What They’re Saying

What They’re Saying About Tate Reeves

“Tate played a major role in Mississippi retaining its favorable bond rating in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, and I appreciate his many contributions to ensuring that Mississippi remains fiscally strong.” – Governor Haley Barbour; Source: Magnolia Report, March 15, 2006 www.magnoliareport.com/report68.htm

“… Mississippi State Treasurer Tate Reeves implored them (lawmakers) to practice more restraint in approving projects that would require the state to borrow money. Reeves explained that repaying the state’s mounting debt takes money away from public education, corrections, Medicaid and other services.” – Oxford Eagle, January 21, 2008

“Treasurer asks lawmakers to be more mindful when signing off on projects that require borrowing money.” – Greenwood Commonwealth, January 21, 2008

“State Treasurer Tate Reeves has been reining in state spending and cautioning against unnecessary spending while legislators and state officials survey the state’s fiscal landscape …” – Delta Democrat Times, December 13, 2005

“Reeves is looking out for you, me” – Delta Democrat Times, May 3, 2004

“Treasurer Tate Reeves has laid a challenge before the legislature, requesting a ‘true’ budget, while offering reforms to ensure the state’s financial figures are accurate.” – The Clarion Ledger, August 4, 2004

“Reeves is shooting to hold the line on the debt.” – Greenwood Commonwealth, September 4, 2004

“Reeves’ ideas make sense …” – The Clarion Ledger, August 4, 2004

“The taxpayers of Mississippi should be thankful that Reeves is doing what he’s supposed to do, and that’s be a watchdog for tax money.” – Delta Democrat Times, May 3, 2004

“… the former investment banker has shown himself to be a seasoned and prudent manager of the treasury. He has invested state funds wisely to get a high return without jeopardizing the principal. He has been forthright about warning lawmakers of the dangers of the rising debt load – even though it has put him at odds at times with some legislative leaders. He has effectively marketed the state’s prepaid-tuition program that helps Mississippi families finance future college costs.” – Greenwood Commonwealth, September 29, 2007

“We should all thank Reeves for watching out for the taxpayer …” – Delta Democrat Times, May 3, 2004

“Tate Reeves, Mississippi’s treasurer, took it upon himself to figure a way to save taxpayers millions of dollars in unnecessary interest costs.” – Greenwood Commonwealth, September 24, 2006

“Reeves continues watchdog role from treasurer’s post” – The Meridian Star, July 25, 2005

“Reeves … hasn’t been shy about going toe to toe with some veteran lawmakers … about how the state manages its money. Reeves shows no signs of backing down. … Reeves took what he learned at Millsaps College and in the private banking world and began to figure out ways to save the taxpayers’ money by applying not just sophisticated finance principles but just some good old-fashioned common sense.” – Greenwood Commonwealth, November 19, 2006

“In his annual budget presentation to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee … Reeves mentioned that since he took office in 2004, taxpayers have saved millions of dollars in interest fees on borrowing and debt. He said that before then, the Legislature would authorize an agency to borrow millions of dollars, which it would, but then the money would not be spent for years. Meanwhile, taxpayers were paying interest on the bonds.” – Vicksburg Post, September 23, 2006

“…State Treasurer Tate Reeves is trimming state spending to match revenue, ensuring that the state’s books balance …” – Bay Press, May 5, 2004

“Legislators owe Tate Reeves kudos for doing their job … State Treasurer Tate Reeves has done such a good job reducing the state budget that we hesitate criticizing the legislature for unnecessarily giving him that responsibility.” – Biloxi Sun-Herald, April 28, 2004

“Tate Reeves’ ambitious proposals to change Mississippi’s outdated budget-writing process no doubt would help end the growing trend among legislators to spend more money than the state has.” – Terry Cassreino, Picayune Item, August 25, 2004

“State treasurer calls for ‘pay-as-you-go’ budget approach” – Columbus Commercial Dispatch, September 24, 2004