A message from Richard N. Gottfried Assembly Member about Town Hall Forums- Go represent the arts!
“Thank you very much for writing to let me know of your opposition to cutting funds for the New York State Council on the Arts.
We should only consider cutting essential services like the arts, health care and education as a last resort. We have been cutting taxes on the wealthiest New Yorkers for years; if we undo just a little of that, we would not have to cut important programs to close the budget gap.
Governor Paterson is seeking massive cuts in the budget for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. I believe we do much more damage than we need to when we refuse to require the wealthiest New Yorkers to pay what for them would be a small amount more. It is good to know I have your support.
Those of us who fight to protect essential programs have an obligation to always speak out for the revenue actions necessary to prevent cuts. If you have not already done so, I encourage you to contact Governor David Paterson at: Executive Chamber, State Capitol, Albany, NY 12224.
I will be hosting a series of town hall forums around my district to discuss the budget issues facing New York State. State Senators Tom Duane and Liz Krueger, and Assembly Members Linda Rosenthal and Brian Kavanagh are joining me in co-sponsoring these forums.
Thurs., Jan. 8, 6:30-8:30
Hudson Guild’s Fulton Senior Center
119 Ninth Ave. between 17th and 18th Streets
Thurs., Jan. 15, 6:30-8:30
Norman Thomas High School
111 East 33rd St. between Lexington and Park Avenues
Thurs., Jan. 29, 6:30-8:30
American Bible Society
1865 Broadway at 61st Street
I appreciate your consideration in writing to me. Please do not hesitate to contact me on any matter that concerns you.
Very truly yours,
Richard N. Gottfried
Assembly Member”
We should only consider cutting essential services like the arts, health care and education as a last resort. We have been cutting taxes on the wealthiest New Yorkers for years; if we undo just a little of that, we would not have to cut important programs to close the budget gap.
Governor Paterson is seeking massive cuts in the budget for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. I believe we do much more damage than we need to when we refuse to require the wealthiest New Yorkers to pay what for them would be a small amount more. It is good to know I have your support.
Those of us who fight to protect essential programs have an obligation to always speak out for the revenue actions necessary to prevent cuts. If you have not already done so, I encourage you to contact Governor David Paterson at: Executive Chamber, State Capitol, Albany, NY 12224.
I will be hosting a series of town hall forums around my district to discuss the budget issues facing New York State. State Senators Tom Duane and Liz Krueger, and Assembly Members Linda Rosenthal and Brian Kavanagh are joining me in co-sponsoring these forums.
Thurs., Jan. 8, 6:30-8:30
Hudson Guild’s Fulton Senior Center
119 Ninth Ave. between 17th and 18th Streets
Thurs., Jan. 15, 6:30-8:30
Norman Thomas High School
111 East 33rd St. between Lexington and Park Avenues
Thurs., Jan. 29, 6:30-8:30
American Bible Society
1865 Broadway at 61st Street
I appreciate your consideration in writing to me. Please do not hesitate to contact me on any matter that concerns you.
Very truly yours,
Richard N. Gottfried
Assembly Member”
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