I am running for this office because I am horrified by what I see taking place in Wyoming. Government interference in education, medical decisions, and the ridiculous nationalism I see in the current legislature.
I love Wyoming and I am happy and proud to live in the USA, but we seem to be forgetting about some of the fundamental freedoms that we hold as citizens.
I sort of support it, I mean, who wants to pay taxes on something they own? But... there is a BIG 'if' involved in my support. I support it IF we are able to make up the revenue we lose by reducing property taxes. It is a very bad idea to eliminate an income without having a replacement set up and ready to go.
My understanding is that Wyoming holds State Trust Lands which were designated to be used for revenue generation for public education. There seems to be some confusion between these trust lands and lands managed by the federal government. Which lands does this question refer to?
I like the idea of per-student funding and tax revenue recapture in Wyoming, however, I find it to be at odds with the prototype approach that is currently used in Wyoming. I believe that funding should be provided on a more historical basis than on an assumption of how many students will be in a specific area at a specific time.
Which social services? There are so many. Do I agree with the use of public funds for citizen safety? Of course. Road maintenance and snow removal? You bet.
This is an extremely subjective question, I support some, I don't support some.
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I am running to bring a voice back to the people in my district and ensure we have a seat at the legislative table. I am running to bring back common sense and conversations that enable good legislative work to be done for Wyoming and its people. I have served my community as a volunteer firefighter for 24 years. I also have insight into State operations and budgeting as a State employee. My extensive service to my community and my knowledge on Wyoming's State government make me the most qualified candidate.
As a homeowner, I appreciate lower property taxes. As a member of a special district volunteer fire department, I see the negative impact the property tax cuts implemented so far have made to the essential services we provide. I am in favor of a reduction in property taxes only if secondary sources of funding for the services impacted by those cuts are implemented. I believe we can find a way to support those essential services, while lowering costs for homeowners. We should not cut funding to essential services in a knee jerk reaction to the detriment of citizens who rely on those essential services, rather it should be well thought out and the negative impacts to those essential services minimized, if not completely eliminated.
I do not support selling public land unless there is an incredibly valid reason to do so.
Before considering any proposal to transfer ownership, we must carefully evaluate the financial impact, long-term management responsibilities, public access, and protections for future generations. Wyoming taxpayers deserve to know both the benefits and risks before any major decision is made. As long as these concerns are adequately addressed and a transfer is beneficial to the taxpayer and the State, I would support transferring public land. Public lands are an important part of our heritage, economy, and way of life.
I do not know enough about the specific structure and funding level for public education to opine on it. I do support ensuring our children have the best opportunity for their futures through the Wyoming education system. I think it is important to support teachers in the classroom, whether it be with supplies, logistics, or other needs. I also think it is important to include activites for students. These activites broaden the scope of a child's understanding of the world, makes them well-rounded, and helps them figure out what their future may look like.
I am in favor of using public funds for social services as long as strict procedures are in place to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse of those services. Wyoming is a state where neighbors help neighbors, and social services is one way we can help.
