Category Archives: Jim Moeller
Revenue uptick: State is ‘moving in the right direction’ … but ‘Southwest Washington still needs jobs’
According to the November revenue forecast, the state of Washington’s “projected General Fund revenue” went up “by $25 million, compared to the previous forecast in September.” The next forecast will come out in February. “Undoubtedly, this positive revenue news demonstrates that our economy is moving in the right direction. No, of course we’re not out of the woods. We’re not yet free-and-clear of the recession that for more than five years has been devastating state, national, and international economies. … Continue reading
49th Legislative District Town Hall
MEDIA ADVISORY Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013 Who: State Sen. Annette Cleveland, D-Vancouver (49th Legislative District) State Rep. Jim Moeller, D-Vancouver (49th Legislative District) State Rep. Sharon Wylie, D-Vancouver (49th Legislative District) What: Town Hall meeting When: 10 a.m. — 12 noon, Saturday morning, Sept. 7, 2013 Where: Educational Service District 112, 2500 Northeast 65th Avenue, Vancouver Why: To talk about: * The recent 2013 legislative session. * The upcoming … Continue reading
As to his question about transit agency’s plans for light-rail service: AG Opinion sides with Moeller
“The Attorney General’s Office finally responded to my request for a formal Opinion about state law regarding the provision of light-rail service by the Clark County Public Transportation Benefit Area. “I requested an Opinion from the Attorney General, because I wanted to know if folks who are conversant in public-transit law felt that the operation of a light-rail system is allowable under the implementing statute for a public-transportation benefit area. I know that the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has … Continue reading
Moeller, Wylie and Cleveland comment on Columbia River Crossing impasse
Rep. Jim Moeller, Rep. Sharon Wylie and Sen. Annette Cleveland released the following statements today after a proposed transportation revenue package to fund the Columbia River Crossing failed in a final bid to be brought to the Senate floor on the final day of the second legislative special session: “I am very disappointed in the shortsightedness of some of my colleagues on this CRC issue. They simply failed to embrace the simple fact that transportation is about investing in our … Continue reading
Moeller says budget is ‘a good compromise under difficult circumstances’
“The budget agreement is a first step — a good compromise under difficult circumstances. “Funding our schools, guaranteeing health care for more than 300,000 Washington people who wouldn’t otherwise have it, maintaining vital services for our most vulnerable citizens — these are budget victories. So I say better late than never. “Now, we can all look forward to Monday morning, Jan. 13, 2014, when I’m confident the next regular legislative session will restart the critical work of writing genuine tax … Continue reading
