Fred DuVal in 2014 Arizona Governor's race
On Civil Rights:
Strongly supports marriage equality
Q: If the public votes to support same sex marriage--as Governor, will you?A: I strongly support marriage equality and equal rights for all Arizonans. As governor, if the courts have not thrown out our ban on marriage equality,
I will use the bully pulpit to make sure marriage equality becomes a reality in Arizona in 2016.
Source: KSAZ Fox 10 Phoenix on 2014 Arizona governor race
Jul 28, 2014
On Drugs:
Follow the will of the voters on recreational marijuana use
Q: If the public votes to support recreational marijuana use--as Governor, will you?A: Colorado and Washington have given the rest of the country an opportunity to see how the experiment with legalized recreational marijuana use works.
As governor, if the public votes to support recreational marijuana use, I'll follow the will of the voters, but make sure that it is implemented responsibly in order to protect children and public safety.
Source: KSAZ Fox 10 Phoenix on 2014 Arizona governor race
Jul 28, 2014
On Education:
Stop the cuts to our children's schools: and stop vouchers
Q: What is the single biggest under-funded item in the Arizona state budget?A: Without a doubt--education. For years we've made it known: loud and clear: that education is not our top priority.
As governor, I'll stop the cuts to our children's schools: not another dollar, not another dime, not another penny. We have to reinvest in our kids' schools to give them the skills they need to succeed and get the jobs of the future.
Q: What is the single Arizona state budgeted program that should be cut or eliminated?
A: The expansion of private school vouchers has diverted money from our children's schools and hurt the quality of their education.
As governor, I would roll back the expansion of private school vouchers to reinvest in our public and charter schools.
Source: KSAZ Fox 10 Phoenix on 2014 Arizona governor race
Jul 28, 2014
On Families & Children:
Expand Department of Child Safety against child abuse
Q: Will you continue to fund the Department of Child Safety?A: As a parent, I was horrified when I learned that more than 6,500 allegations of child abuse and neglect were swept into a drawer marked "Do Not Open." I'm glad that Governor Brewer has tak
Source: KSAZ Fox 10 Phoenix on 2014 Arizona governor race
Jul 28, 2014
On Immigration:
End the callous ban on driver's licenses for DREAMers
Q: Would you approve any state privileges (like a driver's license), to undocumented immigrants? (Do not include state university tuition for dreamers)A: I've been traveling around Arizona and talking with CEO's and small business owners for more than
a year, and none of them understand why we're still defending a callous ban on driver's licenses for DREAMers. DREAMers are smart, talented, and driven young people, who have only known America as home.
They just want the opportunity to contribute to their communities. I've been traveling around Arizona talking with CEO's and small business owners and none of them understand why Jan Brewer is still pursuing this wrongheaded policy.
As governor, the very first thing I will do after taking the oath of office will be to rescind Governor Brewer's executive order and give our DREAMers the opportunity they deserve.
Source: KSAZ Fox 10 Phoenix on 2014 Arizona governor race
Jul 28, 2014
On Jobs:
Focus on stimulating job creation post-Great Recession
Q: How would you go about creating good jobs?A: Working Arizonans who were crushed by the Great Recession either can't find a job or their new one pays less than the one they lost, and our unemployment rate is almost a point higher
than the national average. That's unacceptable. We can create jobs by giving tax relief to small businesses that hire new employees, connecting our community colleges with local companies, and invest in 21st century industries like solar.
Source: KSAZ Fox 10 Phoenix on 2014 Arizona governor race
Jul 28, 2014
On Tax Reform:
Eliminating the state income tax is bad math
Q: Would you work to cut or eliminate state income taxes?A: Eliminating the state income tax is bad math, bad budgeting and a truly bad deal for our children's education. Simply put, eliminating the state income tax would force us to close schools.
Eliminating the state income tax would cut nearly $4 billion out of our $9 billion budget. After the devastating education cuts during the recession, our children's schools couldn't sustain the additional cuts from eliminating the income tax.
Source: KSAZ Fox 10 Phoenix on 2014 Arizona governor race
Jul 28, 2014
On Immigration:
Push for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Fred DuVal: The presumptive Democratic nominee sees border security as a national issue, promising to take up the issue with the federal government and continue to push the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill.
Frank Riggs, Republican: The veteran and former police officer says he will also invest in fencing and providing additional resources to border sheriffs.
the heads of smugglers, providing amnesty to informants, and legalizing marijuana to reduce cartel profits.
Source: Arizona Republican on 2014 Arizona gubernatorial race
Jul 7, 2014
On Corporations:
Competitiveness Impact Statement before any new laws
New regulations should promote, not impede, Arizona's competitiveness. Fred will [require] publishing a brief "Competitiveness Impact Statement" detailing potential positive and negative impact before the legislation is rejected or signed into law.
Coming out of the Great Recession, it is clear that we can do more to grow our middle class.
In recent years Arizona has started to recover some of the jobs lost, but we haven't recovered enough of them, and the ones we have were largely achieved by adding jobs that don't allow Arizonans to financially support themselves and their families.
We can do better. As Governor, Fred will be focused on creating an economy that grows our middle class, instead of shrinking it.
