[McBane]

I'm somewhat optimistic about the new tax structure. For decades, we've been seeing the same old story about jobs and taxes. But this time, it's different because there seems to be concerted effort to bring about change that includes politicians, civil leaders, and, most importantly, business leaders.

As an aside, Clarke is off his rocker. He wants the ability to increase real estate taxes without the requirement to lower business taxes. That would be EXTREMELY dangerous and I don't see anyone getting behind that idea. His stance is so backwards and idiotic. While people are trying to improve the city's tax structure, Clarke's idea would make it doubly worse. Thankfully, Harrisburg would never ever allow Clarke's version to see daylight. But it goes to show what kind of leader he is. If ever runs for Mayor, he would likely win, and it would be very painful but at least he'd be out of sight after eight years. I personally think that the Council speaker is more powerful position and one that he could maintain until he dies, retires, or is sent to prison.