Thurs, July 3, 2025

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 28 years

Last Saturday, I shared a recent headline that reports that 500,000+ vehicle owners are engaging in civil disobedience by not renewing:

I’m certainly one of them.

It’s been 6 years and I refuse to renew.

For me, it’s worth it.

Here’s why:

We, the people, passed a law (for the 3rd time!) that made vehicle taxes and fees above $30 unlawful. We voted to have that law take effect on December 5, 2019.

But Jay Inslee blocked it, saying voters were “confused.”

The initiative was crystal clear.

Every “yes voter” and every “no voter” knew exactly what it did.

But WA’s governmental system refused to respect our vote. 

When they did, they took our democracy away from us.

We cannot let them get away with “oh come on, it’s no big deal, it’s just about $30 tabs.”

This is about an election and a decision made by the people.

It’s about the basic principle of one person, one vote.

There was a campaign, there was an election, there was a vote.

1.05 million voters voted yes, far fewer voted no.

The people – sovereign citizens – decided.

In a democratic vote, the side that receives the most votes wins.

But here in our state, that principle was corrupted. 

They’ve ordered us to comply — we should not.

If we do — if we roll over and pay government charges that we voted to make unlawful (for the 3rd time), then we will have lost much more than an unlikely ticket for expired tabs. 

This is a crisis that demands action, not subservience. 

We refuse to comply, to cooperate, to bow, to grovel for our right to have our vote count.

I am not asking people to riot or break windows or burn police cars. 

I am advocating for peaceful, non-violent, non-cooperation. 

I’m asking citizens to do what I’ve done for the past 6 years and that is to not renew their vehicle registration:

Until the government respects the people’s voice, the people must not comply especially when a corrupt AG purposely sabotaged the defense of our initiative in order to gain power. 

Always remember: there are millions of vehicles on the roads, they can’t pull all of us over.

I’ve been pulled over 5 times.

Each time, I’ve said the same thing:

“Officer, I didn’t forget.” (good to be honest with them). “The voters voted for $30 tabs and I’m not renewing because I’m engaging in a peaceful political protest. I ask you to please use your discretion and not ticket me.”

So far, I’ve not been ticketed.

If I ever do, I will mark “contested” on the ticket and appeal it. I’ll send in a written statement and explain the same thing to the judge. I believe many will dismiss it. When they don’t, they usually knock it down to court costs which is between $30 and $75 depending on the county.  

Peaceful, non-violent, non-cooperation has a proud history (click on image to watch a very short, very powerful video):

 

They want us to believe that it’s impossible, foolhardy, and stupid to believe we can win.

I believe we can. 

But that’ll only happen if we persist. 

Please donate to my legal defense fund so we can continue to fight back against Bob Ferguson’s investigation / litigation / persecution of me and my family.

Mail your check to: 

Tim Eyman Legal Defense Fund
17404 Meridian Ave E #F PMB 176
Puyallup, WA, 98375

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The only reason we’re still here is thanks to the heartfelt prayers and generous support from friends like you. 

I love you all.

Onward!

Tim 

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

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