Reps. Perillo, McGorty Respond to Governor’s Budget Proposal
HARTFORD – State Representatives Jason Perillo and Ben McGorty released the following statements regarding Governor Ned Lamont’s budget proposal.
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.”
“I think Governor Ned Lamont finally realized that our state faces a real financial crisis, but his budget proposal will only send our state backward,” said Rep. Perillo. “Tolls, shifting teacher pensions onto municipalities, and taxing things like non-prescription drugs and soda will only hurt hard-working families in Connecticut. I hope my colleagues will not go along with Governor Lamont’s budget proposal and will craft a new proposal that will address our long-term fiscal problems.”
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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