Oct. 08, 2015
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today joined the majority of his colleagues in the House in defeating Gov. Tom Wolf’s tax hikes, which would have primarily impacted middle-class families and small businesses with a 16 percent increase in the Personal Income Tax.
After today’s vote, Ortitay made the following statement:
“I was elected to be a good, fiscal steward of taxpayer dollars, not to raise taxes.
“The tax plan put before the House today did nothing to rein in the size or scope of government, reduce spending or address the state’s $53 billion unfunded pension liability or antiquated liquor system. It did nothing to create jobs or make Pennsylvania more competitive in the global marketplace. Wolf’s plan simply asked middle-class working families and small businesses to pay more.
“Today’s vote sends a clear message to Gov. Wolf: the support for his significant tax increases does not exist. It’s time to move on, and implement a budget that encourages, not stifles, the growth and development of family sustaining jobs.
“In March, Gov. Wolf promised relief for the middle-class, but now nearing the 100-day mark of this budget impasse, he has yet to fulfill that promise. It is time to address our problems with real reforms, eliminate wasteful government spending and live within our means. Hard-working Pennsylvanians are depending on it.”
Representative Jason Ortitay
46th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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