Dear Editor,
Regionalism is taking a stronger hold in New York State and is leaving our local elected officials with less voice in Albany. Our economy is failing and with more state/federal regulations, grants/loans enticements, conservation easements/farmland restrictions, green spaces, and rising property taxes, our property rights are in jeopardy.
Farmers are selling their land in order to pay the higher taxes and to comply with strict regulations by the EPA and DEC. Dairy farms are disappearing from the landscape because of government demands being too costly to implement. Why is this happening?
There is a reason and Tom DeWeese knows the answer. He is a nationally recognized speaker on diminishing property rights in America for over 20 years. He recently met with Maine State Legislators and as a result, they are now working on several bills to protect property rights and to keep regionalism from spreading in the state.
Tom is coming to Owego and Binghamton, N.Y. to share his expertise on property rights. We are inviting all residents and elected officials to attend this informative meeting to help safeguard our property rights. We are asking for a $10 donation to help with expenses (hotel room, publicity, copies, etc.). Donations may also be made at this Go Fund Me account: gofundme.com/rhtc2c.
The meeting in Owego will take place on Thursday, May 14, at the Owego Elks located at 223 Front St. at 6:30 p.m. There will be a 6 p.m. vendor viewing.
For more information contact Sandy Gumble at 625-3281 or email to sgumble21@gmail.com.
Sincerely,
Sandy Gumble
