Budget of 2003

Not every letter to constituents is digitized, because they are typically the same form letter response to each constituent. Changes in the form letter are digitized. Not every letter from constituents is digitized due to privacy concerns.

March 28, 2003, from Rep. Thomas Scrimenti, to Paul Carpenedo, Executive Director Erie Homes for Children and Adults, Inc. He believes in adequately funding programs for those with mental retardation and other disabilities. Attached is Paul Carpenedo's letter, March 5, 2003, asking for funding.

March 31, 2003, from Rep. Thomas Scrimenti, to Joel Magee, Manager Harborcreek Township Sewer Authority. He is unable to guarantee funding restoration for local sewage treatment plants but will do his best to help.

May 5, 2003, from Rep. Thomas Scrimenti, to constituents. Speaking of property tax reform and loopholes closed and an increase in personal income tax. Attached is the constituents' letter, March 30, 2003. Seeking answers for proposed property tax increase.

May 13, 2003, from Rep. Thomas Scrimenti, to R.P. Schreckengost, Executive Director Erie-Western PA Port Authority. He too is concerned with funding for the Bayfront Development Plan to aid the economy. Attached is R.P. Schreckengost's letter, March 6, 2003.

May 21, 2003, from Rep. Thomas Scrimenti, to a constituent. They are facing a dire budget crisis this season and have fallen short on key human services areas. Attached is the constituent's letter, April 24, 2003, concerning budget cuts for the Human Services Development Fund.

May 2, 2003, from a constituent librarian, to Rep. Thomas Scrimenti. She is appalled at the condition of Erie's public libraries and asks the legislators not to cut the library budget by 50%.

June 5, 2003, from Rep. Thomas Scrimenti, to constituents. He addresses the nursing home provider assessment, and is unsure how the budget will proceed due to the budget passing in two phases. Attached is the constituents' letter, March 2003.

June 16, 2003, from Rep. Thomas Scrimenti, to Steven Bishop, Executive Director Corry Higher Education Council. He agrees that rural initiatives deserve funding and will work diligently to restore the funding. Attached is Steven Bishop's letter, May 29, 2003, requesting budget restoration. Attached is a letter from Rep. Scrimenti, to Rep. Dwight Evans, June 16, 2003, asking his office to review funding allocation for rural programs.

June 20, 2003, from Rep. Thomas Scrimenti, to Rep. Dwight Evans. Asking that The Franklin Institute receives funding in the upcoming budget.

June 23, 2003, from Rep. Thomas Scrimenti, to Mark A. DiVecchio, Erie County Councilman. Responding to a request for funding for Presque Isle State Park. The park will receive the same amount of funding as the previous year. Attached is Mark A. DiVecchio's letter, June 10, 2003.

June 24, 2003, from Rep. Thomas Scrimenti, to a state employee. Responding to concerns about state contract negotiations. Attached is the state employee's letter, May 13, 2003, who is concerned for the labor contract with the Commonwealth.

June 26, 2003, from Rep. Thomas Scrimenti, to Janet J. Trychin, Affiliate Board President, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. Unfortunately there are budget cuts for mental health and drug and alcohol programs. Attached is Janet J. Trychin's letter, May 27, 2003.

August 26, 2003, from Rep. Thomas Scrimenti, to Kenneth W. Anderson, Director Science in Motion. He is aware of the success of the program, and supports a continuing budget for Science in Motion. Attached is Kenneth W. Anderson's letter, August 20, 2003, asking Rep. Scrimenti to support House Bill 1618.

October 16, 2003, from Rep. Thomas Scrimenti, to Joseph Buzanowski, Superintendent of Schools Iroquois School District. He does not respond directly to questions asked by the Iroquois School District, but says it will be difficult to generate funding for the educational initiatives. Attached is Joseph Buzanowski's letter, September 23, 2003, with a list of questions.