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The Evergreen Freedom Foundation conducted a non- partisan poll concerning how our Representatives voted on I-960. They were asked the following two questions:

Do you support informing taxpayers about the cost of proposed legislation, and if so, will you vote to uphold I-960's transparency provisions?

Do you agree with I-960 that two-thirds of the Legislature should agree before passing tax increases?

Kathy Haigh answered...NO, to both. This may surprise some who are reading her literature stating that she is for open Government and listens to the people. If you take a closer look at her voting record you will see that she does not take into consideration what her voters think unless it agrees with her personal agenda.

The poll conducted by the Evergreen Freedom Foundation is an important one. It asks two separate questions. Some Representatives answered questions 1 and 2 differently. It gave them the option of including support for the transparency and excluding their support for the 2/3 vote.

Dan Griffey was called to action to run for Representative in the 35th based on a need to have the people's voice heard and to work hard to make our Government as transparent as possible.

Our Washington State Constitution states-"All political power is inherent in the people." It is time once again that we have a Representative that actually represents the people he will work for. Dan Griffey is an proven leader and will fight for us!

Not if he is touring the Historical Societies old school house where his mother worked as a volunteer this weekend at Oysterfest.

Barb Griffey was asked to remove her small Griffey 4 State House pin this weekend by staff at Oysterfest. She complied but not before asking about her freedom of speech being impaired by doing so. She was told that it was not just her and that workers were out in the parking lot removing any political signs they saw on cars. The gentleman who approached her let her know he was helping her out by not demanding she remove her t-shirt supporting her son Dan, as well. He was able to let her off because she had a coat to wear.

The real concern came when Barb was told that Candidates and their families or associates who did this sort of thing "would feel the pinch come election time if they continued this sort of behavior." Barb, not knowing exactly what that meant was noticeably upset at the open threat.

"I came here as I have done for decades to support our community and offer children and adults a glimpse into Mason Counties past though our Museum. I am not promoting anything here but our rich history. I am however, a very proud mother, and if you knew Dan you would know why" said Mrs. Griffey.

Needless to say, these sorts of threats and bullying do not represent Oysterfest which is a time honored and loved tradition in our community but it is a reminder of just how fragile our freedom of speech can be if not carefully guarded. When was the last time you were questioned or threatened about the t-shirt or button you were wearing or asked to remove it?

Kathy Haigh referred to Dan Griffey as A Tea Party Racist, then said she didn't, and then tried to get the Tea Party support after she deemed them dangerous. So what does Kathy Haigh really think? That she needs to say what ever it takes to get re-elected. From her stance on the Tea party to her stance on balancing the budget. You never know what she will come up with next...It is always changing. Lucky for her, so is her audience so she seems to get away with it election cycle after election cycle.

These tactics are nothing new. A lot of the elected officials, such as Kathy Haigh, who do not want to be held accountable for not representing the people, excessively raising taxes, and supporting personal pet projects, have resorted to these gimmicks.

What is new, is that the Liberals on the verge of loosing an election are trying to get on the good side of the Tea Party. They mention their causes and nod when they speak...but are they listening?

No. They are doing what they always do when they want to get re-elected- tell you what they think you want to hear. Come January they will not know who you are, why you are wanting input in your Government and all the promises made will be dropped on the floor to be swept away with the remnants of another election. Let's not allow the manipulation to win again. Vote for a Representative who will tell you the truth not just what you want to hear. Vote for Dan Griffey for State House!

In a recent article in the Olympian, Kathy Haigh answered a question concerning the dire condition of the economy in Washington. The following is taken from that article.

"The editorial board was shocked, however, when we asked her about the daunting task of balancing the next state budget. Haigh said she would cross her fingers and hope for the best. Voters in the 35th District deserve better from their legislator."

Dan Griffey wants to cut the red tape on businesses so they can grow jobs. He welcomes fresh ideas and has a handle on the needs facing the 35th District. It is not a matter of hope and maybe some change will fall in your pocket. It is about creating real jobs for our citizens TODAY!

It is going to take hard work and determination to turn this economy around and Dan Griffey is the man with a plan.

We can not tax ourselves into prosperity. We must rely on the good old fashioned work and know how that grew this incredible Nation. We are faced with a decision this November- more taxes, debt and hope or getting ourselves back on track through fiscal responsibility, job creation and determination.

Vote for Dan Griffey because...Together We Can Do Better!

These little guys can be a lot of fun to watch as they paddles around the sound finding their day as they come upon it.

I love the way it looks as though they have a plan even though we all know there is so much to do here in Mason County- that the possibilities of how to spend the better part of an afternoon are limitless. I have often contemplated whether it was a day to hike the twisty trails, kayak the sparkling waters, fish the cool rivers, float around in the lakes or skydive at the Shelton Airport. Come to Mason County for a day and you just may want to stay the rest of your life!