Friends,

Bob Ferguson campaigned on a promise not to raise taxes. Now he’s “pleased to sign” the largest property tax and rent hikes in Washington state history.

That’s not just a broken promise—it’s a total betrayal.

Recently signed into law, House Bill 2049 jacks up property taxes so aggressively that renters will feel the hit just as hard as homeowners. And Bob Ferguson? He didn’t just quietly let it slide through. He stood at a podium, smiled for the cameras, and proudly declared: “I’m pleased to sign this legislation into law.”

Pleased.

He’s pleased that more families will struggle to afford their rent.

He’s pleased that seniors on fixed incomes could be taxed out of their homes.

He’s pleased that small landlords will be forced to sell—or pass costs on to tenants.

And once again, the media just looked the other way. No headlines calling him out. No scrutiny. No mention that he lied straight to Washington voters about taxes just months ago.

That’s where Shift WA comes in.

We’re not here to play nice with politicians who break their word. We’re here to call them out—loudly, clearly, and with facts the press won’t report. But we can’t do that without your help.

Chip in today to help us hold Bob Ferguson accountable and fight back against the Democrats’ war on affordability.

Thank you,

The Shift WA team