Sep 06, 2010
Happy Labor Day! Hope you’re enjoying a long weekend with family and friends.
Harry’s campaign is focused on fixing the failed economic policies of Albany career politicians that have left so many unemployed on Labor Day this year. Please don’t forget this message when you vote on November 2nd!
Sep 03, 2010
Unelected New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and other career Albany politicians have been hiding -- and making worse -- an enormous underfunding of the New York State Pension Fund that, if left unchecked, will require massive tax increases in the coming years. New York State leaders must adhere to three bedrock principles in addressing the State's shortfall:
1. The true extent of our shortfall must be made clear through honest accounting.
2. New Yorkers cannot afford additional taxes, so increased taxes cannot be a part of any solution.
3. The promises already made to New York's government workers, retirees and their beneficiaries must be provided for in full.
Sep 02, 2010
The secretive borrowing scheme of unelected state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli authorizes the state to borrow money from the state pension fund to make constitutionally required payments to that very same fund, with interest. The plan, which was devised to hide the massive under-performance of the pension fund relative to its 8% target return, will lead to higher property taxes everywhere in the state.
Harry, a Harvard graduate, scrutinized the problems and sees much bigger problems. To see just how devastating this problem is, take a look at Harry's detailed report by clicking here.
The New York Times wrote about the problems here.
Aug 31, 2010
Harry appreciates all your feedback. Last Friday, Harry asked everyone to share their thoughts on the rising problems New York currently faces. Carl from Facebook said, "Redundant levels of archiac government should be eliminated." A commenter from Twitter said, "more accountability by public officials."
New Yorkers bear the highest state and local tax burden in the nation. Not to mention, the other growing problems New York faces if we don't act now.
Harry encourages you to please continue to share your thoughts, and help spread the message to friends and family.
Aug 30, 2010
Are you on Facebook? Harry Wilson would like you to help spread his message of fiscal responsibilities by inviting your friends and family to support the campaign. If you would like to help show your support please go to Facebook and click the "Suggest to Friends" link beneath her profile picture. Thanks for your support!
Aug 27, 2010
The state of New York is marching toward insolvency because our elected leaders in Albany continue to ratchet up spending to placate special interests. New Yorkers bear the highest state and local tax burden in the nation. Not to mention, the other growing problems New York faces if we don't act now.
Harry wants to hear your thoughts and stories. Please comment and share your thoughts on how you would like to improve New York.
Aug 26, 2010
Since June 16, Harry has been calling for debates in every major media market with his opponent, who was appointed, not elected state, comptroller.
DiNapoli, who once suggested mandatory debates for state comptroller candidates, has refused all entreaties to debate. That is why a letter was sent directly to DiNapoli to urge him to debate. To see the letter, take a look here.
Aug 25, 2010
Today, Harry spoke on the steps of the Dutchess County office building to warn Dutchess County residents of the "secretive" state pension borrowing scheme that invariably will raise property taxes higher.
As you may know, the secretive borrowing scheme, that unelected state comptroller Tom DiNapoli proposes, authorizes the state to borrow money from the state pension fund to make constitutionally required payments to that very same fund, with interest.
Based on the best available information, Harry estimates that under the DiNapoli scheme, that New Yorkers taxes will increase from just over $500 per household to over $1,800 per household. That's a $1,300 'DiNapoli Tax' for every household outside New York City. Harry urges DiNapoli to explain this to the taxpayers of New York.
Aug 24, 2010
The ability to vote is one of the most cherished of our Constitutional rights. It is the right to vote that people have fought for, marched for, and even died for over the centuries. It is the right to vote that enables you to express your opinion as to the fitness of our elected leaders and their policies. It is the right to vote that allows you to determine, to a certain degree, your own future by electing officials who reflect your views and will speak for you in government. Please don’t forget to register to vote.
Election Day is quickly approaching. The first step is to register to vote. Please click here to register and share this link with your friends and family because every vote counts.
Aug 23, 2010
New Yorkers bear the highest state and local tax burden in the nation, so it’s no wonder that very few businesses decide to move here to create jobs. Too many businesses already here decide to leave for more business-friendly states. Too many of our fellow New Yorkers choose to move and commute from neighboring states for tax reasons or move to other states with better job prospects.
Tom DiNapoli was supposed to be looking out for taxpayers, but his irresponsible pension borrowing scheme only hurts them instead. Take a look at Harry's video section to learn more about his plans to keep businesses in New York.
Aug 19, 2010
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Aug 18, 2010
Harry Wilson wants to thank you for helping the campaign reach our milestone of 3,000 'Likes' on Facebook! Please keep up the momentum and remember to click the "Suggest to Friends" beneath his profile picture to invite your friends to support Harry online. The challenge ahead of bringing fiscal discipline to New York is a massive one, but with your help, I have no doubt that we will be successful!
Aug 17, 2010
Given the lack of transparency provided by the comptroller on key assumptions surrounding the pension borrowing plan, Harry finds himself limited in the ability to exhaustively analyze it, but based on the best estimates and the best available information, Harry believes unelected Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli is walking New York State into a fiscal disaster. Harry first raised this issue well over a month ago, and Tom DiNapoli has yet to come clean with New Yorkers on his assumptions. Harry urges him to fulfill his responsibilities to the taxpayers.
Aug 16, 2010
The Wilson campaign has requested repeatedly that the Comptroller be honest about his return assumptions for the ongoing planning of New York State’s Pension Fund and release them in order to provide transparency. We made these requests in public no fewer than 10 times on the following dates: June 21; July 6; August 4; August 5; August 6; twice on August 10; twice on August 11; and August 13.
Aug 13, 2010
In just the first six years, Harry Wilson thinks the State will borrow over $4.5 billion, and local governments will be able to borrow in excess of $6 billion, totaling roughly $11 billion in actual or potential borrowing. Because the most recent version of the plan is an indefinite program, this massive borrowing will only grow in later years. The people of New York State are now stuck paying for this problem. This is unacceptable.