Judge throws out tax-limiting I-747…
Breaking: King County Judge Mary Roberts has just thrown out 2001's Initiative 747 as unconstitutional. The measure had imposed a 1 percent cap on property tax increases, unless voters approved more.
The lawsuit was brought by environmental, welfare rights, citizens groups and Whitman County.
Reached by phone, initiative promoter Tim Eyman said he hadn't heard the ruling yet. But he said he wouldn't be surprised if Roberts ruled against his initiative.
"Of course it’s a king county judge, so it wouldn’t shock me in the least," said Eyman.
He predicts as appeal, which would be done by the state Attorney General's office.
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