Policy Priorities
A Focus on Community
Affordability
& Cost of Living
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Support reductions in the overall tax burden carried by citizens when possible.
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Oppose government regulation that leads to excessive fees or costs for citizens or businesses.
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Support policy that reduces overall cost of government so we can ask citizens to carry less of the bill.
Business
& Economic Development
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Support policies that allow businesses to grow, hire more people, and innovate responsibly.
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Support policy that enhances economic development efforts and tools for legacy communities to help them attract businesses and employers.
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Oppose burdensome government regulation and bureaucratic red tape that stifles business growth and employment.
Community Focus
& Local Decision Making
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Support policy that empowers local communities.
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Support policy that enhances decision making authority for local governments when feasible.
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Always consider the impact of legislation on the local community before voting yes or no.
Transportation
& Infrastructure
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Support continued investment in transportation and infrastructure on the West Side, including in preparation for the 2034 Winter Olympics.
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Explore the feasibility of moving up project funding and timelines for specific West Side projects.
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Work to ensure West Side transportation priorities are reflected in long-term plans, policy discussions, and funding allocations.
Safe Neighborhoods
& Public Safety
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Support policy that empowers law enforcement and first responders to do their job effectively.
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Support policy that helps get illicit drugs out of neighborhoods and bad guys off of our streets.
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Support policy that supports the overall health and well-being of our first responders.
Good Governance
& Limited Government
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Support policies that promote good governance and allow for checks and balances of power.
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Oppose policies that give taxation and other major decision-making authority to entities that aren't elected by, and accountable to, the people.
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Work to limit the growth and scope of government and ensure the state's focus remains on providing essential services.
