Rep. Thom Tillis, NC House of Representatives
Legislative Updates from Rep. Thom Tillis
Do you understand the negative consequences of a $1.5 Billion tax increase?  Attend this week's Town Hall Meeting hosted by Rep. Thom Tillis.
 
The House and Senate proposals and now the Governor's call for even higher taxes are placing us on a dangerous course that could deepen our economic crisis and delay our recovery.  Many people do not understand the profound impact the tax increases will have on all socio-economic levels in our state, and we need to be sure YOU engage in the process.   Please join me for a 1-hour Town Hall meeting:
 
Thursday, June 25th @ 7:00 PM
Cornelius Town Hall
(Exit 28 - Catawba Avenue & Hwy 115).
 
I need your help to fight wasteful spending and unfair and unnecessary taxes.  I hope you will invest an hour of your time to understand what is at stake.
TILLIS goes on the offense to fight uncontrolled spending and dangerous tax increases.  
The House democrats brought their proposed budget to the floor for debate last week.  The budget included nearly $800 million in so-called "Restoration" budget items, which is nothing more than a coordinated attempt to make certain constituents feel good about a major tax increase.  House democrats and republicans debated the bill for several hours on Friday night and into the early AM hours of Saturday morning.  In the end, the budget passed along party lines with all 52 Republicans voting against the budget.
 
I spoke against the budget during the debate.  To hear my comments (about 6 minutes), CLICK this link.  I also appeared on Public TV "Legislative Week in Review" opposite the democrat senior chairman of the House Finance Committee (CLICK this link and advance video to about 28 minutes).  This exchange will provide you with a better understanding of the difference between democrats and republicans on the budget.
 
The budget is now in conference committee where we are told we could see tax increases of 2 times what we already oppose.  We cannot allow the democrat budget to pass in its current form.  Please take a moment to contact the legislators and voice your concerns.  Please visit my website (CLICK this link) and look on the right for the "CALLS TO ACTION" and send a message to the House leadership.
Can you make a difference?
There is an old saying that "silence is consent."  Friends and fellow citizens, we cannot afford to be silent regarding the problems with a major tax increase in these difficult times.  If we allow the spending to continue, and the imposition of $1.5 billion in new taxes, it will have a devastating affect on individuals and businesses.
 
Some say "What can I do" and others say "They won't listen" but they do listen when we get together and we work hard to oppose unfair and untimely taxes.
 
Please take up this call to action and start by attending the Town Hall Meeting.  Then continue the fight with me and others who care too much about the future of North Carolina to allow fatally flawed budget policy to be enacted.
 
Get involved and tell your friends and neighbors.
June 20, 2009
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TILLIS goes on the offense to fight uncontrolled spending and dangerouse tax increases.
YOU can make a difference.
PLEASE attend this week's Tax/Budget Town Hall Meeting
PLEASE attend the Tax/Budget Town Hall Meeting
 
Thursday
7:00 - 8:15 PM
 
Cornelius
Town Hall
 
Catawba Avenue @ Highway 115
(Exit 28 on I-77)
 
I will provide a brief summary of how the proposed budget will affect YOU, and you will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.
 
Kids are welcome.  Come late / leave early, but please come.  Your involvement is our only hope to change the course of the democrat leaders who are advocating for $1.5 billion dollars in tax increases.
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