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AMENDMENTS TO BUILD LIBERTARIAN COMMUNITY UNDERWAY

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:06:00 -0500

Photo: Dr. Swanson, in his study surrounded by Florida lawbooks, says get to work.

Grand Old Man and crusty Libertarian leader Ralph Swanson has finished research on several potential Libertarian interest amendments to advance libertarian concepts while building the Libertarian-oriented contact list from the petition signers to build Libertarian interest and community. The research builds on a yet unpublished international platform designed by Libertarians Michael Gilson and Milton Friedman he helped oversee with the Advisory Board of the Libertarian International Organization. He stepped down to write his memoirs as the Board Chair earlier this year.

Please contact him directly courtesy the www.floridaliberty.uni.cc to make suggestions or join the informal group.

A PAC FOR CHANGE

A legislative PAC to focus on MMP, Medical Marihuana, Real Estate tax abolition, and encouraging "Voluntary Cities" and enhanced localism is underway to carry out the plan. The PAC will focus initially on training and networking to promote volunteer petitioners and legislative understanding. "In Florida, when an initiative is making progress, legislators will often just go ahead and make it law." In addition, he says, structural changes such as allowing carbon-copy signatures of multiple petitions are being discussed with other groups.

Swanson is credited in the activist community for a project purging 50,000 laws from US lawbooks and being a driving force behind both the very existence of the Florida Initiative, and Revision 11, and initiative which brought ballot fairness to Florida (earlier article below) and allowed third parties to function. He asl lso did work in the abolition of the income tax efforts and expanding the Homestead real estate exemption.

In Florida today, initiatives are approximately 75% with a favorable Libertarian rating or helped on by Libertarian activists by his estimate. To aid that process, the PAC will rate initiatives on Libertarian interest.

LIBERTARIANISM VIA DIRECT DEMOCRACY

These proposals include study of introducing a:

1% Differential MMP (mixed member proportional) proportional representation into Florida legislative elections (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6228676/) of 30 seats applicable to current election as was introduced successfuly by Libertarians in New Zealand, resulting in several legislative seats. MMP is like at-large or bonus seata by political party. With 16% of the legislative vote in the 2002 election, it would have meant Libertarians would have had 4 seats.
A proportional Electoral College representation by party vote for any State -wide office of over 3% along the lines of States such as Maine;
A policy to replace all taxation and create a guaranteed income with voluntarily funded permanent fund endowments as Libertarians introduced in Alaska (see https://www.pfd.state.ak.us/) with doubling of public service salaries and a universal medical and first-home buyer benefit; an anti-corporate welfare measure;
A policy for phase in of democratization (public non-governmental trusts) and privatization of public agencies;
Restoration of 12 person, fully informed juries;
A low-cost credit by examination or thesis college degree in Florida, similar to Excelsior College in New York or the University of London;
A policy to reduce all ballot requirements to $25 or a petition of 1000 voters as is done in Virginia but with ballot recognition;
A policy to allow local creation of exception and enterprise zones for any law not affecting minors under 16 or as emancipated by a court in any electoral prcinct among those in the precinct or invitees ("Nevada Rules");
A policy promoting a private-enterprise spaceport (as in New Mexico);
A policy allowing churches and cultural groups to set up non-profit mutual insurance for any purpose with minimal regulation;
A policy removing Eminent Domain;
A policy creation or removal of red tape of a SafeEmbryo humane protection voluntarily-funded endowment to freeze and revive removed embryos along lines as as has long been advocated by Libertarians such as Michael Gilson and Walter Block;
Legalization of extended civil unions of up to 6 people without regard to sex, along lines advocated by Robert Heinlein;
Legalization of gay status;
Expansion of the recent legislation harboring insurance co-ops by religious groups to simplify "the major block to true free enterprise: the ambiguous legal status of co-operatives"
A medical marihuana initiative;
Universal drug decriminalization with lay volunteer community boards to mentor addicts as has been working in Portugal;
A policy of ending punishments, large fines, and forfeitures to effect public policy of rehabilitation: ending the death penalty, abolishing prisons, and replacing with aggressive rehabilitation in 5 years as is underway in Spain and Norway;
Allow e-signing of all proposed Constitutional Amendments at the SOE site, and carbon copy signatures of multiple petitions.

