Thursday, September 30, 2010

Seattle Speaks: Income Tax in Washington State?

The Initiative 1098 Debate

Town Hall Seattle  |  1119 - 8th Avenue, Seattle  [view map]
Registration: 6:30 p.m | Audience Instructions: 7:00 p.m. | Program: 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Admission is free, but registration is required.

Take our online pre-poll and tell us your thoughts on Initiative 1098! Click here to participate now.

This event is sold out, but you can still participate! Watch live, and take our online polls. Click here for more information.

Featuring:
 

Louise Chernin, Executive Director, Greater Seattle Business Association

William H. Gates Sr., Initiative 1098 Co-Author
 

Matt McIlwain, Managing Director, Madrona Venture Group

Joseph Zarelli, Washington State Senator (R - 18th)

This fall Washington State voters will be asked to approve a state income tax on top earners. Initiative 1098 would impose an income tax on couples earning more than $400,000, and individuals earning more than $200,000 a year. The estimated $1 billion generated annually would be restricted by law to education and public health services. Proponents say this funding is needed to maintain the integrity of vital services, while opponents argue it opens the door for more taxation and hurts small businesses.

What do you think? Join the conversation! 

On Thursday, September 30 Seattle Channel host C.R. Douglas will lead a discussion “in the round” with leaders from both sides of the issue, State lawmakers, audience members, business owners and YOU.  

Join us for Seattle Speaks: Income Tax in Washington State either at Town Hall or online. Audience members will participate with instant polling devices. Online viewers can also take the polls and voice opinions via emails, Twitter and Facebook. This interactive 90-minute program is a partnership of The Seattle Channel, CityClub of Seattle and Town Hall. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of the community-wide discussion.

Thanks to our -

Co-presenting organizations: EA alliance of nonprofits

CityClub election programming supported by The Henry M. Jackson Foundation

Thanks to our Community Matters Campaign co-presenting organizations: American Society for Public Administration - Evergreen Chapter, EA alliance of nonprofits, Executive Service Corps, King County Democratic Party, Leadership Tomorrow, Municipal League of King Couny, Seattle Housing Authority and Washington State Arts Alliance.

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