Issue Position: Overview

Issue Position

My general philosophy is that an efficient and effective state government is essential in keeping our Commonwealth among the best places to live, work and raise a family. Basic services that government provides include comprehensive public safety, effective public education, modern transportation networks, clean drinking water, and proper waste management.

State government also provides necessary regulation of private industries that deliver services in health care, housing, insurance, energy supplies, financial services, and much more. Yet, state government cannot be expected to do everything for everyone. There are reasonable limits to the role of government and the amount of taxes that can be assessed to support state programs and part of the job of a State Representative is to strike the correct balance.

My objective always will be to find the proper role and boundaries of state government so that we will live within our means and still provide the services that enable citizens and communities to live well and maximize their own opportunities and responsibilities.

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