Oswego Needs Jobs not Excuses

The Minority Caucus has for years fought to increase good paying jobs in Oswego County. We fought for the reduced power program from the IDA Nuclear PILOTS, which at the time the Republican Majority Leader stated it was not a "priority."

It seems that the Republican Majority cares more about press releases that the actual hard work of creating jobs. That is why we support Darrel Aubertine's stand against "job outsourcing" in New York State, especially because of the impact it has had on Oswego County in the last several years. Companies that accept tax breaks and incentives to set up shop in Oswego, then cut and run, pocketing their tax breaks and leaving hundreds unemployed need to be held accountable.

We need a real economic development plan that creates real paying jobs that our families. Aubertine's announced plans are very well tuned to what we need in Oswego County.

Things like,

Remove Benefits for Outsourcers: Darrel promises to work toward Senate adoption of the State Financial Incentive Protection Act. This would prohibit companies that cut jobs due to outsourcing from receiving taxpayer-funded incentives (A11682, 2004). While similar legislation was defeated in the Senate this January, Darrel believes public support for this idea is strong and he will sponsor it in the Senate.

Reinvest in Infrastructure
Investment in infrastructure -- whether that means roads and bridges, city centers, broadband access or investments in our higher education system -- is critical if we are to attract the businesses of tomorrow. The governor has proposed a $1 billion investment in upstate to jump start the economy. Darrel believes Central and Northern New York needs a strong voice at the table when those dollars are divided.

Cut taxes on Manufacturers: Darrel supports and has sponsored legislation that would phase out the franchise tax on business corporations that are manufacturers (A.2361).

Cap Property Taxes: Darrel strongly supports the proposed property tax cap, and believes that state and local governments need to stop pointing fingers and start working together to reduce property taxes.

These are real economic development plans that will mean real jobs for Oswego County.