Here is the skinny on his remarks. Some could argue that Governor Paterson has tapped into some of the Tea-Party sentiments on issues of transparency and popular self-government. He focused his remarks on finding ways to measure the effectiveness of our state bureaucracy, impose spending caps, new ethics reform, term limits for the legislature and statewide offices and stated that, "there are more deficits up ahead that will require an even greater sacrifice." A lot of what I would consider conservative proposals.
The Governor also announced a public campaign finance system that would limit or eliminate corporate contributions and would provide 4:1 public matching funds. Paterson also announced an the Excelsior Jobs Program to focus on high tech and clean energy jobs, a Small Business Revolving Loan Fund for minorities and women and a Climate Action Plan to identify ways to achieve a very aggressive 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. A lot of what could be considered liberal proposals.
A few other items:
Mayor Graham points out an interesting thought piece by George Marlin who has some advice to NYS GOP Chair Ed Cox.
Jefferson County Legislature didn't vote on the PILOT last night. But Ken Blankenbush said, "I'm not saying let's throw out the whole PILOT." That statement could be used for or against him if he decides he wants to run for State Assembly this year and we might see Rick Lucas run for Assembly against Dede Scozzafava.
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