The 2008 Taxpayer Awards are near!!!! Because the Taxpayer Association loves direct democracy, we open the nominations to the public. So please post a comment nominating for any of the open catagories. See last year’s Awards show here.
SIX OPEN CATAGORIES LISTED BELOW
Thomas Jefferson Award:
Awarded to Oregonians for advancing the principles of individual liberty and limited government in 2007.
Wiener Politician Award:
The most obnoxious, cowardly, or reckless elected official.
Pork Barrel Project :
The worst example of government waste.
Bureaucratic Bungler :
The worst example of government regulation, bureaucracy, or mistake
Golden Schnoz Award :
Best example of government sticking its nose in other people’s business.
Government Innovation Award :
Best example of government cost-savings or successful program