Gov. Gilmore to Protest Tax Hikes at Capitol on 2/22/06

This came in the email a few days ago. For more information about the Rally with Gov. Gilmore contact Kate and checkout Working Virginians for a comparison of what we pay now to what we will pay if the tax hikes pass.

Stop New Transportation Taxes from Steamrolling Over Virginia's Families!
Governor Tim Kaine has proposed a misguided set of transportation tax hikes costing over $1.1 billion to pay for a massive new spending scheme. The plan would raise the gas tax 12.5 cents per gallon for a total of 30 cents per gallon, increase the automotive sales tax by 60%, and raise registration fees and even the tax on insurance premiums! The Virginia State Legislature is considering these tax increases right now.

If Virginia taxpayers don't act now, these tax hikes could set back each typical family in the Commonwealth over $678 a year! We must send a message to members of the General Assembly right away: Stop the transportation tax grab!

You can help us by:

1) Please call your Delegate now to say you want a NO vote on Transportation Tax Hikes.

2) Coming to a Capitol Rally in Richmond on February 22nd to join former Governor Jim Gilmore and other taxpayers to protest proposed hikes in transportation taxes!

You may find more information on the rally, the tax hike plan, and other ways to get involved at www.workingvirginians.com.

Before members of the General Assembly take more hard-earned money from Virginia families, lawmakers need to spend smarter and deliver better transportation solutions. We must convince our leaders to:

Stop using current tax money dedicated for roads to pay for other spending.
Start setting specific priorities for road projects, using money generated by today's taxes and economic growth.
Require VDOT to implement new traffic and mass transit strategies and cut bureaucratic costs.

Don't think for one minute this battle is won because our friends in the House of Delegates have already had votes against the tax hike package.Just like two years ago, the Governor and the Senate will use every legislative trick they can to pass these taxes during the 2006 Session.

Please make your call today and mark your calendar for February 22 -- thank you for doing your part!