Tabor Neighbors! While normally, I talk about what is happening here at Tabor and how we are working harder to do what you need us to do, I want to diverge this month and talk to you about one of the most important tasks you have before you –
VOTING!!

While every year we vote and it makes a big difference in our lives, negatively or positively, Presidential elections only happen once every four years. They make a big difference in how and
whether we (minority businesses) even have a chance to benefit from the economic system we live in here in Washington state and this country overall. There are many forces working to undo programs geared to help our businesses and one of the most effective ways for us to counter those efforts is to participate in the system that selects who will control these programs in the future.

While most voting in Washington state takes place by mail, you can vote at various “Centers” around the state in individual counties. Hopefully, you got your ballot in the mail and intend (or already have) to vote soon.

So if you didn’t get a ballot (you moved or whatever), go to VoteWA.gov, give your name and a few other pertinent details, and you will see lots of information about yourself, your ballot and your options for getting your vote in on-time.

And if VoteWA.gov doesn’t give you what you need (maybe you are not in the system for some reason), you can email King County elections at [email protected] or call 206-296-8683. If you are in Pierce County, you can reach out to [email protected] or call 253-798-8683. In Snohomish County, go to [email protected] or call 425-388-3444.

There are initiatives on the Washington state ballot that could overturn recent legislation as well as many state legislative seats that are up for grabs. Add to all that a few critical statewide races – Governor, Attorney General and Commissioner of Public Lands – and our world can change in important ways after November 5.
VOTE, VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!!