We've beat up Tom Brinkman pretty good around these parts, so when we see something good that the embattled state representative does, we like to take special notice of it. This is good work:Americans for Tax Reform applauds theOhio House of Representatives for passing H.B. 420 sponsored Rep. Tom Brinkman (R-Mount Lookout), a bill that would do much to empower taxpayers to track their tax dollars at a mouse click.Well done, Mr. Brinkman, and thank you...
The bill, which unanimously passed the house on May 6, 2008, would mandate the creation of a comprehensive website detailing information about state government expenditures including -- but certainly not limited to -- grants and contracts, require a searchable website for earmarks and provide for increased transparency in state real property tax management. Agency management standards and performance measures would also be implemented under this bill.
Now, over to the Senate...and hopefully eventually to the governor's mansion.
