Candidate Signs Pledge to be a Taxpayer Friendly Representative

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July 13, 2010

FRANCO PLEDGES TO LOWER TAX BURDEN

Candidate Signs Pledge to be a Taxpayer Friendly Representative

Paxton, MA…Today Paul Franco, Republican candidate for State Representative in the Thirteenth Worcester District, announced that he has signed Citizens for Limited Taxation’s “No New Taxes” pledge.

“I am proud to sign this pledge. It shows my commitment to the taxpayer of this district. I strongly believe that people should be able to keep more of their hard earned paychecks. People know how best to spend their money not government,” said Franco.

The “No New Taxes” pledge clearly states as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives Paul Franco will oppose and vote against any and all efforts to increase taxes.

“As the next State Representative, I will work to lower the tax burden and I strongly believe that we should roll back the sales immediately to 5%, so that we revive our economy,” said Franco.

Franco understands by cutting taxes it will spur new economic growth and thus revive our economy. “When the legislature passed the sales tax increase, it further damaged the Commonwealth’s economy. It drove many consumers out of state to New Hampshire and our state revenues decreased,” said Franco. “You don’t increase tax during a recession.”

Lieutenant Colonel Paul J. Franco just came off active duty as a US Army Reservist. He has been working as a Soldiers’ Counsel at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, for the past year as a mobilized US Army Reservist. His duties were to represent those soldiers injured during the war to ensure they receive the appropriate amount of compensation before being medically retired or separated. Franco’s efforts were so successful that over 70-percent of the soldiers he represented received an increase in their benefits or managed to be retained in the Army.

On June 14th, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by the Northern Regional Medical Commander, Major General Carla Hawley-Bowland, for his “unwavering professionalism, commitment.”

Besides being an officer in the US Army Reserve since 1980, Franco has lived in Worcester for 22 years where he has practiced law. He has worked as an attorney with the Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia for the past 10 years. Franco has also been active within the community serving on the West Tatnuck Elementary Parents’ Advisory Council, Christ the King Church Parish Council, and as Director of Tee-ball and AA Boys Baseball Leagues for 2008-2009 with the Jesse Burkett Little League. He has also coached and served on the Board of Directors for the St. Peter’s Church basketball league and he has coached youth soccer in Worcester since 1994.

Franco has been married to Mary Ann Franco for nearly 27 years and they have six children, ranging in ages from eight to 25. All of his children are or have attended the Worcester Public Schools. Franco plans to use his leadership and experience in his military and law practice to help the Commonwealth make the tough decisions necessary to stimulate the economy, create jobs and improve the quality of life for his constituents.

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Paid for by the Committee to Elect Paul Franco, 58 Wildrose Avenue, Worcester, MA 01602