The comptroller led off with his concerns about the future of unemployment in the state.
Maryland runs dead last in job creation nation-wide, he said. "Last month we had the worst job loss in a long time."
The myth that Maryland is immune to job loss because of its proximity to the federal government "is over."
And raising taxes only stifles small businesses and limits job creation, he added.
"Every time they raise gas tax a penny, I can see the difference in consumer spending," he said. "People will not go and buy a pizza at their local pizza place and small business suffers."
The last general assembly raised $800 million in taxes, and new proposals would increase that by "billions of dollars," he said.
The state could save hundreds of millions in one year if school systems ceased unnecessary and wasteful spending, said Franchot.
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Publishers Notes: Is this guy already running for Governor, OR WHAT!
Since it's an undeniable fact that Maryland's next governor will be a Democrat, it seems Franchot is the best possible person we could get. He's certainly better than Doug Gansler.
ReplyDeleteHad never heard him before, but listened to the WTOP interview. Very good stuff, I'd vote for him if he runs.
ReplyDeleteStop voting for a person because of what they say. Vote for a person because of what they have been doing and what they have supported in the past.
ReplyDeleteFranchot is simply MORE of the same. Don't be fooled!
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