AN OPEN LETTER TO THE GOV, (from a democrat?)

Dear Governor:

I am writing you as your email link was not functioning. This is one of many attempts at contacting you and I do not expect a response from your office. Even though I am a Democrat, I chose not to cast a vote for Governor in the last election. I felt that neither you nor your republican congress would work for the good of the middle class and senior taxpayer. People with very limited income are receiving assistance and the rich citizens do not need assistance. It is the middle class (especially the senior aspect) that are caught in the middle.

Your 1% sales tax increase proposal is nothing but a slap in the face as an aid to property tax as the school boards will continue their outrageous spending. The Southeastern School Board is now looking into a personal income tax increase to further their funding in addition to the proposed 5.5% increase for the year in our local school property tax. I assume that you are not aware of all the “goodies” the school boards dream up for us taxpayers or if aware, do you choose to ignore it. I truly feel that the only way property owners could get relief is if the State of Pa would take over the administration of the school system….thereby doing away with all of the local corruption and repetitive spending (superintendent and assistant superintendents for each and every little district) plus statewide purchasing of equipment and statewide regulations with regard to school buildings could also be quite cost effective.

If you truly want to assist the middle class and senior taxpayer, please look into the STOP legislation by contacting Senator Sean Logan or Representative Marc Gergely (primary sponsors of this legislation). The Legislative Budget and Finance Committee of the PA Legislature studied this bill and found it sound and workable. People in our area (Southern York Co) are losing their homes or choosing to move elsewhere at an alarming rate. I certainly hope you give this some consideration in the coming year.

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter.

Sincerely,

Joseph L. Glass, Jr.