An opinion column whose author voices opposition to Initiative 1029 appeared in the October 8, 2008 edition of the News Tribune, a newspaper distributed in the city of Tacoma and Pierce County, Washington. http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/othervoices/story/502449.html The column was written by Craig Fredrickson, who, according to a paragraph appended to the opinion column, “is a former special-education teacher. Since… Continue reading »
Oct
31
Initiative Measure 1029 – Overview
Ballot Text (from the Secretary of State) Initiative Measure No. 1029 concerns long-term care services for the elderly and persons with disabilities. This measure would require long-term care workers to be certified as home care aides based on an examination, with exceptions; increase training and criminal background check requirements; and establish disciplinary standards and procedures.… Continue reading »
Oct
28
Initiative Measure 985 – No
A group, describing itself as “a diverse group of Washingtonians fighting to preserve and enhance our collective quality of life,” set up the website www.no985.org to oppose Initiative 985. Here are some claims made on the website. Claim #1: “I-985 creates a new pot of money, but doesn’t say specifically how it will be… Continue reading »
