As a reader of The Florida Times Union, I was absolutely shocked to read today’s article about Mike Hogan’s plan to limit the excessive growth of state and local government.
Simply put, the article has little balance and presents only one side of the story. Mike Hogan is not given a chance to respond to the irresponsible and inaccurate claims made by the mayor and his taxpayer funded lobbyist, John Thrasher. Also ignored are the co-authors of the legislation, Americans for Prosperity. Readers of the Times Union deserve better.
The mayor and his taxpayer-funded lobbyists are clearly out of touch with the taxpayers of Jacksonville, they also appear to be out of touch with the facts. The Taxpayer Protection Amendment does not mandate any tax or revenue cuts. It also significantly strengthens home rule. This much-needed legislation allows government to grow at the same rate as the economy and will help to prevent future budget cuts.
In addition, if politicians want to grow government at an even faster rate, they simply need to go to the taxpayers for permission. No approval from the legislature is needed. This kind of common-sense regulation will provide for much needed fiscal responsibility in cities like Jacksonville.
It’s bad enough that Mayor Peyton continues wants to continue his tax-and-spend ways, but it’s even worse when he uses our tax dollars to hire highly-paid lobbyists to convince lawmakers to raise our taxes even further.
Jacksonville residents and Americans for Prosperity applaud Mike Hogan and his efforts to bring fiscal responsibility to state and local government.
Adam Guillette
State Director - Florida
Americans for Prosperity
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