A changing economy will always require updates to our tax structures. In principle, I believe that the lower our taxes are, the better. I will follow these principles when looking at tax reform.
- Never institute tax reform bills without a completely transparent and open process. Even if the rest of the legislature is trying to do it quietly, I’ll be shouting from the rooftops and making everything I can public so that YOU can get an open and honest assessment of where things are going. Citizens of the state should ALWAYS have a voice in helping to determine where their tax dollars are spent.
- Always seek innovative ways to promote substantial government savings to ensure that unnecessary taxation is eliminated and that the budget is always balanced.
- No regressive taxes – particularly those on items such as food which end up having a much bigger impact on poorer citizens of the state.
- Look at the bigger picture – when making tax reforms, don’t just look at the total numbers of how much we are spending as a government or how much tax revenue is coming in. Look at how specific tax reforms will affect certain areas of the budget (i.e., will it hurt education?)
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