Issue Position: Leading by Example on Reform

Issue Position

Dan believes government works best when our elected officials are 100% committed to us. That's why he leads by example -- he has kept his promise to refuse the taxpayer-paid pension, per diems, and perks, and will continue to do so. He also supports legislative initiatives that would end the current pension system for elected officials, and end the per diem system by making legislators follow I.R.S. guidelines for expense reimbursements. During the budget impasse Dan chose not to cash his paychecks from July through December, and has co-sponsored legislation that would penalize legislators by eliminating their pay during an impasse if future budgets are not passed by the June 30 deadline, as is required by our State Constitution.

Dan also supported new initiatives that are increasing accountability and transparency by posting state and school district spending information on-line for public review. He also supports new legislation that would help curb the power of special interest lobbyists in Harrisburg, as well as other measures that would bring reform and accountability to the Legislature, Governor, and Judicial branches of government.

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