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September 24 Topic: OPEB – Symptom of a Larger Problem in Government -

September 2nd, 2010 · No Comments · Events, News

OPEB – Symptom of a Larger Problem in Government
Friday, September 24
7:45 a.m. (Social) to 9:30 a.m.
$20.00 includes breakfast buffet
MONTHLY MEETING $20

Remember when the groundbreaking report on OPEB (Other Post Employment Benefits) for school districts and city governments in Contra Costa County was published?
That was primarily the work of this month’s guest speaker, Gary Craft, [...]

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What’s Ahead for California? Find out June 25 When Bay Area Economist Gary Schlossber Speaks

June 14th, 2010 · No Comments · Events, News

California Economic Outlook
Friday, June 25
7:45 a.m., Social
8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Meeting
$20.00 includes breakfast buffet
MONTHLY MEETING $20

NOTE LOCATION
HYATT SUMMERFIELD SUITES 2611 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill. Located just off 680 with plenty of parking.
This is your opportunity to find out what is going on with California’s economy
Well-known Bay Area economist Gary E. Schlossberg is [...]

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DISCLAIMER REGARDING DISTRICT 4 BOS RACE

June 5th, 2010 · No Comments · News

An unknown group that is not associated with candidate Mike McGill in the District 4 Supervisorial race has been making phone calls stating that the Contra Costa Taxpayers Association is supporting Mike McGill. Neither our organization nor I, as Executive Director, endorse candidates for any office.
Kris Hunt
Executive Director

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NO ON MEASURE C

May 20th, 2010 · No Comments · News

It is the practice of the Contra Costa Taxpayers Association (CoCoTAX) not to take a position on a school bond or parcel tax if they are fairly and clearly presented to the voters. We believe the voters are capable of deciding for themselves. However, the Mount Diablo Unified School District’s Measure C is so [...]

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April 14th is Tax Freedom Day in California!

April 14th, 2010 · No Comments · News

Congratulations! According to the Tax Foundation, April 14 is the day the average Californian can start working for themselves instead of working just to pay taxes. Tax Freedom Day is a simple way of answering the question “what does it really cost to pay for government?” It clearly costs plenty!
Californians are [...]

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