Make the Responsible Choice: Vote NO on I-1183

Who Is Really Behind Initiative 1183?

One giant corporation is attempting to take over the state's liquor system in order to make money, completely disregarding last year's NO vote that over 1 million Washingtonians cast against liquor privatization measures. Their goal? Big corporate profits that jeopardize our public safety and put our communities at risk.  What part of “No” don’t they understand?

Read more about how one corporation is trying to buy this election!

Another Risky Plan that Will Lead to More Underage Drinking and Driving!

Backers of 1183 hope you’ll forget the reasons their last attempts were rejected: a massive, irresponsible expansion of hard liquor retailers. This initiative will authorize—almost overnight—five times as many retailers. That means a nearly 50% increase in consumption, and an even larger increase in problem drinking, according to a Centers for Disease Control analysis.

When one out of every four minors attempting to buy alcohol from private retailers succeeds, it means our emergency first responders will have to confront more senseless drunk driving crashes that result in injury or death. Initiative 1183 is still too high a price for a little more convenience.

So Why Is One Corporation Trying Again?

The big corporate backers of this measure spent millions last year to try and get similar flawed proposals passed. Now they’re trying to do it again. When was the last time a big corporation spent millions to save you money? Never. In fact, this measure creates a new 27% tax on liquor sales. I-1183 is just another attempt to profit at the expense of our public safety, kids and communities.

Say No... Again. Reject I-1183!