Albemarle Truth in Taxation Alliance
|
This article is a stub. You can help cvillepedia by expanding it. |
Albemarle Truth in Taxation Alliance is a Political Action Committee (PAC) registered with the Virginia State Board of Elections. Its non-partisan mission is to promote more effective and efficient Albemarle County government, focusing on the budgeting process and taxation issues[1].
History
In 2007, Albemarle Truth in Taxation Alliance educated citizens about a state law requiring a proportional drop in the tax rate when assessments rise more than 1%, and also the Albemarle Supervisors' proposed 30% tax increase. ATTA's efforts resulted in a public outcry against the tax increase and a nearly $10 million savings to taxpayers[1].
Leadership
ATTA announced the following members to its leadership team for 2011: Keith C.Drake, Pete Whitt, Betty Sevachko, Bill Smith, Jason Buyaki, Robert T. Short, Mark Setaro, Jim Stern, Tom Dulaney Slonaker, William E. Hopkinson, Chck Lebo and Sarah Henley.[2]
Keith C.Drake is the Chairman of ATTA.
Peter Wurzer is the Director of Research of ATTA.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Official site
- ↑ Print: Neighbors, , Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises 02/13/11, Page C4.