GOVERNOR GARY JOHNSON ANNOUNCES “OUR AMERICA INITIATIVE”
December 10th, 2009, Santa Fe, NM—Gary Johnson, former Republican Governor of New Mexico, today announced the formation of a special advocacy committee entitled the “OUR America Initiative.” OUR America seeks to broaden the parameters of the public policy debate of current topics in the national arena. The committee hopes to engage the population in discussion about the economy, civil liberties, free enterprise, limited government, and traditional American values. It is the committee’s aim to increase the amount of discussion and public involvement regarding these major issues.
Johnson will serve as the spokesman for the committee and participate in discussions and issue-oriented events across the country. “Current concerns with the economy, deficit spending and the loss of jobs and homes across the country are important issues that need to be addressed,” Johnson stated. “I believe the nation is looking for a rational voice to lead this discussion. Through the launch of OUR America, we intend to bring this voice to the people. It is our objective to capitalize on the undercurrent of support across the nation for these issues, and to engage the public in meaningful, open, and productive dialogue.”
The primary topics to be discussed through the “OUR America Initiative” will include the following: Solving the Economic Crisis and Creating Jobs; the Federal Deficit; Civil Liberties; Fighting the War on Drugs; Immigration Policy; and Taxes.
About Honorary Chairman Gary Johnson: Gary Johnson, a Republican and two-term Governor of New Mexico from 1994-2002, serves as the Honorary Chairman of the OUR America Initiative. He has been a consistent and outspoken advocate for efficient government and lowering taxes.
As Governor of New Mexico, Johnson was known for his common-sense business approach to governing. He eliminated New Mexico’s budget deficit and cut the rate of growth in state government by 50%. While in office, Governor Johnson vetoed 750 bills in his promise to not increase taxes and cut the cost of government (which was more than all the vetoes of the other 49 Governors combined). Mr. Johnson is an entrepreneur who grew a company from one employee to over 1000 employees at the time he took the office of Governor in 1994.
