Measure on the ballot in the 2018 Washington 2018 General Election in Washington.
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Get StartedA “yes” vote would mean local government entities would no longer be allowed to place additional costs like taxes or fees on products considered groceries.
A “no” vote allows local government entities to implement taxes or fees on grocery products.
According to Q13 News, small businesses and their customers are hurt by government taxes on groceries. In addition, labor unions say taxes take away from working-class jobs., in support of Initiative 1634 (Learn more)
By limiting the ways that the state government can collect tax revenue, this measure jeapordizes the future financial security of the state and may force taxes in other areas to increase as a result., in opposition to Initiative 1634 (Learn more)
This measure would prohibit local government entities from imposing a tax, fee, or any form of assessment on grocery products.
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