Gubernatorial campaign websites: on Technology
Philip Levine:
Infrastructure must be modernized to meet 21st century needs
Philip is all-too-familiar with our state's chronic issues of gridlock and congestion, a huge drag on our economy and a major source of pollution. Philip wants to drive Florida into the 21st century economy and believes we need to connect our
cities with modern transportation methods. High-speed rail, Hyperloop, and other similar initiatives can be a driving force for new jobs and economic advancement throughout Florida.
Source: 2018 Florida Governor campaign website PhilipLevine2018.com
Oct 9, 2018
Keith Stern:
Cut spending by $100M and put half into infrastructure
We need new infrastructure to bring in manufacturing jobs or any type of business or industry. I will set an initial target of $100 million in government spending cuts, half will be used towards road and bridge repairs until that is under control.
That doesn't mean we will quit if we reach that target. I will always be looking for every savings possible without affecting essential services.
Source: 2018 VT Gubernatorial campaign website VermontGetsStern.org
Sep 18, 2018
Christine Hallquist:
Grow the economy by connecting all to fiber optic cable
Connect every home and business in Vermont with fiber optic cable utilizing proven rural cooperative models.
Address the property tax issue and take responsibility for separating this from education funding--these two issues should not be pitted against each other.
Source: 2018 VT governor Campaign website ChristineForVermont.com
Sep 1, 2018
Christine Hallquist:
Invest in transportation infrastructure, give access to all
Invest in transportation infrastructure that increases access to services and education for rural Vermonters or those
without access to personal transportation, and does not further long term dependence on fossil fuels.
Source: 2018 VT governor Campaign website ChristineForVermont.com
Sep 1, 2018
Jeff Johnson:
Moratorium on light rail; focus on first-class bus system
Transportation is the lifeblood of Minnesota's economy. By employing common sense and long-term planning there is no reason we can't achieve great roads and solve our broader transportation issues without breaking the bank.
The Johnson Administration will put a moratorium on light rail and focus transit money on a first-class bus system. In the Metro, I'll base my transportation funding decisions on projects that relieve congestion and provide mobility to the citizens.
Source: 2018 Minnesota JohnsonForGovernor.org campaign website
Sep 1, 2018
Laura Kelly:
Invest in rural highway and digital infrastructure needs
In order to support and enhance the economic climate in Kansas, Laura Kelly will prioritize investment in roads and other infrastructure needs. She will work with our local communities to make roads in urban areas the best they can be to
support area businesses, expand 4-lane highways in rural areas, and improve the digital infrastructure in Kansas (including broadband).
Source: 2018 Gubernatorial campaign website LauraKellyForKansas.com
Aug 14, 2018
Lori Swanson:
Crucial need to repair and modernize infrastructure
Poor roads cost Minnesota motorists $1.2 billion every year in extra car repairs, and the average Minnesotan wastes 40 hours a year stuck in traffic. 40% of our 4,800 bridges are at least 40 years old, and 50 percent of our highways are at least
50 years old. We need to improve our roads, bridges, and mass transit networks. Minnesota needs a modern transportation infrastructure to bring products to market and to allow people to get to and from work and to go about their daily lives.
Source: 2018 Minnesota governor campaign website LoriSwanson.com
Jul 4, 2018
Marc Molinaro:
Vows to repair infrastructure by cutting through red tape
Governor Cuomo has ignored our transit systems across the state, leaving them derelict and in disrepair.
By cutting through red tape and bureaucracy, Marc Molinaro will get our public transit working again.
Source: 2018 New York governor campaign website MolinaroForNY.com
Jul 4, 2018
Mick Cornett:
Rebuilding roads and bridges creates jobs & grows economy
President Trump has asked Mick to serve on two national committees dealing with infrastructure: the Federal Committee on Automation and the Infrastructure Summit. The Trump administration believes
Oklahoma City is a model for the rest of the country in infrastructure financing. Oklahoma must increase its attention to roads and bridges. Mick believes better infrastructure leads to more jobs and a stronger economy.
Source: 2018 Oklahoma gubernatorial campaign website Mick2018.com
Jul 4, 2018
Walt Maddox:
Crumbling infrastructure threatens safety and job growth
Our roads and bridges are crumbling. Alabama has nearly 102K miles of public roadways, and yet so many are deficient with nearly 50% rated as fair, poor, or very poor. Unsafe roadways contribute to one-third of traffic deaths. There are 16,000 bridges
in Alabama and more than 20% are either structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. When our roadways and bridges are not safe, Alabamians are not safe, and new jobs will not come because they can't pass along our roads to develop the industry.
