SQ 744 FACT OF THE WEEK

Do you want a tax increase?

Our state is dealing with massive cuts to state agencies right now, due to the
economy, before we even consider what SQ 744 would add to the problem.
Unless we want to cut every agency at least another 20% the only option is
tax increases. To fund the question it would take one of two options:
1. Individual Income Tax increase of 32%
or
2. State Sales Tax increase of 37%
I can't imagine asking the public to go for that.........................can you?

SQ 744 FACT OF THE WEEK

According to Commissioner Terry White of the Dept. of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
if SQ 744 is passed it will mean a $40 million reduction to her department. There are currently
600-900 people on waiting lists for residential substance abuse help.......the wait and the number of people waiting would increase dramatically. Thousands of Oklahoman's would lose their community support services, become more acutely ill, lose their jobs, drop out of school, and no longer lead productive lives because of this potential cut.