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Citizens for Transportation Mobility is an advocacy group that supports a 1 percent sales tax to pay for transportation projects in Georgia.

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Citizens for Transportation Mobility
stated on June 13, 2012 in a press release:

Atlanta Tea Party co-founder Debbie Dooley "wants gas taxes raised."

By Eric Stirgus • June 25, 2012
Citizens for Transportation Mobility
stated on April 16, 2012 in in an advertisement:

A government analysis shows under a proposed transportation tax, "metro Atlanta will create or support an additional 200,000 new jobs, including jobs that are maintained year over year."

By Willoughby Mariano • May 29, 2012
Citizens for Transportation Mobility
stated on April 16, 2012 in an ad:

"When housing and transportation costs are combined, Atlanta’s cost of living -- typically perceived as relatively low -- ranks as 7th worst out of 51 metros nationally."

By Willoughby Mariano • May 4, 2012
Citizens for Transportation Mobility
stated on April 14, 2012 in a flier:

The average Atlanta resident "spends an extra $924 each year in additional gasoline and wasted time."

By Eric Stirgus • April 27, 2012

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