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Help Stop the $100 million Bucks County Courthouse Project
This petition was published by Ken Kaplan on Nov 21, 2008
To the County Commissioners of Bucks County
Given the current challenging economic environment it is clear that budgetary demands on Bucks County Pennsylvania are growing far faster than our revenue base. We are in a developing economic crisis that is getting worse day by day. This crisis dictates an end to bloated government and industry in exchange for more efficient, environmentally wise and technologically based alternatives.
In the coming years, our county is facing significant fiscal and social challenges. Current budget priorities including infrastructure projects, social programs, and the county’s Pension Fund are already underfunded. Demand for county social services is growing exponentially.
The tax base is shrinking along with property values and the economic security of many of our residents is in jeopardy.
While we recognize that legitimate reasons exist for increased space in certain county courtrooms and departments, now is NOT the time to spend between $100 and $150 million on a new courthouse.
Fiscal responsibility demands we conserve and stringently prioritize our financial capability during times of economic uncertainty. Notwithstanding monies already spent and agreements already reached, we, the undersigned residents of Bucks County, hereby demand a 24 month spending moratorium, and a thorough review of alternatives for meeting actual space requirements within county courts and government.
Given the current challenging economic environment it is clear that budgetary demands on Bucks County Pennsylvania are growing far faster than our revenue base. We are in a developing economic crisis that is getting worse day by day. This crisis dictates an end to bloated government and industry in exchange for more efficient, environmentally wise and technologically based alternatives.
In the coming years, our county is facing significant fiscal and social challenges. Current budget priorities including infrastructure projects, social programs, and the county’s Pension Fund are already underfunded. Demand for county social services is growing exponentially.
The tax base is shrinking along with property values and the economic security of many of our residents is in jeopardy.
While we recognize that legitimate reasons exist for increased space in certain county courtrooms and departments, now is NOT the time to spend between $100 and $150 million on a new courthouse.
Fiscal responsibility demands we conserve and stringently prioritize our financial capability during times of economic uncertainty. Notwithstanding monies already spent and agreements already reached, we, the undersigned residents of Bucks County, hereby demand a 24 month spending moratorium, and a thorough review of alternatives for meeting actual space requirements within county courts and government.
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