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Leading the repeal of the grocery tax was one of my favorite missions.
Grocery taxes are regressive and should be repealed in every part of Colorado. I'm happy to help you repeal the tax in your city. Email me to get more information.
Try out the search engine for government credit card spending.
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Here's a few examples from the City of Lakewood's credit card spending. The city recently increased the sales tax rate shoppers pay.
Are we spending public money wisely?
| ITEM | AMOUNT | DESCRIPTION | VENDOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $59.68 | Meeting co-worker | RED LOBSTER |
| 2 | $167.46 | Meeting with co-worker | JOHNNY CARINOS |
| 3 | $112.69 | Interview | SIMMS LANDING |
| 4 | $208.09 | Baby Shower | JOHNNY CARINOS |
| 5 | $104.20 | Lakewood Housing Authority meeting | 240 UNION |
| 6 | $494.15 | Bankers Roundtable Luncheon | 240 UNION |
| 7 | $300.00 | Holiday Hold-Em Cooking Class | Whole Foods |
| 8 | $543.00 | Democratic Convention Commemorative Coins | Coins for Anything |
| 7 | $197.25 | Take Your Kids to Work bowling | Bowlero Lanes |
I was asked why the databases haven't been updated with recent transactions, it's because of the cost. I had to pay several hundred dollars to buy the existing information from the government entities.
Detailed transparency really can save us a lot of money. An example I used in state committee testimony was the school district's cell phone spending. Over just 6 months, that's about $90,000. If we bid out the cell phone service we could potentially save thousands just on that one little item.
New Video: "Property Rights and the 50% rule"
Large video click here (higher speed internet)
Regional Transportation District (RTD) got a law passed
allowing them to pay only 50% for a property taking. We would like to eliminate this law during the 2010 state legislative session.
Small video click here (slow internet connection)
Large video click here (higher speed internet)
Regional Transportation District (RTD) got a law passed
allowing them to pay only 50% for a property taking. We would like to eliminate this law during the 2010 state legislative session.
