Senator James J. Rhoades
Senate Post Office
The State Capitol
Harrisburg, PA 17120
February 5, 1996
Gary J. English
1054 Fairmont Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Dear Mr. English:
Thank you for contacting my office regarding legislative proposals that would raise compensation for legislators. I appreciate your concerns about these initiatives.
Though the General Assembly approved a pay increase for legislators, cabinet members, judges, district justices and the governor and lieutenant governor on October 17, I did not vote for it. During my tenure in the Senate, I have never voted for a legislative pay raise.
Again, thank you for sharing your concerns about this issue. If I can be of any further assistance in a state-related matter, please feel free to contact my office at the number above.
Sincerely,
JAMES J. RHOADES
State Senator
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