Nick Micozzie - My State Representative
I just received a newsletter via my e mail from my state rep, Nick Micozzie. I just wanted to also set the record straight in regard to those who question his sincerity. Although I do not personally know Mr. Micozzie I have both followed his political career and have voted for him every time without fail. This guy does care about the people in his district. It is well known that if you have a problem that needs to be addressed Nick will help you out in any way he can. (Regardless of what party your affiliated with.)
So with that I give you Mr. Micozzie's Newsletter.
Let's set the record straight. The Democrats are making false claims to distort my voting record. They are saying that my colleagues and I voted against a bill to increase the penalties for theft of firearms. That's a lie. House Bill 1025 would impose felony penalties for:
· Theft of a rifle or shotgun, and
· Receipt of a stolen firearm by individuals not previously involved in criminal enterprises.
Quite simply, this bill will reduce firearms violence by putting criminals in jail for gun theft. These penalties include up to seven years in jail and a fine of up to $15,000.
These increased penalties (felony level) for gun theft were approved and sent to the Senate for consideration. Just for the record, I nor any of my colleagues were "instructed" by the NRA. In fact, they weren't even involved, not that it would have changed my vote.
Either House Democrats need to check their facts or they just don't care about firing off such gross misrepresentations of my voting record. This legislation is in the best interest of law-abiding Pennsylvanians. It will help keep our families safe from crime and violence. I voted in favor of it. Period.
http://www.repmicozzie.com
District Address, Phone Numbers
Harrisburg Office - 105 Ryan Office Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone: 717-783-8808 Fax: 717-783-0688
District Office - 6 South Springfield Road,
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
Phone: 610-259-2820 Fax: 610-259-7019 Hours: M-F 9:00 - 4:00
I do agree with Mr.Micozzie on this bill. But one thing that I would be worried about is that say one (like myself) bought a used shotgun at a flea market. The gun turned out to be stolen. That that make me a felon? Should I do 7 years for buying a gun that I had no way of knowing at the time that it was in fact previously stolen? Would the courts even care? Maybe, maybe not. But the bill to me is in the whole a good one, and I'm in disbelief that the Democrats would stoop to lying to gain ground.
You know I never really did grasp the two party system. I mean, we are all Americans, right? So shouldn't politicians put aside their partisan fluff and do what is best for ALL the people? What do you think?
So with that I give you Mr. Micozzie's Newsletter.
Let's set the record straight. The Democrats are making false claims to distort my voting record. They are saying that my colleagues and I voted against a bill to increase the penalties for theft of firearms. That's a lie. House Bill 1025 would impose felony penalties for:
· Theft of a rifle or shotgun, and
· Receipt of a stolen firearm by individuals not previously involved in criminal enterprises.
Quite simply, this bill will reduce firearms violence by putting criminals in jail for gun theft. These penalties include up to seven years in jail and a fine of up to $15,000.
These increased penalties (felony level) for gun theft were approved and sent to the Senate for consideration. Just for the record, I nor any of my colleagues were "instructed" by the NRA. In fact, they weren't even involved, not that it would have changed my vote.
Either House Democrats need to check their facts or they just don't care about firing off such gross misrepresentations of my voting record. This legislation is in the best interest of law-abiding Pennsylvanians. It will help keep our families safe from crime and violence. I voted in favor of it. Period.
http://www.repmicozzie.com
District Address, Phone Numbers
Harrisburg Office - 105 Ryan Office Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone: 717-783-8808 Fax: 717-783-0688
District Office - 6 South Springfield Road,
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
Phone: 610-259-2820 Fax: 610-259-7019 Hours: M-F 9:00 - 4:00
I do agree with Mr.Micozzie on this bill. But one thing that I would be worried about is that say one (like myself) bought a used shotgun at a flea market. The gun turned out to be stolen. That that make me a felon? Should I do 7 years for buying a gun that I had no way of knowing at the time that it was in fact previously stolen? Would the courts even care? Maybe, maybe not. But the bill to me is in the whole a good one, and I'm in disbelief that the Democrats would stoop to lying to gain ground.
