Dear Neighbor,
If you are like me, I am sure you were happy to hang a fresh 2010 calendar on the wall. Last year was overwhelmingly full of economic challenges for most Americans. While economists tell us that what we’ve been experiencing is not equivalent to the "great depression" it will surely be remembered as the "great recession." At this time Maryland’s unemployment rate is still at a 30 year high and there are very few indications that the economy is yet to be on the rebound.
In recent years, the legislature has sadly taken steps that have worsened our economic competitiveness in Maryland. Today Maryland is the 5th highest taxed state in the nation and much higher taxed than our bordering states like Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, and West Virginia. Additionally, Maryland is ranked as the 4th worst state for employers because of bureaucratic spider webs and high tax rates. While I have consistently voted against every tax increase since I was elected this legislature has failed to recognize that Maryland can only thrive when our taxpayers are able to succeed in the workforce.
During the next 90 days I will be a strong voice for economic policies that strengthen our state’s economic environment. As always I will vote against all proposals to raise taxes and continue to be an advocate voice for freedom, personal responsibility, and supporting people with "skin in the game" not people who "game the system."
I take pride, as an elected official, by being available and accessible to you and your concerns. I want to encourage you to stay in touch with me and let me know about issues that are important to you and your family. My Annapolis contact information is as follows:
I take pride, as an elected official, by being available and accessible to you and your concerns. I want to encourage you to stay in touch with me and let me know about issues that are important to you and your family. My Annapolis contact information is as follows:
Email:
Phone: (410) 841-3421
Mail: Delegate Nic Kipke
6 Bladen Street, Office 164
Annapolis, MD 21041
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I sincerely hope 2010 is a year full of blessings for you and your family. This year, I am more hopeful than ever that we can get our country and state moving in the right direction again. It is my sense that Americans are more engaged than ever in affecting the future of our most precious country. It reminds me of a quote that I’ve always admired from our 40th President, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men and women were free.”
Very Truly Yours,
Nic Kipke