Mark Lauretti in 2018 CT Governor's race
On Corporations:
Top priority: don't over-burden business
Generate more jobs by creating a more business-friendly environment. Make Connecticut affordable to work and live here again. Lower the cost of doing business in Connecticut. Foster an environment where businesses are valued.
Don't over-burden businesses with regulations. Prevent local government from using our businesses as cashcows. Give our kids a place to return to, live, and work after college.
Source: 2018 Connecticut Governor website MarkLauretti.com
Aug 17, 2017
On Drugs:
Law enforcement AND treatment to fight opioid abuse
Connecticut's heroin and opioid abuse have dramatically increased in recent years. Deaths related to drug use are taking a toll on our families and loved ones. Ensuring we have the right resources, prevention programs, overdose response teams,
medications and treatment facilities to save lives in crisis is critical. I want to fund programs, tighten regulations on illegal drugs and prescription drugs, and fight our public health crisis throughout our state.
Source: 2018 Connecticut Governor website MarkLauretti.com
Aug 17, 2017
On Education:
Get the government out of the classroom
Government can't solve a city's education underperformance issues. We need to get the government out of the classroom and let the teachers do their job. As a former school teacher myself, I've seen what it takes to ensure every student has the
opportunity to thrive. From qualified teachers and access to the right academic, arts and vocation programs -- it's critical that we fill the gaps to provide access to the programs that will help each student succeed.
Source: 2018 Connecticut Governor website MarkLauretti.com
Aug 17, 2017
On Tax Reform:
Lower taxes & be business-friendly
Economic security will be the key to Connecticut's success. In order to improve our state, we need to improve our financial health. Only then will we have the ability to thrive and help others thrive. We need to keep taxes in check and make our state
more friendly to businesses so they can come to depend upon a stable economic environment that is consistent and predictable. This will attract companies to our state, and keep tax-paying residents within our borders.
Source: 2018 Connecticut Governor website MarkLauretti.com
Aug 17, 2017
On Technology:
Make repairs; claim abandoned properties
[As mayor] we have a smaller government, address problems, make repairs, and do things right the first time. We purchase instead of lease (sanitation trucks, school buses, etc.), to avoid stockpiling debt in the long-run.
Remedied brownfields and rehabilitated abandoned, contaminated and unproductive properties. Transformed a dilapidated asphalt plant into a beautiful apartment complex, brought in new commerce and put businesses back on the tax rolls.
Source: 2018 Connecticut Governor website MarkLauretti.com
Aug 17, 2017
On Government Reform:
Opposed publicly finance campaigns, but will participate
Mayor Mark Lauretti has made it official: He's running for governor in 2014. To qualify for the state's public financing system, Lauretti will need to raise $250,000 in contributions of $100 from 2,500 people. Like many Republicans, Lauretti had
opposed establishing a system to help publicly finance campaigns when it began in 2008. However, he said it wouldn't make sense not to participate in the system as a statewide candidate. "I wasn't in favor it, but why wouldn't I use it?" he asked.
Source: Shelton Herald on 2018 Connecticut gubernatorial race
Jan 4, 2014
On Principles & Values:
Denies involvement in two Shelton development scandals
Lauretti downplayed any political damage done by scandals involving Shelton, such as one that led to convictions for two prominent developers and a city building official and another one that involved the theft of up to $914,000 by a former city
Assistant Finance Director . Federal law enforcement officials oversaw the development scandal investigation and pursued Lauretti as a target, but he was never charged with any crime and denies having done anything illegal."What scandal?"
Lauretti said when asked about the issue. "That's standard for public officials. It means that I've been vetted. And don't forget the sitting governor went through the same thing." Part of the Shelton investigation focused on home improvements made to
Lauretti's home. Questions also have been raised in the past about the cost of work done on Malloy's home in Stamford. Lauretti said when you hold public office, some people don't like you and they often will make accusations to cause political problems.
Source: Shelton Herald on 2018 Connecticut gubernatorial race
Jan 4, 2014
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