Operating Budget

July 13, 2017

Senator Fortunato meets local graduates of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy

Senator Fortunato was privileged to attend the June 28, 2017 Basic Law Enforcement Academy graduation ceremonies of Class 750.  The academy is an essential institution that trains officers to protect us and  themselves, and even to keep safe the people they are duty-bound to arrest. It ensures that every local officer has consistent...
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May 12, 2017

2017 Legislative Newsletter: budget, car-tabs, taxes, property tax exemptions for seniors and more….

By now, you should have received your 2017 Legislative Newsletter.   In case you missed it, you can read it by clicking on the photo below.
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May 11, 2017

New capital gains disaster in Connecticut a warning for Washington, Fortunato says

Gov. Jay Inslee and his fellow Democrats are pressing the Washington Legislature to adopt a new income tax on capital gains, but before they go any further, they might want to check with their colleagues in the Connecticut General Assembly, says Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn. A brand-new $1.8 billion budget...
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May 02, 2017

Fortunato hails Senate move to cut Sound Transit car tab tax

Car tab taxes would be cut by 55 percent and Sound Transit board members would be required to stand for direct elections under legislation that passed the Senate Tuesday afternoon.  Senator Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, is a cosponsor of both bills, SB 5001 and SB 5893 “If Seattle politicians think their...
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