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Dear IASAColleagues,
TheCenter for Tax andBudget Accountability (CTBA) and itsExecutiveDirector, Ralph
Martire, are respectedand sought after voices for public education inSpringfield in the
areas of tax, spending, and economic policy.
Webecamemembers of theCTBABoardof Directors becauseof our past involvement
withCTBAand our belief in itsmission andactive pursuit of theorganization’s goals.
CTBA is non-partisan, data-driven, and apre-eminent source for the reliable and relevant
analysis of state-wide tax and budget related issues.
Illinois’ rank of 50
th
in state contributions topublic education exemplifies the need to
expand upon and strengthen this unbiased voice in our capitol. JimBroadway, publisher
of theStateSchool NewsServicededicatedhisDecember 11, 2013 policy update issue to
RalphMartire andCTBA for being anaccurateand truthful voice inSpringfield.
Weare seeking the support of our colleagues for the valuable and unique services that
Ralph and theCTBAprovide in support of public education in Illinois. Formore thana
decade, Ralph has been tireless in advocating for sound tax policies, adequate and
equitable school funding, and budgeting and accountability practices that enhance student
achievement.
For examples of themany outreach efforts that theCenter provides onbehalf of more that
2million Illinois students, visit theCTBAwebsite at
These
efforts include adequate funding (EFAB), progressive tax policies, and legal pension
reform, to name just a few.
Please consider agift of $25, $50, or $100 in order to amplifyCTBA’s voice throughout
Illinois. Make your tax deductiblegift at
.
If you havequestions or would likemore information, feel free to contact either oneof us.
Yours, InSupport of IllinoisPublicSchools,
DavidBonnette Marleis Trover
RetiredWest Cook Superintendent IASAPast President
CTBABoardof Directors CTBABoard of Directors
OpenLetter to IASAmembers regarding
theCenter for TaxandBudgetAccountability
