Current signatories can be viewed here.

WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, CALL UPON GOVERNOR JOHN BEL EDWARDS AND THE STATE BOARD OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY TO:

• Defer approval of the Driftwood LNG industrial tax exemption request until notice and hearings have been provided that accord with public meeting laws and the rules of the Board of Commerce and Industry.

WE CALL UPON THE CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, POLICE JURY & SHERIFF TO:

• Rescind resolutions supporting the Driftwood LNG exemption, until public hearings that accord with public meeting laws have been held.

• Hold at least one public hearing per taxing body on the Driftwood LNG exemption before re-considering the measure.

• Disband the "ITEP Tax Authority Group" or adopt procedures for its operations that do not violate public meeting law.

• Restrict industrial tax exemptions to truly competitive projects and cap ALL ITEP applications at a maximum of 80%.