Swanson has done surveys discovering that these ideas enjoy at least 15% support and many majority support. He has been talking to legislators and feels that by even seeking these Amendments, legislators will in many cases take direct action. In addition, he feels the effort will also advance the Libertarian agenda by example nationwide. His plan is after further consultations to create a PAC to advance the Amendments and develop coalitions, a website to attract petitioners and supporters, and also promote public discussion and information on the agenda.

A LONG CAREER

Swanson, a retired engineering consultant who has a Doctorate in Religion and an MBA, has been active in Libertarian causes for decades, at one point reviving the State GOP in the 1940's after "a vicious internal struggle" into a Civil Rights defender. He feels this will prove the capstone in a career where he counted as friends John Kennedy, Boris Yeltsin, Ronald Reagan, and Martin Luther King and helped them find "their inner Libertarian," he laughs.

He also feels this will greatly increase Libertarian supporters and consitituency."It will kill three birds with one stone: develop a constituency, drive change, and help candidates build networks to win or become centers of activism."

"We've spent the last few years building a base, demonstration projects, and essential political skills. We can get amendments passed against tough opposition. We get people elected. We get calls for Libertarians to be appointed from even Republicans and Democrats. The Governor asks us for policy backgrounders.We rallied people and put Civil Unions on the map. We led or assisted campaigns that reduced taxes, created the Amendment by initiative process in the first place, a stable homestead exemption, stopped abuse of juveniles in the reform schools with the PAR program, and more. I suggest that our candidates leverage their efforts in 2010 and 2012 and go out there with these Amendments along with their petitions to run. Time to push for major change. No more, yes, we can. Yes, we will," said Swanson, who also co-founded the Florida movement.

"How will this go? In 1970 even the gays though Libertarians were nuts talking about Civil Unions. Yet here we are," he says.

PINELLAS LIBS WITH 2 CANDIDATES, GIVE 22K HANDOUTS

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:46:00 -0400

Participants in the Pinellas LIO Libertarian Club and the Pinellas LP attended a workshop October 11 to launch distribution of a record 22,000 Advocates Tabloids and 100 windshield cards among other items, more than the rest of the country, say officials. Workshops will be held periodically.

ANOTHER LIB IN OFFICE?

In addition, candidates in local council and mayoral races joined the LIO as cultural Libertarians in what is the next stage of the creation of a transnational parties effort centered in Florida.

In 2002 LIO and the USLP outlined an effort for third stage Libertarian parties. The first two were the Liberal International, founded by LIO Advisors, and the US Libertarian Parties and their world correspondents as a Liberal-center right-Libertarian alliance developed to assist ISIL (then SIL) activists and focused on piloting various efforts and targeting legal blocks. The third stage effort will focus on implementation, based on LIO activists developed by the local clubs.

RECORD HANDOUTS

The effort is Phase II of a long-term effort to put Libertarian information in all but every household. The items will be distributed either through personal networks or by election precinct to, in due course, create per precinct local teams, candidate volunteers, and general interest. The effort is dubbed Operation Saturation, and results will be shared as they come in. In addition, the QUIZ will be distributed to public officials and educators in an e-mail campaign.

The effort will include a new local development manual designed by M. Gilson of www.libertarian-international.org and the late Vince Miller of www.ISIL.org, the mother Libertarian groups. Advice on starting an effort in your area may be obtained by calling 727-344-1038.

WINS! LIBS IN 4 MORE PUBLIC OFFICES IN BUSY FALL

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:40:00 -0400

Kennon and Kira Gilson are here congratulated at the Pinellas LP/ Tampa Libertarian Club Dinner on their appointment as youth advisors by the Pinellas County Commission: Pinellas now has over a third of the Libertarians in public office in Florida, following a strategy of initial focus on low-level appointive boards and multiple positions to develop a team, expertise, and track record. The dinner welcomed a member of the Peruvian Libertarians and got a briefing from Democratic Party participants on common successes in election reform...Also in Pinellas, T. Clark has joined a local Postal Council and pledged as a Libertarian with the LIO...Despite reported closing of the local Polk LP affiliate, with over 61 percent of the vote Jamie Beckett, a local Libertarian, was elected for City Commissioner Seat 4 of Winter Haven. This brings to 4 the number of recent city council or mayoral level Libs in Florida: Cooper City(Broward) #1 City Commissioner, John Sims ( http://www.johnbsims.com with water usage calculator) and is presently campaigning to cut high costs (http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/cooper-city/sfl-cooper-budget-091609,0,1607592.story ) ; Mayor of New Port Richey (Pasco), Scott McPherson; Loxahatchee Groves, Council Seat #1 (Palm Beach) David Autrey (whose term finished in March). In addition, Libs are on a growing number of County level Soil & Water Boards...LPF Co-Founder MG has learned he's a finalist for a "Most Active Citizen in Florida" award...Club participants are meeting to discuss helping the Medical Marihuana Initiative (Sign the petition at left)...