Source: 2018 Alabama gubernatorial campaign website WaltMaddox.com
Jul 4, 2018
Ben Jealous:
Make investment in infrastructure a must-have priority
As governor, Jealous will prioritize investment in Port infrastructure to grow jobs for Maryland and the Baltimore region.
He will used renewed investment in clean energy, transportation, and leverage other strengths including proximity to world-class research and technology institutions to bring manufacturing back to the Port of Baltimore.
Source: 2018 Maryland Gubernatorial campaign website, BenJealous.com
Jun 26, 2018
Walker Stapleton:
Will restore transparency and accountability to CDOT
Our infrastructure problem is a sad example of government losing track of its purpose: serving the taxpayers of our state. Numerous studies show that deficiencies in our infrastructure cost drivers almost $7B per year. Our transportation gridlock
amounts to a hidden tax and fixing this issue is of the utmost importance. Solving big problems takes big solutions, and I will restore transparency and accountability to CDOT to ensure our tax dollars are being properly spent on projects for taxpayers.
Source: 2018 gubernatorial campaign website StapletonForColorado.com
Jun 23, 2018
Jay Gonzalez:
Don't just re-arrange deck chairs on Transportation Titanic
It's time to get serious about our transportation system. We need a Governor who will be honest about what needs to be done, and who will be courageous enough to do it. If all we do is rearrange the chairs on the deck of the Transportation Titanic,
all we will get is more efficient seating on a sinking ship.That's why I support the Fair Share Tax, which would ask people who make over $1 million a year to pay more in income taxes to fund investments in transportation and education.
The tax would generate an additional $2 billion per year.
We desperately need new revenue for our transportation system.
The condition of our transportation infrastructure and commute times in Massachusetts are among the worst in the country, and they are getting worse under the Baker Administration.
Source: 2018 Massachusetts gubernatorial campaign website jay4ma.com
Dec 12, 2017
Bob Massie:
Replace patchwork projects with world-class public transit
As Governor, I will take immediate steps to provide improve our transportation experience, and I will follow up with serious, adult plans to solve our persistent and dangerous transportation gaps across the commonwealth.We will:- Stop privatizing
our operations and our repairs
- Scrap patchwork wasteful projects, including the South Station Expansion project and the South Coast Rail non-electrified alternate route and instead move ahead with the North South Rail Link (NSRL), and the original
South Coast route
- Speed up service and increase frequency on East-West rail services and initiate discussions, partnering with the State of New York to cut travel time in half between Boston and Albany with a new Pittsfield area tunnel
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Adopt the goal of fully electrified and reliable bus and commuter rail networks and work with Amtrak to explore electrifying the Downeaster service to NH and Maine
Source: 2018 MA gubernatorial campaign website BobMassie2018.com
Aug 4, 2017
Doug Robinson:
Infrastructure via government efficiency & private solutions
Our roads are aging and must be improved and expanded. The same is true of our water system and housing. We can address these issues without raising taxes by:- Prioritizing and improving government efficiency in order to free the money needed
for infrastructure investment.
- Expanding public/private transportation solutions.
- Implementing a reasonable construction defect law, one that will incentivize builders to build while protecting against severe abuses.
Source: 2018 Colorado governor campaign website DougForColorado.com
Aug 1, 2017
George Brauchler:
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
Cary Kennedy:
Transit Oriented Development & develop airport commercially
Cary helped lead regional negotiations with Denver, Aurora and Adams County to expand commercial development at Denver International Airport. The agreement represents unprecedented regional cooperation and creates one of the largest
economic development opportunities in the region. She also helped develop Pena Station which brought Panasonic Solutions to build a 400-acre Transit Oriented Development project, bringing more than 300 high-paying jobs to the region.
Source: 2018 CO governor campaign website CaryKennedyForGovernor.com
Jul 2, 2017
Setti Warren:
Reconstruct roadways; establish innovation centers
- Setti has focused on upgrading Newton's roads and sidewalks to remedy years of neglect, reconstructing 50 miles of roadway since 2013. Moving forward, Newton will be implementing new technology to improve traffic signalling and alleviate
traffic congestion.
- In 2013, Setti partnered with the Town of Needham and the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber to establish the N2 Innovation District as an attractive place for technology companies to do business.
Newton is increasingly becoming a place where talent, innovation, and community converge to support a vibrant, entrepreneurial economy.
- In 2016, Setti partnered with MassChallenge to open the Newton Innovation Center (NIC), a startup-friendly
collaborative workspace. The NIC offers programming, networking events, and internship programs. With over 60 startups currently working out of the NIC, its success demonstrates how Newton and other suburbs can be a hub for innovation.
