Christine Gregoire on Budget & Economy Democratic WA Governor

Eliminate and reduce programs to solve shortfall

My supplemental budget takes the next step to solving the shortfall we now face. The cuts we have to take are just as painful as those in my budget for next biennium. I urge the members of the Legislature to take quick action on my proposal when they convene in January to prevent cuts from having to be even deeper.

Now is not the time to raise taxes

The proposed budget will close the projected shortfall without raising taxes.

Now is not the time to be raising taxes on our residents and businesses. The state must squeeze every ounce of value from each taxpayer dollar while maintaining our priorities of protecting families and children the best we can.