Jobs & The Economy

It is imperative that we focus on job creation and I believe that private industry jobs are the answer. I intend to fight to attract businesses from states with high tax burdens, like those in neighboring California. As an additional attraction to potential new businesses, we should consider forgiving business fees for transplant businesses that move to Nevada, stay in Nevada and give jobs to Nevadans. Further, by extending the statute of limitations for paying off big infrastructure projects, there would be more opportunity for additional capital improvement projects. Privatization is essential and public private partnerships should be introduced and fostered within our state. More accesible loans for small businesses and expanding the definition of "small business" would allow entities who provide jobs to Nevadans are able to receive the same benefits as their larger counterparts. Tax incentives for businesses hiring unemployed Nevadans would ensure a net savings from ongoing unemployment deficit spending as well as allow Nevadans to provide for their families.

Education

The education of young Nevadans is perhaps the most disheartening issue at hand. Currently, the state had one large fund for education funding which allows for little accountability and inefficient spending. I recommend using smaller funds which would provide for greater oversight, accountability and more efficient spending. School choice, whether it be through empowerment schools and programs, charter schools or vocational schools allow the money to follow and provide for each individual student while providing those students with eductionatal opportunities they would not have had otherwise. Performance, for both students and teachers should be monitored and more importantly, rewarded - this will provide Nevada teachers and students with access to greater grants.

Taxes & Spending

During the 2009 legislative session, I voted against both a large tax increase, in addition to an unnecessary and wasteful $250,000 tax study. When faced with legislation in 2008 that recommended the state borrow 169 million dollars, I voted against digging a deeper hole in the state budget. In addition, I voted to cut almost 1 Billion dollars from the state budget and will continue to vote for cuts and insist that Nevada live within its means, the way my family and your family must live.