Brian Kemp wants to help Georgia’s veterans and in turn – attract more retirees to the state.
Speaking to veterans at his campaign headquarters on Wednesday, Kemp unveiled his plan.
Prior to the announcement, the Republican candidate for governor received endorsements from several former service members including Melanie Grosset-Casseres, Charles Wilson and former opponent Clay Tippins.
Kemp’s proposed new initiative includes eliminating income tax from retired military pay. In a release, he adds that when it comes to luring retirees to Georgia, the state is at a disadvantage. The tax incentives in states like Florida, Tennessee and Texas drive veterans there, the statement reads.
The tax initiative plan would cost about 60 million dollars. Kemp says the state can afford it by cutting taxes in other ways.
His new plan also includes a proposal to help veterans in Georgia transition smoothly from active service to the civilian workforce.
Kemp says he would secure funding for Veterans Career Transition Resource Center (or VECTR), which would have satellite services at all 22 Technical college system of Georgia Campuses.
This VECTR initiative would also work to address the health care needs of vets by linking up with both the state and federal VA system.