For Immediate Release:
May 11, 2011
On Monday, Assemblyman McEneny had the audacity to speak at a rally in support of state workers only to contradict himself later that day by voting in favor of furloughs. Rather than grandstand at the rally, he should have been honest and told them that he and his party leadership are entirely responsible for that decision.
State elected officials, including Assemblyman McEneny, have been “spinning” the facts, saying they were “forced” to cast a vote to furlough state workers, despite their objection to the plan. But, the truth is they brought this on themselves with years of bad decision-making and poor fiscal policies.
Last year, in spite of an economy spiraling downward causing uncertain revenue forecasts Assemblyman McEneny chose to follow his party leadership by voting for a budget that increased spending by $10 billion over the prior year; a budget that eliminated the property tax rebate checks and contained $8.5 billion in new taxes and fees residents could ill afford.
The unsustainable levels of spending and taxation have led countless residents and businesses to depart New York and ultimately, to the decision to furlough state workers. Rather than cap state spending, revise property tax formulas and reform government dysfunction, they continue to balance the budget on the backs of hard-working taxpayers.
This November, residents will have the opportunity to change the way government is run by electing reform-minded candidates, such as myself. As such, I urge you to vote your conscience and not your party line.
Deborah Busch
Candidate, 104th Assembly District
