It all started at the MORE” Congregational Assembly at St. Stephen Baptist Church on February 22, 2011.  Rev. Margaret Roberts called us to act to Renew the Earnings Tax.  MORE” Co-Chairs Rev. Bobby Love and Rev. Ron Brooks signed the resolution joining the 100+ companies, unions and organizations who were part of the campaign.

Don Hall, President and CEO of Hallmark, received the resolution.

“The Earnings Tax is essential to Kansas City being a vibrant and healthy community,” Don remarked,  “MORE”’s endorsement of our efforts to extend this existing tax is testament to the fact that this tax is fair, necessary and important to maintaining social justice in our community.”

And the results:  77.5% of Kansas Citians voted to renew the Earnings Tax!

MORE” thanks our leadership, who hosted over 15 dialogues and one beautiful rally to educate our families on the Earnings Tax.  In addition to our own congregational work, our leaders volunteered for the campaign–calling, polling and handing out literature–TRULY DEMOCRACY IN ACTION!

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50 people united in a Circle of Unity on March 31, 2011.  Rev. Bob Hill, MORE2 Clergy Caucus Co-Chair and Senior Minister of Community Christian Church, convened the group.  He stood in the shadow of Abraham Lincoln in front of City Hall, calling the Earnings Tax Renewal campaign, a “People’s Campaign.  Close to 100 associations and other groups have joined in on the campaign.

The MORE2 Board voted unanimously to support the passage of the Earnings Tax, which is up for renewal on April 5th.  Over one dozen clergy from throughout the metro area united in support.

Teaching, preaching and praying on this issue, the MORE2 congregations joined together to educate their 12,000 families who work or live in the metro area.

The group joined hands around Lincoln and each participant stated what they “stood for.”

“I stand for Equity”–”I stand for Justice”–”I stand for my children”

A powerful event indeed!
Ministers Pray for E-Tax Passage
Clergy Support E-Tax
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Join MORE2 and our allies on March 14, 2011 at the GEM Theater 1615 E. 18th Street  from 2:00 – 3:00 pm as we host a KCMO Mayoral Debate between Sly James and Mike Burke. The debate will focus on the role of the mayor in promoting a healthy Kansas City.

Click here for more information: Mayoral Debate invitation ( PDF)