Jack Kimball (GG file photo)
From the Kimball Gubernatotorial Exploratory Committee:
CONCORD, N.H.—The AP reported a $12 million shortfall for New Hampshire revenues in October. This is further proof that, while national leaders and economists would have us believe the worst is behind us, the reality for New Hampshire’s citizens is that the worst could be yet to come.
“The sad truth is that none of this is any surprise,” said Jack Kimball, exploratory candidate for governor. “The warning signs have been around for some time, in fact before the current budget was even crafted. The present leadership in Concord, led by Governor Lynch, has squandered several opportunities to hunker down and prepare the state to ride out this serious economic storm.”
Kimball went on to say that Lynch’s budget has put the New Hampshire Advantage in danger. The economic woes faced by New Hampshire require drastic and bold measures and leadership that has been lacking in the administration for many years.
“I call upon Governor Lynch to convene the state’s budget leaders for a summit—not a gimmick to talk about how we can raise taxes, but a meeting designed to seek real and immediate solutions to the crisis at hand,” said Kimball. “Invite innovators that have studied the budget and its contents and have offered solutions. Call in some of New Hampshire’s captains of industry. Find out what can be done to reduce spending now, and ask business leaders what the state can do for them in order to jump-start employment hiring and commerce.”
“If New Hampshire businesses are healthy, they will be able to contribute to the state’s coffers. If we reduce spending and streamline government, we’ll need less to begin with.” Kimball continued, “I will be bringing a plan with me with intentions of its implementation should I choose to run for governor. The unfortunate situation we find ourselves in at this moment, however, tells me we cannot wait that long. The time is now. Will Governor Lynch step up and do something, or will it continue to be business as usual, which is to stand by and do nothing?”
As reguklar readers know, Jack Kimball is a Portsmouth small businessman and activist leader. Visit his exploratory campaign website here. What a breath of fresh air compared to Gov Do-Nuthin’ Lynch…