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Veterans’ Groups Endorse Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act
As Flag Day Nears, Veterans Signal Support for Democratic Rights to Decide Taxes
SACRAMENTO, CA- Today, veterans’ organizations across California announced their support for the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act, adding to the broad, bipartisan coalition backing the popular initiative. California is home to more veterans than any other state and has a proud history of military service.
“As individuals who have served our nation and are deeply committed to protecting democratic principles, we strongly support the Taxpayer Protection Act,” said George Marsh, president and commanding officer of the Marine Corps Veterans Association.
“The foundation of good government is accountability. This initiative empowers Californians to have a voice on how they are taxed and how their leaders must democratically respond to their concerns. The right to participate in the democratic process is at the heart of what we defended and fought for during our military service,” added Chuck Jamison, past post commander of the Scottish American Military Society, California.
Organizations announcing their support include:
· AMVETS Department of California
· Association of the United States Army, Southern California
· Coalition of Small and Disabled Veteran Businesses
· Department of California Disabled American Veterans
· Marine Corps Veterans Association
· National Veterans Foundation
· Scottish American Military Society, California
· Veterans Affiliated Council
· Women Veterans Alliance
*Partial list
“Many veterans have lived in California their entire lives and military careers. Our state must remain affordable and take steps to control the cost of living so veterans are not priced out of California. The Taxpayer Protection Act is critical towards ensuring the state can remain a place where veterans can thrive,” concluded Kendra Moss, advisory member of the Women Veterans Alliance.
The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act will:
· Increase accountability and transparency so politicians spend our tax dollars more efficiently.
· Empower voters with the right to approve or reject all new state and local taxes, ensuring that elected officials are held accountable for spending public funds.
· Stop government agencies from using “hidden taxes” disguised as fees to drive up the cost of government services.
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