Trumbull State Reps Respond To Lamont's Budget Proposal

From CT State Reps Rutigliano, Devlin, and McGorty: State Representatives David Rutigliano, (R-123), Laura Devlin (R-134) and Ben McGorty (R-122) released the following statements regarding Governor Ned Lamont’s budget proposal.

“I had high hopes coming into the New Year that this budget plan would set a new and better path for our state but instead the budget leaves me very underwhelmed. All the taxes proposed would hit those on Main Street, especially every middle class family in Trumbull pretty hard,” said Rep. Rutigliano. “You throw in his proposal to bring tolls back to Connecticut highways, and the expansion of the state sales tax, and the plan to shift some of the teachers’ pension costs on towns and Trumbull will have less money in their pockets.”

“There are several elements of the Governor’s proposed budget with which I agree, specifically private-public partnerships to better serve to state’s needs,” said Rep. Devlin. “But I am deeply concerned about the impact of teacher and education costs shifted to our town and, in the area of tolls, the governor simply outlined two bad choices. A choice between truck-only tolls, which might be considered illegal or tolls for cars and trucks, with state drivers getting a possible discount.”

Rep. McGorty added, “Governor Lamont’s budget sends the wrong message to the taxpayers of Connecticut. The governor’s budget will take more money out of our paychecks and wallets to cover unnecessary government waste. We need to stop the spending and give residents and businesses a break from the onslaught of tax increases.”

To cover a billion dollar plus deficit, the governor broke a campaign promise and will implement tolls throughout Connecticut for cars and trucks. Also, he will shift teacher’s pensions onto cities and towns, which will force municipalities to increase taxes. And to top it off, the governor is pushing to pass a paid family leave – a new income tax right out of your paycheck.

In addition, the following items would now be taxed:

– Non-prescription drugs

– Veterinary services

– Accounting services

– Real estate

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