Politics & Government
Kampf Lands Endorsements from Small Business Community
The state Rep. has the backing of the National Federation of Business – Pennsylvania SAFE Trust, the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry, and PEG-PAC.
The following was provided by the office of state Rep. Warren Kampf (R-157).
State Representative Warren Kampf (R-157) today announced that he has received the endorsements of the National Federation of Business – Pennsylvania SAFE Trust, the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry, and PEG-PAC in his bid for re-election.
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is the nation's leading small business association representing small and independent businesses.
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The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry represents a diverse membership of more than 900 local businesses of all sizes.
PEG-PAC is the affiliated political action committee of the Pennsylvania Business Council and supports candidates who are best for the business community without regard to political party membership.
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Each of these groups is a strong advocate for Pennsylvania's small business owners and the business community in whole–the economic sector responsible for the majority of job creation in the United States and Pennsylvania.
"As State Representative, I have focused on helping spark economic growth and job creation by making Pennsylvania a better place to do business and to grow for our small businesses," said Kampf.
"I am honored that the small business owners and job creators of Pennsylvania and of Chester and Montgomery Counties have recognized this work and honored me with their support.”
Elected to the House of Representatives in November 2010, Kampf immediately began working on important reforms to help Pennsylvania's job creators. During his tenure, Kampf successfully fought for the continued phase-out of the state's Capital Stock & Franchise Tax (considered one of the most onerous business taxes in the nation) and to implement a single sales factor for tax computations.
"Warren Kampf is a strong proponent of the pro-growth policies needed to make Pennsylvania economically competitive and create an environment where jobs are created," said David W. Patti, President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Business Council.
"He has already begun making the common sense changes needed to turn Pennsylvania's economy around and his re-election will ensure we continue down the right path."
In the legislature, Kampf also supported a multi-year reduction of Pennsylvania's highest in the country Corporate Net Income Tax to bring it in line with other states such as North Carolina and Florida that we compete with to attract job creators. He also supported an "Angel Investor Tax Credit" to help spark private investment in new and emerging businesses. Both of these initiatives are currently under review in the State Senate.
Kampf also supported the successful refinancing of unemployment compensation debt owed to the federal government that will save small business owners millions of dollars, and fought for other unemployment compensation reforms. He also passed the Fair Share Act, a major reform to the lawsuit system that small businesses in Pennsylvania had been advocating for years.
Taken together, each of these initiatives will help reverse the state's image as hostile to small business as well as provide small businesses with more available capital to focus on expansion and job creation.
"Your reelection is not only critical to the small business owners in your district, but also to protecting free enterprise across Pennsylvania," said Kevin Shivers, the State Director of NFIB PA SAFE Trust in announcing the endorsement. "Our members believe that you are a forceful advocate for small business."
On almost every one of these issues, Kampf's opponent—former Representative Paul Drucker—has a record of voting against the interest of Pennsylvania's job creators.
For example, he actively opposed the Fair Share Act and other common sense tort reforms. Drucker also stopped the phase-out of the onerous Capital Stock and Franchise Tax both of his years in Harrisburg.
In early 2012, Kampf was named as the Chairman of the House's Life Sciences Caucus, the first time a freshman legislator has ever been so honored. In that role, he is working to promote the life sciences industry and its positive economic impact on Pennsylvania. The 157th District is home to several life sciences firms that help to employ local residents as well as significantly contribute to the local economy.
"The only jobs government can create are government jobs that simply add to the burden of taxpayers. I know that government can build an environment that supports the private sector small businesses and entrepreneurs who do create jobs," said Kampf. "My record proves I have done this, and my opponent's proves he did not. I am sure that is why the groups who represent Pennsylvania's job creators have chosen to support my re-election."
The endorsement of groups such as these, which together represent thousands of employers and job creators across the state, is seen as more important than ever this year as jobs and the economy continue to be a top issue among voters.
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