I have signed the
American’s For Tax Reform Pledge that I will not vote for any tax
increases. To demonstrate my commitment, my signature was witnessed
by my pastor and family deacon.
I will sponsor
legislation (Constitutional Amendment) that would require ANY tax increase OR new tax to be
approved by the voters of the district upon which the tax increase
would be levied. Government should ASK for your money stating
clearly why it is needed, IF given permission by a majority of
voters then, and only then, collect the increase and spend your
money wisely and justly for the purpose stated. Government at all
levels is addicted to the citizen’s wallet and taxes, borrowing and
spending can not
increase forever.
Creeping and mushrooming property tax assessments present a never ending threat
to home owners, especially in rural areas with increasing
development. A neighbor or developer builds new higher value
structures on neighboring property thus raising a home owners
“assessed value.” The resulting higher taxation is forced on the
home owner, not for his actions, but for the actions of his neighbor
or some developer. This is not just and is not fair. I
have
and will continue to support index of homestead exemption to
effectively “freeze” assessed value for residents for county,
municipal and school district taxes.
Our country was
founded on the principle of limited government. Both the major
political parties have abandoned this principle. Every year,
federal, state and local governments enact volumes of laws,
appointed agencies enact countless regulations and policies that
have the force of law. It is doubtful that anyone even knows how
many laws, regulations and policies that they violate every day. I
will sponsor legislation that would place a sunset (expiration date)
on every law and regulation enacted or currently existing in
Georgia. Let us begin the return to limited government. Reduce the
cost (thus your taxes) and get the government off your back.
Disbursements of Georgia funds should be applied in a fair and
just way, instead of being concentrated in areas such as
Atlanta.
The Congressional Districts provide a population equal geographic
division in Georgia and State funds should be as equally divided
among each of the Congressional Districts as possible. This applies to State
employment, services and expenditures. The current trend of
continuing to concentrate State disbursements provides unequal
opportunity for bypassed areas and is in effect an undesirable
subsidy.
These proposals
all have two underlying themes:
1)
Provide the opportunity for the citizens of Georgia to place control
of their money and government back in their hands, if they so
choose. If we truly believe in government of the people, by the
people and for the people then your elected representatives should
TRUST the people and listen to them.
2)
Limited Government.
The endless accumulation of laws and more importantly the endless
accumulation of regulations with the force of law are creating a
bloated and intrusive government. By placing a sunset clause on all
laws and regulations, we will have a streamlined government and a
less intrusive government. Let un-needed laws and regulations
expire. Many laws are nothing more than "perks"
for various special interests, that you get to pay for, and should
expire. Desirable laws can be renewed.
Combined these
proposals
represent a major step toward returning to the founding principles
of our country and eliminating the unholy influence of special
interests. If you too want to see a return to our
founding principles, I urge you to consider
helping me be your voice
in the State Senate. You will not be disappointed. Click here to
help.
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