Issues
We have a number of challenges facing us in the Ninth District. When elected in November, I will be working hard on the following issues:
Jobs
I will focus on projects and proposals that will provide the citizens of the Ninth district the opportunities to make a decent living. Businesses create jobs, not government. I will work on legislation that creates a friendlier environment not only for local companies, but for those looking to start in this area. Government can tax, but only the private sector can create jobs.
Taxes
I am not in favor of raising taxes, as my past actions illustrate. When I informed legislators about the stealth efforts of the General Assembly to insert a hidden article that would have moved taxation outside of Proposition 2 1/2, it served the public interest and saved taxpayers a great deal of money.
"Special thanks to tax assessor Stanley Nacewicz, who called and brought this stealth attack to our attention last Wednesday afternoon. If he hadn't, it may have slipped by even us -- until the property tax bills arrived in the mail with a shocking increase." (April 27th, 2010 Citizens for Limited Taxation)
Small Business
Our communities are kept vibrant and productive due to the efforts of their hard-working small business owners. Over the years, taxes have gone up and many small businesses have been forced to close their doors. I'm going to fight Beacon Hill politics to ensure that small business owners get the chance to prosper. There should be a reform of the present personal property tax standards which are applied aggressively to small business and not at all applied to large corporations.
Environment & Energy
Together, State Senator Timilty and I have proposed two solar energy sites in Attleboro, MA designed to create jobs while cutting overall energy costs and dependence on oil. When implemented, this project will be the largest of its kind in Massachusetts. I believe that the future of the Commonwealth and this District can benefit greatly from solar energy sites in the area. (My Ideas About Solar Energy)
Veterans
As your state representative, I will do whatever it takes to make sure we take care of our soldiers and veterans-especially those who have recently come back from overseas. This includes making sure they have the best medical coverage and treatment available. I support the presently pending legislation that would exempt any serviceman or servicewoman deployed on active duty in a conflict from paying property taxes. We have a number of servicemen and women in our area, and I believe this proposal is a great tribute to their dedication to this country.
Education
Our children need to be given the best opportunity to succeed. We can best ensure they have that chance succeeding by making sure our schools have the resources to meet their educational needs and prepare them for the future. While serving on the Board of the Literacy Center, I witnessed firsthand the great impact such programs can have on students trying to further their educational goals.
Families in this state are finding it increasingly difficult to finance higher education for their children at our heralded public colleges. These people need additional support to make their necessary and important goal of a college education reality.
Currently, most state education funds support administration rather than reaching the teachers and students in the classroom. This policy should be reversed.
To successfully attract new businessess, we must ensure the availability of a well educated workforce.
Seniors
Seniors are an important part of this district, and when elected in November, one of my goals will be to make sure their taxes aren't raised. I plan to introduce comprehensive legislation that will assist senior citizens to stay in their homes by freezing their property taxes at the lowest possible rate.
***I look forward to hearing your comments and ideas on these issues as our campaign goes on through to WIN on November 2nd!
Jobs
I will focus on projects and proposals that will provide the citizens of the Ninth district the opportunities to make a decent living. Businesses create jobs, not government. I will work on legislation that creates a friendlier environment not only for local companies, but for those looking to start in this area. Government can tax, but only the private sector can create jobs.
Taxes
I am not in favor of raising taxes, as my past actions illustrate. When I informed legislators about the stealth efforts of the General Assembly to insert a hidden article that would have moved taxation outside of Proposition 2 1/2, it served the public interest and saved taxpayers a great deal of money.
"Special thanks to tax assessor Stanley Nacewicz, who called and brought this stealth attack to our attention last Wednesday afternoon. If he hadn't, it may have slipped by even us -- until the property tax bills arrived in the mail with a shocking increase." (April 27th, 2010 Citizens for Limited Taxation)
Small Business
Our communities are kept vibrant and productive due to the efforts of their hard-working small business owners. Over the years, taxes have gone up and many small businesses have been forced to close their doors. I'm going to fight Beacon Hill politics to ensure that small business owners get the chance to prosper. There should be a reform of the present personal property tax standards which are applied aggressively to small business and not at all applied to large corporations.
Environment & Energy
Together, State Senator Timilty and I have proposed two solar energy sites in Attleboro, MA designed to create jobs while cutting overall energy costs and dependence on oil. When implemented, this project will be the largest of its kind in Massachusetts. I believe that the future of the Commonwealth and this District can benefit greatly from solar energy sites in the area. (My Ideas About Solar Energy)
Veterans
As your state representative, I will do whatever it takes to make sure we take care of our soldiers and veterans-especially those who have recently come back from overseas. This includes making sure they have the best medical coverage and treatment available. I support the presently pending legislation that would exempt any serviceman or servicewoman deployed on active duty in a conflict from paying property taxes. We have a number of servicemen and women in our area, and I believe this proposal is a great tribute to their dedication to this country.
Education
Our children need to be given the best opportunity to succeed. We can best ensure they have that chance succeeding by making sure our schools have the resources to meet their educational needs and prepare them for the future. While serving on the Board of the Literacy Center, I witnessed firsthand the great impact such programs can have on students trying to further their educational goals.
Families in this state are finding it increasingly difficult to finance higher education for their children at our heralded public colleges. These people need additional support to make their necessary and important goal of a college education reality.
Currently, most state education funds support administration rather than reaching the teachers and students in the classroom. This policy should be reversed.
To successfully attract new businessess, we must ensure the availability of a well educated workforce.
Seniors
Seniors are an important part of this district, and when elected in November, one of my goals will be to make sure their taxes aren't raised. I plan to introduce comprehensive legislation that will assist senior citizens to stay in their homes by freezing their property taxes at the lowest possible rate.
***I look forward to hearing your comments and ideas on these issues as our campaign goes on through to WIN on November 2nd!
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