Yancey McGill in Gubernatorial campaign websites

On Budget & Economy: Audit the budget and the state pension fnud

Here's are some elements of my plan to lower taxes:
• ANNUAL AUDIT OF STATE BUDGET: We will initiate and enforce a yearly, transparent audit of the state budget and expenditures in conjunction with a yearly audit of each state agency. This will help put an end to the corruption and gross mismanagement of your tax money. By eliminating waste, we will free up millions of dollars, and be able to lower taxes.
• FULL AUDIT OF STATE PENSION FUND: We will enact a full audit, and share those results with the public. We must restore accountability by making sure that the Investment and Retirement Commission answers to the entire state. This lack of accountability has led to the state's pension fund becoming a black hole.
• SHRINK THE SIZE OF MOST STATE AGENCIES BY 5%: I will evaluate every state agency, cut back bloated budgets, eliminate chummy contracts, and shrink the size of our state government. Core services such as law enforcement and first responders will not be affected.

On Education: $11.7B on schools and we're ranked as the worst state

South Carolina is also known as the home of the "Corridor of Shame." This is unacceptable. Together, we will eliminate the inefficiency and corruption rife within our education system and focus on preparing South Carolina's children for the challenges of the 21st century.

Here are some ways we will improve education in South Carolina:
• Audit and reform the state board of education
• More teaching. Less testing
• Support for stem, vocational and technical programs
• Fix the teacher shortage
• Stronger input from parents
• Listen to educators
• Support proven programs that work for parents and students

On Environment: Restructure environmental control; partner with agribusiness

Here's are some elements of my plan:
• LOOK AT RESTRUCTURING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL: As part of a review of all agencies, we will consider breaking the Department of Health and Environmental Control into two smaller agencies, taking it from one of the largest and most bureaucratic state agencies and making it work more efficiently.
• REMAIN A STRONG PARTNER TO AGRIBUSINESS AND FORESTRY: 212,000 jobs and more than $40 billion a year-- that is the economic impact of agribusiness and forestry on South Carolina's economy. As governor, I will ensure that South Carolina remains a strong partner in helping these industries thrive and grow.
• ELIMINATE JOB-KILLING REGULATIONS: As part of our audit and review of state agencies, we will identify and eliminate burdensome, job-killing regulations.

On Gun Control: We will not surrender our freedom to bear arms

I believe in our right to bear arms and strongly support the 2nd Amendment.

Our Constitution acknowledges what most South Carolinians know to be true: We have a God-given right to protect ourselves, our families, our homes, and our property.

As Americans, the Second Amendment is what protects our sacred liberties, and I will fight to help you protect those liberties.

On Immigration: Do everything to prevent illegal immigrants in our state

Our concern has always been and will always be the safety of South Carolinians over the unnecessary influx of dangerous or illegal immigrants who could potentially put our people in harm's way.

We encourage lawful and responsible immigration for people coming to our country and our state seeking a better life for themselves and their families.

But we will do everything within our power to support and aid our law enforcement agencies in preventing illegal immigrants from entering and residing in our state. We will not allow any refugees from known terror-ridden countries or regions into this state without a full and thorough vetting process. Period.

On Social Security: Only 4% of SC seniors are served by the government

South Carolina's senior population is approaching 1 million, but only about 4% are served by the government. We can do better, and we must do better.

As South Carolina's Director of the Office on Aging, I always kept the needs of seniors first in my heart and in my actions. I visited every senior center in South Carolina as part of my personal assessment of the quality of service provided to our seniors. I worked to directly support direct service providers. I initiated an outside audit of the Office on Aging that enabled me to reorganize staff, re-set priorities, improve communication across all levels of the Office, and improve food safety and training processes.

On Tax Reform: Lower taxes; more local control; fewer regulations

Here's are some elements of my plan to reform South Carolina's budget:
• LOWER TAXES: Previous acts of state government have encouraged larger businesses to locate here by offering lower corporate taxes. But we must ensure these incentives do not work against South Carolina's small businesses. We must lessen the burden on small businesses by lowering corporate taxes in general.
• MORE LOCAL CONTROL: An expanding, mismanaged government leads to excessive spending, unnecessary regulations, higher taxes, and a culture of corruption. We will return more power to local governments to restore more control to local communities. We must give the people of South Carolina more power to decide where tax money goes on a local level.
• ELIMINATE JOB-KILLING REGULATIONS: As part of our audit and review of state agencies, we will identify and eliminate burdensome, job-killing regulations.