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Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Ken Bennett AZ Candidate For Governor-Calling All Friends
Pension Reform -- What do you get?
The Taxpayer Funded Millionaires Next Door:
50 City of Phoenix Pensioners To Cost Taxpayers up to $183 Million
A new report generated by data from the City of Phoenix and with the help of independent actuaries shows that taxpayers are on the hook for up to $183 million in retirement benefits for just the top 50 City of Phoenix. Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio released a report today showing the true cost of just 50 “public servants.”
While
the average citizen of Phoenix struggles to save for retirement, 50 “public
servants” will make millions in retirement from “public service.” These
employees are walking away with over a hundred thousand in cash, huge annual
pensions, and tens of thousands from city contributions to secondary retirement
accounts.
For
example, a City of Phoenix librarian was able to retire at the age of 58 and
receive a pension of over $102,000 a year, a onetime payout of over $286,000
cash (for vacation and sick time, deferred compensation, and interest acrued
from city payments to a secondary retirement account) – all courtesy of the
Phoenix taxpayers. At the same time, the people who are funding that librarian’s
retirement receive an average social security benefit of only $15,528 a year –
and they aren’t able to collect that benefit until they are at least 62.
Findings
at a glance:
- The overall cost of the 50 employees is $183 million which includes the spousal benefit, presumes the average life expectancy, and includes cash out payments and interest acrued on city payments to secondary retirement accounts.
- The average cash out at retirement is over $193,000
- The average age at retirement is 56 which is well below the national average
“This
turns the notion of civil servant on its head – making the taxpayer the real
servant,” Councilman DiCiccio said. “It is time for the Mayor and Council to get
serious about pension reform. For years, the system has been gamed by insiders
profiting from the goodwill of the public.”
DiCiccio
cited the conflict of interest that created this problem. “City staff negotiate
their own labor agreements, hire the attorneys that defend the agreements,
prepare the reports defending those agreements, and consult with the Mayor and
Council on those agreements. This would never be permitted in the private
sector.” Said DiCiccio.
To
receive a copy of the report, please contact Sal DiCiccio's office at
council.district.6@phoenix.gov.
Where it all began
She boldly stated "Our health care system is broken and families and businesses are being crushed by high health care costs. The American people, including right here in Arizona, deserve better."
What's happened since? More Americans are uninsured today than before her appointment to the task force, families are being crushed by skyrocketing premiums, and the future of America's health care system looks grim.
In the face of all this evidence that the "Un-Affordable Care Act" hurts Arizona families, Sinema said the law is "fundamentally good" on Sunday Square-Off.
There's one thing self described "Socialist Sinema" said that I do agree with, "we deserve better." Arizonans deserve real leadership, not a career politician that got her start as a Green Party All-Star.
If you agree that we deserve better, join me by contributing $100, $50, $25, or $10 today! Together we can put an end to political game playing and send a fresh perspective to Washington.
Sincerely,
Andrew Walter
Arizona House Members Endorse Andy Tobin For US Congress
Press Release
"Andy Tobin never wavers in his
conservative values."
Tobin’s fellow legislators at the State
Capitol show an outpouring of support for his campaign today, citing his
integrity, honesty and battle-tested conservative values.
"Throughout my legislative career I have
always respected Andy Tobin as a fair, thoughtful and diligent legislator," said
Arizona State Representative Tom Forese. "Together, we cut taxes in Arizona, cut
state spending, fought for secure borders, fought to protect life, fought to
protect 2nd amendment rights and fought against ObamaCare. It is for these
reasons, and many more, that I endorse Andy Tobin for Congress in Arizona’s 1st
Congressional District. I wholeheartedly encourage everyone to stand behind
Tobin as he takes on the challenge of restoring Arizona to its conservative
values."
"As Speaker Tobin’s seat mate for the past
four years, I have seen first-hand how much Andy cares about and advocates for
the people he represents," said State Rep. Karen Fann. "Andy has been tirelessly
fighting for conservative values in Arizona for years. Whether he’s fighting
against federal government overreach and ObamaCare or fighting for the unborn
and our 2nd Amendment rights, Andy Tobin never wavers in his conservative
values. Arizona’s 1st Congressional District needs a conservative fighter like
Andy to represent their voice in Washington. Tobin is the right candidate at the
right time for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District."
"I support Andy Tobin for Congress," said
State Rep. Debbie Lesko. "Andy has always been a no-nonsense conservative
legislator at the State Capitol. He has a solid track record of fighting for
the people of Arizona and especially for the interests of rural Arizona. I
encourage anyone who believes in limited government, individual freedoms and 2nd
Amendment rights to support Andy Tobin."
"Andy Tobin has always put the people he
represents before his own interests," said Arizona State Representative Paul
Boyer. "His integrity, honesty and steadfastness is unmatched in the
legislature. There is no question in my mind that Tobin will represent
Congressional District One in Arizona with the same zeal he has shown as
Speaker. I am proud to endorse Andy Tobin for Congress. I would encourage
everyone to support his campaign and join his team."
"Andy Tobin is a fair, honest and
effective conservative representative for the people he represents," said
Arizona State Rep. Borrelli. "His record of fighting against ObamaCare,
protecting life, securing our borders and protecting 2nd Amendment rights is
exactly what Arizonans need in Washington. I am proud to endorse Andy Tobin for
United States Congress in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District."
