Sunday, October 12, 2008
One Judge Executive Asks Congressman Rogers To Extend Deadline.
Pikeville, Ky.—Pike County Judge/Executive Wayne T. Rutherford has reached out to U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers to help the hundreds of Pike Countians receive the government stimulus payments to which they are entitled.
Judge Rutherford sent Congressman Rogers a letter on Wednesday. In it, he asked Roger’s assistance in extending the October 15 tax filing deadline, in order to give Judge Rutherford’s office more time to extend help to the 1,323 Pike Countians eligible for the stimulus but who will not receive it if they do not file the necessary tax forms by October 15.
“Our Social Services Department has offered to help the hundreds in Pike County who will lose their money if they miss the deadline, but with the deadline just days away, it doesn’t give our office a lot of time. It is imperative that Congressman Rogers assist us with extending the filing deadline.” Judge Rutherford said.
Rutherford’s letter also stated that many in Pike County have not filed the requisite forms because they are unsure of which forms to fill out or how to do so, and are under the incorrect impression that accepting the stimulus payment will make them ineligible for government programs such as Medicaid and food stamps.
“Given the tough economic times, this stimulus check would mean a lot to these individuals. If you could assist us by getting the deadline extended, we would be most appreciative,” Judge Rutherford wrote.
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Judge Rutherford sent Congressman Rogers a letter on Wednesday. In it, he asked Roger’s assistance in extending the October 15 tax filing deadline, in order to give Judge Rutherford’s office more time to extend help to the 1,323 Pike Countians eligible for the stimulus but who will not receive it if they do not file the necessary tax forms by October 15.
“Our Social Services Department has offered to help the hundreds in Pike County who will lose their money if they miss the deadline, but with the deadline just days away, it doesn’t give our office a lot of time. It is imperative that Congressman Rogers assist us with extending the filing deadline.” Judge Rutherford said.
Rutherford’s letter also stated that many in Pike County have not filed the requisite forms because they are unsure of which forms to fill out or how to do so, and are under the incorrect impression that accepting the stimulus payment will make them ineligible for government programs such as Medicaid and food stamps.
“Given the tough economic times, this stimulus check would mean a lot to these individuals. If you could assist us by getting the deadline extended, we would be most appreciative,” Judge Rutherford wrote.
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# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 7:03 AM 
