Gouverneur Times: RUSSELL TRIES TO COVER HER TRACKS FOR HUNTING SEASON

Commentary

Written by New York State Republican Assembly Campaign Committee
Tuesday, 08 September 2009 11:19

This week, Assemblywoman Addie Russell (D-118th A. D.) distributed a taxpayer-funded mailer to her constituents urging them to obtain their hunting licenses before the fee increase that takes effect on October 1st. This same mailer failed to mention that Russell herself voted for that very increase.

“Assemblywoman Russell voted to hike sportsmen fees on licenses and is now trying to cover her tracks by warning sportsmen of the impending fee hikes. This double talk is just another example of Assemblywoman Russell voting with the status quo in Albany,” said Kathleen Hennessey, Spokeswoman for the New York Republican Assembly Campaign Committee (RACC).

Beginning October 1st, New Yorkers will be paying more for their hunting licenses. This new fee increase, including in Budget Bill A.159-B, was passed into law along with 51 separate license and fee hikes for sportsmen.

“These hunting license fee hikes are just another example of Assemblywoman Addie Russell’s game of hopscotch – one tax, two tax, three tax more. Little does Russell know that North Country residents can take it no more. Rather than stand for what is politically expedient, Assemblywoman Russell should stand up for her constituents in the North Country,” said Hennessey.

“Rather than use taxpayer money to hide behind her votes, Assemblywoman Russell should do the right thing and stop voting for tax and fee increases on sportsmen and North Country residents,” concluded Hennessey.