Fri, Sept 19, 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

What’s it take to get the media to pay attention to politicians raising taxes?

A LOT.

Fortunately, in this particular battle, they’re “on it” 

What’s not to love about this:

Washington anti-tax activist Tim Eyman is lashing out at Pasco city officials in emails and online newsletters packed full of video clips, emojis and screenshots. 

Eyman drove to Pasco from the Seattle area to sound off at Monday’s council meeting about a possible tax increase to pay for Pasco street repairs.

He was livid over the way the council discussed creating a transportation benefit district during an August workshop session that he keeps labeling a “secret meeting.” 

He contends the council should have asked for the public’s opinion about a tax increase before it even started talking about what kind of tax it should consider – a sales tax increase or a car tab fee.

On Monday, Eyman, wearing a neon orange shirt with the words $30 TABS and carrying a poster with the same message, had his three-minute turn to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting. 

Later, he took to the internet to blast Pasco officials to his online supporters and to ask for donations for his legal defense fund.

“Watch SHORT VIDEO of me ripping Pasco politicians. 8 hours of driving to rip into a bunch of Sneaky, Tax-Hiking politicians for 3 minutes,” his newsletter posted Tuesday reads. “WORTH IT!” 

On Wednesday, he posted a newsletter with the subject, “Pasco politicians are squealing like stuck pigs because we’re putting a bright spotlight on their secret tax-hiking scheme.”

He wrongly claimed that the council’s meeting on Aug. 25 was a “secret meeting” and that there was no opportunity for public comment. Mayor David Milne made a callout three times, soliciting public comments after that initial discussion. But no one spoke.

At the bottom of the newsletters, Eyman made a call for donations to the Tim Eyman Legal Defense Fund, a personal campaign to pay his legal costs. 

He claims that as Attorney General, now-Governor Bob Ferguson wanted Eyman to pay a $2.1 million fine and ban him from all future political activity.

“Without your help, the AG will bankrupt me and my family. If that happens, it’ll be the end of government-limiting initiatives in Washington state,” his website states. 

He’s been at the forefront of the debate since 1999, pushing “$30 Tab” initiatives forward to cap car tab fees at $30 and put an end to transportation benefit districts and other taxes. 

The statewide ballot measure passed in November 2019, but it was later struck down by the Washington State Supreme Court in October 2020.

He said he hasn’t renewed his car tabs for six years.

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Thanks to all of you and our efforts together, we’ve put a bright spotlight on Pasco’s politicians and so we’ve succeeded at making it a whole lot tougher for them to raise taxes.

As always, I welcome your feedback.

For 28 years, I’ve been fighting for our state and our nation.

Is it any wonder Bully Bob Ferguson is trying so hard to impose a lifetime ban on all my future political activity? 

I urge you to help me survive this political persecution by donating to the Tim Eyman Legal Defense Fund so we can get the AG’s 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 this gross injustice and 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: Tim@TimDefense.com

For more details, go to: TimDefense.com