Forum on State Budget Cuts to be held in Bethlehem With State Legislators

[JPZenger]

Press release:

"The Forum to Promote the General Welfare will be held in the 6th floor conference room of Northampton Community College's Fowler Family Southside Center on East Third Street in Bethlehem on Thursday, April 28, at 11:00 AM.

As you may be aware, Governor Corbett's proposed state budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year includes cuts to programs that help build strong communities. Many of these proposed cuts will negatively impact the people that we serve and the overall quality of life in the Lehigh Valley.

Representative Reichley, Representative Samuelson, and Representative Freeman will hear 'real' stories from Lehigh Valley residents about how the proposed cuts will impact their lives. There will be an open discussion between the audience and legislative panel following the community presentations.

We all want to live in healthy and thriving communities and we all understand that there needs to be public and private investments in our communities in order to achieve that goal. Attend this forum if you would like to make your voice heard in discussions that will shape the future of the Lehigh Valley.

If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at 484-893-1106 or [e-mail].

Please distribute this information widely."

[femmocrat]

1. We need these forums in every county.

The cuts to public education are disastrous.