Brian Herr on Budget & Economy

Limited Hopkinton annual property tax increase to under 2.5%

Herr believes politics in Hopkinton is a microcosm of politics at the state and national levels and believes his experience there [demonstrates how to put] problem-solving before party politics and promote pragmatic budgeting.

Control spending; oppose earmarks; reduce national debt

To reduce the national debt, Herr said he wants to control spending and is willing to make difficult, unpopular decisions, such as opposing earmarks and "pet projects."

"We can't tax our way out of this," he said. While he thinks stimulus spending has only saved jobs and not created new employment or growth, Herr said he would like to see government invest in the digital backbone of the third district to encourage companies to expand. He also backs continued support for those still unemployed. "I'm not opposed to government," he said. "I studied it, and I like it."