OLYMPIA — Senate Ways & Means Chair June Robinson (D-Everett) issued the statement below Thursday in response to Gov. Bob Ferguson’s budget savings plan:
“We appreciate the work the governor and state agencies have done to reach this point. Like them, we recognize that budget reductions are necessary and will carefully consider all the options that have been identified. But we have also reached the conclusion that reductions alone will not allow us to sustain the services Washingtonians rely on. People expect a government that remains functional and responsive, especially in times of federal instability.
“Our job is to take a balanced approach — one that ensures critical services remain strong and communities have the support they need. To truly meet the needs of the people we serve, we must make thoughtful reductions and consider progressive revenue options that ensure fairness and long-term stability. We will continue advocating for a budget that upholds our shared values and keeps Washington moving forward.”
