Peter’s Blog
Centralia Council Reverses Course: Increases Property Tax Levy 1%
In what was described by Mayor Lee Coumbs as a "Miniscule" Tax Increase, the City County gathered 4 votes to increase the Property Tax Levy by 1%; the 3rd time in 4 years the City Council has increased the property tax levy by 1%. I am disappointed by the vote, but...
Abbarno discusses King County-City of Seattle plan to bus homeless out of Puget Sound on AM1470 KELA
This week, Peter Abbarno, attorney and Centralia City Councilmember, discussed the controversial King County "homeward bound" plan to bus homeless individuals in King County to communities outside the Puget Sound. https://youtu.be/nsZOWv4DTuo King County budgeting to...
Peter Abbarno and Kim Witham discuss The Forgotten Children’s Fund on AM1470 KELA
Peter Abbarno and Kim Witham recently discussed the Forgotten Children's Fund on AM1470 KELA radio. Kim and her husband Mark, manager at Les Schwab, brought the program to Lewis County several years ago. https://youtu.be/kIUnsCwC5dI
Seattle and King County to Bus Homeless Out of Puget Sound!
According to King5 News, as well as other outlets, the King County Council approved $100,000 in funding Wednesday for a program that would bus the homeless outside the county. King County budgeting to bus homeless out of King County (or adjacent counties) is...
WA Economic Forecast: Mostly Sunny with Chance of Clouds
The Near General Fund revenue forecast for the biennium is $51.733 billion, an increase of $299 million and 12.3% more than that of the 2017-19 biennium, according to the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council. "This is good news for the State of Washington, said Peter...
Centralia Votes to NOT Raise Property Tax Levy
On Tuesday, November 12, the Centralia City Council voted (4-3) to not raise the property tax levy. I was joined by Councilmember Luond, McGee, and Barnes to hold the line on tax increases. I have voted against every unnecessary tax increase since first being elected...
Thank you Veterans!
We are all grateful for your service to the community, country, and world!
Patriotic Singing at Swim Week in Centralia
The students at Edison Elementary School had a lot of fun at Thorbeckes Athletic Club for "swim week" where students work on their swimming technique and learn life saving water skills in the pool. I helped chaperone students as part of my fatherly and WATCH D.O.G.S....
Seattle Wants to Open Flood Gates for Income Tax
In July 2019, the Washington State Court of Appeals ruled the City of Seattle has the authority to impose and enforce an income tax. About two years ago, the Seattle City Council unanimously passed an income tax. The Court of Appeals struck down the "tax on the rich"...
Initiative 976 Passed: Politicians Should Listen!
Seattle and Olympia Politicians are ignoring the will and vote of the people! This is an example of where politicians and politics have gone horribly wrong. The people of the State of Washington were educated on both sides of the I-976 issue for many months and voted....
Movember? How you can help!
During the month of November, many men across the country and world take a break from shaving; also referred as No Shave November or Movember! Whatever you grow will save a Brother, Father, Grandfather, Uncle. . . History The story that I patched together from Men's...
Centralia Fireworks Poll!
On October 22, the Centralia City Council may vote to change the Centralia Municipal Code (CMC) 5.98 regulating the sale and discharge of Fireworks. In addition to doorbelling and personal interaction, I created an online poll to make sure everyone's voice is heard....
