Do you think advisory votes, such as for Bills 6635 and 2590, are meaningful? | Online poll

By REPORTER STAFF
Mercer Island Reporter Staff
October 23, 2012 · 8:41 AM

On the ballot in Washington this November are two advisory votes asking voters for their opinions.

The first is about B&O tax deductions for certain financial institutions’ interest on residential loans.

The second concerns expiration of a tax on possession of petroleum products.

Do you think advisory votes, such as for Bills 6635 and 2590, are meaningful?

Vote now and look for the results in next week's print edition.

 

Contact Mercer Island Reporter Staff Reporter Staff at editor@mi-reporter.com.

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