Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Pike County Judge Executive Urges Congress To Introduce Transportation Revenue Sharing.
A dire budget emergency exists today, in local governments throughout Kentucky and nationwide. This emergency is due to rising fuel costs, and without help from the federal government, cities and counties, including Pike County, could become bankrupt by the end of the 2008-2009 budget year.
The Kentucky state government cannot help counties such as Pike, because its budget for 2009-2009 is “bare bones,” as well.
In order for Pike County bridges and roads to remain in good repair, for the Pike County Detention Center to remain open, and for the health needs of county citizens to be met, the federal government must take action.
For this reason, Pike County Judge/Executive Wayne T. Rutherford is asking Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers to introduce legislation that would bring about transportation revenue sharing between the federal government and the cities and counties of America.
More specifically, Judge Rutherford is asking Rogers to introduce transportation revenue sharing in a 2008 Revenue Sharing Transportation Act, and to inform President George W. Bush of the dire emergencies that local governments face today from the rising costs of fuel.
With all of the criticisms that could be said today of President Richard Nixon, those in local government saw him as the greatest president local government has ever seen.
“What’s wrong with sending money out of Washington to help provide essential needs of our citizens?” asks Rutherford.
“Restore the Federal-County Partnership. Help local governments answer challenges facing them. By revitalizing local governments, revenue sharing can keep courthouse doors open.”
The Kentucky state government cannot help counties such as Pike, because its budget for 2009-2009 is “bare bones,” as well.
In order for Pike County bridges and roads to remain in good repair, for the Pike County Detention Center to remain open, and for the health needs of county citizens to be met, the federal government must take action.
For this reason, Pike County Judge/Executive Wayne T. Rutherford is asking Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers to introduce legislation that would bring about transportation revenue sharing between the federal government and the cities and counties of America.
More specifically, Judge Rutherford is asking Rogers to introduce transportation revenue sharing in a 2008 Revenue Sharing Transportation Act, and to inform President George W. Bush of the dire emergencies that local governments face today from the rising costs of fuel.
With all of the criticisms that could be said today of President Richard Nixon, those in local government saw him as the greatest president local government has ever seen.
“What’s wrong with sending money out of Washington to help provide essential needs of our citizens?” asks Rutherford.
“Restore the Federal-County Partnership. Help local governments answer challenges facing them. By revitalizing local governments, revenue sharing can keep courthouse doors open.”
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 5:24 PM 
