Growth Management
Tales of Tyranny: The Arthur Thomas Story
This is the first of a series of videos, Tales of Tyranny, produced by Citizens' Alliance for Property Rights (CAPR) in Washington State. These short video stories about people who have been harmed by abusive government regulation, zealous prosecution of ridiculous rules, criminalization of minor code infractions, and the destruction of property rights. Ordinary citizens have been harmed by government as policy.
December 15, 2016
CAPR Flashback - 2007
This video is of interviews done at the conclusion of CAPR's first banquet.
December 12, 2016
CAPR Flashback - 2007
This video was produced for CAPR's first ever annual banquet. It was shown to the standing room only crowd of nearly 400 at Emerald Downs.
December 12, 2016
Damage of Supreme Court Hirst Decision, Ecology, and Futurewise for Washingtonians
As CAPR enters our 14th year, we are reflecting on our many recent successes in our efforts to identify, educate, train, and mobilize property rights advocates, and to restore and defend property rights. Our ongoing efforts and successes in 2016 encourage us to keep working for the rights of all! Please help CAPR in this fight for freedom!
Hirst Decision by Supreme Court unleashes wrath of "Futurewise" upon property owners by taking their water
The recent Washington State Supreme Court decision Hirst vs. W. Washington Growth Management Hearings Board (“Hirst”) opens a new offensive against individual property rights and common sense; and it continues the trend of legislative rule making by our Supreme Court. The ruling is disastrous for property rights. This is just part of the story. The impacts are likely to be much greater than people realize. There are actions you can take to make a difference.
Seeking Justice by Electing Justices Who Respect the Constitution and the Rule of Law
Many persons seek the protection of their property rights and relief from over-reaching or misapplied regulatory actions and want to have that relief from our Judicial system. But what if the highest court in our State has strayed from the rule of law and constitutional decision making and into the arena of problem solving with decisions best left to another branch of government, the legislature?
Putting Pot in Its Place
At 7:00 pm on the evening of August 24th well over 80 concerned citizens attended a meeting at the Wabash Church meeting room in Auburn, rural King County. They came to meet and discuss their grievances with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB). The list of objections from rural property owners are the core questions regarding property values, and neighborhood safety.
August 26, 2016
Turd Tax Is An Ongoing Battle
The outrage against a King County's attempt to assess a fee and require monitoring for all On-site Septic Systems (OSS) gave birth to a new organization, Citizens Opposed to OSS Management Washington (COOMWA).
August 12, 2016
Be There or Be Taxed! Come to Fall City to Speak Out on Septic System "Fees"
Make sure you attend this last meeting so King County officials can hear what you think about being blamed for pollution with your septic system. We all know septic systems are far superior to the municipal combined sewer storm water overflows that so often pollute the Puget Sound.
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