Peter’s Blog
Governor Uses Emergency Reserves For Homelessness
Homelessness has become a catastrophe; especially on the West Coast, and in particular, Seattle. Homelessness is not cause, but the result of substance abuse, mental illness, traumatic experiences, and the list can go on. I wouldn't criticize the Governor for where...
Unpopular Road Usage Charge Seeing Light At End Of Overpriced Tunnel
To the disappointment of many Washingtonians; especially, in rural Washington, the State is one step closer to replacing the state gas tax with a new system where drivers are tracked and charged on a per-mile basis. What Would A Road Usage Charge Do To Your Family...
10th Annual Centralia Lighted Tractor Parade Dazzles Downtown
The Centralia Downtown Association's 10th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade dazzled downtown Centralia on Saturday, December 14th. See and relive the parade! https://www.facebook.com/KMNTCountry/videos/2558389924244708/ The Family at the Althauser Rayan Abbarno Christmas...
Motion Passes to Give Property Tax Increase Back to the Community through Local Organizations
On December 10th, Councilmember Peter Abbarno made a motion to give back the 1% property tax levy increase to local community organizations. The motion passed unanimously. The full Council Meeting can be seen at City of Centralia Council Page. I was opposed to...
Legislative and Governmental Forum Highlights Need for Continued Cooperation.
Cascade Mental Health Care’s sixth mental health forum this week was highlighted the efforts of many local and regional orgnaizations addressing homelessness, substance abuse, mental health, and the lack of housing. I want to thank the amazing staff at Cascade...
ABATE of Lewis County joins Peter Abbarno on AM1470 KELA
https://youtu.be/yEOAZ32nidU Paul Mordick with ABATE of Washington, Lewis County Chapter joined me on AM1470 KELA / KMNT Radio to discuss the legislative advocacy of Abate of Washington for motorcyclist rights and their amazing community service projects. To support...
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...
