Statement from Governor Chris Gregoire on the Special Session of the Legislature

For Immediate Release: November 29, 2007

�I have traveled the state and heard from citizens worried about losing their homes because their property taxes are high due to skyrocketing property values. It is a very real concern for people who have worked their entire lives to pay for their home and now fear losing it.

�That�s why I am pleased that the Legislature acted so decisively today to re-instate the one percent cap.

�I congratulate Speaker Chopp, Majority Leader Brown, Sen. Hewitt and Rep. DeBolt for a very successful special session.�

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