Editorial Endorsements: No on the carbon tax; yes on the grocery tax ban
Washington voters will find two tax measures on the ballot. They should reject new taxes that will hinder economic growth and every Washingtonian’s pocket book by voting no on a carbon tax and yes on a ban on grocery taxes.
Initiative 1634 would prohibit local governments from imposing any new taxes or fees on grocery items and prohibit existing taxes and fees from being increased. This is a good idea (though, again, one that should be implemented by the Legislature rather than through a ballot initiative). Washington should have consistent, statewide taxing policies on necessities like groceries.