Forums on TABOR Held in Six Communities

The Wisconsin Council on Children and Families sponsored six educational forums this winter titled The Trouble with TABOR (the Taxpayers Bill of Rights). The forums focused on the potential impact of TABOR on the quality of life in your community and on children and families in Wisconsin. All citizens were invited to attend.

The forums were in La Crosse December 8, Fond du Lac December 14, West Allis January 11, Cleveland January 25, Eau Claire February 8, and Green Bay February 15.

TABOR is a proposed amendment to Wisconsin’s Constitution that would severely restrict the ability of local governments and the state government to raise funds necessary to maintain quality services. It is being advocated by some powerful legislators. Opponents believe TABOR would threaten the quality of our schools, child protective services, care for seniors, universities and technical schools, parks, libraries, roads and the quality of life in our state. For coverage of these forums and more information about TABOR, visit the OnWEAC Resource Page on Tax Gimmicks

The WCCF is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that provides education, research and advocacy for the well-being of children and families in our state. For more information, call (608) 206-1518 or visit the WCCF Web site.

Posted December 1, 2005; Updated February 17, 2006