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Spokane voted to clean up its streets—Democrats voted to clog the courts instead.
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Spokane’s Camping Ban? Dems Say, 'Sue the City Instead!'
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In a jaw-dropping display of ignoring voter intent, Spokane Democrats Reps. Timm Ormsby and Natasha Hill are pushing HB 1380, a bill that effectively undermines the city’s voter-approved camping ban near schools, parks, and daycares. Instead of respecting the 75% of residents who passed Proposition 1, this bill invites homeless individuals to sue cities over the “objective reasonableness” of public camping regulations—because, clearly, endless litigation is the cure for homelessness.
Critics like Gavin Cooley of the Spokane Business Association point out the absurdity: this bill not only contradicts recent Supreme Court rulings but also forces taxpayers to bankroll lawsuits that could have funded real solutions. Even cities across Washington, along with multiple mayors, oppose this blatant attack on local governance.
Proponents like the ACLU seem determined to weaponize legal fees, claiming the bill “balances” public safety and housing needs, though the only thing it seems to balance is trial lawyers’ bank accounts. If passed, HB 1380 guarantees a cascade of lawsuits that will cost taxpayers while doing little to address the growing homelessness crisis. How’s that for “objectively reasonable”? Read more at Center Square.
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Why Are Families Fleeing Public Schools? Dems Suggest Surveying Those Staying Put Instead
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As Washington public schools hemorrhage 46,000 students, GOP Rep. Stephanie McClintock proposed HB 1289 to find out why families are leaving. The bill calls for an exit survey, but Democrats like Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos seem more interested in surveying the families sticking around—because clearly, they’re the ones with the answers. Of course, like so many Democrat actions, this sidesteps the point: addressing why parents are pulling their kids out of a system that costs taxpayers $18,000 per student annually. Likely, Democrats like Santos are afraid of the answers, i.e. pervasive, woke curriculum that parents simply do not trust. The data could force a fix to failing schools, but until then, it’s just many more years of kicking the can down the road – perhaps that’s what Democrats want. Read more at Longview News-Journal.
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Washington Dems: Soft on Crime, Hard on Common Sense
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House Bill 1125, sponsored by Rep. Tarra Simmons, D-Bremerton, would let convicted felons—including some violent offenders—petition for reduced sentences, sparking outrage over public safety concerns. While Simmons claims the bill addresses prison overcrowding and aging inmate costs, critics argue it opens the door for activist judges to release dangerous criminals. Even Rep. Lauren Davis, D-Shoreline, grilled a judge supporting the bill, citing cases where released offenders committed horrifying new crimes. Victim advocates slammed the bill for ignoring the irreversible harm caused by violent offenders, with one saying it “fails to address the damage left in their wake.” Supporters argue it’s about rehabilitation and second chances, but skeptics see it as prioritizing criminals over public safety. With violent crime rising, why is this even up for debate? Read more at Center Square.
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Democrats’ Musical Chairs: Olympia Edition
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The King County Council handed Emily Alvarado a promotion to the state Senate, filling Joe Nguyen’s seat after he scored a plum job in Gov. Bob Ferguson’s administration. Meanwhile, Brianna Thomas, a Seattle City Hall insider, and Janice Zahn, a Port of Seattle bureaucrat, were slotted into House seats vacated by more Democratic appointees climbing the political ladder. It’s the usual game of musical chairs, where Democrats recycle loyal operatives and bureaucrats while pretending it’s about fresh leadership. With a special election in November, these newly minted “incumbents” are poised to solidify their grip on power.
Read more at the Washington State Standard.
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