Source: 2018 Massachusetts governor campaign website SettiWarren.com
Jun 1, 2017
Setti Warren:
Public transportation systems are underfunded
Setti Warren believes the ability to move around the Commonwealth with reasonable speed and at reasonable cost is essential to addressing the challenges of economic inequality. Constant traffic, underfunded public transportation systems and crumbling
roads and bridges are not just an inconvenience, they are an impediment to opportunity. Creating more good jobs where people live will help lighten the load on highways and public transportation.
We need a strategy to make sure that regional transportation authorities are able to meet the needs of the people of the Commonwealth.
We must commit to projects like extending the Blue Line to Lynn, building a bullet train from Springfield to Boston, and repairing our underfunded roads and bridges. We cannot wait 20 years to get this done.
Source: 2018 Massachusetts governor campaign website SettiWarren.com
Jun 1, 2017
Alec Ross:
Obama/Clinton advisor on internet freedom & technology
Alec was inspired to get involved in politics during Barack Obama's historic campaign in 2008. He joined the Obama campaign at its outset, convening leaders from the technology and innovation sectors to draft new policies that promoted economic
development and government openness and transparency. And after serving on the Obama-Biden Transition Team, Alec was appointed Senior Advisor for Innovation to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. In that role, he developed new and creative ways to use
technology and innovation to serve America's diplomatic agenda around the world, and was the diplomatic lead on a range of issues including Internet Freedom and the use of network technologies in conflict zones.After leaving the State Department,
Alec wrote a book titled "The Industries of the Future" which lays out a series of new ideas for ways that everyday workers can seize new economic opportunities and steps that parents can take to better prepare their children.
Source: 2018 Maryland gubernatorial campaign website AlecRoss.com
May 2, 2017
Casey Cagle:
Invest in good roads and a deepened harbor
We must provide the basic infrastructure that employers need in order to come to Georgia. This includes a strong education system, good roads, and investing in deepening the Savannah harbor so that large cargo vessels can reach our factories and
consumers. We must always remember to keep our economic development policies balanced, so they support every sector of our economy, from family farms in rural Georgia to small businesses across our state and corporate employers in major cities.
Source: 2018 Georgia gubernatorial campaign website CaseyCagle.com
May 2, 2017
David Hadley:
Stop the wasteful high-speed rail project
A leader in the fight to stop the wasteful high-speed rail project, David Hadley authored legislation to halt funding for the proposed bullet train and use those funds for local transportation projects.David Hadley also voted against legislation by
irresponsible Sacramento politicians that drastically reduced public reporting requirements for the bullet train project--and, he strongly opposes stealing greenhouse gas clean up funds in order to build high speed rail.
Source: 2018 CA gubernatorial campaign website DavidHadley.com
May 2, 2017
Ed Perlmutter:
Land humans on Mars by 2033
Ed's number one aerospace priority is to secure a long-term plan from NASA to ensure it has the funding and resources necessary to land humans on Mars by 2033. This requires an all-hands-on-deck approach and will require new technologies and new
capabilities we've only dreamed of which will create good-paying jobs and benefit us all back on Earth. Some other aerospace projects are being developed right here in Colorado including JPSS-1 and the GOES weather satellites to improve the accuracy of
our weather forecasting models, the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) project to analyze Mars' upper atmosphere, the Total Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) to measure the sun's energy, and Orion multipurpose crew vehicle which is going
to take our astronauts deeper and farther into space than we have ever imagined are coming straight out of Colorado. Ed is working hard to advance several of these priorities vital for Colorado's aerospace economy and space exploration in general.
Source: 2018 CO gubernatorial campaign website perlmutter.house.gov
May 2, 2017
Gary Richardson:
Dismantle the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
For over 60 years, Oklahomans have been sold many lies about our turnpikes. One of the biggest lies was that "once the roads were paid for they would become free roads." Here we are in 2017 and not one turnpike has been turned back over to the state.
We don't know who owns the bonds. We don't know how much money the turnpike authority truly spends! However, we do know that not one dime of the toll gate money comes back to the state treasury. Not to mention that the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
doesn't pay any property taxes.
It's time to take back the turnpikes by first demanding a truly independent-ordered forensic audit of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. I won't be surprised if that audit uncovers millions of dollars in waste and
outright fraud. From there, as Governor, I will work with the legislature to begin the process to dismantle the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority and bring these roads back into the control of the people of Oklahoma.
