Governor Fletcher, Bipartisan Leaders Welcome Support of the Kentucky League of Cities
Frankfort, KY: With yet another group displaying their support for Governor Ernie Fletcher's bipartisan, bicameral tax modernization proposal, the Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) announces its support for the JOBS for Kentucky plan. The Kentucky League of Cities is the principal legislative advocate for 377 member city governments. The KLC stated its specific endorsement of the state telecommunications excise tax because it "appropriately addresses a complex and dynamic industry and captures tax revenues in a fair and equitable manner,” the League stated in its Resolution 1-2004.
"I appreciate the support of one of the strongest advocates for Kentucky's local communities,” stated Governor Fletcher. "This organization has championed tax modernization, at both the state and local levels, for many years, as an absolutely necessary ingredient to enable the Commonwealth and its local governments to compete successfully in the "new economy.” I look forward to working with the KLC and its members to implement JOBS for Kentucky, which will move this Commonwealth forward and provide greater opportunities for Kentuckians.”
The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) is a voluntary association of cities created in 1927, to assist municipal officials in representing the interests of cities and to provide services to members which will foster improved municipal government in Kentucky. The League provides a comprehensive service program to members which assist city officials in carrying out the important and challenging task of local governance. The mission of the KLC is to strengthen cities, as the hearts of communities, by promoting innovation, leadership, and quality governance.
"The Kentucky League of Cities applauds Governor Fletcher for taking the necessary first step by offering specific legislation to begin the process of modernizing Kentucky's state tax structure. We pledge the efforts of this organization to assist the Governor and the General Assembly to obtain passage of a tax modernization plan and to continue the process of examining the complex tax structure issues that will need to be addressed in future sessions of the General Assembly,” stated Sylvia Lovely, Executive Director/CEO of the Kentucky League of Cities.
The Kentucky League of Cities joins the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the Kentucky Tourism Council, and the Kentucky Farm Bureau in endorsing the JOBS for Kentucky plan.
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