Harford Property Tax Revolt

Press Release--- Ruppersberger Town Hall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Timonium, MD – September 3, 2009 –

Congressman Ruppersberger from Maryland’s 2nd district has not announced a physical town hall event during the August Recess so hundreds of citizens from the district are bringing the town hall to him on September 22, 2009 from 5PM-7PM at his Timonium office at 375 West Padonia Road.

Anxiety and tension are running through the veins of many citizens in this gerrymandered district that includes most of the homes south of I-95 between Havre de Grace and Pasadena, with an arm that extends around the north side of Baltimore city to Randallstown.

Hundreds of citizens will gather at his office to share their concerns with their elected official.

In office since 2003, Ruppersberger voted in support of the Cash for Clunkers Bill, Cap and Trade, the Stimulus Package, and supports a Universal Health Care program with a public option.

Ruppersberger earmarked millions of dollars of taxpayer money, racking up ~$100M in FY2008 and ~$102M in FY 2009. According to the nonpartisan website OpenSecrets.org, this makes ranks him 12th of 435 Representatives in spending in 2008 and 16th of 435 in 2009.

Several local groups are taking part in this event. People are encouraged to travel from all over the district to come and show their support or disapproval of Congressman Ruppersberger.

Local groups including the Campaign for Liberty, Americans for Prosperity, Route 40 Republican Club, the Harford Property Tax Revolt coalition, and other active community groups plan to take part in this event.

For more information, visit our website at www.HarfordTaxRevolt.com or call Patrick McGrady at (410) 357-1234.

Fair taxes for Harford County!