Source: 2018 Oklahoma governor campaign website GaryRichardson.org
May 2, 2017
Stacey Abrams:
We must invest in public infrastructure
Throughout our history, Democrats have believed in equality of economic opportunity. Our state and our economy are strongest when government is a partner in growth, by providing the infrastructure and the framework to guarantee that everyone has a
shot at success. To achieve this, we must invest in public infrastructure, pay workers a livable wage, spur job growth with smart policies and demand fair tax policies.
Source: 2018 Georgia governor campaign website StaceyAbrams.com
May 2, 2017
Steve Marchand:
Invest in NH infrastructure so businesses want to grow here
Too many people think we have to choose: Either we help working people and their families, or we focus on growing our economy. But my experience shows me that the right priorities do both:- We need to fix our roads, bridges, sewers, and electric
grid--because why should businesses invest in New Hampshire, if New Hampshire won't invest in New Hampshire?
- We must deliver America's best educational outcomes for our kids--from pre-K on up to high school and college.
- We have to support our
small businesses and striving entrepreneurs--our greatest job creators.
- We need a health care system that's stable, affordable, and accessible--including becoming a national leader in preventing and treating substance abuse and addiction.
We can make New Hampshire the best place in America to start and raise a family, and the best place to start and grow a business. We will aspire to be the example of what America, at our best, can be. That's why I'm running for Governor.
Source: 2018 N.H. gubernatorial campaign website SteveMarchand.com
May 2, 2017
Tim Walz:
Safeguard our online activity from public scrutiny
As technology evolves we must continue to safeguard our online activity from public scrutiny and private exploitation. As a proponent of civil rights, I understand the strong argument made for stronger privacy laws.We must also remain vigilant to
protect our nation from terrorists and those who wish to do us harm. Cyber security is one of the most serious economic and national security challenges we face as a nation.
An effective response to cyber-attacks will require coordination among intelligence agencies, law enforcement, and private owners of critical cyber infrastructure.
However, it is also imperative that we not sacrifice citizens' privacy and civil liberties. I will continue to fight for measures that allow us to find the proper balance between national security and personal privacy.
Source: 2018 MN gubernatorial campaign website walz.house.gov
May 2, 2017
Daniel Biss:
PhD from MIT; math professor at U. Chicago
Daniel grew up in Bloomington, Indiana, and moved to Chicago after completing his Bachelor's degree at Harvard University and his Ph.D. in mathematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. At the age of 25, he joined the University of Chicago's
mathematics faculty.His wife, Karin, is a former Peace Corps volunteer now working on her doctorate in history at Northwestern University. They live in Evanston with their two children, Elliot and Theodore.
Source: 2018 Illinois gubernatorial campaign website DanielBiss.com
Apr 30, 2017
Stacey Abrams:
Creates commission on Transit Governance and Funding
HB 160: Creates the Georgia Commission on Transit Governance and Funding. The purpose of this commission will be to study and assess needs for, potential methods of funding of, and means of providing a system
of mass transportation and mass transportation facilities for any one or more metropolitan areas of the state, while including consideration of federal programs. MY VOTE: YES
Source: 2018 Georgia governor campaign website StaceyAbrams.com
Mar 30, 2017
Bob Harlow:
1 Gb internet in every home, plus 200 mph high speed rail
Create 35,000 jobs through record investment in Wisconsin's infrastructure: My first priority is job-creating infrastructure investments that position Wisconsin to be the economic powerhouse of America's future. By bringing 1 Gb internet to every home,
building 200 mph high speed rail that connects our region, modernizing our highways to be safer and more efficient, and by making Wisconsin 30% renewable by 2030, we will create 35,000 good paying jobs and boost economic growth in Wisconsin for decades.
Source: 2018 Wisconsin Gubernatorial campaign website BobHarlow.net
Mar 15, 2017
Brian Kemp:
Webpage & app for voter registration & sample ballot
As Georgia's Chief Elections Officer, Secretary Kemp has implemented numerous e-government solutions for voters and established the state as a national model for election security. Because of Kemp's innovative leadership, Georgians can now register to
vote online or update their information through the new Online Voter Registration System. In just a few short months, over 30,000 Georgians have already taken advantage of this cutting edge technology.
He also launched a new My Voter Page or "MVP" program that allows Georgians to view their sample ballot, find early voting locations and times, find their Election Day polling place, verify the status of their voter registration, and much more, all on
their computers or mobile devices.
Because of Brian Kemp's visionary and conservative leadership, Georgia is the first state in the nation to offer a mobile app that includes the convenience of the MVP program and online voter registration.
Source: 2018 Georgia Governor campaign website KempMeansBusiness.com
Mar 15, 2017
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