J. Beckett with family, John Sims.

WIN! LIBS FREE UP SPEECH, INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:07:00 -0400

Tallahassee, Fla.—Today, Federal District Judge Robert L. Hinkle signed an agreed injunction that prevents the Florida’s State Board of Architecture and Interior Design from enforcing provisions of a Florida law that censored truthful speech by prohibiting people who lawfully perform residential interior design services without a government-conferred license from referring to themselves, accurately, as “interior designers” or from using other, unspecified “words to that effect.” That ruling will stay in effect pending final resolution of a lawsuit challenging all aspects of Florida’s interior design law.

The ruling is another victory of the pro-Libertarian Institute for Justice, which has been working on many cases in Florida.

In addition, it has in recent months scored victories on issues such as campaign restrictions. A new link at our site will help you follow the activity.

Founded in 1991, the Virginia-based Institute for Justice represents individuals nationwide fighting to defend free speech rights and the ability to earn an honest living in the occupations of their choice. The Institute has previously and successfully challenged interior design title restrictions in New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Connecticut.

PAUL'S FLORIDA "C4L" SETS GOALS

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 10:00:00 -0400

Orlando, August 9--The Ron Paul "Campaign for Liberty" or C4L met in Florida where over 1500 fans set the following legislative agenda ( SEE: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/event/2009florida.php ;):

>Health Care Freedom Amendment (HJR 37)

>Florida Firearms Freedom Act (HB 21)

>State Sovereignty Memorial (HM 19)

The proposed Florida Health Care Freedom Amendment is an amendment to the Florida Constitution giving every Floridian the right to reject mandated government health care. The Florida Firearms Freedom Act exempts guns from Federal regulations provided they are manufactured and stay in Florida.

All Libertarians are invited to take interest in the coalitions. Congressman Ron Paul is a past LP Presidential candidate who focuses on a Constitutional Libertarian-orienetd approach.The event also had training seminars where grassroots activists participated in C4L political training, including such classes as The Real Nature of Politics, Tactical Skills, Building Coalitions, Fundraising, Recruiting Candidates, and Parliamentary Procedure.

Their Facebook site is at: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=139443493427

LIBS IN PUBLIC OFFICE? SO EASY A TEEN CAN DO IT.

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:16:00 -0400

Kira Gilson is congratulated by board chair for her draft fundraising guide to help privately support public trails.

While conservative extremists and party sad sacks claim Libertarians can barely get into public office, Florida Libertarians at their latest convention applauded one who is in not only one post, but two, and applying for a third.

Namely the youngest Libertarian in public office, teenager Kira Gilson, whose father Michael co-founded the modern movement and the movement in Florida in 1970.

The bright 15 year old is on appointive youth advisory boards dealing with public libraries and trails in Pinellas, Florida, along with her older brother, Kennon. She applied as soon as she was legally able, was accepted, and is now working on a project to help private funding of public amenities.

This is not her first foray into community affairs. The home-schooled politician , who wants to be a biologist and ecologist, wrote a paper on Social Security privatization that got an award from the Libertarian Party of Florida when she was 12 , plus word it was praised from Milton Friedman. While she has taken the Libertarian pledge, she is technically ineligible for LP membership but is a member of the local Libertarian Citizen! Club.

She says she has no patience for people who claim Libertarianism needs to be watered down or who say getting in office is too difficult or involves a lot of money.

"Some 90% of public offices in the US are appointive. The Presidency and many judgeships are technically appointive. Plus more Libertarians get elected every day. If one in 10 Libertarians got busy, we would have maybe 4000 people in office. I think people who say you can't get Libertarianism across are losers. I don't know everything, but I think you can figure out what you can say comfortably then say it, " she says.

