The Contract with Georgia

John Oxendine offers positive, issues oriented solutions for Georgia families with The Contract with Georgia. In The Contract with Georgia, John offers positive solutions for the problems facing Georgians. The initial release offers John’s message to Georgia and the 12 issues covered in the Contract.

John Oxendine addresses 12 issues, important to Georgia families in The Contract with Georgia.

In 1994, Newt Gingrich introduced the Contract with America. His vision transformed politics on a national scale and made government more accountable to the taxpayers. We can do the same in Georgia. We will transform our state government with a service oriented philosophy that prioritizes families, small business owners, and taxpayers ahead of political self-interest.

Politics as usual have failed Georgians. Whether meted out by Democrats or Republicans, the results have been the same mediocrity at best, regress at worst. The centerpiece of John’s campaign for Governor is a pledge. This pledge will break the cycle of promises made but not kept and transform government with one basic ideal the good of the people before politics.

John Oxendine offers this contract for a better Georgia; a detailed agenda for transformation of state government, which is a written commitment.

The critics will complain, the doubters will hesitate, and the status quo will oppose; but John will move forward in a positive, determined and inclusive way. John Oxendine will work for Georgia and offer real solutions to our most pressing issues.

If you have been seeking an innovative approach, a new direction for government, then join John and help him transform Georgia.

On the first day of the 2011 General Assembly, the new Oxendine Administration will have it’s Legislative Floor Leaders begin to introduce the following major reforms aimed at transforming our state government:

First – Make state government smaller and more accountable by implementing zero-base budgeting.

Second – Create a modern 21st century tax code for Georgians which abolishes the state income tax.

Third – Implement a comprehensive statewide transportation system.

Fourth – Actively assert that the tenth amendment of the U.S. Constitution belongs to the American people and not Washington politicians.

Fifth – Break ground on new water reservoirs to ensure an adequate water supply for our future.

Sixth – Invest in all schoolchildren by allowing tax dollars to follow the child in the form of an education voucher. An equal access voucher system supports the rights of parents to decide how to best educate their children.

Seventh – Create an educational model which eliminates process micromanagement at the state level; maintaining local control but ensuring accountability.

Eighth – Aggressively support legislation which protects and preserves human life from conception to death.

Ninth – Fight for less government restrictions on where law abiding and permitted citizens can carry a firearm.

Tenth – Protect taxpayers by defending the integrity of Georgia’s borders through upholding and enforcing immigration laws.

Eleventh – Implement focused domestic and international economic development which targets our efforts on the recruitment of industries for which Georgia is a talent and resource fit.

Twelfth – Work with the Governors of other states to strongly encourage Congress to adopt The Fair Tax.

Message from Karen Handel

Our campaign got off to a fantastic start last weekend. At the GOP State Convention in Savannah, we launched our “Bring It On” campaign, website and video in front of an enthusiastic crowd of committed Republicans. Our campaign video has already been viewed over 4,000 times online – follow this link (above) to see it for yourself!

After the convention, it was on to Glynn County for several events. First, I stopped in to see my good friend Dottie Ann Smith who graciously hosted an event with some friends. Then, we headed to the Glynn County GOP dinner where Steve and I caught up with Ruby Robinson, Kevin Gough, Rep Jerry Keen, Ken Trobaugh, Mack and Leslie Mattingly and many others. I’m also glad I had a chance to visit with Republican trailblazers like Virginia Ramsey and Willou Smith, who literally helped pave the way for me and other Republican women.

Last Sunday, we held a very well attended reception with members of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. It was a great opportunity to share with these community and business leaders my thoughts on several key issues facing our state. I also attended the Georgia Chamber’s opening event, and even in this crowd, the launch of our “Bring It On” campaign was the talk of the evening.

The momentum from the convention has carried over into this week with an incredible number of volunteers and supporters joining our team.

As I continue traveling the state and spreading the message, I hope you’ll take a moment to visit our new website at www.KarenHandel.com. Here, you can see the video, read about my stances on our state’s important issues, catch up on recent press, and even join our campaign team. Also, please forward this e-mail to friends and family so they might do the same.
Finally, I want to give my sincere thanks to our volunteer team who helped make the State Convention a success last weekend. Our goal was to generate excitement and enthusiasm for our campaign, and we couldn’t have done it without you. I genuinely appreciate your hard work on my behalf.

Thanks again for all your help and support and for your continued friendship and prayers!

Reprinted from email distribution from HANDEL FOR GOVERNOR, INC.