This evening, Tuesday, Aug. 8, Councilmember Todd Donovan intends to propose resolution AB2023-518, a “Resolution proposing an amendment to the Whatcom County Charter to define the Sheriff as an appointed rather than elected position.” Following up on our email from last week, this is a significant suggested change, and we need your input. The Whatcom County Council chambers are located...
At the last Whatcom County Council meeting, Councilmember Donovan announced his intentions to submit a resolution that favors appointing – not electing – Whatcom County’s Sheriff. He will likely present this resolution at the August 8th meeting. This unnecessary and damaging policy has been tried in King County, but now Councilmember Donovan wants to bring...
When the Seattle City Council failed to adopt a controversial rent control policy, activists in the room turned on Democrats who they felt had failed them. On the unDivided Podcast, Brandi Kruse argues that the scene should be a wakeup call to Progressive politicians who often try to appease the loudest voice in the room.
It’s been more than a month since the gas prices in Washington became the most expensive in the country – and that ranking hasn’t changed. Currently, the average price of regular gas in America is $3.69 per gallon whereas, in Washington, it’s $4.93. That’s $1.24 more out of your pocketbook for every gallon. Meanwhile, Mississippi has...
As it continues to deal with an exodus of officers, the Seattle Police Department was stretched thin over the weekend and failed to meet minimum staffing standards. Brandi Kruse has more on the unDivided Podcast.
A new report from the Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs shows that the number of murders as well as violent and property crimes are rising across the state. At the same time, the number of law enforcement officers continues to decline. Washington saw its most homicides ever in 2022 with 393 people murdered....
Washington’s new long-term care tax is deeply unpopular. Will lawmakers have the political will to make it optional? Senator John Braun joined the unDivided Podcast to discuss.
Washington taxpayers will be hit with a $100 million fine as the state struggles to fix our broken mental health care system. Brandi Kruse explains on the unDivided Podcast.
In late June, gas prices in Washington became the highest in the nation. A major reason for that is Washington’s carbon dioxide tax, which has caused a significant jump in gas prices that has the rest of the country taking note. Currently, a motorist in Washington can expect to spend $4.96 per gallon, which is...
When asked to account for the state’s unreliable ferry system, Governor Jay Inslee offered up a baffling scapegoat – pointing to a 23-year-old car tab initiative. Brandi Kruse explains on the unDivided Podcast.
New numbers from 2022 show the heartbreaking reality of Washington state’s crime crisis. Brandi Kruse breaks down the data on the unDivided Podcast.
While enjoying the beauty of Whatcom County, you have likely noticed a sharp increase in fuel prices. We want to share our recent op-ed written by Future 42 Whatcom County Project’s leader Simon Sefzik in the Cascadia Daily News that explains the main cause of this increase: Washington State’s new cap-and-trade program. This functions as a tax...
A new survey found that more than half of Washingtonians think crime is one of the state’s biggest issues today. Future 42’s Washington State Spring 2023 Priorities Survey sampled 600 registered voters in the state of Washington about a wide range of issues and found they are deeply concerned about the direction in which the...
Between the new long-term care tax and the nation’s highest gas prices, money isn’t going as far for Washington families. Brandi Kruse discusses on the unDivided Podcast.