Swanger - Making Waves Again (Your Action Requested)

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  1. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Member

    Mar 28, 2002
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    Philadelphia Union
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    United States
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    http://www.repswanger.com/?sectionid=3&sectiontree=3&itemid=132

    "One moment, he is trumpeting the need to fund the state’s road and bridges and saying how existing programs are tapped out,” said Swanger. “In the next breath, he is writing a $47 million check to fund a soccer stadium in an area where the sport has failed twice.”

    Time to write letters, call, etc.

    What an undereducated dope.

    She is against property tax too. I am throughly entertained.

    State Rep. RoseMarie Swanger (R-Lebanon) was among House members today (1/29/08) voting in favor of a bill to eliminate property taxes in Pennsylvania.

    The amendment would have reduced property taxes 25 percent per year for four years, ending in their eventual complete elimination. It was voted down 47-148.

    “I am disappointed in my House colleagues who voted down this amendment,” Swanger said. “It was an easy vote for me, as my constituents are like many Pennsylvanians who want nothing short of complete elimination of property taxes.

    “The amendment did raise the personal income tax. But it would have done away with the earned income tax and all school nuisance taxes,” Swanger added. “The net result would have been a win for nearly all Pennsylvanians.

    “Without the amendment to completely eliminate school property tax, I cannot support House Bill 1600 as written,” she said, noting that an incomplete bill is just a short term band-aid.

    The amendment was considered as part of House Bill 1600





    District Office
    2134 1/2 West Maple Street
    Lebanon, PA 17042
    Phone: (717) 277-2101
    Fax: (717) 277-2105

    Capitol Office
    Hon. RoseMarie Swanger
    428 Irvis Office Building
    Harrisburg PA 17120-2102
    Phone: (717) 787-2686
    Fax: (717) 783-3899

    E-Mail: rswanger@pahousegop.com

    Please concentrate on the positives of the project and not her negligence in twisting the facts. Do not insult her, but attempt to educate her thoroughly. When she tried this stunt in December, several fans wrote to her. Here is PopeDX's letter.

    Please write her today. But compose your thoughts first.

    Remember these points

    • Phase one, expected to begin this fall, will include the stadium, 186 town homes; 25 apartment residences; 335,000 sq feet of office space; a convention and exposition center of approximately 200,000 sq. feet; 22,215 sq. feet of retail space; and structured parking with capacity for 1,350 cars. In addition, there will be substantial remediation and infrastructure construction highlighted by new streets, greenways, and a riverside promenade that will include boat slips.
    • Phase two will include an additional 200 apartment units, 100,000 sq. feet of office space as well as retail space in excess of 22,000 sq. feet.

    The projected economic impact includes:

    • More than 2,600 construction jobs
    • At least 800 new net jobs on an annualized basis
    • On an annual basis, the project will generate $19 million in total tax revenue (65% of which accrues to the Commonwealth)

    Thanks,

    Bryan
     
  2. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Member

    Mar 28, 2002
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Swanger - Making Waves Again

    This is my response.

     
  3. SoB Bolton

    SoB Bolton New Member

    Mar 25, 2007
    Chester, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Swanger - Making Waves Again

    Eh she's just looking for attention, and all you'll get in return is a form letter.
     
  4. RedzFan31

    RedzFan31 New Member

    Jan 6, 2008
    NYC
    Re: Swanger - Making Waves Again

    nice job, Bryan76 4 Prez :cool:
     
  5. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Member

    Mar 28, 2002
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Swanger - Making Waves Again

    I don't care what I get in response. I want her to get a flood of pro-development emails.
     
  6. Adam Zebrowski

    Adam Zebrowski New Member

    May 28, 1999
    twisting the facts...ain't that what republicans do??

    the rich want their money and damn everyone else to the servant class.
     
  7. FC Matt 90

    FC Matt 90 New Member

    Aug 1, 2006
    Philadelphia
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Swanger - Making Waves Again

    Representative Swanger,

    I am writing in response to your recent statements in regards to the soccer stadium in Chester. While on the surface, it appears out of place to pledge nearly $50 million to a stadium when, as you have stated, there are matters of infrastructure that need to be addressed, I urge you to examine the numerous positive consequences that the construction of this soccer-specific stadium on the waterfront will have.

    Chester was once an important industrial piece in America's economy. Shipbuilding and car manufacturing helped maintain a level of relative prosperity well into the 20th century. When these industries began to leave Chester in the 1960s, the city began a decline that has culminated in the Chester of today. A city that was once a bustling center of industry is a shell of its former self, considered to be one of the most impoverished municipalities in the commonwealth.

