Alford: Nicastro failed to 'exhibit any leadership' on budget, taxes

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Mary Alford, the GOP candidate for the 79th District state House seat, who is taking on incumbent Democrat Frank Nicastro, issued this press release:

Nicastro Needs To Explain Budget Votes!(Bristol) 79^thAssembly District candidate Mary Alford, endorsed by both the Republican andIndependent parties today challenged her opponent’s votes on the state budgetthat increased taxes by two billion dollars.“From the night of myendorsement, I have said that Representative Nicastro needs to explain hisvoting record.” Alford continued, “As Election Day nears, the time has come toask the questions that Bristol residents deserve to have answered.”While Nicastro voted against theoverall budget, he voted “No” on the proposed Republican budget that would havepaid the bills without raising taxes. He also voted “No” on every Republicanamendment that removed the most troubling tax hikes from the budget. “If Mr.Nicastro was truly opposed to the sales tax increasing to 6.35%, or clothinggetting taxed from dollar one, he had a perfect opportunity to say so by votingyes on those amendments. He didn’t.”“His votes against a budget thatincluded these taxes while also voting against the Republican proposals toeliminate these taxes is an inconsistency that demonstrates a lack ofleadership. “ Alford added.Alford said, “We need and deserverepresentatives who are going to stand up and be leaders in Hartford.  We need and deserve representatives who willdevelop proposals that do not require constantly raising taxes. Mr. Nicastro,as an Assistant Majority Leader, was well positioned to be a leader in thisdebate. Yet, he did not exhibit any leadership qualities. By simply voting Nohe abdicated his responsibilities to Bristol residents.”“As your next StateRepresentative, I will hold quarterly town hall meetings to keep you informedand seek your opinions and thoughts on what is happening in Connecticut so thatI can be your voice in Hartford.   Copyright 2012. All rights reserved. Contact Steve Collins at scollins@bristolpress.com