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Tax Reform; A Local Reality Check
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7116 Floyd St NeCovington, GA 30014(770) 787-3231
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The organizer estimated that 32 people attended.
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It seems nothing stirs the emotions more quickly then talk of taxes. We are all willing to do our part but none of us want to be taxed unfairly. The question; what is fair and what works?
LEARN THE NUTS & BOLTS BEHIND CURRENT LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
HEAR THE CONCERNS OF LOCAL LEADERS
Speaker:
Peter Armstrong
Community Education and Outreach Coordinator
Georgia Budget and Policy Institute
GBPI is regularly used by the state LWV's as a resource. For more on their collaboration link to: http://files.meetup.c...
Panel Members include:
Chairman Jeff Dugan
Rockdale County Board of Education
Dr. R Steven Whatley
Newton County School Superintendent
Mayor Randal Mills
City of Conyers
Closing Comments:
Will Phillips; AARP Grassroots Director
AARP are partnering with us for this event. They have been a driving force behind similar forums all across Georgia. Their expertise will help us determine how best to act on what we learn from our speakers and panel members. Their link: http://www.aarp.org/s...
Directions:
From US I-20 use exit 93 - Hazelbrand Road or GA 142. Turn south and continue 0.7 miles to the junction of US 278. Turn right onto US 278, a 4 lane road. The second left is Floyd Street, turn left (this is a minor road not clearly marked, but is directly opposite of the turning lane). The Library is almost immediately on your left.
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“ The meeting was very good, the ipanels presentations were very informative ” -
Elizabeth (+3 guests)“ Thought the Q & A needed leadership. Too much from BOC chair, but it was good relevant info. I thought the man from the GBPI was excellent. ” -
“ The GBPI presentation and panel discussion reported the many unintended consequences that could happen if the assembly adopts Speaker Richardson's proposed legislation. ” -
Cindy Roesel (+10 guests)“ Our speakers were outstanding. I came away, not only better informed on the tax reform debate, but with a better understanding of how schools have had to struggle to meet their funding needs as state funding as declined. Excellent program! ” -
“ I loved the variety of panelists and enjoyed their informing us. I so happy I attended. I feel much better about the intricacies of legislation and making informed and educated decisions. Education is very important to me. I think we should do all we can to advocate excellence in educational programming in public, charter and home schooling. We are educating our future and that future needs to be adept to be of greater assistance to all with their inpired knowledge and creativity that will benefit everyone through the best educational foundation possible in the developing years of students. Mr. Richardson was excellent. He got my attention regarding tax reform. ” -
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