Issue Position: Role of Government

Issue Position

I've often thought there were analogous similarities between government and rivers. Rivers are wonderful creations that serve to carry critical water and natural resources along a defined shoreline. When those waters stay within those shorelines they can benefit mankind and nature in numerous ways. However, when rivers overflow their banks they go from being a vital resource to a very dangerous and destructive force. Unrestrained volumes of water often leave mass destruction in its path.

Government, like rivers, also plays an important role in society in administering justice and protected rights. When government stays within its constitutional boundaries it carriers out those functions to the overall benefit of society. When government spending is unrestrained personal freedoms and liberties are often put at risk.

Citizens are demanding that elected officials shrink government back within constitutional boundaries and restore the freedoms and liberties outlined in the Constitution itself.

To reinforce these boundaries I authored the BASE budget bill requiring all state agencies to report how they spend every dollar of your hard earned money. This provides important transparency so we can make sure that your money is being spent wisely.

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