Spending veered off course

Sat., July 3, 2010

Washingtonians should take a good look at state spending, which is scheduled to increase to $30.5 billion, while revenue is projected to come in at $29.2 billion. Even after significant tax increases, the Democratic majority in Olympia can’t stop spending your money and remains in a deficit position.

It is clear the state is on an unsustainable course. In fact, overall state spending is scheduled to increase by $3.3 billion over the next 14 months. This election, you can do something about this, especially in the 6th District.

By voting for Michael Baumgartner, you can tip the balance of power in Olympia and bring some financial sanity back to the state. Otherwise, we may end up looking a lot more like Greece (financial failure) than Washington. Vote Michael Baumgartner to put the state on a sustainable financial course, for the sake of the next generation.

David Moses

Spokane

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