Brimming with benefits

A 78-year-old monopoly on Washington state liquor sales tax has an opportunity to be eliminated this November. Prices and regulations of alcohol are extremely high in comparison to other states.

Washington has the second strictest regulations and sales are not only high for consumers but also for restaurant owners. The State Liquor Control Board will no longer have control over liquor sales if Initiative 1183 passes.

By voting yes to I-1183, liquor stores will be eliminated and alcohol prices will lessen. Citizens believe I-1183 will eliminate liquor stores and put liquor sales in gas stations. Gas stations will not be able to sell liquor because a store will need to be 10,000 square feet or more.

Implementing I-1183 will allow for reduced cost for taxpayers, consumers and restaurants, more competition among vendors, and will remove the costly state store system. A major benefit of passing I-1183 will be more funding for elected officials to improve public safety.

Kellisa D. Owens

Cheney