Source: 2014 Arizona gubernatorial campaign website, Fred2014.com
Jul 2, 2014
On Education:
Invest early in education; start with all-day kindergarten
Today, whether your child or grandchild has free access to all-day kindergarten depends on a zip code. That's not right. If Arizona's children are going to be competitive in the
21 st century economy, we need to recognize the importance of investing early in their education, starting with all-day kindergarten as a basic foundation
Source: 2014 Arizona gubernatorial campaign website, Fred2014.com
Jul 2, 2014
On Energy & Oil:
Capitalize on the growth of solar energy
Arizona has the perfect conditions to capitalize on the growth of solar energy. We have started to make the right policy decisions to take advantage of these opportunities, but they need to be pursued fully. We will retrofit state facilities
with solar panels and wind turbines, and utilize compressed natural gas in state vehicles. We will bring clean energy technology up to scale by creating private-public partnerships including with the U.S. Department of Energy.
Source: 2014 Arizona gubernatorial campaign website, Fred2014.com
Jul 2, 2014
On Environment:
Preserve and promote state parks
Arizona has 31 beautiful state parks offering unmatched opportunities such as hiking, hunting, camping, fishing, and historical experiences all year round; but instead of capitalizing on this natural advantage, our lawmakers have cut funding
for state parks, putting them under financial strain and making them less accessible to tourists. We must reverse this course, preserve parks, and promote them to Arizonans and tourists alike to build up tourism and the jobs that come with it
Source: 2014 Arizona gubernatorial campaign website, Fred2014.com
Jul 2, 2014
On Families & Children:
Close "Age Loophole": hard time for soliciting a minor
Our law enforcement community has experience that matters when it comes to keeping kids safe. While there are many times when a child must be removed from a home for their safety, we should ensure there are law enforcement instant response teams
available in every community to remove criminals, not innocent children.- Ensuring Criminal Investigations Don't Fall Through the Cracks: Arizonans deserve better than silence when a child suffers abuse.
- Closing the "Age Loophole":
Now is the time to close the loophole that allows criminals to pay for sex with minors and get away with reduced prison time simply because our laws aren't tough enough when the child is over the age of 14. When it comes to prosecuting the perpetrators
of sex crimes against children, we don't have time for rationalizations that only serve to protect criminals. If you solicit a minor, you're going to do hard time--end of story.
Source: 2014 Arizona gubernatorial campaign website, Fred2014.com
Jul 2, 2014
On Free Trade:
More export trade with Mexico; border is a strategic asset
A strong export rate is a key indicator of a healthy economy and job creation, but Arizona's neighbors have surpassed us in this critical area. We can no longer afford to sit on the sidelines while other states build jobs and economies through trade with
Mexico. While our politicians treat our extensive border with Mexico as a liability, Fred will treat it as a strategic asset that should be utilized to grow Arizona's economy.
Arizona--with our proximity to population hubs in Southwestern states and Southern California--should be the main conduit for the transportation of goods and products throughout the United States.
As Governor, Fred is ready to expand trade relations with Mexico and claim this economic boom for Arizona beginning his first week in office
Source: 2014 Arizona gubernatorial campaign website, Fred2014.com
Jul 2, 2014
On Government Reform:
Ban on legislator gifts from lobbyists or companies
DuVal's plan calls for every elected official in the state and the lobbyists that attempt to influence them to abide by tough, new standards including:- A complete ban on accepting gifts from lobbyists or companies and individuals with financial
interests before the government.
- Creating a State Ethics Commission that will investigate reported violations and punish rule breakers.
- Closing the loophole that allows "professional lobbyists" to influence legislators without registering as
lobbyists.
- A ban on elected officials receiving tickets to events, or free travel or hotels for events, and closing the "special events" loophole.
- Increased frequency--every three months--of financial disclosure reporting by elected officials.
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A ban on any statewide elected official serving on the board of a for-profit company while in office.
"Ethics reform is not a partisan issue," said DuVal. "Everyone in Arizona will benefit from cleaning up this system."
Source: 2014 Arizona gubernatorial campaign website, Fred2014.com
Jul 2, 2014
On Government Reform:
Toll-free phone number to report unnecessary regulations
Fred will call on his cabinet and stakeholders to join in a government-wide initiative to reduce the volume of Arizona's regulations. In fact, his first year in office will include a full-time leader for this effort,
and a toll- free phone number that businesses can call to report and find help dealing with unnecessary regulations. A streamlined regulatory process is a central priority in making Arizona competitive.
Source: 2014 Arizona gubernatorial campaign website, Fred2014.com
Jul 2, 2014
On Homeland Security:
Incent veterans' businesses in competitive bidding process
Veterans and military families are assets to our economy, and Arizona must maximize their contributions by slashing through bureaucracy and ensuring their skills and experiences are recognized by our education systems and state government. We should also
incent the private market to hire those who have served, while encouraging veterans to start their own small businesses by making sure veteran-owned businesses are recognized during the competitive bidding process for Arizona government contracts.
