Useful Links
The Washington State Legislature Website
For contact info:
Useful Links
The Washington State Legislature Website
For contact info:
go to "Legislative Documents" & scroll to "Rosters"
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About Washington's Taxes
http://dor.wa.gov/content/laws/draft/property_tax.htm
http://dor.wa.gov/content/statistics/WAtaxstudy/wataxstudy.htm
http://dor.wa.gov/content/statistics/wataxstudy/finalhomeownershippaper_.pdf
Washington Administrative Code (WAC)
Links to all Washington counties
OTHER PROPERTY TAX REFORM GROUPS
+The following organizations may deal with bigger issues (government policy, general taxation reform) but also address property tax issues
+Send us links to your group - There's talk of a nationwide property tax revolt!
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
Kitsap Alliance of Property Owners
League of Washington Taxpayers
TaxFight.org Sponnsored by the League of Washington Taxpayers, go here to find out about Initiative 1030 which would cut your property taxes by 30%!
Washington Land Value Tax Project
Washington State Budget & Policy Center
Education & Education Reform
We include this section because 50%of the
check we write to the taxman goes to education. This is not to be construed to mean
we do not understand the importance of education nor the sincerity of those who educate
our children. But there are grave and undeniable problems with Washington's education
system - not the least of which is the misuse of the funds generated by property
owners.
Communities in Schools, the nation's largest dropout prevention organization helping young people successfully learn, stay in school and prepare for life
Education Reform Center, research and commentary on education reform efforts and the current practices in our education system
Flunked, the movie, exposing the truth about how much our state spends for a mediocre K-12 education
National Center on Education & the Economy, dedicated to providing the policies, tools, and technical assistance the nation needs to lead the world in education and training
National Math & Science Initiative, an innovative , non-profit organization dedicated to expanding programs that have a proven impact on math and science
Network for Excellence in Washington Schools, a broad coalition of Washington citizens, organizations, and other supporters of public education who filed a lawsuit to force the State of Washington to fulfill its Constitutional duty to full fund K-12 education
The New Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce, recommends calling for the biggest changes in the American education system in a century
Touch Choices or Touch Times, Executive Summary report by the New Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce
SEE FOR YOURSELF:
Review the Washington State "Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL test) actual student test examples and practice tests.
Explaining the major problems with Washington State's Math Curriculum
Other Useful Groups & Websites
Evergreen Freedom Foundation, advancing individual liberty, free enterprise and limited, accountable government
FreedomWorks, dedicated to lower taxes, less government, more freedom
National Conference of State Legislators, offers a variety of services to help lawmakers tailor policies that will work for their states and their constituents
Prior Claim, a website for freedom from bully government and reminder of your citizenship rights
Real Clear Politics, news, political opinion and commentary and the political issues of the day
The Tax Foundation, educating taxpayers about tax policy and the total tax burden borne by Americans at all levels of government.
The Truth About Mortgage, when estmating your monthly mortgage, it is essential to include any applicable property taxes
Washington Conservative Union, promotes the philosophy of principled conservatism in Washington state
Washington Policy Center, a nonpartisan, free-market state-based think tank educating citizens on public policy issues facing Washington state
Washington Research Council, an independent authority on taxes and efficient government
Washington State Budget & Policy Center, provides credible, independent and accessible information and analyses of state fiscal issues including both revenue and spending policies
WashingtonVotes.org, follow the legislature with plain-English bill descriptions, customized updates sent right to your inbox, and easy access to your legislators' voting records and contact information
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