ABOUT ANDY
TOBIN:
Andy Tobin and his wife of 28 years,
Jennifer, are the proud parents of five children- three daughters and two sons.
Tobin is a small business owner who has devoted his life to positively affecting
his community through job creation, public service and advocating for
conservative principles. Tobin’s focus has been on creating sustainable jobs,
helping small businesses succeed, building a stronger middle class and putting
Arizona back on track. While serving as Speaker of the Arizona House of
Representatives, Tobin drastically cut government by 25 percent, balanced
Arizona’s budget and presided over the largest tax cuts in Arizona’s history,
saving Arizona taxpayers millions of dollars.
Tobin has fought for your family’s
freedoms, your prosperity and your community for the past eight years while
serving in the Arizona Legislature. He continues to lead the fight to stop the
implementation of the disastrous ObamaCare. As your Representative in Congress,
Andy Tobin will represent your voice, and lead the charge in fighting for you
against the wasteful spending, government intrusion, and out-of-touch insiders
that are taking away your freedoms.
Join Andy Tobin today!
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For more information, please contact
press@andytobin.com or 928-275-1417
Seniors for Andrew Walter
As a volunteer on the Andrew Walter congressional campaign, I have had the opportunity to help support a strong Republican candidate who believes in giving Arizonans a passionate new voice. I have taken great pride in the efforts I have made to help get Andrew Walter elected.
Wendy Rogers’ belief that Social Security is unconstitutional and should be phased out shows just how out of touch she is with the voters of Congressional District 9. Unlike Wendy, Andrew will fight to preserve and protect Social Security by ending raids on the Social Security Trust Fund, opposing taxing benefits, preventing higher payroll taxes, fighting raising the retirement age and opposing cutting benefits.
As the chairwoman of the seniors coalition, I am asking you to join me in endorsing Andrew Walter as the Republican nominee for Congress in AZ-09. It is absolutely critical that we stand behind Andrew and tell our neighbors that he is the candidate that will fight for us.
If you are interested in endorsing Andrew, or have any questions about what being a part of the seniors coalition would entail, please contact me. My email address is WalterArmySeniors@gmail.com, or if you would prefer to call me, call the campaign at 480-447-5492 and they will send me your number. I would love to talk to you about this great opportunity! Join me and become a part of Andrew’s Army!
Sincerely,
Judy Eastman
Chairwoman, Seniors for Andrew Walter Coalition
Andrew Walter for Congress
Mark Brnovich Joins County Attorney Bill Montgomery in Calling for End to Practice of Federal Abandonment of Children in Arizona
Republican candidate for attorney
general Mark Brnovich joined County Attorney Bill Montgomery in calling on the
Obama Administration to immediately stop the abandonment of illegal immigrants,
many of them children, in Arizona communities.
“This is another example of the federal
government’s failure to adequately address the illegal immigration problem in
our country,” said Mark Brnovich. “This situation is a matter not
only of national security, but human decency. Who leaves a child or a vulnerable
adult, regardless of where they came from, in a situation where they must fend
for themselves? It’s dangerous and immoral,” said Brnovich.
Media reports have noted that hundreds of
illegal immigrants, mostly women and unaccompanied children, were being
transferred to Arizona and abandoned at Phoenix and Tucson area bus stations
after being detained in Texas.
“The Arizona attorney general has a
constitutional obligation to defend our state and to push back against the
overreach of the federal government,” said Mark Brnovich. He added: “The
attorney general should be protecting the most vulnerable in our society, and
when children are being abandoned on our streets, or bus stations, I will do
everything to stop it when I'm attorney general.”
“I commend
county attorney Bill Montgomery for his leadership on this issue,” said
Brnovich. “As attorney general, I will work with local law enforcement and
county attorneys to investigate and prosecute any instance of childhood neglect
or abuse - regardless of who the perpetrator is.”
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Kyrsten Sinema is on the ballot?
Kyrsten Sinema qualified for the ballot... as an Independent supported by the Green Party!
On June 8, 2002, Sinema submitted 569 signatures to run for the Arizona State Legislature as an Independent affiliated with the Green Party - who called her one of their "Star Candidates."
Kyrsten Sinema wasn't afraid to tell you what she really believed in those days. The self-described "Prada Socialist" proudly organized protests of then President George W. Bush with the Young Democratic Socialists and the Phoenix Anarchists.
You can't make this stuff up. Honestly, << Test First Name >>, you and I deserve better.
Kyrsten Sinema and I couldn't be any further apart in our beliefs. I believe in rewarding hard work, not penalizing it. I believe in empowerment through work, not the politics of dependency. I believe in health care choice, not skyrocketing premiums and cancelled policies.
I believe in a government that is accountable to us. That's why I believe in term limits and a balanced budget amendment.
Kyrsten Sinema's entire career is built upon the discredited belief that government is good, and can create a strong Middle Class. She's absolutely wrong.
If you believe in my vision, and not Socialist Sinema's, please join me by contributing $100, $75, $50, $25 or whatever you can today to show Kyrsten Sinema we remember June 8 - when she was proud to be a socialist and a member of the Green Party.
Sincerely,
Andrew Walter
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