Statement from Governor Gregoire on I-747

For Immediate Release: November 9, 2007

�I plan to push for legislation that establishes a one percent cap on annual property tax increases. I am already in discussions with legislative leaders on the best next steps to make sure we can implement this correctly.

�I am urging local leaders and taxing districts to not increase their tax levies, based on the court decision, to give the legislature time to act.

�The voters approved Initiative 747, it has been in place for five years and I think we need to leave it in place.�

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