Fewer state legislators needed
This is an open letter to our state legislators and Mr. Mahoney.
Sir, why not start at the top to cut Pennsylvania expenditures? Namely, our state legislators! Two hundred and fifty three who can’t seem to agree on anything except raising their own pay and benefits “very quickly!”
The state of Texas has 60 or 70 legislators that meet every two years, does what needs to be done and goes home. Arizona has 35. It seems to me there is plenty to cut before cutting funding for school districts. I agree it needs done.
There is enough waste in government to fund highways, build new bridges and fund our schools. I like the idea of cutting since all businesses have cut or closed. The payers that are left are getting shafted. It’s past time!
One hundred years ago, legislators went to Harrisburg by horse and buggy and mailed letters back and forth. Today, we have good highways, telephones, computers and all types of communications, more than ever. Companies have modern communications – why not the government?
As Mahoney said at his meeting on Feb. 19 – the hand writing is on the wall!
Let’s get together and make Pennsylvania number one for the good of all! One legislator from each county is enough.
George Hagerty
German Township