Last week, I had the opportunity to participate in candidate forums sponsored by the Georgia Municipal Association and the National Federation of Independent Businesses. At the GMA forum I saw many old friends from my days as head of the Greater Fulton County Chamber of Commerce and as Chairman of the Fulton County Commission. I was able to remind them that I am the only top candidate for Governor who has served in local government and understands how governing works where the rubber meets the road. I also assured them that they would have a seat at the table when we discuss issues that will impact them — like my plan to revamp our tax system. It needs to be a partnership so we can truly cut taxes and not just shift the tax burden from one place to another.

Prior to the NFIB forum, I released the first part of my Jobs plan. I know I have been talking about jobs forever but I believe that the single most important issue facing us is economic development and job creation so I am going to keep at it. Part One of my plan can be seen here. includes:

- Lower taxes to ease burden on Small Business and increase state competitiveness

- Access to capital, start up and expansion, economic development

- Making Health Care more affordable

Last month, I became the only candidate to offer a detailed plan for ethics reform in Georgia. It can be viewed here.

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