Aimee Winder Newton in 2020 UT Governor's race
On Abortion:
Abortion only permitted in extreme circumstances
I am pro-life and believe we should do all we can to reduce abortions. I believe we should protect the life of the unborn, and that
abortions should be considered only in extreme circumstances such as when the life of the mother is in danger, or when there is rape or incest.
Source: 2020 Utah governor campaign website AimeeForGovernor.com
May 2, 2020
On Immigration:
Allow citizenship for those who wait their turn
We need to secure our borders so we can identify who is coming into our country. Then we need comprehensive immigration reform. I support more work visas for immigrants who want to work here. I also support an
expedited immigration process for those who have patiently waited their turn. We need a no-tolerance policy for those who are coming across our borders to do us harm, sell drugs, or commit crimes.
Source: 2020 Utah governor campaign website AimeeForGovernor.com
May 2, 2020
On Education:
No one-size-fits-all program; let parents choose
Every child deserves a high quality education. Each student is different and there should never be a one-size-fits-all program for our kids. I will advocate for changes to how we measure schools, improve ways to track student growth,
incentivize high-performing teachers, and focus on policies that bring in more quality teachers to fill the teacher shortage.
I will continue to support the rights of parents to choose the best education for their child, whether they attend a school in a school district, charter school, private school, online school or homeschool.
The federal government should not be involved in education decisions in Utah, and I oppose any efforts to usurp local control.
Source: Ballotpedia.org on 2020 Utah gubernatorial race
Apr 4, 2020
On Government Reform:
Need strong planning for Utah's tremendous growth
Utah is experiencing tremendous growth in many areas of our state, which brings with it concerns over housing affordability, infrastructure for water and transportation, and air quality. As Governor, I will restore a strong planning component as one of
the key functions of the Governor's office. We will coordinate with legislators, local leaders, & our metropolitan planning organizations to ensure that we are promoting smart growth that balances the character of our communities with new opportunities.
I will work towards comprehensive local, regional, and state government coordination.I firmly believe that government leaders need to take more seriously their charge to use tax dollars in a responsible way. On the county council I come prepared
with ideas on how to cut wasteful spending and to better utilize dollars to make long-term impact and investment for the state's second largest budget. As Governor, I will bring that same diligence and fiscal conservatism to the state budget.
Source: Ballotpedia.org on 2020 Utah gubernatorial race
Apr 4, 2020
On Tax Reform:
State must step up, rural areas can't afford property taxes
I am not opposed, as long as there is a comprehensive plan in place to fund education. The structural imbalance is real, but we cannot tackle tax reform without a conversation about budget reform that begins with public ed as a priority.
We need to invest in teacher salaries today and we can do so without a tax increase. We have rural communities that cannot afford to balance their education budgets through property taxes. The state needs to step up.
Source: UtahPolicy.com on 2020 Utah gubernatorial race
Mar 18, 2020
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