Randy Spitzer announces bid for 26th District State Representative, position 1.

Gig Harbor, WASH. (For immediate release) – Randy Spitzer, a retired small business owner has announced that he is challenging Jesse Young for State Representative.

Randy Spitzer declared his candidacy for State Representative with the statement, “It’s embarrassing that the legislature is being held in contempt of court and fined $100,000 per day because legislators like Jesse Young refuse to fully fund education. Meanwhile, folks back home continue to pay into a tax system that puts the burden on lower-income folks and on the middle class.”

“When you look at the numbers, it’s a no brainer. We are overtaxing the middle class and underfunding our schools. My opponent insists he is “protecting taxpayers” but in reality it’s his excuse to retain the status quo. If elected, I’ll strongly advocate to lower taxes for the middle class and to fully fund education.”

Randy’s plan would bring fairness to the current tax structure. The current failed system has individuals making over $500,000 a year paying only 2.4% of their income to state and local taxes, while those making the least pay 18.6%.

“Almost all families in our community struggled to make ends meet during the Great Recession. Although some of us are back on our feet now, unfortunately many are still struggling. I will stand up for them and for our kids, because our current Representative clearly does not.”

Randy Spitzer and his wife, Laurie, live in Port Orchard.  He’s a retired small business owner, former teacher, author, and certified financial planner.  Having served on the boards of the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Gig Harbor, and currently serving as the executive director of a small non-profit, Randy brings a business-minded approach to economic development.