Originally published July 2, 2009 at 4:02 AM | Page modified July 2, 2009 at 6:31 AM

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Eyman property tax campaign moves toward fall ballot

Professional initiative promoter Tim Eyman could move his latest campaign closer to the ballot if he hands over nearly 300,000 valid petition signatures to Washington state officials.

OLYMPIA, Wash. —

Professional initiative promoter Tim Eyman could move his latest campaign closer to the ballot if he hands over nearly 300,000 valid petition signatures to Washington state officials.

Eyman's latest is Initiative 1033. He's planning to turn in petitions Thursday in Olympia.

I-1033 would put a yearly cap on money flowing into state, county and city general coffers. Any money over the cap would be used to lower property taxes in the following year.

Taxes approved by the voters would not be subject to the cap, which would be the rate of inflation plus population growth.

Opponents say Eyman's measure would hurt the government's ability to provide necessary public services, at a time when the economy is still in recession.

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I work in local government and I get to see first hand how money is wasted on liberal fat. I'm tired of my property taxes being used as a... Posted on July 2, 2009 at 7:43 AM by GibsonLP. Jump to comment

I'm nor Fan of Eyeman and I think his initiative development process is flawed, but our legislature, and local governments are out of control... Posted on July 2, 2009 at 8:30 AM by Not the last word. Jump to comment

There are times when Tim Eyman is a threat to Washington society. This time, however, I think he's got it right. It is obvious that Dems are... Posted on July 2, 2009 at 7:55 AM by jrbj. Jump to comment

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