This Primary 2006 is when Delaware County told Pennsylvania that it was waiting for November to payback Mario Civera, when the vote counts for real change.
Something important was proven on Primary day. Compared to Primary 2004, 40 percent fewer Republican votes were cast for my opponent, Represetative Mario Civera. The anti-incumbent fervor is alive and well here in Delaware County, Upper Darby, Drexel Hill, East Lansdowne and Millbourne, the 164th District.
The polls tell us that we are disgusted with our Pennsylvania Legislature. Yet, the same polls tell us we are not as disgusted with our own Legislator. Does this make any sense? Are they not one in the same? Our own Mario Civera stood with the Republican caucus, clapping like a seal approving with his leadership's decision to kill the property tax relief plan. This plan, not perfect, was at least a start towards breaking the 30 year logjam. Mr. Civera talks out of both sides of his mouth. On one hand he said he favored the plan, yet he stood in the Capitol Rotunda with his Republican caucus applauding the death of the property tax bill that would have at least offered some help to those who needed it most. His loyalty is to the Harrisburg leaders, of which he is one, rather than the people he represents here in Upper Darby, the 164th District. How many people will lose their homes while Civera and the Republicans fiddle in Harrisburg. Before it's too late I implore you to understand that Mario Civera is the Legislature. Unable to accomplish the things that matter most of us here at home. Instead of taking a stand, being a leader, Mr. Civera prefers to stand in the political safety of the backround. Making no noise, taking no chances and more concerned with being re-elected than doing what's right. If there was ever an opportunity to send the message that the time has come for a change, it is now. As much as you may like Mario personally, as I do, he no longer deserves to represent us in Harrisburg. The go along party politics has us mired in quicksand, all Mario does is follow the leader. How about following us for a change, have some guts and do something bold. I've not mentioned myself thusfar, but it's clear that I will be the opposite of Mr. Civera in the Legislature. Bold action will be my byword, I won't stop until the people of Upper Darby and Pennsylvania get what they want and need. Sure, I could hold meaningless hearings, sit in the backrow and collect a check and make promises, promises, promises.
I choose a different direction. Pennsylvania first, Upper Darby first, the people first. Make the tough decisions and toss the consultants and lobbyists out the door. People first, simple.This revolution is waiting for the November 7th election to deliver it's decisive blow.
This revolt is about more than just the payjacking, self serving, do nothing, tax fleecing riders of the Harrisburg gravy train. It's about the "fat cat" culture of privledge, greed and arrogance of our Legislators, featuring too much taxation with too poor representation. This is not a Republican or Democratic revolution, but a Pennsylvanian revolution. The time has come to overhaul State Government and it can't be done if we send Mr. Civera back to Harrisburg in his taxpayer funded Cadillac.
Our Representative traded his responsibility and accountability as our advocate for personal gain and the interests of those who can pay the most to keep him in office. Six months until November, worth waiting for to again have representation of the people, by the people and for the people. Beware the wrath of a patient people. We are waiting, it won't be too much longer. NO MORE MARIO.
Casey R. Roncaglione
Democratic Candidate
PA House District 164
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