Institute a State income tax to guarantee full, equal funding of public education in Washington State at no less than the 90th percentile as measured against other states.
Why is this important?
The "paramount duty" of Washington State is to fully fund public education, yet we rank 49th in the nation in proportion to state incomes. Wealthy, predominantly white districts do better, but even these struggle when property tax levies fail. The wealthiest individuals insulate themselves and hide behind the smokescreen of charter schools. It's time to stop finger pointing, and to get this issue solved.
