June 20, 2013 at 6:30 P.M.:
GUEST SPEAKER
JOHN INKS,
Mayor of Mountain View
Third Thursday Taxpayers Toolkit Meeting
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As a fan of small government, Mayor Inks promises a fresh perspective to those of us living in some neighboring cities, where spending runs rampant. He’ll address how hard it is to control spending, citing specific examples of the sort of spending we taxpayers should be on the lookout for, and he’ll explain why setting priorities is crucial.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
John Inks is a retired spacecraft mechanical engineer who’s lived in Mountain View since 1975. He has an extensive civic career as City mediator, Parks and Recreation commissioner and commission chair, and Planning Commissioner and commission chair.
Inks first ran for Mountain View City Council in 2006, but wasn’t elected until his 2008 run--in which he squeaked in, coming in fourth for the four open seats. After his 2012 reelection, his fellow Councilmembers elected him Mayor in 2013.
Inks’s public policy interests include strong economic and personal freedom, property rights, and businesses growth & development. He opposes higher government regulation, taxes, fees, and spending in general.
Free for SVTA members
$10 individual non-member
$15 non-member couple
6:15 P.M.: Registration and no-host dinner
7:00 P.M.: Meeting
All are welcome! We especially invite members of neighborhood associations and other community action organizations to come and introduce themselves to our members. Just RSVP and if we can accommodate everyone, we'll plan to include you on the agenda!
We encourage you to come early to dine at Harry’s Hofbrau and mingle with fellow members and friends. To help us keep the cost of the facility low, please deposit your dinner receipt in the bucket marked “SVTA” at the cashier’s desk.
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ABOUT SVTA’S THIRD THURSDAY TAXPAYER TOOLKIT MEETINGS: SVTA is pleased to present keynote speakers in a forum for you, the taxpayer, to come together and share information on specific tax issues and concerns. We invite you to learn with us, as we strengthen ourselves with tools that we, as your taxpayer association, can use to fight for and protect your rights and interests as Silicon Valley taxpayers.
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