the new initiative filed by Suzanne Karr

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I noticed on the Secretary of State's site that Suzanne Karr has filed a new transportation initiative, basically the same as 711, except without the section abolishing the HOV lanes. Is the campaign having trouble getting signatures on 711?

-- Jackie Branz (branz_ja@hotmail.com), April 27, 2000

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Yes, I heard on the radio today that Tim Eyman is throwing in the towel on abolishing the HOV lanes, and there is a new initiative, I-745.

I guess when Mark came out in favor of building new roads, Tim realized that HOV lanes are roads, therefore, it makes no sense to oppose HOV lanes. Good going Mark!

I kind of wish Eyman would re-file I-722, so it won't be ruled unconstitutional, and I can get some property tax relief. Normally, I wouldn't care, but my family will need more money to pay for the tolls across the new Narrows Bridge.

I guess this resolves the HOV debate, for now. Abolishing the HOV lanes does not reduce congestion. The registered voters have spoken. It's time to move on to I-745.

-- Matthew M. Warren (mattinsky@msn.com), May 09, 2000.


"I guess this resolves the HOV debate, for now. Abolishing the HOV lanes does not reduce congestion. The registered voters have spoken. It's time to move on to I-745. " Actually, no. The registered voters apparently aren't going to get a chance to speak in this election cycle. But such is life! There will be other election cycles.

Apparently Eyman and company believe it will be easier to get enough signatures without the complication of the HOV provision and without the potential court issues (two subjects) and PR issues "The feds will make us pay back the money," of the HOV lane provision.

But we are in agreement. Time to move on, and support I-745. Even Patrick ought to be able to support this. According to his figuring, it won't affect anything anyway.

-- (craigcar@crosswinds.net), May 09, 2000.


to Craig: The registered voters have spoken by refusing to sign the initiative. Here's some text from king5.com:

"Road maintenance is currently the lowest priority. That's absolutely screwy," Eyman said. "That should be the top priority." Plus, carpool lanes turned out to be a lot more popular than Eyman had expected. He and other signature-gatherers spoke to many people who liked the idea behind the measure, but also liked using the carpool lanes to get to work or to baseball games.

"We decided to do what we always accuse legislators of not doing," Eyman said. "We decided to listen." So last week, Eyman quietly re-filed the initiative, now I-745.

See, Craig, the people do not believe opening up the HOV lanes will ease congestion. In fact, I don't even think you believe it. That's why you were forced to adopt the "equity" argument.

-- Matthew M. Warren (mattinsky@msn.com), May 09, 2000.


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