2014 Arizona Governor's race: on Government Reform

Fred DuVal: 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.
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

Fred DuVal: 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

The above quotations are from 2014 Arizona Gubernatorial debates and race coverage. Click here for definitions & background information on Government Reform. Click here for other issues (main summary page). Click here for more quotes by Doug Ducey on Government Reform. Click here for more quotes by Fred DuVal on Government Reform.
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