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1. Freeze assessments.
2. Roll back in rates to pre 2008 levels negotiated by demanding
taxing jurisdictions roll back unjust gains before securing new
benefits from the State. Loudon will publicize and act on a list
of which jurisdictions are friendly to the taxpayers and rolling
back appropriately.
3. Property thereafter will only be reassessed when it changes hands.
4. Annual increases will be limited to inflation or else by a popular
vote at a general election.
5. Increase circuit breaker limits for seniors and the disabled
and allow any retiree who does not qualify for state payments the
option to freeze their rates and delay paying underpayments with
an interest free lien.
6. Continue to push passage of Representative Portwood's HJR43 Note:
The Hancock Amendment prohibition on unfunded mandates forbids the
state from taking money from local taxing jurisdictions such as
schools. Therefore anyone promising to assess property at the original
purchase price is being misleading.
7. No increase in assesstments for retirees.
Combating
Rising Energy Prices Requires Comprehensive Policies
On top of high gasoline and other fuel prices, Laclede
Gas just announced a 25% price increase in natural gas for this
coming winter. It is unprecedented that we are simultaneously getting
hit by the rising costs of so many different energy sources. The
reason for these increases is largely due to the complete absence
of a comprehensive energy policy at either the national or state
level.
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Government
I have knocked on over 1000 doors to hear YOUR thoughts on our government.
You have shared your lost faith in bureaucracy for disregarding
your opinions and spending wastefully. I want you to know that I
share your frustrations, and I believe that a smaller government
is a better government. As YOUR VOICE in Jefferson City, I will
work to eliminate government waste.
Economy
The best way for government to help business and the economy is
to get out of the way. That is why I will fight to eliminate burdensome
government regulations for businesses. At a time when we can hardly
afford gas, we need leaders to protect our jobs and way of life.
As the only successful business owner in this race, I have the experience
and expertise to grow our economy. Our economy is my primary issue.
Family
We in the 7th district are protective of our way of life, but we
feel threatened by high gas prices, over-taxation, and cyber crimes
against our children. As a parent I will take on cyber criminals.
I have already been part of an effort to create a cyber crimes grant
program that uses detectives to catch these predators before they
get to our children. Families have a right to expect government
to keep intruders out of their lives, and should never have a fear
of government agents intruding in their lives. That balance, carefully
protected, is one critical role of government.
Illegal Immigration
I will defend the recent ban on illegal immigrants receiving ANY
taxpayer funded benefits such as welfare, Medicaid, or in-state
tuition for Missouri's public universities. I will increase penalties
on employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants, while protecting
small businesses from being left with government-imposed burdens.
Over-taxation
I will work to rollback local property tax rates, and reduce corporate
taxes, while increasing deductibility for families and their businesses.
I will advocate for our region because we are taxed to fund many
programs and schools we do not get to use. I am the only candidate
in this race who has signed the "Taxpayer Protection Pledge"
stating that I will never support a new tax or fee.
Education
Due to my strong commitment to education, I am proud to announce
I have received the sole endorsement of the Missouri State Teachers’
Association.
I believe in local control of our schools. I will fight to get our
fair share of taxes to allow our schools to provide a world-class
education. I support reforms in education including completion counselors
in every high school to work with at-risk students so they stay
in school, and paying teachers more for better performance and results
in the classroom. I will work to revoke the driver’s licenses
of teens that repeatedly misbehave or skip school. All of our children
should be able to learn in an environment that best facilitates
their talents and abilities.
Infrastructure
Safety and efficiency are critical for our region, which is one
of Missouri’s primary economic hubs. I have a plan that completely
funds our roads WITHOUT a tax increase (SJR 41), capturing 10% of
the growth of state revenues, and investing them in transportation
infrastructure. While this raises just 35 million dollars the first
year, by the fifth year, we will have enough money annually to build
an entirely new I-70. This plan will reduce or eliminate debate
about raising taxes to build roads. Economic modeling shows that
this investment in infrastructure would grow our economy to replace
40 percent of the revenues devoted to it. I am excited to do this
for Missouri!
Freedom
I am a firm believer that we have a fragile republic, and we must
never grow too weary or cynical to fervently defend and protect
those freedoms brilliantly created by the founders of our beloved
country. Therefore, I assure you that I will give every bill the
"freedom litmus test" to determine if my every act will
enable a freedom, or take one away.
I still believe in a strict constructionist perspective of our constitution,
and you can count on me to be YOUR voice
for freedom and all it promises.
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