Issue Position: Economy and Taxes

Issue Position

Too often in Richmond, the knee-jerk reaction to just about every challenge we face is to take more money from your family budget so that government can grow its budget. Yet, Jeff believes that you know better how to spend your money than government does, and when times get tough, government should tighten its belt, downsize, and cut out the waste and niceties. And, government needs to get out of the way so that individuals and small businesses can do what they do best: create jobs and grow our economy.

As Delegate, Jeff fought against the largest tax increase in Virginia history (when the state was running a massive $2 billion surplus). If elected to the Senate, Jeff will continue to protect your hard earned money and work to create a pro-job environment for the citizens of Virginia.

* He voted against and has been a vocal opponent of tax increases.
* He will work to lower the tax burden on families and business to create jobs and encourage investment.
* He will again sponsor his plan to get skyrocketing property taxes under control.
* Develop a program to incentivize government workers to find cost savings.
* In the House, Jeff introduced legislation that, among other things:
o Provides tax relief to Virginia's hard-working families.
o Restore the program to completely phase out the car tax.
o Reinstate tax deductions for seniors 62 and older.
o Require a super majority vote by the General Assembly and a majority vote by the people in order to raise taxes.
o Eliminates property taxes for 100% disabled vets.
o Limit the growth of the state budget.
o Cut wasteful state spending.
o Provided funding for the National Museum of the Marine Corps, helping revive the south-east Prince William economy.

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