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By Rob Mitchell [Rutherford County Assessor of Property] –
In the intricate labyrinth of political strategy, Tennessee has become entangled in a complex network of undisclosed funding and covert organizations. These entities are advocating for the implementation of California’s notorious “Prop 13” tax cap initiatives.
The mysterious “TennCap” is leading this campaign, leveraging social media and text messages to manipulate public sentiment.
The mastermind behind this opaque operation is Dustin McIntyre, a financial virtuoso managing the operations of 43 super PACs from a mail drop in Alexandria, Virginia. Influence peddling by the “rich men North of Richmond” via his portfolio of PAC’s includes the Affordable Energy Fund PAC, which accumulated over a million dollars in the last election cycle, and the Build & Protect Oklahoma, deeply rooted in Republican/Conservative interests.
His sphere of influence extends even further, overseeing the Fund for a Working Congress.
The intrigue intensifies with the disclosure of TennCap’s association with Arthur Laffer, the progenitor of Prop 13.
Laffer, a former California resident, abandoned his state after witnessing the financial chaos caused by the initiative. Now, he is lending his expertise and influence to the Tennessee campaign, significantly enhancing its reach and impact.
TennCap has also engaged the services of two influential lobbyists, Katie Ashley and Nathan Poss.
As this web of undisclosed funding tightens its hold on Tennessee’s political landscape, it is imperative for citizens to stay alert.
The principles of transparency and accountability are crucial in preserving the integrity of our democratic process. We must resist the allure of power and instead demand honesty and fairness from those who aim to shape our future.
A Call to Action: Now, more than ever, it is crucial for the citizens of Tennessee to take action. Reach out to your representatives in the General Assembly. Urge them to reject these artificial revenue caps that have already proven disastrous in California. Stand united for a transparent and accountable political process. Our future depends on it.
