WPCNR CAMPAIGN 2008. July 31, 2008. Incumbent Assemblyperson Amy Paulin of the 88th District today responded to her opponent for the 88th Assembly District seat, White Plains Anthony Pilla’s news release today accusing Ms. Paulin of having “rejected what 74% of New Yorkers want (a property tax cap proposed by Governor David Patterson).”
Assemblywoman Amy Paulin of the 88th
Ms. Paulin released this statement when WPCNR asked her if she supported the Governor’s property tax cap in principle and the Governor's call to cut the current 2008-09 budget now:
“In response to your call, I feel it is inappropriate to play politics with such a serious matter. I will continue to be an independent voice fighting for the people I represent as our economy weakens.”
WPCNR has given Ms. Paulin an opportunity to make a more detailed statement on where she stands on the Governor’s property tax cap and whether she agrees or feels the need to trim spending in the current 2008-2009 budget and how. WPCNR awaits that response.
Anthony Pilla of White Plains
Pilla’s news release stated “it is time for Amy Paulin to either stand up for her constituents or to step down. Today (July 30), the Governor (Patterson) announced a staggering $26.2 Billion dollar, three year budget deficit, and thanks to the tax and spend mentality of Albany, it should be no surprise to anyone who is going to pick up the bill: the taxpayers.”
The press release stated, “it is remarkable and sad that Governor Patterson had to use his executive authority to compel the New York State Assembly and Amy Paulin to return to Albany to take care of the People’s business.”
