Can you say tyrant? I know you could. From Eastern WA's Tri-City Herald:
WA state’s COVID emergency lasted 975 days. Lawmakers must fix flaw in the law
Heading into 2023, the frustration over Gov. Jay Inslee’s extended emergency powers has, for the most part, faded.
Ever since he ended the last of his COVID-19 mandates Oct. 31, most people have moved on and life has felt much like it did pre-pandemic.
But that doesn’t mean Washington state lawmakers shouldn’t tighten the language that gave the governor sole authority over people’s lives for 975 days — which was how long it took before Inslee officially lifted the emergency.
By state law the governor has the ability to take charge in times of a crisis, which is necessary during natural disasters, catastrophic power outages and other types of calamities.
It’s a wise process to have in place.
The problem is that in Washington — unlike other states across the country — there is no way to check the governor’s power after a state of emergency is declared.
He enjoyed wielding the power a little too much. Surrounded himself with yes-men and sycophants.
He did not govern, he ruled. Big difference.
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