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Location: Nashville, Tennessee, United States

6/15/2002

Committee To Oppose Income Tax Legislators
I just received this press release announcing the formation of Tennessee Citizens for Accountable Government, a political action committee created to help elect anti-income tax candidates to the state legislature. The PAC will help registered and write-in candidates.

Here is the text of the press release:

The people of Tennessee say they do not want a state income tax, but it appears that some legislators are not getting the message. Believing that elected state representatives should be accountable to the people they represent -rather than the media, the governor or other politicians -Tennessee Citizens for Accountable Government, a political action committee, has been formed to oppose legislators that vote to impose a state income tax on the people of Tennessee.

"The voice of the people of Tennessee is quite clear to us on this issue- For some reason our representatives seem unable or unwilling to listen. We are providing a vehicle where those who are against the income tax can be heard. We want to hold our elected officials accountable for the positions they take, . said Randy Kozak, spokesman for the group.

The General Assembly is in session on June 19, when another attempt will be made to pass an income tax. "We will be watching carefully on June 19. It is our intent to oppose those who vote for e state income tax in the upcoming elections, especially those who have changed their positions and those who are unopposed in the fall elections. Some legislators seem to hear better at election time."

Among its plans, Tennessee Citizens for Accountable Government intends to facilitate and support write-in candidates where necessary. Some legislators are hoping the lack of an opponent will allow them to vote for an income tax without affecting their re-election.

In addition to Kozak, other board members of Tennessee Citizens for Accountable Government are Mark Arnold, Mike Bishop, Bernie Butler, Joey Cromer and Bruce Williams. "We are all members of the business community who share a concern for the future of our state and an interest in this income tax issue," said Kozak.

Anyone interested in suggesting possible write-in candidates or making a pledge to the effort can call 931-486-2430 or send a check. to: Tennessee Citizens for Accountable Government, P.O. Box 1198, Spring Hill, TN 37174

To contact Randy Kozak, call 931-486-2430.