The choices made by a select few impact the lives of all New Jerseyans even if it doesn't feel that way in the day to day lives of most. Politicians like it this way, a lack of accountability allows them to build long careers regardless of their performance. This is not the way our government was meant to operate. If elected I promise I will be transparent and accountable, so the residents of NJ always understand the "why" behind my views and actions.
KEY ISSUES
Taxation
The taxes in NJ are too high, they limit growth for NJ's small businesses and upward mobility for NJ's citizens
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Cut NJ's highest in the nation property tax rate
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Consolidate income tax brackets and lower individual tax rates
School Choice
Hold public officials accountable through increased awareness of the citizenry
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Require all bills be written at a 10th grade reading level, to ensure bills are read and understood by both voters and representatives
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Enforce a limit of one issue per bill eliminating "rider" provisions
Accountability and Transparency
Accountability and transparency are essential to a well-functioning government
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Ensure context and reasoning for each vote is provided to the voters of NJ
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Provide regular updates to constituents to keep them informed of how we are working to improve NJ
Bill Simplification
Hold public officials accountable through increased awareness of the citizenry
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Require all bills be written at a 10th grade reading level, to ensure bills are read and understood by both voters and representatives
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Enforce a limit of one issue per bill eliminating "rider" provisions
Term Limits
Holding office is a public service, not a career. We need fresh ideas and fresh faces
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Introduce term limits
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Require votes of yes/no on all bills
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Severely limit closed sessions
Paid for by Andrew Pachuta