Georgia Lawmakers who owe taxes now in ethics probe

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports:

Legislative ethics committees are investigating at least three state lawmakers for failure to file or pay state income taxes, but the legislators’ names are being kept secret — for now.

Ultimately, those lawmakers could be fined, censured by the General Assembly or possibly even lose their seats.

While no one involved will identify the lawmakers being investigated, two state lawmakers are having their wages garnisheed for failing to pay taxes: state Reps. Al Williams (D-Midway) and Rep. Roberta Abdul-Salaam (D-Riverdale). A third, state Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Ellenwood) appeared on a list of delinquent tax filers kept by the Department of Revenue, although Fort said his situation has been resolved since the list was published. Revenue officials were not available Monday to confirm that.

Just think, these elected officials raise taxes but they don't want to pay their share.