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The Mercer County Fair got under way on Tuesday, July 8th. The Mercer County Republican Central Committee has a booth in the Merchant's Building. How many years have both political parties had a booth? I don't know exactly, but for many years. Our booths are right across from each other too. How 'bout that! Makes for some interesting discussion.
We gave away 300 popcicles on Wednesday for Kid's Day. What a treat and a great response! We gave some out to folks who are kids at heart too! On Friday, Republican Day, we're giving out watermelon. So far our response has been excellent.
In talking with folks I've learned that a major concern is adding more debt that has to be managed by more taxes. Keep taxes flat is a big message. The pension liability has to be tackled, but remember this is not a situation that can be fixed overnight. I'm talking about a time frame of 25 - 28 years. Also keep in mind that the liability is at 42 - 44 billion dollars! Too much underfunding for about twenty years has taken its toll. Strict fiscal discipline has to be maintained to solve this. Remember that a bill put off today has to be paid tomorrow.
We gave away 300 popcicles on Wednesday for Kid's Day. What a treat and a great response! We gave some out to folks who are kids at heart too! On Friday, Republican Day, we're giving out watermelon. So far our response has been excellent.
In talking with folks I've learned that a major concern is adding more debt that has to be managed by more taxes. Keep taxes flat is a big message. The pension liability has to be tackled, but remember this is not a situation that can be fixed overnight. I'm talking about a time frame of 25 - 28 years. Also keep in mind that the liability is at 42 - 44 billion dollars! Too much underfunding for about twenty years has taken its toll. Strict fiscal discipline has to be maintained to solve this. Remember that a bill put off today has to be paid tomorrow.