Referendum 1

Photo courtesy of Archie McPhee


Not to get too political or up on a soap box, but it's almost time to vote in the August 18 primary. A big issue on the ballot is Referendum 1 which asks voters to approve or deny a 20 cent bag tax on disposable shopping bags.

The Seattle Times reported recently that The American Chemistry Council has donated $500,000 to fight the proposed plan while the Seattle Green Bag Campaign has so far raised about $65,000.

How about you? Where do you stand on the Ref 1 issue?