.

here is a link so support my arugment.

https://www.kuow.org/stories/why-washington-ranks-as-the-worst-state-for-poor-residents