New budget can’t solve all your problems, says Penn
Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has sought to explain that the approval of a new national budget doesn’t mean money had been set aside to address all the ills in districts across the territory.
Penn said constituents often feel that representatives get funds to address all the outstanding ills in their districts when a new budget is passed yearly.
But he reminded residents that the national budget outlines what funds should be spent on and can’t be used for projects that are not approved.
“I think there is a misconception in the public that once the budget is passed, everything that everyone wants, desires and aspires to, can be done,” Penn said. “The budget clearly outlines the estimates, how they are allowed with ministries, ministers and line items and the responsibilities there within.”
“Unless projects are adequately funded or money is allocated, particular projects cannot be executed,” Penn added.
Residents have been complaining about the many improvements that are needed in districts across the territory. Elected leaders have highlighted that funds have been set aside in the 2023 budget to do significant work but have also expressed disappointment that some important issues in their districts have not been covered.
The House of Assembly recently passed a budget of $412,971,110 — more than the $399 million Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced weeks ago. This final budget will comprise $340,872,400 for recurrent expenditure; $49,428,600 for capital expenditure; $7,148,810 in contribution to various statutory funds; and $15,521,300 towards repayment of the principal on our debt.
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and you can’t help but talking down
Nothing is done right until Marlon touches it
He voted for this budget and help put it together now he want to talk his way out. What a deceiver.
To be free some have to sell out their people and make them think they are fighting for them and is their best hope for the future.
Marlon is fitting in with the UK nicely.
Retirees will be happy with their increments.
Grow some Godliness, fairness and rightness and give the people what they already done work for years ago.
They need their money.
Why they have to beg for what they work for Mr. Governor, Mr. Deputy Governor. and Mr. Premier? Why do they have to beg. How shameful is that?
Go educate yourself .. Marlon is one person against 5 votes in the HOA even though the voice his disapproval
He cannot go against the majority and he cannot come to the public and cry down the NUG .:: it is against the rules and laws of the house .:::