FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: John Ciampa - 508-415-9665
3.22.10
Incumbent MIA on Defending Local Aid
Taunton, MA…Today Shaunna O’Connell, Republican candidate for State Representative in the Third Bristol District, responded to the failure of the Massachusetts House of Representatives to consider a local aid resolution at the first formal session in several weeks.
“Our tax dollars belong in Taunton rather than the Boston bureaucracy. Passage of this resolution would have made a statement that our Representatives wanted to protect local instead of slashing it,” said O’Connell. “This resolution deserved the support of every House member.”
Last week House Republicans attempted to introduce a resolution on local aid on the House Floor. The Democrat leadership refused to allow it to be debated.
“Where was our Representative? Why didn’t he stand up and do the right thing in protecting our local aid?” asked O’Connell. “Clearly he is too partisan and that is hurting us in Taunton.”
The resolution proposed the following:
1. Establish a minimum level of Chapter 70 and Unrestricted Local Aid equal the amount proposed by the Governor for FY11.
* The minimum Chapter 70 appropriation must equal $4,048,324,258 for FY11
* The minimum Unrestricted Local Aid appropriation must equal $936,437,803
2. Establish a minimum level of funding for each of the following accounts to equal the amount proposed by the Governor for FY11
* Reimbursement to cities in lieu of taxes $27.3 million
* Regional school transportation $40.5 million
* Special education residential schools $135 million
“We need a Representative who will fight for Taunton and put our priorities first. By not standing up for this resolution, Rep. Fagan has proven once again that he is more obligated to the insiders on Beacon Hill than us,” added O’Connell.
O’Connell is a lifelong resident of Taunton. She worked her way through college by serving in the food department at Morton Hospital and eventually becoming a department supervisor. Professionally, O’Connell is a self employed court reporter. She is a devoted wife and mother of two young children and has been active in her church and volunteers for numerous community programs.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
End The Beacon Hill Insider Holidays
O’CONNELL FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: John Ciampa - 508.415.9665
3.17.10
O’CONNELL: It’s Time to End Evacuation Day and Bunker Hill Day Holidays
Fagan Cast Deciding Vote to Preserve Beacon Hill Insider Holiday
Taunton, MA…Today Shaunna O’Connell, Republican candidate for State Representative, announced her support for ending the special Suffolk County holidays of Evacuation Day and Bunker Hill Day that are costing taxpayers millions of dollars.
“At a time when so many people are unemployed, it is a disgrace that the legislature is protecting this costly perk,” said O’Connell. “There is no reason Suffolk County government workers and the legislature deserve an extra two days off.”
Last year on June 3rd, State Representative James Fagan voted against abolishing the holidays which would have saved taxpayer dollars. It was a tie vote and Fagan voted as a Beacon Hill insider. (Roll Call 145 – 78 Yeas vs. 78 Nays) Preserving these Suffolk County Holidays is just one difference between O’Connell and Fagan.
“Every day we hear about how our state is in fiscal chaos and that Taunton’s local aid is being threatened. A 25% sales tax increase was forced upon us, and yet when our State Representative could have taken a small step to protect the interests of the taxpayers, he failed. He cast the tie vote saving these so-called hack holidays,” said O’Connell. “He had a choice between Taunton taxpayers and the Beacon Hill gang. Taunton lost again. We need a Representative fighting for our interest rather than political insiders.”
O’Connell went on to state that when elected, she will cast the vote to repeal the holiday perk. “One vote can make a difference,” added O’Connell.
O’Connell is a lifelong resident of Taunton. She worked her way through college by serving in the food department at Morton Hospital and eventually becoming a department supervisor. Professionally, O’Connell is a self-employed court reporter. She is a devoted wife and mother of two young children and has been active in her church and volunteers for numerous community programs.
Voters can find more information on her by visiting www.Shaunna2010.com.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: John Ciampa - 508.415.9665
3.17.10
O’CONNELL: It’s Time to End Evacuation Day and Bunker Hill Day Holidays
Fagan Cast Deciding Vote to Preserve Beacon Hill Insider Holiday
Taunton, MA…Today Shaunna O’Connell, Republican candidate for State Representative, announced her support for ending the special Suffolk County holidays of Evacuation Day and Bunker Hill Day that are costing taxpayers millions of dollars.
“At a time when so many people are unemployed, it is a disgrace that the legislature is protecting this costly perk,” said O’Connell. “There is no reason Suffolk County government workers and the legislature deserve an extra two days off.”
Last year on June 3rd, State Representative James Fagan voted against abolishing the holidays which would have saved taxpayer dollars. It was a tie vote and Fagan voted as a Beacon Hill insider. (Roll Call 145 – 78 Yeas vs. 78 Nays) Preserving these Suffolk County Holidays is just one difference between O’Connell and Fagan.
“Every day we hear about how our state is in fiscal chaos and that Taunton’s local aid is being threatened. A 25% sales tax increase was forced upon us, and yet when our State Representative could have taken a small step to protect the interests of the taxpayers, he failed. He cast the tie vote saving these so-called hack holidays,” said O’Connell. “He had a choice between Taunton taxpayers and the Beacon Hill gang. Taunton lost again. We need a Representative fighting for our interest rather than political insiders.”
O’Connell went on to state that when elected, she will cast the vote to repeal the holiday perk. “One vote can make a difference,” added O’Connell.
O’Connell is a lifelong resident of Taunton. She worked her way through college by serving in the food department at Morton Hospital and eventually becoming a department supervisor. Professionally, O’Connell is a self-employed court reporter. She is a devoted wife and mother of two young children and has been active in her church and volunteers for numerous community programs.
Voters can find more information on her by visiting www.Shaunna2010.com.
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