Greenwich Legislators Laud Republican Budget

GREENWICH, CT — Greenwich legislators came out in strong support of the Republican state budget proposal released Thursday.

“I think the hallmark of our budget is the absence of any new taxes or tax increases,” said Rep. Livvy Floren. “We addressed the $3 billion budget deficit by reducing spending where we could. Difficult decisions were made, but we believe this is the most effective and least harmful way to close the deficit and reboot the economy."

“Raising taxes would merely put a band aid on our current deficit, but it doesn’t address the inevitable deficits we will face in the future if structural changes are not made this year,” said Rep. Mike Bocchino. “We are trying to encourage businesses to invest in Connecticut by reducing regulations and taxes where possible. The Democrats have failed to present a viable budget alternative that will resolve the fiscal crisis and restore economic prosperity. Our budget will take the state in a new direction.”

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“Our budget proposals restore funding to where it is needed most, and above all, it restores common sense to our state government,” said Rep. Fred Camillo. “Estimated tax receipts are declining, which is largely due to the exodus of businesses and residents who have lost their patience with the government’s tax-and-spend philosophy. House and Senate Republicans are ready to lead, and today, we have made that abundantly clear.”

“I was proud to stand with my Republican colleagues today to offer Connecticut residents a budget plan that is realistic, a budget plan that creates stability and predictability across the state,” said Sen. Scott Frantz. “In recent years the state’s answer to budget deficits was to implement large tax increases. It is clear that high taxes have continued to push people and businesses out of our state, sending our revenues into a downward spiral. This budget proposal does not increase taxes and it does not push state expenses and responsibilities onto towns, cities or hospitals.”

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