Did you know there were 65 legislative bills regarding senior issues up before the legislature earlier this year?

Senior issues need to be kept front and center with our state legislature and city governments.   There are too many seniors who are vulnerable and have no one to advocate on their behalf.  From my past involvement with The Kirkland Senior Council, I’ve tried to continue advocating for seniors.  If the utility tax of approximately $72 a year, $6 a month, does not pass, it will affect the ability of the City and The Kirkland Senior Council to advocate for seniors.

Because it’s an issue I’m passionate about, I’ve written articles both for Kirkland Views and The Kirkland Reporter which explain a little about what might change for seniors if the utility tax does not pass. Please check the articles out and consider voting for the utility tax increase.

One reason to vote for the small tax increase is to stabilize the revenue stream coming into Kirkland city coffers.  The other reason is to continue advocacy programs for one of our most vulnerable populations, seniors.  Most importantly, vote, and vote for the utility tax increase.

What do you think?