Young people in government is a trend pioneered by Libertarians that has spread worldwide. In the UK, a teenager was elected mayor of his city.

Does she intend to run for President someday? Not exactly.

"Why? I'm probably doing more here," she says.

JMI HAS BUDGET SUGGESTION LINK

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 08:47:00 -0400

Florida's Libertarian-oriented JMI has a link to make budget reduction suggestions and other great features. Check out: http://www.jamesmadison.org/

FLORIDA LIBS IN IRAN PROTEST

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:38:00 -0400

Libs across Florida are organizing or participating in protests and teach-ins on the situation in Iran.

Minutes after the election announcement Libertarians in Pinellas, Key West and elsewhere were holding signs on streets, contacting legislators, and organizing events, prompting WTAN to wonder where the conservatives and progressives were.

Members of the Iran Libertarian Citizen! Club of the LIO expressed gratitude at the Florida Libertarians prompt action, and encouraged Americans to get involved in Sister City projects with Iranian towns to support "long term change."

One press mention is at: http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/news/local/hillsborough/iranians_protest_in_tampa_062209

According to the article: "I don't think Iranians will forget this. As Imam Hossein taught them, they will not stand for injustice," Samak.

Regardless of their nationality, protesters say they will continue on Neda's path.

Chris Jones, a Ph.D. student at the University of South Florida came to the event to support his Iranian friend.

"I am a libertarian and I think that everybody should be free," Jones said."Let's hope that this is a wake up call for everybody and that things will change in Iran and other countries."

WIN! FL LIB STUDENTS PROTECT PETITION RIGHTS

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:31:00 -0400

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/florida/AP/story/1119777.html

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida won't appeal a federal judge's decision that struck down a law he said unconstitutionally limited political free speech.

Secretary of State Kurt Browning initially had said he would appeal but has since changed his mind, spokeswoman Jennifer Krell Davis said Monday.

The stricken "electioneering communications" law required nonpolitical organizations to register with the state, submit financial reports and comply with other regulations if they do so much as mention candidates or issues in publications and on Web sites even without taking sides. (...)

The Institute for Justice, a libertarian legal organization based in Arlington, Va., challenged the law on behalf of four nonprofit groups and their leaders.(...) the Broward Coalition of Condominiums, Homeowners Associations and Community Organizations; University of Florida College Libertarians; National Taxpayers Union and national Taxpayers Union Foundation.

College Libs at: http://www.lanuf.org/

JOIN FAIR DISTRICTS EFFORT

Tue, 05 May 2009 22:11:00 -0400

In 2005 Libertarians and Democrats formed a coalition (http://www.ERCPinellas.org) in Florida to create better ballot fairness. One issue was fairer districts, and now a website is up so you can take action. Please take a moment at... http://www.fairdistrictsflorida.org/splash.php to sign the electronic petition and find out more.

WINS: FLORIDA LIBERTARIANS IN SCHOOL REVOLUTION

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:41:00 -0500

See...

http://www.libertarian-international.org/apps/blog/show/787323-us-car-wash-libs-lead-home-school-boards-

" (Lib efforts helped in ) " massive changes' including:

Consensus on an 'all mentor the learner,' not 'authoritarian educator' model

A simplified but detailed set of recommended home school standards developed by the home schoolers themselves, with parents mentoring 2% of learners

Schooling choice such as magnet (themed, such as classical academies or techical crfts), charter (parent designed), or easy to create private schools

A privately funded voucher program passed through the state

Free college tuition funded by lotteries and efficiencies for all students passing tests

Diagnostic tests and teacher incentives

Accelerated certification of teachers if one has university degree

Work on legalization of the teaching of evolution and advanced biology (UPDATE: In 2008 it was agreed that evolution per se could be taught and teachers could not be fired for using the word).

Florida public schools have even adopted the Libertarian suggestion of using the internet so public school students can learn at home or get credit for college courses 'effectively reducing class size to one-on-one tutoring while saving taxpayer funds'

COVER FLORIDA--LIBERTARIAN-DIRECTION FLORIDA HEALTHCARE

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:49:00 -0500

Florida has responded to the health care debate by working with private insurers to highlight low cost plans.

