Enough is Enough! Stop Tax Increases. Throw ALL of the Camas incumbents out! Vote No on Proposition 2.

Enough is Enough!  A tax increase by any other name is a tax increase

Throw ALL of the Camas incumbents out! Vote No on Proposition 2.

They are turning the city of Camas into a Little Olympia!

Raising taxes for Camas under the moniker 'for fighterfighters' is devious as it allows the city to divert funds for DEI programs, while  clueless about Public Safety.
No to mention the city has a history of budget shortfalls. 

The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 2444 spent $40,000 on the failed  "Yes on Proposition 1" campaign for the special election on April 22, 2025. The IAFF

The union's 'investment' is about $100,000 to create an ATM aka RFA, not counting any dark money.

What do you suppose is the union's expected return on investment 

to be? 10X?  1,000X?

The monthly union dues for the Camas-Washougal firefighters, represented by International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 2444, are determined by a percentage of their salary. However, the exact current dollar amount is not publicly available. Why?

Enough is Enough!

Washington families, seniors and small business owners are already confronting one of the highest costs of living in America. From food to housing, transportation to child care, everyday expenses are squeezing household budgets. Now, with sweeping tax increases slated to take effect on Oct. 1 — and others already passed earlier this year — we will face even more pressure on our household budgets.

In Washington, housing costs are significantly higher than the national average.


Grocery and food bills in Washington are also steeper than in many states. The state ranks about 8% above the national average for food costs.

Washington consumers pay more at the pump: the average price per gallon of regular gas in our state is $4.55, compared to a national average of $3.15. Additionally, transportation costs (including car maintenance, insurance, etc.) are about 24% higher than the national average in Washington.

These costs affect seniors attending a senior center, families commuting to work, and students traveling to school.

Tax increases in Washington State in 2025
• Capital Gains Tax: A new tiered system takes effect on January 1, 2025, with a 7% tax on long-term capital gains between $270,000 and $1 million, and 9.9% on gains over $1 million.

• Sales and Use Tax: Starting October 1, 2025, the tax base expands to include certain services like IT, website development, security, and temporary staffing. The combined state and local rate is approximately 9.47%.

• Estate Tax: Effective July 1, 2025, the exclusion amount rises to $3 million, with a progressive rate structure reaching 35% for estates exceeding $9 million.

• Business and Occupation (B&O) Tax: Progressive rates for service businesses start October 1, 2025, ranging from 1.5% to 2.1% based on income. New surcharges are introduced or increased, including a 0.5% surcharge on high-income businesses, an increase for financial institutions to 1.5%, and an increase for advanced computing to 7.5%.

• Fuel Tax: Increases by 6 cents per gallon starting July 1, 2025.

• Luxury Taxes: New taxes on vehicles over $100,000 (8%) and noncommercial aircraft over $500,000 (10%) take effect January 1, 2026.

• Rental Car Tax: The rate increases in 2026 before decreasing in 2027. 

An average American can no longer afford to live in Washington State much less in Camas!