    The funding for this new soccer stadium, however, brings hope to a town that is beginning a revival. While this project will cost the state $47 million dollars, it will attract over $400 million in private investments. These private investors will construct retail space, homes, and offices along the waterfront. Not only will this provide Chester with a rejuvenated look, but will also provide invaluable assets to the people both in the short and long terms.

    In the short term, the Chester plan will bring approximately 2,600 construction jobs to the area. Once construction is finished, there will be 900 jobs in retail and other management positions in the surrounding complex. Further, the new Chester will attract shoppers, sports enthusiasts, and people from the Philadelphia metropolitan area. This new flow of revenue will allow the city to grow in the long run, as its people benefit from the financial yields of this complex. As Chester continues to grow and begins to prosper, the community will soon have money available to improve infrastructure, homes, and, most importantly, education. The educational improvements will help provide the children of Chester with the human capital that will help them to succeed in the future.

    Representative Swanger, Chester is turning a corner in its history. After a steady and unfortunate decline, the new complex on the waterfront will be an integral part in reviving the city. In closing, I urge you to examine the positives and negatives of the project, as I hope you will see that the $47 million pledged by the state is strongly outweighed by the myriad of short and long-term benefits of the soccer stadium plan.

    Thank you for taking the time to read this email.
     
  8. Steve Holroyd

    Steve Holroyd New Member

    Apr 19, 2003
    New Jersey
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Three times, madam. If you're going to try to attack the stadium plans, you can at least bother to get your facts straight.

    Oh...along with one other tiny little fact--that was then. The sport has changed and grown considerably since then. Using her logic, the Spectrum should have never been built because the NHL failed in Philadelphia in the 1920s.

    (Yes, I know the Spectrum was privately built...but only after considerable tax breaks were given by the City, and the land sold to the Flyers group for a song.)
     
  9. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Member

    Mar 28, 2002
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Swanger - Making Waves Again

    I repped you for this. Guys, this is a HS Senior's work. You should submit this to your teacher for extra credit.
     
  10. soccerdad1150

    soccerdad1150 Member

    Sep 22, 2007
    West Chester, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Hey PopeDX -- GREAT, GREAT, letter to this mis-guided representative back in December - REALLY well thought out and well argued. You should be a columnist.

    Same for MATT -- nice letter!!!
     
  11. DoctorD

    DoctorD Member+

    Sep 29, 2002
    MidAtlantic
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Swanger is playing an old age card, not a Republican card. The elderly are the ones who don't want a property tax. And which demographic has least love for soccer, or for redevelopment in general?
     
  12. FC Matt 90

    FC Matt 90 New Member

    Aug 1, 2006
    Philadelphia
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Swanger - Making Waves Again

    Aw shucks...::kicks rock:: :eek:
     
  13. Exit16W

    Exit16W New Member

    Aug 27, 2005
    Reston VA
    I am not from PA is have question is Swanger from a Well Off section of PA?
     
  14. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Member

    Mar 28, 2002
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    Philadelphia Union
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    United States
    No, surprisingly except for the poverty level and racial makeup, the demographics of Lebanon/Jonestown match Chester's almost identically.
     
  15. Club Hamilton

    Club Hamilton Member

    Jul 20, 2007
    Club:
    Everton FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Iraq
    PA politics can be generally broken down into , Philadelphia Region and the rest of the State. With those outside the Philly region running on and existing on a platform of " NO MORE MONEY FOR PHILLY " its seems to be the only cause they have.

    Her brand of Politics neither help her region nor the state on a Whole .
    Development of any kind remains stagnated and PA pols have created a well documented culture of anti-development un-buisness friendly practices.

    She tipifys the reasons PA continues to fall behind the rest of the nation in nearly all categories .
    well ...
    except collecting elderly residents and former industrial sites.


    :mad:
     
  16. mdelrossi1

    mdelrossi1 Member

    Jul 29, 2005
    Center City Philly
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I heard someone once say that its Philadelphia in the east, Pittsburgh in the west, and Alabama in the middle.
     
  17. sccaflagger74

    sccaflagger74 Member

    Apr 24, 2005
    Media, PA
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    Philadelphia Union
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    United States
    I think that was James Carville.
     
  18. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Member

    Mar 28, 2002
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    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I love that ugly bastard - his Diet Coke commercial with Bill Frist was one of my favorites
     
  19. pasoccerfan

    pasoccerfan Member

    Mar 7, 2002
    Hershey, PA
    Swanger's comments reminds me of the philosophical argument about a tree falling in the forest.

    Nobody hears her. I'm sorry Ms. Backbencher-who-doesn't-sit-on-any-relevant-committees - are you going to tell the Senate Majority Leader that he can't have his development project?
     
  20. DoctorD

    DoctorD Member+

    Sep 29, 2002
    MidAtlantic
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

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