The program, CoverFlorida, follows a lobbying campaign initiated by Florida Libertarians through the Club participants to remove legal redtape to lower cost private plans.

The Clubs are non-partisan and do not do lobbying campaigns, but a call group has been formed by club members.

While states are creating mandatory universal plans, the move has been praised with Florida going in the opposite direction to encourage low-cost plans. See: http://www.coverfloridahealthcare.com/

Many Libertarians would like to see an array of "Private Medicaid" plans supported by voluntarily funded trusts or insurer discounts.

FLORIDA LIBERTARIAN AUTHOR ON AMAZON

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:52:00 -0500

Libertarian Florida activist Darrell McCormick has written a novel on Libertarian-oriented themes. It can be purchased at Amazon and as an e-book.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Amagi%3A+Darrell+McCormick&btnG=Search&aq=f&oq=&aqi=

In the novel the year is 2010. Liberty in the United States is dead. The only man who can possibly resurrect it is computer magnate David Gatlin. But first, he must figure out a way to destroy the current United States government and start over from the ground up. But can one man bring down this once powerful nation?

Readers say Amagi is an engrossing story about one man whose life is shaped by seemingly predestined events—events which compel him to hold liberty in such esteem that he and his small team of confederates will risk everything to preserve it for the world.

Darrell McCormick was raised in Florida and graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1974. He currently lives in Gainesville, Florida, and teaches mathematics at the local community college.

WINS! LIBS ELECTED, AMENDMENTS IN FLORIDA

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:03:00 -0500

Photo: Tracy Lundquist, elected to Volusia Hospital Board, says she'll make improvements. Her agenda calling for website and other improvemnents is at: http://www.tracylunquist.com/tracylunquist/Home.html

Florida Libertarians continued their campaign to empower people in local office with Libertarian tools. 7 Libertarians were elected to local offices, and many took appointive offices or were confirmed, bringing the total to a new high of 46 in public office from 5 in 2000. While the number of Libs in office will go down slightly over coming months due to retirements, this has been a rise since beginning with 5 in 2000.

The LPF and Florida Libertarians are presently focusing on elective non-partisan and appointive offices, along with work on amendments.

Libertarian supported tax reduction amendments were passed helping householders and businesses with energy, conservation, and seaside improvements, following the success of Libertarians work to extend the homestead exemption this year. Amendment 2 on civil marriages was hailed as a victory as now almost 40% of voters accept the concept, and an Amendment legalizing land ownership by immigrants was almost passed and supporters say they will try again. Libertarian leaders such as Karl Dickey are on the boards of civil union groups. ma eanwhile, protests against anti-civil union rights-grabs are starting nationwide: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6228676/

WINS! LIBERTARIANS IN FLORIDA ELECTION REFORM EFFORT

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:45:00 -0400

Libertarians have helped form broad coalitions driving election reform in Florida. Efforts have driven many improvements that led to a smoother election, easier regular party observation, public brainstorms, and work on spreading election options such as proportional representation. See http://www.ERCPinellas.org for the latest, or discuss in our FORUM.

ANOTHER LIBERTARIAN FLORIDA MAYOR; PASCO LIBS ON THE MOVE

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:03:00 -0400

Photo: Left, Lib Mayor S. McPherson of New Port Richey will use Libertarian tools look at service improvements; participants meet.

Pasco Libs are on the move with new study club users, a re-established LPF affiliate (link at www.lpf.org ), and a Libertarian mayor.Participants say they're looking at available offices, doing core community outreach.

HARRY REED: A LIBERTARIAN E-MANUAL

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:35:00 -0400

http://www.chaospark.com/

Includes a personal discussion of Libertarianism by late Libertarian activist Harry Reed, who created the first Libertarian Cable TV show here in Florida.

PINELLAS LIBS WRAP UP MODEL OUTREACH EFFORT

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 11:11:00 -0400

Libertarian award-winning architect Bill Sachs, left, who serves on a local Cable TV board and helped design the State Capitol building, pledges to hand out items.

