Initiative opponents target the millionaire behind the measures

Brian Heywood used his money and moxie to get three conservative measures on Washington’s November ballot.

Now, opponents hope Heywood’s wealth and audacity will help them defeat the initiatives this fall.

Heywood is the chief villain in their initial campaign commercial against measures to end the state’s cap-and-trade system, repeal its capital gains tax, and make a long-term care program optional.

“Don’t be fooled. Hedge fund mogul Brian Heywood’s slate of ballot measures will have a devastating impact on our state,” begins the 30-second spot that started streaming last month. They are “greedy and deceptive” and would cut “billions” from schools, early learning, transportation, senior care and environmental protections, it concludes.

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