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Assemblywoman Sandra Galef Votes "No" on Middle Class Tax Cuts
Dear Editor:
On March 12, 2008, Assemblywoman Galef once again ignored the economic plight of the people she was elected to represent, by voting against "NY's Economic Stimulus Package" on the floor of the Assembly. Mrs. Galef cast her decisive vote against the bill that would have helped ease the financial burden faced by the people in Northern Westchester and Putnam Counties.
Inexplicably, Assemblywomen Galef voted no on legislation that would have reduced personal income taxes for middle-class New Yorkers and eliminated all state taxes on gasoline.
It's troubling that Ms. Galef is so out of touch. These tax cuts are common sense initiatives that deserved her support, The passage of this bill would have reduced personal income taxes for individuals earning $75,000 or less annually, and families earning $150,000 or less annually. It would have also saved New Yorkers 32 cents per gallon at the pump by eliminating all state taxes on gasoline.
This is a classic example of someone who has been in office too long and has fallen out of touch with the everyday problems that people face. When Ms. Galef had a chance to make a difference for the voters who put their faith in her, she betrayed their trust. Her "no" was a vote against their interests; It was a vote against common sense and a refusal to provide much-needed, tax relief, There is no justification for voting against legislation that would have returned money to the overtaxed middle-class.
Dr. Martin Luther King said, "The time is always right to do what is right." Passing middleclass tax breaks and eliminating all state taxes on gasoline is the right thing to do.
The needs of the citizens in the 90th district must be heard and acted upon In Albany. They can no longer be ignored. Sandy Galef and the State Assembly refuses to listen. For too long they have blocked or held up nearly every significant tax cut, such as increased property tax rebate checks and long overdue small business tax cuts. The people of Northern Westchester and Putnam Counties need someone who will stand up and fight for them in the Assembly. Once again Sandy Galef has refused to take a stand for the people. She has shown she is out of touch with those she is supposed to represent. It Is time to bring a New Era to Albany, one that will achieve more for the people and tax them less.
William Gouldman
Candidate for Assemblyman
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