This Is Not A Post About Roller Coasters
Want proof that reforming an Amusement Tax is a great thing?
Look no further than Kennywood Amusement Park in West Millflin, PA.
The 111 year old amusement park had fought local officials for YEARS about the fairness (or lack thereof) of their local Amusement Tax before winning the reform.
Last April, West Mifflin officials and Kennywood brass came to an amicable agreement which made both parties happy…and saved the century-old park nearly two million dollars per year in payouts.
And TODAY- Kennywood announced they’ll be building a brand new roller coaster…to the tune of five million dollars.
Think that the reform of the Amusement Tax had anything to do with that?
You betcha.
Wake up, Harrisburg. It’s 2009. Get with the times or you won’t HAVE any great businesses to tax out of town.
From one Joisey Guy ( Exit 4 off I-295) to another.
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