Citizens’ Caucus

Pennsylvania ranks near the bottom in a number of economic measurements: 33^rd in job growth, 40^th in personal income growth and 40^th in domestic migration – residents are leaving and they are turning off the lights  The discussion centers around two alternatives – to reduce taxes and spending or increase spending on economic development programs. Pennsylvania has chosen to increase spending. In a little over a decade, Pennsylvania state and local expenditures have increased at an average rate of six percent – twice that of the national average.

However, growth is strongest in states with lower taxes. States spending increased tax money on economic growth have actually lagged in growth.

The public is invited to attend presentation hosted by Citizens’ Caucus at a breakfast meeting on Saturday, January 30 on the above topic.

Speaker: Abhilash Samuel, Commonwealth Foundation.

Mr. Samuel, a native of India, is a graduate in Business Economics from Grove City College. Following an internship with the Koch Foundation, Washington, D.C. He joined the Commonwealth Foundation through the Koch Associate Program.  As an associate at Commonwealth, Mr. Samuel has researched Medical Malpractice Reform, Economic Development, Spending and Criminal Justice Reform

• Saturday, January 30, 2010, 8AM
• Mt. Gretna Fire Hall on Boulevard Street - South off Route 117 – across from Hideaway Restaurant.
• A breakfast buffet will be served at 8 AM.           
• $10.00 for Citizens’ Caucus members and $12.00 for non-members (includes breakfast) .
• Call 717-964 1802 for reservations.  Seating is limited. 
• Parking is to the rear of the fire hall. .

Citizens’ Caucus is a non-sectarian, non-partisan citizens’ issue study group.  General meetings, open to the public, are scheduled quarterly.  Membership is open to all citizens who wish to participate in planning and organizing our public meetings. Annual membership dues are $10.00.

Contact:

Herbert. H. Braden, Chairman. 717-964-1802