Marty Edwards
PMA Member
Here is the letter I wrote to my Senator. Please write your senator too! I’m so tired of pin-headed politicians and their constant, insatiable desire for more more more tax dollars so they can continue to squander and mis-use it! Generally speaking, if you’re a politician, you’re a nitwit.
Feel free to use my letter as a template if you like.
Dear Senator Shipley,
I’m a property owner in Ringgold county. A significant portion of my 250 acres is enrolled in the program. The mature, highly marketable white oaks, red oaks and walnut trees truly are a stunning sight to see. The abundance of wildlife species that live on my farm is incredible. The trees on my property is their home. Since I’ve owned the farm I’ve benefitted from the tax relief having my farm enrolled offers. If my already high tax burden increases it would force me, and other Iowans like me, to consider deforestation as a way to offset the tax expense. I cringe at the thought of that. The habitat loss will massively impact the critters, large and small, that call this property home. This is not a trick question…do you know how long it takes for an oak tree to make it to 150 years old!? I am blessed with many of them. What a short-sighted view for legislators to even remotely consider passing this measure. The detrimental effect to the ecosystems on my farm and many like it will last for decades, even centuries. Please do not allow this bill to pass.
Respectfully,
Marty Edwards, constituent and active voter.
Feel free to use my letter as a template if you like.
Dear Senator Shipley,
I’m a property owner in Ringgold county. A significant portion of my 250 acres is enrolled in the program. The mature, highly marketable white oaks, red oaks and walnut trees truly are a stunning sight to see. The abundance of wildlife species that live on my farm is incredible. The trees on my property is their home. Since I’ve owned the farm I’ve benefitted from the tax relief having my farm enrolled offers. If my already high tax burden increases it would force me, and other Iowans like me, to consider deforestation as a way to offset the tax expense. I cringe at the thought of that. The habitat loss will massively impact the critters, large and small, that call this property home. This is not a trick question…do you know how long it takes for an oak tree to make it to 150 years old!? I am blessed with many of them. What a short-sighted view for legislators to even remotely consider passing this measure. The detrimental effect to the ecosystems on my farm and many like it will last for decades, even centuries. Please do not allow this bill to pass.
Respectfully,
Marty Edwards, constituent and active voter.
