Ballotpedia.org political website: on Budget & Economy

Jo Rae Perkins: Shrink government; cut BLM, USFS, and the Fed

• I will work to shrink the size of the federal government agencies. This should lead to curtailing out of control spending and reduce the over reach of those agencies.
• I support term limits, 12 years maximum in Congress. No more career politicians
• I support Medical Freedom, am Pro life and Pro 2nd Amendment.
• Q: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
• A: Out of control federal agencies that have very little oversight and spend taxpayer dollars like there is no tomorrow. We need to cut the size of the federal government and get back to basics. End the Fed, drastically reduce the size of the BLM, USFS, Dept of Ed just to name a few. Source: Ballotpedia.org on 2020 Oregon Senate race May 20, 2020

  Joan Farr: Get Out of Debt plan: cut waste, fraud and abuse

  Q: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

  A: I am passionate about government waste, fraud and abuse which I believe has resulted in our exorbitant national debt, and we could reduce it significantly by condensing our 17 National Security agencies down to about 4.

  Q: Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

  A: 1. I want to help people file mass pro se lawsuits that will end the pandemic & overhaul the legal system.
  2. I want to implement a "Get Out of Debt" plan that helps to bridge the gap between the rich and poor.

  3. I want to ensure that laws are passed which benefit the majority, and I cannot and will not be bought.

  Source: Ballotpedia.org on 2020 Oklahoma Senate race Nov 1, 2021

  Kevin Stitt: Create a level playing field for competition

  Cornett discussed the importance of moving away from the oil and gas industry to provide revenue for the state. Stitt noted he would strive to create a level playing field for competition.

  Cornett is expected to gain support from the independent oil industry, while Stitt would be backed by Chamber of Commerce members and the largest oil producers.

  Source: Ballotpedia.org on 2018 Oklahoma gubernatorial race Aug 28, 2018

  Maggie Toulouse Oliver: Create a "One-Stop-Shop" Business Portal to cut red tape

  Creating jobs is New Mexico's number one priority and Maggie will embrace and enhance the Secretary of State's role in creating a online Corporations hub or portal that cuts the red tape for small business owners while streamlining delivery of essential services to help New Mexico's businesses thrive.

  Maggie will strengthen our commitment to supporting local business owners by ensuring that all New Mexicans have access to the resources they need to plan, start and expand their operations.

  Maggie has been a strong advocate of SB9, a recently passed state law creating a "One-Stop-Shop" Business Portal to cut red tape for local businesses. Upon assuming office, Maggie will work across agencies to ensure that law is implemented as quickly as possible.

  Source: Ballotpedia.org Connection on 2020 New Mexico Senate race Nov 1, 2014

  Tom Steyer: Require Rainy Day budget stabilization in state constitution

  Report on Steyer's stance and spending on ballot initiatives:
  • California Proposition 2, Rainy Day Budget Stabilization Fund Act (2014)
  • Steyer Supported; Steyer spent $25,000; outcome: Approved
  • California Proposition 2, the Rainy Day Budget Stabilization Fund Act (Assembly Constitutional Amendment 1), was on the November 4, 2014 ballot in California as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
  • The measure was approved. The measure was formerly known as Proposition 44.
  • Requires an annual deposit of 1.5% of general fund revenues annually.
  • Created a distinct budget stabilization fund known as the "Proposition 98 Reserve" or Public School System Stabilization Account (PSSSA). The PSSSA is funded by a transfer of capital gains-related tax revenues in excess of 8% of general fund revenues.
  • Funds are appropriated from the PSSSA when state support for K-14 education exceeds the allocation of other available resources.
  Source: Ballotpedia.org on California ballot measure voting records Jul 2, 2019

  Jeff Jackson: Prepare citizens to compete in the new economy

  Q: What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

  A: Our state's greatest challenge is going to be making sure our citizens are prepared to compete in the new economy. In order to be successful in an economy that's increasingly digital, creative, and data-driven, we need to place a greater emphasis on public education, from early childhood to higher education.

  Q: What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

  A: Make decisions based mainly on evidence, don't be afraid of reasonable compromise, and don't kick people around for no good reason.

  Q: What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

  A: I recognize that other people know more than I do about their lives and their professions, and I try hard to listen to them before I form my own opinion.

  Source: Ballotpedia.org 2018 Candidate Connection survey on NC-14 Nov 8, 2018

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