Issue Position: On Taxation and Fiscal Responsibility

I support the following policies that I believe will foster rebuilding the economy and creating jobs.

Taxation:
I believe fair and simple taxes will promote economic stability and growth. To that end I oppose tax policies that deliberately divide Americans or promote class warfare. Because of the vital role of religious organizations, charities, and fraternal benevolent societies play in fostering generosity, charity and patriotism, these organizations should not be subject to taxation and donations to them should remain deductible. I further support the Arizona Tax Credit programs that help fund schools and qualified charitable organizations.

Homeownership:
I believe that homeownership expands personal liberty, builds communities, and helps Americans create wealth. "The American Dream" is not a stale slogan. It is the aspiration of all our people. It means a decent place to live, a safe place to raise kids, a welcoming place to retire. I support policies that make responsible home ownership possible and rental policies that make it possible for people to acquire safe housing at affordable rates.

Technology / Business:
I envision state and local governments as a partner with individuals and industries in technological progress. We need to create a business climate that rewards risk and promotes innovation, a learning system that gives Americans the skills needed to seize the opportunities of the 21st century, and to build international partnerships that maintain a fair and open global market for America's goods and services.

Small Business and Entrepreneurship:
A central reason why the 20th century came to be called the American Century was the ability of individuals to invent and create in a land of free markets. As a small business owner, I have experienced both the challenges and rewards of building a business. I know what it takes to work through the night to get the job done, what it is to have employees who look to me for their livelihood when times are tough, and have experienced the joy and satisfaction at seeing my dreams become reality. But the sad truth is, more businesses are closing in our country than are starting. Productivity growth has slowed and overreaching regulation has made business ownership more difficult and in some cases, impossible. I will support policies that will make the dream of business ownership more accessible to more Arizonans.

Responsible State Budgeting:
I support a balanced, fiscally conservative state budget that meets our needs and obligations to the people of Arizona without spending more than we take it.

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