Issue Position: Taxes

Issue Position

In the late 1700's George Washington, having recently been elected our nation's first president, argued with Jefferson and the Federalists over the need for taxation. Washington understood the need for government revenues to fund specific government constitutional roles. Having just come through the Revolutionary War, our nation's ongoing national security would have been one top priority.

I can't imagine Washington's reaction if he witnessed just how far we have gone! Today, we have too many in government that believe the role of hard working citizens is to continue feeding the ever growing size and reach of local, state, and federal programs.

While the private sector and individual families determine how much money they have and budget accordingly, the government determines how much money it wants to spend and taxes accordingly. This tax and spend policy has not only produced many negative results in our society, it has created a financial crisis that has put some states and our Federal government on the verge of bankruptcy.

Since being in office I have pushed for and introduced policies that further realign our tax and spend policies along constitutional boundaries. I have fought for legislation that has shrunk the size of our state government and continue to work on a new tax policy that will simplify our tax code for business and individuals.

I am encouraged that we have a Governor and legislature that has begun to reverse the tax and spend policies in the state of Wisconsin. I am committed to continue the work we started.

I renew my pledge to stand with the taxpayers of this great state and reject any tax increases. We need to make Wisconsin a tax friendly state for our businesses, families, and seniors.

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