Welcome to another edition of Northeast Notes! For years, I’ve provided constituents with a variety of information on my website. It’s a quick an effective one-stop shop for the latest news in Harrisburg, state services and local announcements. Now, I’m expanding my accessibility on the Internet.

Now, I have a fan page on Facebook, where you can connect with me and learn more about what I’m doing in Harrisburg and the Northeast. If you’re on Facebook, just search “Senator Mike Stack.” You can also follow me on Twitter@SenMikeStack.

I’m always looking for new ways to stay in touch with my constituents. I look forward to seeing you online!

What Do You Think of Philly’s Fiscal Plan?

I think we are already overtaxed.

Mayor Michael Nutter is asking the state legislature and the governor to allow Philadelphia to temporarily raise its sales tax by 1 percent and make changes to the city’s pension payments. So far, the House of Representatives has passed a measure (House Bill 1828) and its fate now rests in the Senate’s hands.

This is legislation that will impact every constituent in my district, so I want to know your opinion about this possible sales tax increase.

Please let me know if you support or oppose this measure, as well as your concerns. How do you think it will impact families and city businesses, which are competing with suburban businesses?

Please contact my Parkwood Plaza office at
(215) 281-2539; Bustleton Avenue at (215) 695-1020 or Harrisburg at (717) 787-9608 or send an e-mail by clicking on the following link http://www.senatorstack.com/contact.htm

I look forward to hearing from you as the Senate considers this legislation.