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MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATIVE CONSERVATIVE COALITION
MISSISSIPPI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
CONTACT: Andy Gipson (601) 519-1880
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
MLCC ANNOUNCES INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS
(JACKSON, Mississippi) – The membership of the Mississippi Legislative Conservative Coalition (“MLCC”) has announced the installation of new officers, effective on the first day of the regular legislative session in January, 2012. The newly-elected MLCC officers will serve during the 2012 and 2013 Legislative Sessions, and will provide leadership to implement the MLCC’s conservative agenda in the House of Representatives.
The new officers are:
Rep. John Moore, President (R – Brandon)
Rep. Bubba Carpenter, Vice President (R – Burnsville)
Rep. Andy Gipson, Treasurer (R – Braxton)
Rep. Becky Currie, Secretary (R – Brookhaven)
In addition, the MLCC elected the following Board members to serve through 2013:
Rep. Bobby Howell (R – Kilmichael)
Rep. Jerry Turner (R – Baldwyn)
Rep. Rita Martinson (R- Madison)
Rep. Scott Bounds (R – Philadelphia)
Rep. Sidney Bondurant (R – Grenada)
Rep. Brian Aldridge (R – Tupelo) (ex officio)
Rep. Brian Aldridge, who served as immediate past President stated: “I consider it an honor to have served as President of MLCC during 2010 and 2011, during which we truly made a difference. The MLCC has elected strong new leadership who will continue implementing our vision of conservative principles in the Mississippi House.”
Rep. John Moore, President, was a charter member of the MLCC when formed in 1996 as a bipartisan organization to stand for conservative principles in the House of Representatives. Rep. Moore stated “I am honored and humbled to be re-elected to this post, and I am committed to taking a stand on fiscal and social conservative issues during 2012 and 2013.” Moore previously served as President of MLCC from 2002 to 2003.
The MLCC is a bipartisan organization comprised of like-minded conservative members of the Mississippi House of Representatives. Although membership in the MLCC varies from year to year, as of the end of 2011 Legislative Session, the organization boasted fifty-five (55) members — 53 Republicans and 2 Democrats.
June 7, 2011: MLCC Announces Election of New Officers
CONTACT: Andy Gipson (601) 519-1880
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
MLCC ANNOUNCES INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS
(JACKSON, Mississippi) – The membership of the Mississippi Legislative Conservative Coalition (“MLCC”) has announced the installation of new officers, effective on the first day of the regular legislative session in January, 2012. The newly-elected MLCC officers will serve during the 2012 and 2013 Legislative Sessions, and will provide leadership to implement the MLCC’s conservative agenda in the House of Representatives.
The new officers are:
Rep. John Moore, President (R – Brandon)
Rep. Bubba Carpenter, Vice President (R – Burnsville)
Rep. Andy Gipson, Treasurer (R – Braxton)
Rep. Becky Currie, Secretary (R – Brookhaven)
In addition, the MLCC elected the following Board members to serve through 2013:
Rep. Bobby Howell (R – Kilmichael)
Rep. Jerry Turner (R – Baldwyn)
Rep. Rita Martinson (R- Madison)
Rep. Scott Bounds (R – Philadelphia)
Rep. Sidney Bondurant (R – Grenada)
Rep. Brian Aldridge (R – Tupelo) (ex officio)
Rep. Brian Aldridge, who served as immediate past President stated: “I consider it an honor to have served as President of MLCC during 2010 and 2011, during which we truly made a difference. The MLCC has elected strong new leadership who will continue implementing our vision of conservative principles in the Mississippi House.”
Rep. John Moore, President, was a charter member of the MLCC when formed in 1996 as a bipartisan organization to stand for conservative principles in the House of Representatives. Rep. Moore stated “I am honored and humbled to be re-elected to this post, and I am committed to taking a stand on fiscal and social conservative issues during 2012 and 2013.” Moore previously served as President of MLCC from 2002 to 2003.
The MLCC is a bipartisan organization comprised of like-minded conservative members of the Mississippi House of Representatives. Although membership in the MLCC varies from year to year, as of the end of 2011 Legislative Session, the organization boasted fifty-five (55) members — 53 Republicans and 2 Democrats.
MLCC Adopts 2010 Session Primary Objective
In the current economy, households and small businesses all around Mississippi are tightening their belts and refusing to spend money they don’t have. The Mississippi Legislative Conservative Coalition believes it is entirely reasonable and appropriate for the State to do likewise. In light of the ongoing economic challenges facing the State, the Coalition at its recent 2009 Annual Retreat adopted the following policy statement as its primary objective for the 2010 Regular Legislative Session:
The Coalition will support only those appropriations measures which are brought forth at a time when the Legislature is fully advised of the amount of State funds available to be spent and which authorize spending only within the known funding limits. The Coalition supports completing this budgeting process within the 90-day Legislative Session.
In addition, the Coalition voted to support in concept two separate “good government” proposals expected to be introduced during the Session. The first is a proposal to generally require at least 72 hours be given to members of the Legislature to review all bills and conference reports brought to the floor prior to a vote on such bills or conference reports. The people have the right to expect their elected representatives to know exactly what is contained in legislation before them and to formulate a reasoned opinion prior to a vote.
The second is a proposal to adopt the Mississippi Performance Review Act. Taxpayers expect and deserve their elected officials to be good stewards of their money not only during a crisis, but day in and day out. The Mississippi Performance Review Act would create an independent public-private commission that is tasked with reviewing all state agencies and then making recommendations to the legislature for consideration. Cost savings are always important as well as the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and delivery of services.
Conservative Coalition 2009 Retreat Rescheduled
Due to the possibility of a Special Session late last month or earlier this month, the Mississippi Legislative Conservative Coalition Annual Retreat has been rescheduled to November 19th and 20th. The topics and location remain the same. We look forward to updating you soon after the Retreat.
2009 Conservative Coalition Retreat Announced
The Mississippi Legislative Conservative Coalition will hold its annual retreat on October 29 – 30, 2009 at the Eagle Ridge Conference Center in Raymond, Mississippi. A primary purpose of the Annual Retreat is to prepare for the upcoming Legislative Session and adopt a consensus for specific conservative legislation and general ideas to support.
Coalition President Brian Aldridge is pleased to announce that Senator Alan Nunnelee (R – Tupelo) is scheduled to speak during the annual Retreat Dinner.
Among other topics to be considered by the Coalition during the Retreat are the overall plan of action for the 2010 Legislative Session, charter schools, and the need for a conservative response to the current economy and budget situation.
Photos from the 2008 Annual Retreat are included in the September 30th post.
