Susana Martinez in 2011 gubernatorial press release
On Free Trade:
Trade relationship with Mexico creates jobs & trade corridor
We have an important opportunity to position New Mexico as the key geographic player in the trade relationship between the United States and Mexico. We are already seeing the benefits of investing in our border region, and
I am confident that by working with Mexican governors in northern and central Mexico, we can promote economic activity in our state that will continue to create jobs and expand New Mexico's role as a trade corridor.
Source: 2011 gubernatorial press release on Grant County Beat
Nov 16, 2011
On Education:
Keep great teachers by retention rewards
In order to provide the best possible education for children, we must bring excellent teachers into our classrooms and we must keep them there. Throwing money at a subpar system simply has not produced the results that our students, teachers, and parents
deserve. A task force will develop a plan to find, reward, and retain great teachers who can give our students an education that will prepare them for success in college, in the workforce, and in life.
Source: 2011 N.M. gubernatorial press release #110519-1
May 19, 2011
On Education:
A-F school grading system will increase transparency
The new bills create a transparent A-F grading system that parents, educators and community members can easily understand.Strengthening accountability and increasing transparency in our schools are the keys to improving
the quality of education we offer every child in New Mexico. By recognizing progress and aiding struggling schools, we will give principals and teachers the tools they need to help students succeed.
Source: 2011 N.M. gubernatorial press release #110316_2
Mar 16, 2011
On Budget & Economy:
Cut spending to balance state budget
In order to balance our budget and address our state's fiscal crisis, we must act quickly to cut waste from government. This is the beginning of our fight to balance the budget and rein in government spending.
It's time to cut spending, shrink government, and commit ourselves to protecting taxpayer money rather than wasting it.
Source: 2011 N.M. gubernatorial press release #110126_2
Jan 26, 2011
On Environment:
Oversee natural resources to balance economy & environment
Protecting the environment and jump-starting our economy are not mutually exclusive goals. It is critical to New Mexico's future that thoughtful decisions based on science and common sense rather than political whims that circumvent the will of the
people are made. I look forward to working with an Environmental Improvement Board that understands that we must balance economic growth with the need to preserve our state's natural beauty.
Source: 2011 N.M. gubernatorial press release #110126_2
Jan 26, 2011
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