Moe Green Asks Democratic Debaters To Sign ‘Taxpayer Protection Pledge’

Maurice “Moe” Green, Republican candidate for State Representative in District 10, today asked the 7 Democratic candidates to sign the “Taxpayer Protection Pledge” designed by Americans For Tax Reform (ATR). The request came at the candidates debate at the Met School, 362 Dexter St., from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, September 30. Green was present, but was excluded from the debate (as were the 3 Democrats who are running as Independents in order to bypass the October 6 Primary). Green made the request in the form of a written question from the audience.

The “Pledge” promises taxpayers that “I will oppose and vote against any and all efforts to increase taxes”. ATR (www.atr.org) designed the “Pledge”, and they work with taxpayer groups and activists around the country, to ask all candidates and elected officials to make this commitment. Moe Green signed the “Pledge” on September 10 in front of Grover Norquist (national President of ATR), who was in Providence that day to speak to the Ocean State Policy Research Institute (OSPRI).

Moe Green explained, “Signing the ‘Pledge’ makes perfect sense. Higher taxes drive away businesses and jobs that are badly needed by people in my District. I want to provide more opportunity for residents of Providence’s south side to have a better life.”

Green added, “I think every Legislator should sign the ‘Pledge’.” In fact, 5 current legislators have signed. They are: Sen. Michael Pinga (D-West Warwick); Sen. Lou Raptakis (D- Coventry); Sen. Frank Maher (R – Exeter); Rep. John Loughlin (R – Tiverton); & Rep. Joe Trillo (R-Warwick).

Moe Green is running in the November 10 special election to replace the late Rep. Thomas Slater. Green has been a Providence police officer for 20 years (a Detective for 11 years). He has investigated homicides, and worked as an undercover narcotics Detective. He previously worked for 4 years with the city Traffic Engineer’s office.

News Release: Moe Green for State Representative