Washington's 9.9% income tax faces a major repeal vote as supporters and opponents clash over Initiative 645. Meanwhile, Washington Supreme Court candidates answer questions about voter initiatives, and 13 mayors urge Gov. Bob Ferguson to rethink the state's approach to fentanyl addiction.

WASHINGTON INCOME TAX / INITIATIVE 645

At the Bellevue Chamber's Eastside Leadership Conference, Sen. Manka Dhingra, Dr. Soleil Boyd, House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary and Let's Go Washington founder Brian Heywood debated Washington's millionaire's tax. Supporters argued it would make the tax system fairer, while opponents criticized state spending and warned about possible future tax expansion. Voters decide I-645 on November 3.

WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT DEBATE

Judges Sean O'Donnell and Ian Birk faced questions about Washington's Supreme Court overturning voter-approved Initiative 2066, the natural gas measure. Both discussed the importance of protecting the initiative process while declining to directly criticize the ruling.

13 MAYORS PRESS FERGUSON ON FENTANYL

At a Kent forum organized by Battlefield Addiction, 13 mayors called for changes to Washington's drug policies. Kent Mayor Dana Ralph and Normandy Park Mayor Eric Zimmerman discussed addiction, treatment and accountability. Representatives from Ferguson's office attended, and an advocate reported encouraging conversations afterward.

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