At their most recent public meeting, the Everett City Council took unanimous action to approve a law which establishes a criminal penalty for those who expose children to fentanyl and other harmful substances. Those who violate the new law could face up to a year in jail. This is in response to the tragic overdoses...
Local elected leaders from across Washington are speaking out against the proposal to create a state income tax, warning it could harm communities, small businesses, and the state’s economic competitiveness. In the letter below (and available as a pdf here), they urge lawmakers to reject the plan and instead pursue policies that support growth and...
Today, 30+ local businesses in Snohomish County sent a joint letter to the Washington State Legislature expressing their concerns regarding the proposed state income tax, SB 6346. The letter urges the Legislature to reject the income tax in order to avoid negative impacts on Washington’s economy. March 6, 2026 To the Honorable Members of...
Future 42 Snohomish County is a local county project dedicated to advocating for key issues such as public safety, government transparency, and tax relief. We are a grassroots effort mobilizing Snohomish County citizens to make their voices heard at the local level. We have recently completed our second annual set of local scorecards which highlight...
Future 42 Snohomish County is a local county project dedicated to advocating for key issues such as public safety, housing affordability, and tax relief. We are a grassroots effort mobilizing Snohomish County citizens to make their voices heard at the local level. We have recently completed our second annual set of local scorecards which highlight...
Future 42 Snohomish County is a local county project dedicated to advocating for key issues such as public safety and tax relief. We are a grassroots effort mobilizing Snohomish County citizens to make their voices heard at the local level. We have recently completed our second annual set of local scorecards which highlight key votes...
Our state legislators began legislative session in Olympia on Monday, January 12th, and there has already been a flurry of discussion on the need for tax increases and even new taxes such as an income tax which will be proposed this session. This comes on the heels of the largest tax increase in state history...
Nate Nehring, member of the Snohomish County council and Future 42 Snohomish County director, was featured in the Seattle Times with an op-ed about how budget shortfalls are the result over overspending, not a lack of revenue. From the article: Despite the largest tax increase in Washington’s history, we continue to hear from legislators that...
At last week’s public council meeting, the Everett City Council voted 5-2 to extend the current “no sit, no lie” law which would otherwise have been sunset at the end of 2025. This law was enacted with major support from local business owners and residents as it enacted buffer zones to address loitering, homelessness, and...
2025 SNOHOMISH COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS Future 42 Snohomish County, in conjunction with League of Our Own WA, recruited and/or trained 90+ male and female candidates for local office in Snohomish County this year. If current results hold, at least 60 of those candidates will have won their General Election race. A recap is below. In the...
Update: Since the time of this post, the vote on the sales tax increase has twice been delayed. At their public meeting this Wednesday, November 12th at 6:00pm, the Edmonds City Council will be holding a vote on a proposal to increase the city’s sales tax rate for “cultural access” to the arts. This will be...
EVERETT CITY COUNCIL TO VOTE ON EXTENDING “NO SIT, NO LIE” LAW WHICH CRACKS DOWN ON LOITERING AND ASSOCIATED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY At their public meeting on Wednesday, October 22nd at 6:30pm, the Everett City Council will be holding a vote to continue the current “no sit, no lie” law which, if not approved, will sunset at...
This weekend, Snohomish County voters will receive their ballots for the 2025 General Election. Among other races, this ballot will include the opportunity to select three candidates to represent you on the Snohomish County Charter Review Commission. What is the Charter Review Commission? Snohomish County is a charter county. The charter is the highest law...
At their public meeting this Tuesday, September 9th at 6:00pm, the Edmonds City Council will be holding a vote on a proposal to increase the city’s sales tax rate for “cultural access” to the arts. This will be the second sales tax hike which the Edmonds City Council has considered in just a three-week period. At...