Based on a true understanding of the issues....

The choice is clear for the 39th District. Dr. Bompiani and his opponent disagree on whether or not gaming revenue is the answer to reduce property taxes. Dr. Bompiani thinks gaming revenue is a Band-Aid fix to the gaping wound that is our property tax structure. His opponent thinks it's a great answer.

This is a section of an article in the Post-Gazette on April 17, 2008:

He and Mr. Bompiani disagree on the impact gambling revenue will have on the region's economy. The Youngwood chiropractor does not believe that money will lower school taxes enough for property owners. Mr. Huffman, however, said that "once casinos are up and running, property tax relief will be realized." Link

This is a section of an article in the Post-Gazette on April 16, 2008:

While the size of property tax reductions from slots revenue will vary among 500 Pennsylvania school districts, $169 is the average amount of relief statewide when school property tax bills go out in July, Michael Masch, state budget secretary, said yesterday. In Philadelphia, the slots money will go to lower the city's 4 percent wage tax rather than property taxes.

Taxpayers will not actually see the money and may not be notified directly about how much their school taxes will be reduced. The money will go directly to school districts that will reduce the homeowner's tax bill by the appropriate amount. Link

Just so we are all clear...that's $169.00 per year. That's it. And it won't even go directly to the taxpayers. This simple Band-Aid fix is frequently suggested by inexperienced candidates because the issues surrounding property tax reform are too complicated. For more information on our flawed system and ways to fix it, click here.