From Tennesseans for Fair Taxation

Revenue with Justice for All!

TFT Update, April 22nd 2011 Fighting the Ban on a State Income Tax The new resolution to BAN a state income or payroll tax, SJR 18, is on the calendar of the House Finance Subcommittee for Wednesday, April 27 at 11:00 AM CDT in Legislative Plaza hearing room 29. Anyone is welcome to attend and show their opposition to this bill. This bill is pandering to millionaire campaign contributors while leaving the bill for our government and vital services to be paid by working people with future increases in the sales tax. Speak up for REVENUE WITH JUSTICE FOR ALL and please email and/or phone your representative and members of the House Finance Subcommittee to let them know that this is NOT a responsible or reasonable bill to pass. House Finance SubCommittee: Mike Harrison, Rogersville 206A WMB (615) 741-7480 rep.mike.harrison@capitol.tn.gov Curtis Johnson, Clarksville 215 WMB (615) 741-4341 rep.curtis.johnson@capitol.tn.gov Kevin Brooks, Cleveland 104 WMB (615) 741-1350 rep.kevin.brooks@capitol.tn.gov Lois DeBerry, Memphis LP 33 (615) 741-3830 rep.lois.deberry@capitol.tn.gov Craig Fitzhugh, Ripley LP 33 (615) 741-2134 rep.craig.fitzhugh@capitol.tn.gov Judd Matheny, Tullahoma LP 15 (615) 741-7448 rep.judd.matheny@capitol.tn.gov Gerald McCormick, Chattanooga LP 18A (615) 741-2548 rep.gerald.mccormick@capitol.tn.gov Steve McDaniel, Parkers Crossroads LP 18 (615) 741-0750 rep.steve.mcdaniel@capitol.tn.gov Jimmy Naifeh, Covington G19A WMB (615) 741-3774 spk.eme.jimmy.naifeh@capitol.tn.gov Gary Odom, Nashville LP 23 (615) 741-4410 rep.gary.odom@capitol.tn.gov Dennis Roach, Rutledge 217 WMB (615) 741-2534 rep.dennis.roach@capitol.tn.gov Charles Sargent, Franklin 206 WMB (615) 741-6808 rep.charles.sargent@capitol.tn.gov Johnny Shaw, Bolivar LP 36 (615) 741-4538 rep.johnny.shaw@capitol.tn.gov Harry Tindell, Knoxville LP 35 (615) 741-2031 rep.harry.tindell@capitol.tn.gov Letters to the editor are another great way to share this information with the public and let your legislators know you care about revenue with justice for all Tennesseans. In this email: House Subcommittee of Finance, Ways and Means to Vote on Income Tax Ban In the News Upcoming Events Local Organizing Chapter Meeting Schedule More Ways to Be Involved In the News Dear Governor, Make Amazon Pay Sales Taxes: an open letter to the governor [4.21.11] Haslam Accepts Bredesen's Logic on Amazon Deal [4.20.11] 71 Positions to be Cut as Tennessee Shifts Economic Development Focus [4.20.11] Study Estimates That Illegal Immigrants Paid $11.2B in Taxes Last Year, Unlike GE, Which Paid Zero [4.20.11] Pay Your Taxes? These 10 Companies Didn't [4.15.11] Tennessee is No Model for Missouri: Repeal of income tax would hurt economy [4.13.11] Obit Calls Out TennCare Cuts: Parents blame Knox man's suicide on changes [4.12.11] The California Bottom Line: Billions of tax dollars go uncollected [4.8.11] Letters: Tax the Rich to Help the Poor [4.4.11] Why We Need Less Charity, More Justice [4.1.11] Upcoming Events May 14th: 9am to 3pm - Spring Town-Wide Yard Sale Jonesborough June 17 -18: Secret City Festival Oak Ridge TFT Lobby Days Tour Get into the action down at legislative plaza! Meet with elected officials from all over the state and help promote TFT's legislative proposals. Your voice is important! Be a part of making our state great. Call or email Bill Howell for more information or to sign up! Bill@fairtaxation.org 615-289-139 More ways to be involved! If you are interested in joining our lobby day efforts or attending one of our Local Organizing Chapter meetings please see our online events calendar or call our office for more information. Click here to sign up for action alerts and updates from Tennesseans for Fair Taxation. To find out more about TFT's legislative proposals click here. Click here to download the latest copy of our newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Check out TFT's new blog. To Donate to TFT click here, Thank you! Back to the top In addition, to supporting our legislative work, your donations help us engage and inform the public, build coalitions, inspire community leaders and garner a wider base of support through workshops, newsletters, editorials, rallies, a strong web presence, and so much more. Please consider donating today.   Local Organizing Chapter Meetings: Anderson County Chapter Meeting times vary. See TFT calendar for latest scheduled meeting. Contact Samantha Maples for more information Memphis Chapter Meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month at the 1000 South Cooper Memphis, TFT office- 6:00 pm central time. Contact Marquita Bradshaw for more information Nashville Chapter Meets on the 2nd Friday of every month at the Blakeford, 11 Burton Hills Blvd. in Green Hills. - 12 pm central time. Contact Bill Howell for more information Jackson Chapter Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at the 1029 Campbell St. Jackson, SOCM office- Time: TBA. Contact Marquita Bradshaw for more information Tri-Cities Chapter Meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month at the Gray Public Library - 6:30 pm eastern time. Contact Samantha Maples for more information

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