Thurs, Oct 22, 2026

To: Our thousands of supporters throughout the state
(cc’d to the media, house & senate members, and Governor, and other candidates for office)

From: Tim Eyman
Fighting for taxpayers for 29 years

After the trial in November 2020, here’s what Bob Ferguson admitted was the cost to taxpayers for his persecution of me and my family: $2.9 million.

$2.9 million.

That’s more than all other cases in past 14 years COMBINED!

His lawsuit was brought under one statute: RCW 42.17A which is about campaign reporting.

That law specifically makes it the sole legal responsibility of the political committee’s treasurer to do the reports.

I was never the treasurer. I wasn’t even a signer on the bank accounts for our initiatives.

So this whole thing should’ve been dismissed over a decade ago.

But it wasn’t.

It’s dragged on for 14+ years.

And that’s on purpose.

Because when it comes to government investigation and litigation and persecution, the process is the punishment. 

But if you ever read any of Ferguson’s press releases and listened to his public statements, he never talked about campaign reporting.

 
His overarching accusation was:

“Tim Eyman personally profited from politics.”

After hearing that over and over again, I decided to calculate how much Bob Ferguson personally profited from politics.

It’s A LOT … over $4.2 Million!

That $4.2 million in profits that went to Ferguson came from the taxpayers. Millions of taxpayers who didn’t support him were nonetheless forced to give him their money.  

The financial support I had received from friends was provided to me and my family to help us survive. In some instances, their assistance was provided without me asking for it — in other instances, their charity was sent in response to me asking / begging / pleading for their help.

In all cases, the help was given voluntarily.

Checks were made payable to “Tim Eyman Legal Defense Fund” …

… or “Tim Eyman” or “Tim Eyman & Family.”

Our treasurer didn’t report any of them because none of them were political donations because they were never made payable to a political campaign and never used for a political campaign (we spent our friends’ charitable assistance on lawyers and other costs). 

Nonetheless, Bully Bob claimed these were political donations even though they weren’t given to a political campaign and weren’t spent on a political campaign.

He twisted the law to get at me.  

It’s been 14+ years since this thing started.

This Tuesday, October 27 at 10:30am in Tacoma, my attorneys will do battle with the AG with oral argument before the State Court of Appeals Division 2. Here’s the TVW link to watch it live (or to watch it later).

Or you can attend and watch it in person: 909 A Street, Tacoma. In my earlier updates, I mistakenly listed their old address — I just confirmed that 909 A Street in Tacoma is correct (the courtroom is on the main floor).

I am beyond grateful to Richard Sanders …

And the Pacific Legal Foundation’s Christina Martin … 

and Johanna Talcott …

… for having the courage to stand up to Bully Bob and battle on our behalf.

For 14 years, Ferguson kept hoping I’d run out of money to pay my attorneys so I wouldn’t be able to fight back against this gross injustice. 

Because of friends like you, he FAILED.

I urge you to donate to the Tim Eyman Legal Defense Fund so Richard Sanders and the Pacific Legal Foundation can get this ridiculously unconstitutional ruling overturned.

Mail your check to: 
Tim Eyman Legal Defense Fund
17404 Meridian Ave E #F PMB 176
Puyallup, WA, 98375

Or donate online:
By GiveSendGo (credit/debit card)
By Paypal (donate using PayPal or using a credit/debit card)

The only reason I’m still here and I’m still fighting is because of the prayers, love, and support of wonderful friends like you who’ve seen Ferguson’s abuse of power and are willing to help.

I love you all.

Onward!

Tim 

You can call or text me anytime: 509-991-5295

You can email me anytime: timdeyman@gmail.com

For more details, go to: TimDefense.com