GOP says Wolf’s tax math doesn’t add up
And they may have a point, when it comes to sales tax hike
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
WEST CHESTER — Five of the county’s state legislative delegation pushed back on Gov. Tom Wolf’s sales tax increase proposal Friday — arguing that it would cost Chester County taxpayers an additional $177 million a year in taxes.
State Representatives Dan Truitt (R-156), Becky Corbin (R-155), Tim...
Op/Ed: It’s time to overhaul state’s tax code
Gov. Wolf deserves credit for starting a conversation on taxing
By Kathi Cozzone, Chester County Commissioner
Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone
Most Pennsylvanians would agree that our tax code needs some work. I talk to many residents with long-standing complaints: senior citizens having trouble coping with rising school property taxes, small business owners paying the nation’s highest...
Wolf pitches severance tax, education funding in Caln
Proposed act would put 5% tax on natural gas extraction, raise up to $1B
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Gov. Tom Wolf introduces his proposal for a natural gas severance tax, with much of the proceeds to go to education funding, at Caln Elementary School, Wednesday.
CALN – Gov. Tom Wolf visited Caln Elementary School Wednesday morning to introduce the Pennsylvania Education Reinvestment...
Tis’ the season for finalizing municipal budgets
East Marlborough OKs 2015 budget; fire tax increases by .10 mils, other rates hold steady
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The Township Board of Supervisors’ meeting on Monday night was held with a successful outcome of an approved budget for 2015. The good news for township residents – the real estate (1.05 mils), library (.183 mils) and open space (.2 mils)...
Letter: Rep. Pitts only represents the 1%, not us
Editor’s Note: The following is an open letter to U.S. Rep. Joe Pitts — and it’s author asked that it be published as a letter to the editor.
Dear Rep. Pitts,
I received your letter asking me to contribute to your re-election campaign and vote for you on Nov 4th. It was good to hear from you.
You expressed pride in the work that you have supposedly done for me. Really? That...
Kennett’s finances remain healthy
Report to address whether to consolidate local police departments
By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times
Kennett Township Manager Lisa Moore details the condition of the township’s finances during Wednesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting.
KENNETT — Wednesday night’s meeting of the township’s Board of Supervisors was highlighted by Township Manager Lisa Moore’s presentation...
Op/Ed: All budgets reflect values
By Susan Rzucidlo, Candidate, State Representative, 158th District
Susan Rzucidlo
Budget season in Harrisburg is in full swing. Mark Kennedy Shriver, (Former Maryland Representative and now with Save the Children), once said, “All budgets reflect values.” This is a statement with which I agree. What values does this year’s budget reflect?
As we face a $1.2 billion dollar deficit, Gov....
Spring brings out the senseless in politics
May brings flowers and Silly Season, Part I
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Ah yes, it’s May. The blooms are on the trees, warm sunshine is here (that is when we don’t get washed away by five inches of rain), the birds are singing and Spring is in the air.
Oh, and the crazy is really ramped up in the political world. From the 158th state house district to Gov. Tom Corbett, the red mist has...
Pocopson says county should pay share of fire protection
Township objects to prison, Pocopson Home residents included in share funding
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON — Township officials say that local residents should not be asked to pay for the fire-protection cost of residents at county-owned facilities, which now threaten to eat up one-third — or more – of the municipal budget, were the township to comply with funding recommendations.
At...
New Garden honors police officers
Supervisors grapple with sewer, finance and recreation issues
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
New Garden Police Chief Gerald R. Simpson congratulates Police Officer First Class John M. Gibson, who was named Officer of the Year for the township police, as part of Monday night’s annual Police Awards Ceremony prior to the meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
NEW GARDEN — The township’s...
