2022 RI Governor's race: on Government Reform
Ashley Kalus:
Attract business by lowering taxes, cutting red tape
We cannot continue down the same path we have for the last 80 years. The only way to move this state forward is by fostering an economic climate that attracts businesses and creates high-paying jobs, and it starts by lowering taxes, cutting red tape,
and ensuring we have an educated workforce. If we take these steps and leverage our assets, we will create a competitive environment that makes Rhode Island the most affordable place to live, work, and raise a family.
Source: Press release on 2022 Rhode Island Governor campaign website
Jul 13, 2022
Dan McKee:
RI Equity Council meetings should not be open to the public
Should Rhode Island Equity Council meetings be secret? The Equity Council serves an important function: ensuring that the state's COVID-19 strategies address the specific needs of the communities most impacted by the pandemic. But a reporter was recently
prevented from watching the Equity Council meeting via Zoom, and a spokeswoman for Governor Daniel McKee told a reporter, "These meetings have not been open to the public." So the reporter filed a complaint alleging a violation of the Open Meetings Act.
"I think it should be open to the public. While it doesn't have any authority to implement or execute on ideas, the Equity Council ultimately serves as a liaison for the community voice. Without transparency, there could be a disconnect between
what's advised on the council and what the community wants," Mu&?ntilde;oz said, "The Equity Council is the only lens the community has into what the administration is doing. If this is not open to the public, it kind of defeats the purpose of it."
Source: Boston Globe on 2022 Rhode Island Gubernatorial race
May 28, 2021
Dan McKee:
Vetoed state short-term rental regulations as burdensome
[On AirBnB bill} "I cannot support this bill because it will create additional burden for property owners. Short-term rental concerns, like other property/land use and small business matters, are most effectively addressed at the municipal level.
Our local planning, zoning, and building authorities have the requisite experience and expertise to determine what works (or does not work) for their community," McKee added.
Source: Go Local Prov blog on 2022 Rhode Island Gubernatorial race
Jul 8, 2021
Luis-Daniel Munoz:
RI Equity Council meetings should be open to the public
Should Rhode Island Equity Council meetings be secret? The Equity Council serves an important function: ensuring that the state's COVID-19 strategies address the specific needs of the communities most impacted by the pandemic. But a reporter was recently
prevented from watching the Equity Council meeting via Zoom, and a spokeswoman for Governor Daniel McKee told a reporter, "These meetings have not been open to the public." So the reporter filed a complaint alleging a violation of the Open Meetings Act.
"I think it should be open to the public. While it doesn't have any authority to implement or execute on ideas, the Equity Council ultimately serves as a liaison for the community voice. Without transparency, there could be a disconnect between
what's advised on the council and what the community wants," Mu&?ntilde;oz said, "The Equity Council is the only lens the community has into what the administration is doing. If this is not open to the public, it kind of defeats the purpose of it."
Source: Boston Globe on 2022 Rhode Island Gubernatorial race
May 28, 2021
Matt Brown:
Reform Make election day a holiday, repeat voter ID law
RI Political Cooperative Policy Platform: - Democracy for All
- End the influence of corporate lobbyist money
- Enact public campaign financing
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Make election day a statewide holiday
- Repeal the voter ID law
[Brown heads this RI coalition].
Source: GoLocalProv.com on 2022 Rhode Island Gubernatorial race
Sep 22, 2021
Nellie Gorbea:
Supports repealing the state's voter ID law
When she first ran for secretary of state in 2014, Gorbea said she'd support repealing the voter ID law, which she called "a solution looking for a problem."
When asked if she still feels that way today, she said, "Absolutely. I don't think that that is something that really secures our election." Plus, the state has other means of guarding against voter fraud, she said.
Source: Boston Globe on 2022 Rhode Island Gubernatorial race
Mar 3, 2022
Nellie Gorbea:
Policymakers should reflect diversity of the state
According to Gorbea, the best way to have policies that address the state's diversity is by putting people in power and positions that reflect diversity of the state. During her career, she has brought together people of diverse backgrounds to the
policy making table and plans to do the same as governor. She said the government has the ability to work with the nonprofit sector and would like to restructure the way the two partner with each other.
Source: Johnston Sunrise on 2022 Rhode Island Gubernatorial race
May 31, 2022
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