Tim Eyman claims he is censored

Tim Eyman, a Republican candidate for governor, reports that his candidate statement has been "censored for naming Jay Inslee."  Mr Inslee is the present state governor.  Mr Eyman would be running against him.  So if government is censoring Mr Eyman's statement, it seems very odd and tyrannical.

Update:  On Tuesday, the Kitsap County Auditor stopped censoring the candidate statements and said they'll print Eyman's statement as written ( Kitsap Sun ).

But the same day, the Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell ( garth.fell@snoco.org ) announced he would not include Eyman's statement for violation of administrative rules ( Herald Net ).

It the interest of free and fair elections, Impolilte is presenting Mr Eyman's entire candidate statement.

"Statewide–Governor
"Tim Eyman (Prefers Republican Party)

"Candidate Statement
"Elected Experience
"Sponsored and Passed $30 Tabs Initiative. Qualified 17 initiatives for a public vote,including: $30 Tabs; 2/3 Vote Requirement to Raise Taxes; Property Tax Limits;Government Transparency; Budget Performance Audits & Advisory Votes.

"Other Professional Experience
"14-year small business owner.

"Education
"WSU business degree, economics minor (graduated cum laude). WSU wrestling (Tim placed 3rd in PAC-10).

"Community Service
"Innovative Policy Advocate whose initiatives saved taxpayers $43 Billion (https://tim4gov.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Summary-of-accomplishments-2020b.pdf). Challenged Inslee’s lockdown in state and federal court. Tim comes from a long tradition of adoption: his father was adopted, Tim was adopted, Tim’s 3 kids are adopted. Tim advocates for easing adoption for parents and kids.

"Statement
"As Governor, my mission will be to fix Washington’s broken system. I’ll bring my battle-tested experience and proven results reforming government to serve you.

"Imagine if Jay Inslee hadn’t betrayed voters by breaking his campaign promises to veto taxes, raising them 30 times instead. Imagine if Inslee hadn’t recklessly shutdown thousands of small businesses, forcing a million people out of work, while letting mega-corporations remain open. Inslee’s lockdown spared his allies but punished everyone else. Inslee’s actions always benefit the special interests that bankroll him.

"As Governor, I will serve you. I’ll reduce taxes, prioritize spending, grow our economy,guard your individual liberty, and protect your constitutional rights. For 22 years, I’ve fought for you with initiatives that cut taxes, strengthened our communities and made our streets safer. I’ve saved the people of Washington $43 Billion, while Inslee’s 30 tax increases cost citizens $50 Billion. While you can rely on me to cut taxes—because I’ve done it over and over—Inslee admitted he’s exploiting the economic crisis he caused to raise your taxes – he wants carbon taxes, income taxes, and a creepy “Pay-Per-Mile-Tax.” I’ll block all tax increases.

"Inslee’s reckless policies created the most homelessness and violent crime in our state’s history. I’ll use common-sense strategies to get the homeless off the streets.

"Inslee got away with taking $5 million from taxpayers for his campaign. His cronies in Seattle tried overturning your vote for $30 Tabs, saying you were “confused.” Under Inslee, this broken system no longer serves the people. Washington has a Seattle Legislature, Seattle Supreme Court and a Seattle Governor. Enough! It’s time at least one branch of government represents the rest of us.

"Inslee betrayed you. Trust me with your vote and I promise I will fight for you."

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The original of this statement is posted at https://tim4gov.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Tim-Eyman-Voter-Pamphlet-Statement-Picture.pdf