T-SPLOST ballot language misleading
Jay Bookman T-SPLOST ballot language misleading June 22, 2012 “However, even those high stakes don’t justify the unfair description that voters will see printed on the July ballot, which claims that the proposal “provides for local transportation projects to create jobs and reduce traffic congestion with citizen oversight.” Opponents of the transportation tax, including the
Key groups join the Transportation Leadership Coalition in its opposition to the preamble of the T-SPLOST ballot question.
From Georgia Pundit (gapundit.com), June 22, 2012 The Atlanta Tea Party and Georgia Conservatives in Action joined the Transportation Leadership Coalition in its opposition to the preamble of the T-SPLOST ballot question. The groups called on the governor, attorney general and secretary of state to remove the offending language, but stopped short of saying if they
Transportation sales tax opponents object to wording of ballot question
Political Insider: Transportation sales tax opponents object to wording of ballot question The Atlanta Journal Constitution sent reporter Aaron Gould Sheinin to Thursday’s press conference a the state Capitol held by the Transportation Leadership Coalition and other opponents to the transportation sales tax. While Sheinin didn’t publish a piece that we’ve seen, Jim Galloway offers
PRESS RELEASE: Transportation Leadership Coalition Uncovers Unethical Ballot Language
Marketing language taints ballot question in an effort to sway votes in favor of the largest tax increase in Georgia history. June 21, 2012, Roswell, GA – Today, citizens from across Georgia call on the Governor, Attorney General, and Secretary of State to remove language that was wrongly placed on state ballots. The language improperly
Congress Wrecked America’s Road System
Congress Wrecked America’s Road System Newmax Wednesday, 20 Jun 2012 By Ernest Istook Why are our roads so congested? It’s because of a wreck. By spending fuel tax money on things other than roads, Washington has wrecked the way we pay for highways. With dedicated revenue now drained away, roads are clogged due to wasteful
Transportation tax e-mail: Arm twisting or misunderstanding?
Yet another “misunderstanding” involving the Connect Georgia campaign, Georgia Chambers of Commerce, Governor Deal, and taxpayers. You decide: Arm twisting or misunderstanding?
15 Reasons to Detest T-SPLOST
15 Reasons to Detest T-SPLOST and Punish its Promoters Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Augusta, GA By Al Gray The Transportation Investment Act of 2010 (also referred to even in the legislation as the ‘Transportation Investment Act’) is being called T-Splost all over Georgia. The legislation establishes a new 1% sales tax supposedly dedicated to regional
Commission Chairman Running for State Senate Seat Opposes TSPLOST
Commission Chairman Running for State Senate Seat Opposes TSPLOST The Athens Banner-Herald reports Danny Yearwood said Tuesday night during a Jackson County Chamber of Commerce forum that he opposes the tax. Barrow County Board of Commissioners Chairman Danny Yearwood said Tuesday he opposes the proposed transportation sales tax, according to a story by the Athens
Rockdale County: TSPLOST debated at Think Tank meeting
TSPLOST debated at Think Tank meeting Local citizens and political candidates gathered this past Saturday to discuss the upcoming Transportation Special Local Option Sales Tax vote during a meeting of the Rockdale County Think Tank. If the opposition voiced during the meeting represents the opinions of a majority of local voters, the one percent tax
Georgia’s ‘Wisconsin’ Moment? “The Georgia Bellwether”
The Georgia Bellwether On July 31st, Georgia voters will decide on a 1% sales tax increase – whether to fund a list of pre-approved transportation projects. This money will be in addition to the over $1B annual G-DOT budget. The politicians and special interests who will benefit from this new tax are using every means