You know I never really did grasp the two party system. I mean, we are all Americans, right? So shouldn't politicians put aside their partisan fluff and do what is best for ALL the people? What do you think?
posted by Franny Ward at 6/14/2005 08:16:00 PM
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Be grateful you've got Nick. I'm stuck with Greg Vitali "The Good Government Fairy" about the only thing he offers residents of Haverford Twp. is free notary at his office on Darby Rd.
I'm happy to have Greg Vitali as my state rep, and I'm not impressed at all in my dealings with Micozzie.
I'll stick with Vitali...thank you very much
Must've had quite a bit of paperwork that needed notarization, LOL!
As you know, Fran. I'm involved with the Democratic Party and have worked on campaigns in Upper Darby.
There is no way in hell that Micozzie has the best interests of his constituency in mind. He has is own interests at heart and the interests of the Delco Republican Party. This is a man who is one of the stalwarts of the Republican Machine--the same machine where you can not get a job unless you are a registered Republican in this county or in UD township.
He is part of the problem of cronism that has plagued this county and has stopped us from reaching real progress.
THE TRUE STORY ON MICOZZIE
REPRESENTATIVE MICOZZIE HAS BEEN A STALWART OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY THROUGHOUT HIS TENURE. A CAGEY POLITICAL VETERAN, HE HAS BEEN THE RUBBERSTAMPER OF UNFAIR AND ILLEGAL CONDUCT SUCH AS GIVING HIMSELF A MILLION DOLLAR PENSION, 100% HEALTH CARE COVERAGE, A STATE ISSUED VEHICLE AND THEN VOTING FOR THE MIDNIGHT PAY RAISE, EVEN THOUGH HE HAS VOTED AGAINST A MINUMUM WAGE HIKE FOR PENNSYLVANIANS. MR. MICOZZIE IS ALSO VERY CLOSE WITH INSURANCE COMPANIES. AS CHAIRMAN OF THE PENNSYLVANIA INSURANCE COMMITEE, HE HAS WORKED HAND IN HAND WITH THE INSURANCE COMPANIES AND LOBBYISTS TO RAISE RATES ASTRONOMICALLY AT THE EXPENSE OF HIS CONSTITUENCY, ALL FOR THE EXPECTATIONS OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS. WHILE MOST PENNSYLVANIANS WORK HARD WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE AND STRUGGLE TO GET BY, REPRESENTATIVE MICOZZIE HAS SAT IN HIS PLUSH POSITION PUNCHING THE CLOCK AND LIVING THE HIGH LIFE. IN 28 YEARS, 12 OF THOSE SPENT AS THE MAJORITY, MICOZZIE HAS FAILED TO LOWER SKYROCKETING PROPERTY TAXES. NOW, AT A CRITICAL JUNCTION IN HIS CAREER, HE HAS FINALLY DECIDED TO ACT. WHY? BECAUSE HE IS FINALLY BEING SCRUTINIZED FOR HIS IMMORAL AND DISGRACEFUL CONDUCT. MICOZZIE'S PLAN FOR PROPERTY TAX REFORM IS TO HIKE THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX BY HALF ON THE MIDDLE CLASS. REPRESENTATIVE MICOZZIE HAS BECOME A MILLIONAIRE AT THE EXPENSE OF THE TAXPAYERS, AND OWNS THREE LAVISH PROPERTIES. HE HAS LOST TOUCH WITH REALITY IN DELAWARE COUNTY AND OFFER'S NO FRESH IDEAS. NICK IS ON A SHORT LEASH THAT THE CRONIES, LOBBYISTS, CAREER POLITICIANS AND INSURANCE COMPANIES HOLD. WILL WE SEE CHANGE? IN MICOZZIE'S CASE, IF THE PAST IS ANY INDICATOR OF FUTURE BEHAVIOR, WHY WILL ANYTHING CHANGE IF HE IS RE-ELECTED? NOTHING WILL!!!!
