Tom Ridge, Republican candidate for governor, announced export plans at a southcentral PA processing plant. His goal: double farm exports and create 100,000 new jobs. Boy, do we need Tom Ridge in Harrisburg next January. Farm property taxes jumped 37% in Pennsylvania the past five years, according to USDA Eco nomic Research Service. And they're still rising. So what's the answer? Local tax reform ... with the insists, right safeguards, says Ridge. The 2. Local taxpayers must have Republican candidate for governor final say in two voter referendiims. calls for a tax reform act One to establish a new tax PROPERTY TAX RELIEF Ridge backs tax reform with safeguards that gives local government and school districts the option to balance tax sources, permanently reduce property taxes and eliminate nuisance taxes. But Ridge adds these stipula- tions: 1. "Local tax reform must not be a vehicle for a tax increase," he Ag Coalition for RIDGE/ SCHWEIKER Farmers for Ridge, Dennis Grumbine, chairman. Agribusiness for Ridge, Mike Brubaker, chairman. Ad authorized by Ridge for Governor Committee Ad paid by Pennsylvania Ag Republicans Dan Cook, chairman system. A second to vote up or down any future increase in income or property taxes. Singel ignored both safe guards in his 1992 reform plan. It opened the door for big tax increases, and didn't give local taxpayers a vote. As a six-term congressman from rural northwest Pennsylva nia, Tom Ridge has worked closely with farm groups and rural communities. Now Tom Ridge is ready to serve all Pennsylvania. Here's how Tom Ridge will put dollars back in your pocket: Cut $2 billion in state spending. Implement local tax reform that permanently reduces property taxes. Take sting out of workers comp premiums by reworking program. Personally chair a task force to double PA farm exports. Invest money in consumer research. Then promote those products that promise big bucks for you. Save time, save money by giving farmers a new, hassle free DER. Help put Tom Ridge in Harrisburg next January. Vote November Bth.
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