The Washington State PTA believes I-985 will hurt kids

Here's yet another reason not to vote for Tim Eyman's deceptive traffic initiative, I-985 - Washington's children. In the interest of our state's youngsters, the Washington State PTA has taken a stand against Initiative 985. The problem is that up to $655 million in sales tax over five years could be diverted from the state's general fund, which funds education, and stashed into a special highway fund. According to the parent-teacher organization:

The Board was concerned that the diversion of general fund moneys would result in unacceptable cuts to other programs, particularly K-12 education, health care and other programs that are important to children.

Our schools have to fight for every dollar they get. Let's not further shrink the pie that funds them and other state necessities in order to pursue gimmicky traffic schemes.