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Minutes - February 21, 2008 |
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At the February 21, 2008 meeting, a number of important items were discussed. Note that delegate fees are due to MassDems by March 1st. Congratulations to all re-elected ADTC members. More info on other towns considering resolutions against casino gambling. No response from Senator Kerry to our invitation. Other items discussed included the ADTC summer picnic, more discussion on our resolution to close corporate loopholes, a discussion of the 2010 Census and reluctance of Latinos to participate and ways to reach out to the local latino population through the ADTC web site. Upcoming events information mentioned included the Focus radio show on Feb 24th during which host Leo Maley interviews Lt. Gov Tim Murray. Other discussions on Net Neutrality. Ed O'Reilly at Black Sheep on Feb 28th. ACTV Forum on Casino Gambling on Mar. 6th and more. |
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Meeting Agenda for January 24, 2008 |
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The agenda for the upcoming ADTC meeting on January 24th has been distributed to ADTC Members via the mailing list, by ADTC Secretary Sarah McKee. Besides the upcoming Massachusetts Presidential Primary on February 5th, there will also be a discussion regarding the upcoming caucus on Saturday, February 9th to elect delegates to the statewide convention.
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Resolution to Remove Phone Company Tax Exemption |
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Last year we criticized the Governor's proposal for resort casino gambling. In contrast, this resolution commends the Governor's attempt to raise revenue for our communities by closing a corporate tax loophole.
Governor Patrick is asking the Legislature to make telephone companies pay property tax on the real estate their poles occupy. At the moment, the companies enjoy an exemption.
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Minutes - October 18, 2007 |
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Several very important issues were discussed at this meeting. Among them were invitations to help with the campaigns of Ed O'Reilly, Jass Stewart, Diana Stein, and whether to support or oppose issues, such as supporting the League of Women Voters Massachusetts in opposing casino gambling and introducing a ballot initiative seeking to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. Will Senator Kerry accept the ADTC's invitiation to speak here in Amherst? ADTC will recommend that Gladys Rodriguez have a second term as Registrar of Voters. Many other items were discussed, including official committee business. Full text of minutes follows. |
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Minutes - January 24, 2008 |
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New ADTC website & ADTC group email info; on ballots for Feb. 5 presidential primary, ADTC to use stickers with names of all those nominated for 4-year ADTC terms; ADTC passes Resolution supporting House Bill 3075 to close certain Mass. corporate tax loopholes, & supporting revision of Mass Constitution Article XLIV to permit Legislature to establish progressive income tax; ADTC to set up meeting with Town Manager, Amherst Republican Town Committee, others to discuss concerns about using town vehicles & public employees as part of privately-run 4th of July parade; Amherst Democratic Caucus on Sat. Feb. 9 at Crocker Farm School, 10 a.m. |
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