2018 WY Governor's race: on Tax Reform


Bill Dahlin: Taxes shouldn't be the "go to" in bust times: must diversify

What is my stance on raising taxes? Let's look at this from a business perspective. In my business, if I am having a tough year, do I go out and ask my customers for more money on my services? No, I get creative, innovative, cut expenses, and look for different revenue sources... diversify. In Wyoming, we need to save more in the boom times and push hard for diversification. Not push for diversification and look at taxing in bust times.
Source: 2018 Wyoming gubernatorial website DahlinForGovernor.com Sep 18, 2018

Mark Gordon: Reorganize government instead of raising taxes

[Asked about revenue], "I'm absolutely about economic diversification," Gordon said, but "I don't think we need to raise taxes. There are other ways. We can reorganize government." Gordon has not signed a no-tax pledge.

He acknowledged the question will arise if Wyoming chooses to grow beyond the minerals industry. "If we are committed to diversifying into other sectors that will not augment our mineral industry," he said, "then we're going to have to talk about what that tax structure means."

Source: Casper Star-Tribune on 2018 Wyoming gubernatorial race Jun 9, 2018

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