Attend Hill Day on January 21st

At a press conference December 9, the Governor announced that due to the large budget deficit both budget cuts and tax increases will be necessary in the upcoming session. According to the Governor, \"All taxes are on the table\". Any increase in real estate taxes, the B&O tax or a sales tax on services would hinder the real estate recovery that is critical to our overall economic well-being. Washington REALTORS® is monitoring all tax proposals carefully. If there is a proposal that would increase real estate taxes, the B&O tax or a sales tax on services we are prepared to launch a multi-level campaign to oppose such tax increases. The campaign would include paid radio advertising and statewide mailings along with an aggressive public relations campaign. HOW YOU CAN HELP Watch for future bulletins. We may ask you to write or call your Representatives. We also encourage you and your agents to attend Legislative Day and meet with your Representatives in person. We need 600+ Realtors to storm the hill on January 21st. Please encourage your agents to join us. Registration and information is available right now. Register online for Hill Day at http://warealtor.org/events/leg-day-2010 Should you or your agents have any comments or questions please email Washington REALTORS® Government Affairs Director, Nathan Gorton at Nathan.Gorton@warealtor.org or call him at 800.562.6024, ext. 115.