Rep. Scribner: “Balance the Budget Without Tax Hikes”
Hartford- State Rep. David Scribner (R-Brookfield), member of the General Assembly’s Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee, today issued the following statement in support of the House Republicans’ alternative budget proposal:
“Connecticut faces a daunting budget challenge for the next two fiscal years, and beyond. However, passing a budget that contains tax increases on the very employers who Connecticut residents are counting on to create jobs, and get us out of this recession, will break the back of our economy. House Republicans have found a better way. By reducing state expenditures to levels of two years ago, we can avoid a devastating tax increase, help businesses preserve jobs, and continue to put food on the table for thousands of Connecticut families. While the Democratic Majority has elected to take the easy way out by proposing the largest tax increase in state history, our budget makes difficult choices that will pay dividends in the long run. I believe that is exactly what the people we were elected to serve expect us to do.”
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2 Responses to “Rep. Scribner: “Balance the Budget Without Tax Hikes””
Dear Representative Scribner,
I support your stand against the Democratic Majority’s push to raise taxes on employers, and applaud your efforts to fight for reducing state expenditures.
Every American is making necessary cuts in their own personal spending in order to weather this recession. We espect our government to do the same.
Regards,
Comment made on August 13th, 2009 at 3:10 amPamela Kurtz
Resident & Taxpayer
Brookfield, CT
I agree with David in that the people of Connecticut can not afford tax increases. I have seen my taxes increase in Brookfield every year for the last 16 years. We are even having a tax increase this year which to me is completely unacceptable. Town and state governments need to control spending and make cuts just as the residents in the state are having to do. Many of us are doing without in our daily lives. Government needs to do the same.
Comment made on August 14th, 2009 at 2:02 pmLeave a Comment