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Wyoming House District 42

The Wyoming House of Representative is the lower house of the state legislature. Similar to the U.S. House of Representatives, they work with Senators to create laws, set the state budget, and determine state tax rates. State Representatives are elected to a two-year term with no term limits.

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    Rob Geringer
    (Rep)

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    Jim VanDyke
    (Dem)

Biographical Information

Why are you running for this office? Describe the experience and skills that make you the most qualified candidate.

Do you support the ballot initiative for a 50% reduction in property taxes, and why? If passed, should the state backfill the loss of local revenue? Please explain.

Do you support or oppose the sale or exchange of public lands? Please explain.

Is the current structure and funding level for public education appropriate? Please explain.

What is your opinion on the use of public funds for social services?

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Campaign Email jim@vandyke4wyoming.com
Campaign Phone (307)274-8309
With a career and background in computing, data centers, construction, operations, management, committee meetings and working with communities on various projects, I feel I have a unique business perspective to bring to this district.
No, WY property taxes in the past have been lower than many other states in the nation. Property taxes are a well establish practice to fund public education, fire, police and other public services in the community. If a reduction is passed, other funding sources need to be established to back fill the loss. Taking away funds to services without a plan to support them is an irresponsible act.
No, I do not support the sale or exchange of public lands. WY has been gifted with many natural wonders and these lands need to remain accessible to the public. This also means adequate funding to support these lands effectively needs to budgeted.
No. To retain and attract people to the state, we need to fully support the public education system and infrastructure. As identified in the state's constitution we need to fund education to the levels we have promised the people.
The responsibility of the government is to support it's citizens. Social services is a portion of that responsibility. A health community helps everyone who lives there. Businesses benefit with better quality staff, the people benefit from the services and community benefits with reduced social issues.