George Brauchler in Gubernatorial campaign websites

On Budget & Economy: Requested pay cut & budget cut as County Commissioner

Requested that the Boards of County Commissioners cut my salary to the lowest in Colorado, despite responsibility for the largest office in the most populous jurisdiction. Although our caseload has increased significantly, the office budget grew less than the budgets of the State of Colorado, the Public Defender's Office, the Attorney General's Office, the Treasurer's Office and the District Attorneys' Offices in Denver, Boulder and others. Source: 2018 Colorado Gubernatorial campaign website george2018.com Jul 12, 2017

On Corporations: Protect business from excessive regulation

The burdens of government are too often placed on the shoulders of Colorado families and inhibit their ability to achieve economic prosperity. Our businesses, both large and small, are the backbone of our economy. I will protect Colorado's businesses from excessive regulation and government overreach. Source: 2018 Colorado Gubernatorial campaign website george2018.com Jul 12, 2017

On Crime: Defend local law enforcement and provide resources

Our police, firefighters and first responders are on the front lines of our defense and they need to be treated respectfully and with the highest regard. I will vigorously defend them when they are right, encourage improvement where needed and expect accountability at all times. I will ensure that our local law enforcement agencies have the resources that are necessary to keep our communities safe. Source: 2018 Colorado Gubernatorial campaign website george2018.com Jul 12, 2017

On Crime: Create specialized units to fight crime

Created a Domestic Violence Unit to develop prosecution specialists who can get justice in these difficult cases.
Launched a Veterans Treatment Court for offenders struggling with service-related trauma issues.
Established a Human Trafficking Team to aggressively tackle this burgeoning crime of sexual slavery.
Created a Cold Case Unit to try to make sure that those who commit the worst crimes cannot walk away from them forever.

Source: 2018 Colorado Gubernatorial campaign website george2018.com Jul 12, 2017

On Drugs: Must increase mental health & drug treatment programs

As a state, justice and decency dictate that we must do more to combat drug and alcohol abuse, and address the wide range of mental health issues that adversely impact our communities and burden our judicial system. To accomplish this, we will encourage increased availability of treatment programs, as well as educate and empower our residents and families to seek treatment for mental health and substance abuse issues. Source: 2018 Colorado Gubernatorial campaign website george2018.com Jul 12, 2017

On Education: Local control instead of one-size-fits-all education models

We must recognize that every child learns differently and reject one-size-fits-all education models and federal government mandates dreamed up by bureaucrats far from here, such as Common Core. The education of our children ought to be a cooperative effort between parents and teachers with an emphasis on the curriculum, not just testing. A child's parents are their foremost educators. That is a fact. Parents should have the right to determine the best course of their child's education throughout every level, including public, private, charter and homeschooling options. Source: 2018 Colorado Gubernatorial campaign website george2018.com Jul 12, 2017

On Education: Colorado should lead in STEM education

Colorado should be on the forefront of innovation and technology. To accomplish this, we will assist our local school districts to develop high-achieving STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) programs, encourage student participation and recruit/retain STEM educators. As we continue to develop future leaders in STEM fields, we will draw new companies and high-paying jobs to Colorado with our educated workforce. Source: 2018 Colorado Gubernatorial campaign website george2018.com Jul 12, 2017

On Government Reform: A record of official transparency

Created unprecedented and unmatched accessibility to the public and media on issues of accountability, including budget, open records and civil asset forfeitures.
Made all office expenditures and budget requests available to the public online, as well as all monies spent of the Aurora Theater Shooting case and expenditures of money from forfeited assets.

Source: 2018 Colorado Gubernatorial campaign website george2018.com Jul 12, 2017

On Gun Control: Supports guns for self-defense

As great as our Colorado law enforcement officers are, they cannot be everywhere there is evil and danger at the most critical moments. I will not waver on my support of the 2nd Amendment as a means for our law-abiding residents to protect themselves and their families. Source: 2018 Colorado Gubernatorial campaign website george2018.com Jul 12, 2017

On Health Care: Repeal Obamacare; local control of Medicaid

Coloradans deserve access to patient-centered healthcare and affordable premiums. ObamaCare must be repealed to make this happen. Since becoming the law of the land, ObamaCare has driven more and more Coloradans onto our Medicaid rolls. At the same time, it has stifled the state's ability to be innovative and has driven costs up at the expense of other state funding priorities, like education and transportation. We need greater flexibility that gets Washington out of the way and allows our state leaders to craft a Colorado-specific Medicaid plan that is best for Colorado's unique needs. Source: 2018 Colorado Gubernatorial campaign website george2018.com Jul 12, 2017

On Homeland Security: Uniformed service includes tour in Iraq

In uniformed service to my country [as a colonel in the Colorado Army National Guard],among more than twenty years of assignments and challenges, I have been called upon to train our military prosecutors throughout the country and across the world. I have been mobilized twice since 9/11 and served as the Chief of Military Justice for Fort Carson, and ultimately, the US Division-North, 4th Infantry Division, Taskforce Ironhorse in Tikrit, Iraq. Source: 2018 Colorado Gubernatorial campaign website george2018.com Jul 12, 2017

On Tax Reform: Supports Taxpayer Bill of Rights

As governor, I will stand up to those whose knee-jerk reaction to every challenge is to legislate behavior, regulate business and increase taxes and fees on our hard-working families. I will do so by protecting the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, rejecting unnecessary regulations that destroy jobs, and protect Colorado from the heavy hand of Washington mandates. Source: 2018 Colorado Gubernatorial campaign website george2018.com Jul 12, 2017

On Technology: Improve roads without raising taxes

We can, and should, make transportation a top priority. As governor, I will lead on this issue and work with the legislature to develop a strategy for improving our roads and bridges without raising taxes. Our roads suck. My family and I drive them every day. Traffic congestion and deteriorating roads have a negative impact on commerce in Colorado. Source: 2018 Colorado Gubernatorial campaign website george2018.com Jul 12, 2017

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