Issue Position: Outrageous Trends in Taxes & Spending

Issue Position

"Unless we act now, disaster lies ahead."

The burden of federal, state and local government taxes and spending in South Carolina is truly outrageous. It's making it difficult for families to survive. Here are just a few of the most dangerous trends:

South Carolina's income tax is the 6th highest in the nation.
We have the 6th highest property taxes in America.
Per person spending in South Carolina (by all levels of government) is the 4th highest in the nation.
And our industrial property taxes are the highest in the country.
No wonder so many people are unemployed in South Carolina. Few businesses would risk expanding or locating in a state where taxes can drain away most of their earnings.

For 20 years, I have operated a small business through increasingly difficult times. I know what it will take to turn our economy around and create new jobs. The best way to stimulate economic growth is to give tax relief to families and businesses. That's what I will fight for as your State Representative. I am also proud to say I was given the Friend of the Taxpayer Award every year of my service.

The pledge I make to you is this: I will always put taxpayers first, regardless of the political consequences.

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