Governor Barbour released the names of those appointed to his Tax Study Commission yesterday- Jan 23. The list included the infamous former state Senator Tommy Robertson. Robertson, as Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, blocked legislation that would have increased the cigarette tax up to a $1.00 while cutting the grocery tax by half. In August, Robertson was soundly defeated in the Republican primary largely due to his opposition of that popular piece of legislation.
Some comments from CL Editorial Director David Hampton: "Barbour has appointed some very good, highly qualified people. This is not to criticize any individual. I know many of them. But missing are avearge taxpayers and "people's" representatives. It is top heavy with politicians and businessmen. In fact some of the business, insurance and agricultural groups represented are the reason the tax system is in such a mess." Link DAVID HAMPTON: Tax study commission
The Complete List:
http://www.governorbarbour.com/news/2008/jan/TaxCommishMembers.htm
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