Mike Katz in 2024 DE Senate race
On Budget & Economy:
Pass balanced budgets; pay down national debt
- Embrace fiscal responsibility by passing balanced budgets and implementing a plan to pay down America's national debt.
- Ensure financial stability through a well-regulated financial system, instilling confidence in the
American banking and financial sectors.
A strong American economy requires comprehensive policies grounded on upstream problem-solving that addresses the multifactorial interconnected issues defining our economy.
Source: 2024 Delaware Senate campaign website DrMikeKatz.com
Feb 8, 2024
On Civil Rights:
Shepherded a Delaware bill legalizing LGBTQ civil unions
Elected to Delaware's State Senate in 2008, Dr. Mike embarked on rooting out corruption and ensuring government served its citizens' best interests. In the face of opposition, he successfully shepherded a bill legalizing
LGBTQ civil unions, positioning Delaware as one of the first states to pass such legislation.
Source: 2024 Delaware Senate campaign website DrMikeKatz.com
Feb 8, 2024
On Corporations:
Public-private partnerships for R&D and infrastructure
Dr. Mike's focus revolves around crucial areas and strategies aimed at building a competitive and resilient American economy that solves complex upstream challenges:- Invest in education and workforce development to equip America's workforce with
the skills required for future jobs.
- Incentivize private sector investment in research and innovation.
- Upgrade and modernize infrastructure, including transportation and energy, through public-private partnerships to support economic growth.
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Promote small business growth and job creation by implementing policies that alleviate regulatory burdens on small businesses and start-ups, providing access to capital and resources.
- Introduce tax reform policies that spur economic growth, reduce
corporate tax burdens, and provide incentives for business investment.
A strong American economy requires comprehensive policies grounded on upstream problem-solving that addresses the multifactorial interconnected issues defining our economy.
Source: 2024 Delaware Senate campaign website DrMikeKatz.com
Feb 8, 2024
On Education:
Early childhood education plays a critical role in life
Early childhood education plays a critical role in shaping a person's success throughout life. The experiences and learning opportunities provided during a child's earliest years have a lasting impact on all aspects of their development.
The early years of a child's life are a period of rapid brain development. Quality early childhood education programs facilitate cognitive, emotional, and academic development by providing experiences that facilitate neural connections.
Source: 2024 Delaware Senate campaign website DrMikeKatz.com
Feb 8, 2024
On Government Reform:
Alleviate regulatory burdens on small businesses & start-ups
Promote small business growth and job creation by implementing policies that alleviate regulatory
burdens on small businesses and start-ups, providing access to capital and resources.
Source: 2024 Delaware Senate campaign website DrMikeKatz.com
Feb 8, 2024
On Government Reform:
Divisive politics as usual is no longer an option
During his address at the Independent Party 2023 Convention, Dr. Katz highlighted the government's dysfunction and divisiveness, which he attributed to the two major political parties' focus on winning. As an independent candidate, he pledged his
allegiance to the core values of the U.S. Constitution, including Liberty, Justice, and Equality.Dr. Katz continued, "Business and politics as usual is no longer an option. I have pledged to abide by a Code of Conduct that recognizes our common
humanity, to be respectful of all Americans, to work for and seek unity among all Americans, and to work together with all Americans to solve our problems and improve our society. These are the steadfast foundational principles on which we serve our
communities and how we treat our fellow citizens."
Dr. Katz was first elected to the Delaware State Senate District 4 as a Democrat in 2008. He ran for re-election in the 2012 election, running unopposed in the Democratic primary.
Source: First State Update on 2024 Delaware Senate race
Jul 5, 2023
On Health Care:
Ensure universal access to quality affordable healthcare
Dr. Mike Katz is steadfast in his commitment to ensuring universal access to high-quality, affordable healthcare, regardless of zip code. His plan requires a paradigm shift in the focus of America's health system--from treating illness to preventing it
by advocating healthy behaviors and lifestyles, starting from the prenatal and early childhood years. Additionally, he emphasizes the critical integration of mental health into health and secondary education systems, recognizing its significance in
promoting the well-being of both children and adults.Dr. Mike possesses the medical, business, and policy knowledge, experience, and upstream leadership skills necessary to guide the U.S. Senate and Congress in establishing a health system focused
on coordinated population and community health. Such a system will provide high-quality, affordable healthcare for every citizen, integrating not-for-profit, academic, and for-profit systems to enhance consumer choice and operational efficiencies.
Source: 2024 Delaware Senate campaign website DrMikeKatz.com
Feb 8, 2024
On Homeland Security:
Support active military; veterans a national imperative
Recognizing and honoring the service and sacrifices of our active military and veterans is not only a moral obligation but a national imperative. This entails an unwavering commitment to safeguarding their health, ensuring their safety,
and promoting their overall well-being. Gratitude must be extended for the freedoms and safety they have selflessly secured for our nation.
Source: 2024 Delaware Senate campaign website DrMikeKatz.com
Feb 8, 2024
On Principles & Values:
The two major parties are root cause of our divisive society
I was so dissatisfied with the years of corrupted two-party government dysfunction that I left political parties behind and became an Independent. In my previous service as a State Senator, I had an insider's view on how our corrupted and broken
political system works. Grounded on the core value of winning and fixed to the influence of money, I have concluded that the two major political parties and the political industry are the root cause of America's divisive society and eroding democracy.
Source: 2024 Delaware Senate campaign website DrMikeKatz.com
Feb 8, 2024
On Principles & Values:
American Dream is based on freedom and individual rights
The "American Dream" is based on the foundational principles of freedom and individual rights with the idea that every individual can pursue their own ambitions and goals. The Dream represents the belief that every American,
regardless of their background, has the equal opportunity for prosperity and upward mobility through hard work. Dr. Mike Katz knows that, along with education and financial success, Homeownership is an integral part of the Dream.
Source: 2024 Delaware Senate campaign website DrMikeKatz.com
Feb 8, 2024
On Tax Reform:
Reduce corporate tax burdens; simplify the tax code
- Introduce tax reform policies that spur economic growth, reduce corporate tax burdens, and provide incentives for business investment.
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Simplify the tax code to ensure simplicity, fairness, and competitiveness.
- Ensure financial stability through a well-regulated financial system, instilling confidence in the American banking and financial sectors.
Source: 2024 Delaware Senate campaign website DrMikeKatz.com
Feb 8, 2024
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