The following message was sent to Representative Ross Hunter (D) of the 48th district.
TO: Representative Ross Hunter
FROM: Mr. Michael Baker
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BILL: 2912 (For)
SUBJECT: This could be a little better
MESSAGE: Mr. Hunter,
I am pleased to see this bill taking another run at this problem. Last year's HB 2252 was too "prescriptive", and died in the form of SB6116. This year we have HB 2912 / SB 6661 that look very much like SB6116.
One thing missing from this year's effort is language that isolates the rest of King County from Seattle, or provides some formula that prevents Seattle from taking or giving up too much. I am also worried that the money kept out of Seattle will not get spread around to fund infrastructure in smaller communities because the wording in Section 8 leaves so much of what the funds could be spent on up to cash strapped King County.
I guess I am back to some kind of formula.
Will there be an amendment to the bill to tighten up the language to address the responsibility, authrority, and equity, in allocating the revenue?
Thank you for your time, and effort,
Mike Baker
Seattle
http://manywordsforrain.blogspot.com/
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