Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Washington

EarnestPutz

(2,734 posts)

4. Good question. I'm on Spokane's South Hill and there are three of the private licensing offices 10 minutes from.....

Reply to not fooled (Original post)

Tue Jun 11, 2024, 02:06 PM

Jun 2024

......my home. They are all in second or third tier commercial locations, so I would think that, well profitable, they are certainly not gold mines. When the state turned the sale of liquor over to private enterprise, a measure heavily promoted by the God of Kirkland (Costco), they were clever enough to raise liquor taxes to offset the loss of sales revenue to the state.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

8 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Who makes money off vehicle registration in WA (it's privatized)? [View all] not fooled Jun 2024 OP

Complain to your state rep/senator. LiberalFighter Jun 2024 #1

Look at the portal for a webmaster? Arne Jun 2024 #2

That was one of the points. plimsoll Jun 2024 #3

Good question. I'm on Spokane's South Hill and there are three of the private licensing offices 10 minutes from..... EarnestPutz Jun 2024 #4

And you can't pay using a credit or debit card. not fooled Jun 2024 #5

I don't know who may own or run the licensing offices or how it's decided who gets the "franchise" from..... EarnestPutz Jun 2024 #7

I believe they get a processing fee Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2024 #6

That's what I do despite being surrounded by private enterprise outlets. The same fee goes to the county and.... EarnestPutz Jun 2024 #8