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Gayle Pezzo's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for State House (VT) - Chittenden 20

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Gayle Pezzo has provided voters with clear stances on key issues by responding to the 2024 Political Courage Test.

What is the Political Courage Test?

Vermont State Legislative Election 2024 Political Courage Test

Pro-choice a) Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
Yes b) Do you support legalizing abortion when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape?
No c) Do you support the prohibition of public funds (e.g. Medicaid) for organizations that perform abortions?
Every human being has the right to make decisions about what does and does not affect their body.
No a) In order to balance the budget, do you support limiting state government spending on social programs (e.g. SNAP, TANF)?
No b) Do you support a decrease in income taxes in order to promote economic growth?
Yes c) Do you support a wealth tax in order to pay for public programs in your state?
Everyone needs to pay their fair share to ensure equity thriving and flourishing State
a) Do you support capital punishment for violent crimes?
b) Should an individual under 18 accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult?
c) Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?
d) Do you support the use of private prisons?
e) Do you support mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent drug offenders?
a) Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth (e.g. grants, tax incentives)?
b) Do you support reducing state government regulations on the private sector (e.g. for business or the environment)?
c) Do you support an increase of the minimum wage of Vermont?
d) Do you support government spending on affordable housing projects in Vermont?
Yes a) Do you support adopting federal education standards (e.g. Common Core) in Vermont?
b) Do you support state funding for charter schools?
Yes c) Do you support increasing teacher salaries AND/OR benefits in Vermont?
d) Should immigrants in the United States who graduate from Vermont high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities, regardless of immigration status?
Yes a) Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?
b) Do you support state governments allowing permits for drilling on public lands?
Yes c) Do you support increasing state funding for clean drinking water initiatives?
Yes d) Do you support requiring all state utilities to purchase 100% renewable energy by 2030?
Yes e) Do you support banning neonicotinoids, or neonics, a type of pesticide, in Vermont?
a)Do you support limiting campaign contributions from corporations, unions, and individuals?
b) Do you support the use of an independent or bipartisan commission for redistricting?
Yes c) Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls?
d) Do you support automatic voter registration?
e) Do you support the implementation of ranked choice voting in Vermont?
Yes a) Do you generally support gun-control legislation (e.g. red flag laws, closing the boyfriend loophole)?
Yes b) Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows?
c) Do you support the right to concealed carry in Vermont?
Yes a) Should the state government increase funding for treatment facilities to combat opioid abuse?
Yes b) Do you support a government-run (e.g. single-payer) healthcare program such as Medicare-for-All?
Yes c) Should an individual have the right to choose to die (e.g. those with a terminal illness) through euthanasia?
Yes d) Do you support mandating vaccinations (e.g. for school or employment)?
Yes e) Do you support expanding paid family AND/OR medical leave benefits (e.g. maternity leave)?
Yes f) Should the government be able to regulate the cost of prescription drugs?
Yes a) Do you support inclusion of sexual orientation in Vermont's anti-discrimination laws?
Yes b) Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in Vermont's anti-discrimination laws?
Yes c) Do you support greater efforts by Vermont's state government in closing gender, racial, and other wage gaps?
Education funding needs to be revisited and the recommendation of the Commission on the Future of Public Education in Vermont needs to be thoroughly reviewed, consistent with the articles of the Vermont Constitution to find good sense solutions for judicious and responsible spending that will ensure that our students receive an excellent education no matter what their abilities or zip code The Mental Health and Substance crisis is at epidemic proportion which not only affects the lives of those who live it but it affects everyone in its path. Money spent on police involvement, emergency responders, Emergency department and hospital admissions, and all other resources could/would be better spent toward prevention and additional facilities for comprehensive treatment and aftercare.

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