Source: 2014 Arizona gubernatorial campaign website, Fred2014.com
Jul 2, 2014
On Immigration:
Comprehensive immigration reform will benefit economy
Our State and nation have a long history of benefitting economically and culturally from the contributions of people from diverse nations. When comprehensive immigration reform is passed in Washington, our economy will be better off for it.
Until then, we should take action to ensure that immigrant Arizonans who have been granted a legal right to work here are able to reach their full potential in our workforce by having access to in-state tuition and driver's licenses.
Source: 2014 Arizona gubernatorial campaign website, Fred2014.com
Jul 2, 2014
On Gun Control:
Require background checks for all gun purchases
The Arizona Republic asked the candidates for governor what changes, if any, should be made to prevent future shooting sprees.
Fred DuVal, Democrat: "As a recreational shooter, gun owner, and strong supporter of the second amendment, I know that we can keep guns out of the hands of criminals and the mentally ill without infringing on the right of the people to keep and bear arms
"There's no guaranteed way to prevent mass shootings, but we can reduce gun violence and start healing the heartbreak from Sandy Hook, Aurora, Isla Vista, and
Tucson by sharing mental health records between states and requiring background checks for all gun purchases."
Source: The Arizona Republic on 2014 Arizona gubernatorial race
Jun 2, 2014
On Abortion:
Criticized anti-abortion legislation
DuVal said lawmakers earned between a D (for "disappointing") and F (for "failure") for recently completed legislative session. DuVal called for more dollars for education and child-welfare programs; said he was opposed to expanding programs that
provide public dollars for private schools; criticized lawmakers for passing anti-gay and anti-abortion legislation; and promised to reverse Gov. Jan Brewer's push to deny driver's licenses and in-state tuition for DREAM Act kids.
Source: AZ Illustrated Politics on 2014 Arizona gubernatorial race
May 4, 2014
On Civil Rights:
Criticized anti-gay legislation
DuVal said lawmakers earned between a D (for "disappointing") and F (for "failure") for recently completed legislative session. DuVal called for more dollars for education and child-welfare programs; said he was opposed to expanding programs that
provide public dollars for private schools; criticized lawmakers for passing anti-gay and anti-abortion legislation; and promised to reverse Gov. Jan Brewer's push to deny driver's licenses and in-state tuition for DREAM Act kids.
Source: AZ Illustrated Politics on 2014 Arizona gubernatorial race
May 4, 2014
On Civil Rights:
Equal pay for equal work, not $0.82 for women vs. $1 for men
Fred DuVal tweets: "In Arizona, a woman earns 82 cents for every $1 a man earns."
"Retweet if you think women deserve #EqualPay for equal work."
Source: 2014 Arizona campaign Twitter posting on governor's race
Apr 8, 2014
On Health Care:
Expand Medicaid to 133% of the federal poverty level
Q: The biggest fight at the Legislature right now is the expansion of the Medicaid system to 133% of the federal poverty level. Gov. Jan Brewer is fighting her own party on this one, with Republican lawmakers reluctant to go along even though the state
would receive billions of dollars from the federal government. Do you think Gov. Brewer is doing the right thing?A: I do. And for me, this is deja vu all over again. This is a repeat of the debate I was a principle player in when we first created
AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, or the state's version of Medicaid). In that case, it was a Democratic governor, but the point is, there were pockets of resistance among the conservative ideologues who resisted what was, to most
centrist, thoughtful people, a compelling economic development case, to say nothing of a compelling moral case. And I think that in the end, the overwhelming economic case and moral case for moving forward on this will carry the day for the governor.
Source: Tucson Weekly Q&A on 2014 Arizona gubernatorial race
Apr 25, 2013
On Tax Reform:
We need low, competitive taxes, and simplified sales tax
Q: How does the state need to adjust its tax system?A: We need low, competitive taxes and in recent years, Arizona has moved in that direction, to where most businesses will say the tax situation here is very favorable.
It's about as favorable as anywhere in the country. What they're looking for is workforce, so we've got to focus on that.
I see the streamlining of the state's complex sales-tax system is the hot topic now and I think will be resolved in a compelling and smart way. We've got to simplify the sales tax.
Secondly, we've got, in parts of our tax code, sort of antiquated taxes and antiquated exemptions. I think we need to bring our overall system into the 21st century.
Source: Tucson Weekly Q&A on 2014 Arizona gubernatorial race
Apr 25, 2013
On Technology:
Sales tax application across Internet
Q: You mentioned "antiquated taxes and antiquated exemptions"?A: I think we need to bring our overall system into the 21st century. And as part of that, we have to look at sales-tax application across Internet and other forms of taxation to make sure
we are being smart and fair and building for the future.
Q: That's no easy task when you need a 2/3 vote of approval from the Legislature to raise any taxes.
A: That's exactly right.
In the short term, we can anticipate--it has been Arizona's story in the past--that we go through growth years and contraction years. And what we really need to do is leverage the growth years into smart investments, but do it in a way that does not set
us up for a recession and then a contraction, but a more measured and longer term sustainable strategy that both parties can agree on so that we send people a signal that we have a strategy for the long term.
Source: Tucson Weekly Q&A on 2014 Arizona gubernatorial race
Apr 25, 2013
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