Sheldon says starter income-tax bill is end-run around the people One of four Democrats to vote against measure – calls it dishonest tactic to avoid public vote To see floor speech, click here. OLYMPIA – State Sen. Tim Sheldon says Saturday’s vote for a starter income tax in the state Senate is historic – because it shows the lengths income-tax... Read More...

Passage of gun bill illustrates urban indifference to rural concerns, Sheldon says To see video of floor speech, click here. OLYMPIA – A bill placing new restrictions on “open-carry” rules illustrates an urban lack of understanding of rural concerns, says state Sen. Tim Sheldon, D-Potlatch. Senate Bill 5038 bans the open carrying of firearms in public places while demonstrations are taking place,... Read More...

Mason, Kitsap counties to move to Phase Two, but still a long way to go, Sheldon says Sen. Tim Sheldon, D-Potlatch, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement that Mason and Kitsap counties will move to Phase 2 of the state’s COVID lockdown plan, together with most other areas of the state. The change will permit restaurants to resume indoor dining, allow gyms... Read More...

When the public’s away, the Legislature shouldn’t play The following op-ed appeared in the Kitsap Sun Jan. 3, 2021. By Sen. Tim Sheldon Guest column After 30 years at the statehouse, I’ve been around longer than anybody in the Legislature. And I can tell you, our next legislative session is going to be one of the most trying... Read More...

Sheldon blames governor for state’s worsening economic crisis, calls no-special-session decision irresponsible Longest-serving lawmaker cites Inslee ‘failure of leadership’ – governor has shut out Legislature and people Click here to read the complete text of Sen. Sheldon’s address, “The Cure Shouldn’t be Worse than the Disease.” OLYMPIA – In a blistering address to the Washington Public Utility District Association, Sen. Tim Sheldon,... Read More...

Mass release of prisoners a big mistake, Sheldon says Threatens public safety, violates state constitution, makes state liable for new crimes OLYMPIA – Democrat Tim Sheldon is joining Republicans in the Washington state Senate to protest Gov. Jay Inslee’s planned release of 1,167 prison inmates during the current coronavirus epidemic. Not only do the releases pose a public safety... Read More...

Sheldon survey shows deep opposition to tax increases, progressive agenda “Taxpayers are not ATMs,” say voters in 35th Legislative District – a benchmark for the vast region beyond the King County line OLYMPIA – A survey of voters in the state’s most rural district displays deep opposition to the agenda being pushed through the Washington Legislature in the final days... Read More...

Sen. Sheldon explains proposal to regulate ickiness on mean streets of Seattle Sen. Tim Sheldon, D-Potlatch, appeared on KVI’s “Commute With Carlson” show Jan. 20 to discuss his proposal to regulate human waste in the streets of Seattle and other communities surrounding Puget Sound. If cities are reluctant to require standards of civilized conduct from the homeless, Sheldon’s bill would put the... Read More...

Sheldon measure addresses one of the stickiest problems of homelessness OLYMPIA – Sen. Tim Sheldon is stepping into the one of the stickiest problems of homelessness – human waste in the streets. Sheldon, D-Potlatch, this week introduced Senate Bill 6283, which would require state regulation of the urban-camping trend that has swept Seattle and other Puget Sound cities, lining the... Read More...

State unprepared for power crisis, Sheldon says Coal-plant closures, ban on natural gas threaten brownouts, blackouts within next decade OLYMPIA – As nervous utilities and government planners warn of an electricity shortage just a few years ahead, Sen. Tim Sheldon is proposing a state planning effort to help head off trouble. Clean-energy legislation passed by the Washington... Read More...