Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

Post Office Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
(706) 653-4013
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Council Members

A RESOLUTION

NO.

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A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND SUPPORTING THE CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY VITA

COALITION FOR THEIR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE FREE TAX PREPARATION TO THE COMMUNITY

THROUGH THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM.



WHEREAS, the purpose of this program is to provide free tax preparation for low

to moderate income individuals and families;



WHEREAS, a key part of this program is to help taxpayers claim tax credits they

have earned during 2007 (Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit

(CTC));



WHEREAS, the Chattahoochee Valley VITA Coalition prepared 438 tax returns with

a total of $593,264 in tax refunds returned to our community;



WHEREAS, this local coalition is made up of non-profit, governmental

organizations and a host of volunteers;



WHEREAS, the coalition is working with companies to educate their employees

about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC)



WHEREAS, the free tax preparation will be available in Columbus from January 12

to April 12, 2008.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES:



We commend and support the Chattahoochee Valley VITA Coalition for their

efforts in providing this valuable service to the Columbus community.



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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

8th day of January, 2008 and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of

______ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk Jim Wetherington, Mayor

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