Pinellas Libertarians, working though the Libertarian Citizen Club (http://www.PinellasLib.uni.cc) and the local LP, have put Libertarianism on the map with what local Libertarians say is a record education outreach effort in the county of 1 million with:

Distribution of 50,000 pieces of literature
Regular intake meetings
An Adopt A Road program in 5 areas whose signs were seen by an estimated 10,000 people daily (the program will end in January)
An aggressive press mention campaign
A daily radio show and a 1 year cable TV show
Distribution of promo videos (above) to address books
Committment by 50 people to place bumperstickers on their cars, seen by an estimated 50,000 people potentially daily .

The effort was separate from normal campaign publicity.

"This is the best outreach in years, and it cost little, relying on volunteer work, " said Bill Van Allen, who is a key activist in neighboring Sarasota, which has begun a similar Adopt A Road program.

A spokeswoman for The Advocates for Self-Government also praised the campaign, saying they were as extensive as any they've seen for some time.

The effort was funded from proceeds from a Libertarian conference, and with other contributions cost $5,000. Pinellas Libertarians are now seeking volunteers to develop a 20,000 person d-base via petition drives, saturate districts precincts systematically with literature asnd create neighborhood action groups, and place county wide ads. The effort is slated to take another 10 years.

One effect is that Libertarians now occupy 15 public offices, thought to be the highest concentration in the US, including both the youngest and oldest Libertarians in office. Educational efforts spilled over into neighboring Pasco, helping get a Libertarian mayor elected, say organizers. In addition, Libertarians were invited to participate in a variety of initiatives and coalitions and have been having an effect there, they say.

One evidence of the effect is that Libertarian Bumperstickers reported that most of its requests were coming from the Pinellas and Tampa area; another is that they are running out of trained Libertarians to fill the offices available, though several are in training.

"Something like this done nationally would result in 20% of the voters getting something in their hands and 4500 Libertarians in public office, of whom 450 would be elected," said Ralph swanson, who is monitoring the project.

Literature used included low-cost Libertarian Viewpoints and Advocates tabloids, but mostly simple penny cards inserted under windshield wipers or left door to door that urged people to check out local websites and CATO at C-Span. There they were directed to philosophical and get-acquainted workshops or phone numbers, got free e-books, and urged to write letters or send a video to their addrerss book by e-mail, consider getting involved in appointive public office, or to dowload free windshield or penny cards to continue to spread the word in a "point of sale" domino effect. The project is being monitored by the Libertarian International Organization and replicates successful efforts in Costa Rica by Libertarians there (www.libertario.org).

Groups that wish to duplicate the effort should contact the club at its website.

WHAT HAVE LIBS DONE FOR FLORIDA?

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 10:00:00 -0500

How Libertarians Have Helped Florida…

Libertarians in Florida have played key roles in fighting restrictions on your individual rights…

For Liberty…

Campaigning successfully to introduce low-cost voluntary mediation in the Court system Protecting the Homestead Exemption and calling for it to be raised to $150,000

Protecting and providing information on Homeschooling

Working for removal of legal blocks to co-ops

Expose and block eminent domain abuses

Court win that abolished hundreds of horse and buggy Florida sex laws

For Justice…

Fighting off the services $6 Billion tax and numerous local abusive tax rises

Helping cut the cynical intangibles tax, which penalizes senior’s savings

Introducing and monitoring privatization ideas to bring more choice in services

…For All!

Revision 11, the ballot fairness amendment so you can now choose

Leading watchdogs for open government

Work consultatively with public officials to improve services and create dialogue

Libertarians in spoke recently with over 30000 community leaders

More Libertarians in government to listen to your needs

Providing mental tools and web support for citizens standing up for basic rights and against corruption.

WINS! INCREASED HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR YOU

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:18:00 -0500

Photo: Libs in office FLLIB editors J. Chorgo and R. Swanson meet with former governor's advisor Lib Dr. Randy Holcombe on Homestead Exemption increase and Constitutional Amendments to cut taxes, among other issues.

Libs are hard at work in public meetings, policy groups and coalitions that have successfully increased the Homestead Exemption against coercive taxes, while continuing work that has put additional measures on the ballot, and spending caps guidelines.Increases were 'put on the political map' when Libs called for an increase and challenged spending levels running over 80 state house candidates in 2002's Operation Full Slate, speaking to 30,000 community leaders. Libs are working for a voluntary public funding regime with plenety of choice of services that work.