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Taking Sides

A Who’s-Who of state legislators for and against Missouri’s Historic Tax Credit program:

The following state senators and representatives are in support of the Historic Tax Credit program:

Senator Jeff Smith (D-4)

Jeff Smith (D-4)

Senator Jane Cunningham (R-7)

Jane Cunningham (R-7)

Senator Tom Dempsey (R-23)

Tom Dempsey (R-23)

Senator David Pearce (R-31)

David Pearce (R-31)

Senator Eric Schmitt (R-15)

Eric Schmitt

Senator Wright-Jones (D-5)

Robin Wright-Jones

Senator Jolie Justus (D-10)

Jolie Justus

Senator Rita Heard Days (D-14)

Rita Heard Days

Senator Yvonne Wilson (D-9)

Yvonne Wilson

Senator Wes Shoemyer (D-18)

Wes Shoemyer

Representative Ron Richard (R-129) (Speaker of the House)

Ron Richard


The following 6 senators, lead by Senator Lager, constitute the group of legislators who would place limitations on the Historic Tax Credit:

Senator Brad Lager (R-12)

Brad Lager

Senator Jim Lembke (R-1)

Jim Lembke

Senator Jason Crowell (R-27)

Jason Crowell

Senator Matt Bartle (R-8)

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Senator Luann Ridgeway (R-17)

Luann Ridgeway

Senator Chuck Purgason (R-33)

Chuck Purgason

The following legislators are on-the-fence regarding the proposed limitations on Historic Tax Credits:

Senator Griesheimer (R-26) (Chair of Senate Economic Development Committee)

John Griesheimer (R-26)

Representative Timothy Flook (R-34) (Chair of House Economic Development Committee)

Timothy Flook

Note: At this time, the majority of the House remains on the fence in relation to this issue.


FYI:

Map: Missouri Senatorial Districts

Map: Missouri House of Representatives Districts

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Discussion

6 Responses to “Taking Sides”

  1. I have been involved in several projects which used tax credits (not historic) for building low income homes. This was done by a non-profit group which ploughs all its profits back into the neighborhood. However, these credits are very competitive and the amount available each year is limited. Any prudent person understands you cannot operate a budget where one line item is open ended. Not sure why anyone would disagree with that.

    Posted by flyover | 27. Apr, 2009, 8:02 AM
  2. By the way, I like the new design. I am putting you back on the main section of my “favorites” on my Mac.

    Posted by flyover | 27. Apr, 2009, 8:04 AM
  3. Ron Richard, listed as a supporter, is a Republican, not a Democrat.

    Posted by anonymous | 29. Apr, 2009, 10:02 AM
  4. As we witnessed Senator Spector crossing the aisle to save his pollitical career, who cares if a politician has a “D”, “R”, or “I” behind there name these days. Afterall, Washington is an institution that is here to stay regardless of party affiliation!

    Posted by anonymoustoo | 30. Apr, 2009, 2:05 PM
  5. Some reading the message might believe that the Missouri House has a Democrat majority. It does not. I also believe that information should be accurate wherever possible. It is certainly not a capitol offense, ha, ha.

    Posted by anonymous,again | 30. Apr, 2009, 3:47 PM

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