Montco Press Conference: Lawmaker, Norristown Superintendent, People Impacted by Budget Cuts to Call for Responsible Drilling Tax

The Better Choices for Pennsylvania Coalition will host a press conference on the Montgomery County Courthouse Steps at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 17 with a state Senator, the Superintendent of Norristown schools, faith leaders and people impacted by state budget cuts. Speakers will highlight the impact of recent state budget cuts and call on the Pennsylvania Legislature to enact a responsible tax on natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale. Media coverage is welcome.

WHAT: Montgomery County Press Conference to Call for a Responsible Drilling Tax

WHEN: Thursday, November 17, 2011, 11 a.m.

WHERE: Montgomery County Courthouse Steps, 2 East Airy Street, Norristown, PA 19401

SPEAKERS:

• Senator Daylin Leach, D-Montgomery
• Dr. Janet Samuels, Norristown Area School District Superintendent
• Reverend Joyce M. Anderson, Pastor of Haws Avenue United Methodist Church in Norristown
• Mary Onama, Executive Director of Victims’ Services Center of Montgomery County
• Beth Sturman, Executive Director of Laurel House in Norristown
• Stephanie M. Vincent, Day Services Manager of LifePath — Montgomery County Day Services
• Andre Wade of the Mental Health Association of Southeastern PA — Montgomery County