KFTC's vision is a commonwealth where the basic needs of all Kentuckians are met, where public funds are equally distributed to advance the common good, where private corporations are accountable to citizens, and where sustainable local economies are nurtured. 

To advance that vision, we are currently involved in campaigns to enact fair and adequate tax reform and promote sustainable economic development in Kentucky. We were happy to be a part of the campaign that won passage of minimum wage legislation in the 2007 General Assembly! 

My name is Raul Urias. I’m a former miner from Island Creek, in Pike County, and the father of a two-year old girl named Makayla. I want a better future for my little girl, my wife and family and our community. I’m not an expert on the state budget or taxes. But it seems like lawmakers who are the experts need to hear a whole lot more from people like me. Right now it feels like we are the forgotten ones.

With all due respect, Kentucky’s political leaders are failing us. The truth is – and we all know it – that Kentucky needs to invest more in our people and communities.  I’ve heard it said that lawmakers don’t have the “appetite” for passing tax reforms. Well, I want lawmakers, and the governor, to understand that Kentuckians are hungry for a better future. And we are hungry for leadership.

Reforming Kentucky’s tax system is a long-term project. For almost a decade, KFTC has worked to educate the public and our lawmakers about the unfairness of our tax system and the need for greater investment in education and public services. Together with our allies, we have proposed reasonable ways to make our tax system fair and raise needed funds. We have challenged negative views about taxes and government and provided a hopeful and responsible vision for our state. We have earned the support of courageous political leaders and won some notable victories. With your help, we are building support for fair and adequate tax reforms to move Kentucky forward.