Butler business owners address legislators with concerns
Butler business owners told legislators representing Butler County about their concerns over pension reform and reducing the Department of Drug and Alcohol with increasing statewide opioid and heroin addiction problems.
Business owners had the opportunity to question state legislators on May 19 at the annual legislative breakfast organized by the Butler County Chamber of Commerce at Butler Country Club.
State Rep. Tedd Nesbit, R-8th, said the current proposal for state pension reform could be the best option to address flaws in the current system and protect the taxpayers who foot the bill.
“For teachers who are now working or retired, your pensions are secure. We’re looking toward change for the betterment of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by moving toward a defined contribution-type plan for new hires. There’s a good deal of resistance in that but I think we have a plan that’s recently been crafted that could work,” Nesbit said.
State Sen. Scott Hutchinson, R-21st, agreed that a defined contribution plan for new employees is the key to getting past the roadblocks on pension reform.
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