Mark Harris Calls on Stevenson to Repeal Pay Raise

Mark Harris, a candidate for State Representative in the 42nd District, today called on Representative Tom Stevenson to repeal a bill that enacted a massive legislative pay raise.

PITTSBURGH, PA (PRWEB) September 15, 2005

Mark Harris, a candidate for State Representative in the 42nd District, today called on Representative Tom Stevenson to repeal a bill that enacted a massive legislative pay raise. The legislation, which has angered many hardworking citizens of Allegheny County, will only worsen the dire fiscal situation in Pennsylvania.

"This self-serving pay raise is an outrage. It’s a slap in the face to the thousands of middle-class families across the state." Mark Harris believes that Representative Stevenson has lost touch with his constituents: "The average citizens of Western Pennsylvania cannot arbitrarily raise their salaries. Shouldn’t our elected representatives abide by a similar standard?"

Mr. Harris demanded that the pay raise be repealed: "I strongly urge Representative Stevenson and those who supported this pay grab to repeal it immediately. The people of Pennsylvania are entitled to their hard earned money. We need a State Representative who understands that.

House Bill 1945 introduced by nearly forty co-sponsors would repeal the pay raise. "This is the kind of courage, we need to see in Harrisburg and I encourage everyone to get behind this legislation," stated Harris.

Mark Harris currently resides in Mt. Lebanon and does freelance political web design and consulting. A graduate of Mt. Lebanon High School and soon-to-be graduate of The George Washington University with a degree in Political Science, Mr. Harris is running for State Representative on a platform of fiscal discipline and local control for the South Hills. Visit Mark’s website at http://www.MarkHarris2006.com.

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