Washington: Group will go to court over red-light initiative

Thu, May 26 2011 — Source: The Seattle Times

A group from Mukilteo asked the state Supreme Court on Tuesday to rule on the validity of a public vote on red-light traffic cameras. It’s a case that could have broad implications as red-light-camera opponents push ballot measures in several Washington cities. Camera foes, including frequent initiative sponsor Tim Eyman, collected signatures last year seeking to repeal a Mukilteo ordinance allowing the cameras and require a public vote before the city could use them. The measure passed with 71 percent.

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