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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TODAY: 1/7/08
Contact: Suzanne Redmond (315) 255-3045
Statement by Assemblyman Gary Finch (R,C
- Springport)
ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH'S REACTION TO THE STATE OF THE STATE
Governor Paterson's State of the State address signifies the
beginning of a new legislative year and we as a governing body need to
reconvene with a clear message and purpose. No longer can we continue
spending above our means. In a time of economic crisis, when many
families
are finding it difficult to make ends meet, the people of New York
continue to face some of the highest taxes in the nation. While the
governor proposes
to cut spending, it remains to be seen if we can pare down the budget
and cut taxes and fees.
Investing in the future of New York and working to create
jobs throughout the state is the only way to dig ourselves out of the
economic
hole that we continue to sink into. Small businesses are the foundation
of our state, and we must do everything we can to create a sound
economic
climate. I am hopeful that we will see a stronger effort to invest in
the infrastructure of New York in order to make it a better place for
people to
live and work.
We face a large budget gap, and in a time where families
across the state are being forced to make tough choices, we too should
cut
spending. It will be difficult and it will take sacrifices, but in our
time of crisis, I believe that unity and leadership will prevail. That
is why it
is so important for us to work together for the betterment of New York.
The governor stated that this is a time for courage and
hope. I am hopeful that we will be able to reverse course and take
effective action
towards righting the ship.
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