IT IS TIME FOR A CHANGE. PEOPLE ARE FED UP WITH MIDNIGHT PAY RAISES, VOTES AGAINST LIVING WAGE INCREASES, LOBBYISTS, INSURANCE COMPANIES AND MOST IMPORTANTLY CAREER POLITICIANS FURTHURING THEIR OWN CAUSES AT THE EXPENSE OF THE WORKING CLASS. EVERYONE HAS A BENEFACTOR AT ONE POINT IN THEIR LIVES; MICOZZIE HAS SHOWN THAT HIS HAVE BEEN THE SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS WORKING AGAINST THE PUBLIC AND ITS INTERESTS. THE CULTURE OF CORRUPTION MUST END ONE CRONY POLITICIAN AT A TIME.
REPRESENTATIVE NICHOLAS MICOZZIE – INSURANCE COMPANY PUPPET
HERE IS AN ARTICLE ON CONTRIBUTIONS MICOZZIE HAS RECIEVED FROM THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb 26, 1999 Front Page
Key Pa. lawmakers have direct ties to insurance industry
By B.J. Phillips and Ken Dilanian INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Nicholas A. Micozzie (R., Delaware) is the chairman of the House insurance
committee. Since 1995, Micozzie has received $58,000 from insurance-related
PACs -- 50 percent of his PAC donations
HERE IS A PORTION OF MICOZZIE'S VOTING RECORD
On HB 200: Concurrence Vote - Increases the state personal income tax rate to 3.07 percent. Passed the House 104-89. yes
On SB 1030: Final Passage - Abundant and affordable energy is critical for Pennsylvania’s business community and its citizens, and the Commonwealth must take reasonable steps to assure adequate supplies at affordable prices in the future. Renewable energy plays a critical part in the long-term picture. However, the Department of Environmental Protection pushed the new energy standards without involving stakeholders, including business, in the process. Why is this vote important? This bill mandates that PA utilities sell 18 percent of their portfolio within 15 years as renewable energy. If enacted, the legislation would have meant higher energy costs and a less competitive business environment, yes
On SB 1090: Minimum Wage - Final Passage - Why is this vote important? An increase in the minimum wage above the federal minimum wage is contrary to the Chamber's policy of seeking employment laws and regulations that are consistent with other states and allow for flexibility in the marketplace rather than government-imposed mandates. To that end, the Chamber opposes any measure which would raise the minimum wage to the state level., yes
On HB 865: Nickol Amendment - Would have imposed a moratorium on enactment of new or expanded benefits and require a study of the issue of health insurance mandates. Amendment failed the House 86-104, yes
On HB 1521: On Passage - Pay Raise Vote, yes
Upper Darby is run by the "Micozzi Regime".
Nick-State Rep.
Tom, his son, Upper Darby Council
Karen, his daughter,District Justice,which incidently, a post was created in Secane and she just happened to get it.
I called Rep. Micozzie's Office with a concern and nobody ever got back to me.
Two months later I went to his office. He acted like it was killing him to spend a few minutes listening to my concerns.
I was really turned off by him and I don't think that I will be voting for him anymore.
That was and interesting read about Pennsylvania Insurance.
Shut up about cronyism--all parties
have their own cronyism problem.
Just look at the freakazoids running Lansdowne, dirty group
of angry hippy freaks that are too
cheap to go to a hairdresser or
barber (ugly hair problems) and let their dirty feet
hang out in filthy old Birkenstocks. When I see Birkenstocks and long hair freaks
that never made it in society-I
run for the hills. They can't get
jobs so they manipulate their way
into government. Loser group now
think they know about telling us
about our "human rights". Such
a haughty and fake bunch of creeps
that think we are uneducated and
don't know our contitutional rights!
they are self appointed to tell us
all about it. Of course, they are not interested in all rights, just
their own cherry picked ones. Micozzie is a saint compared to this
dirty 60's washed out hippie crowd.
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