Yuvan Opposes Turnpike Deal

YUVAN OPPOSES TURNPIKE DEAL

The Weekly Recorder
May 30, 2008

Republican candidate for the 46th Legislative District Frank Yuvan announced his opposition to the lease of the Pennsylvania Turnpike to foreign interest.

"The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is not for sale. For nearly a century, the taxpayers of Pennsylvania have paid for this road, now Governor Ed Rendell and the Democratic Party want to lease it for a whopping 75 years to foreign interests."

In typical fashion, Governor Rendell has presented the sale as an either or situation, if we don't accept his plan, he will force tolls on I-80. If we do, no tolls. There is another option. Maintain the turnpike, cut the waste inherent in this state and with the savings there will be no need for tolls on I-80."

Yuvan continued "In addition to the problems of foreign ownership, there is the additional problem of the length of the lease. In spite of the large amount paid initially for the project, inflation would threaten to lower the long term value to the taxpayers. Combined with the loss of control on the fees for a vital transportation hub for the state, we could be left with a vital road in the hands of interests that we have no say over."

It is not known whether Democratic State House incumbent Jesse White will be supporting or opposing Governor Ed Rendell on this measure.

Republican State House candidate Frank Yuvan can be reached at 724-747-0210.