For decades, Washington state has been home to the most regressive tax structure in the country, forcing struggling families to pay the greatest share of their income in taxes while the wealthiest residents pay relatively little.
But in 2026, that long history of upside-down taxation began to erode with the passage of the so-called Millionaires Tax. This pivotal legislation won’t erase Washington’s economic injustices over night, but it’s a start – and it raises critical questions about the future of wealth, community investment, and what’s possible when prosperity is shared.
In What’s up with the Millionaires Tax? we’ll discuss:
- The tax and what it does.
- What’s happening in our state that makes it possible now after so many decades.
- What it says about where we are as a state and what we can accomplish in the future.
- What’s been left undone in the fight for a more just state.
At Solid Ground’s annual Social Justice Salon, we’ll explore these questions and more in a community conversation featuring voices from across the worlds of politics, advocacy, and business. Please join us to help imagine the future we want for our communities. (Light refreshments will be served.)
Featuring:
- Moderator Naomi Ishisaka, Social Justice Columnist at The Seattle Times
- April Berg, Washington State House of Representatives
- Fatema Boxwala, Tech4Taxes
- Bryan Kirschner, AI technology executive
- Bailey Medilo, The Washington Bus