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Candidates' Positions and Views |
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for:
Senate Of Virginia 37th District, Virginia |
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August 23, 2011 Virginia Republican Primary |
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Candidates positions and views on other Issues where information is available: |
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The report below lists the candidate responses to Taxes & Spending issue questions. The responses were provided by Stephen M. "Steve" Hunt and Jason A. Flanary or were obtained from their websites. The candidates select the issues and questions for which they want to provide a response. The first link is a report of all the issues and questions made available to the candidates. Many issues and questions had no responses - links are only provided where we have information. If there are many candidates for this office, you may have to scroll down to compare all responses. |
| Taxes & Spending |
Stephen M. "Steve" Hunt - R
Website
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Jason A. Flanary - R
Website
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| Taxes, a General Statement |
A key to liberty is the right to private property whether land, possessions or funds. Excessive taxes rob Virginians of this right.
Source: www.stevehunt.org (07/19/2011) |
Over the last decade, state government spending in Virginia has more than doubled. The growth in the Commonwealth's budget exceeds the growth in population and the cost of living over the same period. It is vital for us to utilize the ample funds currently available to Richmond by refocusing the budget from unnecessary policies to high priority policies, which is obtainable without raising taxes.
Our government should be run more like a business - maximize capital by accomplishing more while spending less. Businesses must take into consideration the affects of market forces and must constantly work towards achieving the highest levels of efficiency. By applying these same principles to our government, we are able to adapt to the economic trends without dipping into Virginians' pockets.
I believe Virginia's businesses, families and individuals already pay too much in taxes. As your State Senator, I will lead the fight to protect taxpayers' wallets by refusing to raise taxes and to encourage more thoughtful and efficient spending.
Stable government policies will promote a business friendly atmosphere, which must be centered on low taxes, providing businesses with tax incentives for job creation, reducing regulation that stifles growth, and promoting a fiscally responsible government that lives within its means and refrains from continuing to heavily tax businesses and individuals.
Source: jasonflanary.com/issues (07/19/2011) |
| Spending & Fiscal Policy, a General Statement |
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Over the last decade, state government spending in Virginia has more than doubled. The growth in the Commonwealth's budget exceeds the growth in population and the cost of living over the same period. It is vital for us to utilize the ample funds currently available to Richmond by refocusing the budget from unnecessary policies to high priority policies, which is obtainable without raising taxes.
Our government should be run more like a business - maximize capital by accomplishing more while spending less. Businesses must take into consideration the affects of market forces and must constantly work towards achieving the highest levels of efficiency. By applying these same principles to our government, we are able to adapt to the economic trends without dipping into Virginians' pockets.
Stable government policies will promote a business friendly atmosphere, which must be centered on low taxes, providing businesses with tax incentives for job creation, reducing regulation that stifles growth, and promoting a fiscally responsible government that lives within its means and refrains from continuing to heavily tax businesses and individuals.
Source: jasonflanary.com/issues (07/19/2011) |
| State Budget |
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Over the last decade, state government spending in Virginia has more than doubled. The growth in the Commonwealth's budget exceeds the growth in population and the cost of living over the same period. It is vital for us to utilize the ample funds currently available to Richmond by refocusing the budget from unnecessary policies to high priority policies, which is obtainable without raising taxes.
Our government should be run more like a business - maximize capital by accomplishing more while spending less. Businesses must take into consideration the affects of market forces and must constantly work towards achieving the highest levels of efficiency. By applying these same principles to our government, we are able to adapt to the economic trends without dipping into Virginians' pockets.
Stable government policies will promote a business friendly atmosphere, which must be centered on low taxes, providing businesses with tax incentives for job creation, reducing regulation that stifles growth, and promoting a fiscally responsible government that lives within its means and refrains from continuing to heavily tax businesses and individuals.
Source: jasonflanary.com/issues (07/19/2011) |
| Tax Law Changes |
A key to liberty is the right to private property whether land, possessions or funds. Excessive taxes rob Virginians of this right.
Source: www.stevehunt.org (07/19/2011) |
I believe Virginia's businesses, families and individuals already pay too much in taxes. As your State Senator, I will lead the fight to protect taxpayers' wallets by refusing to raise taxes and to encourage more thoughtful and efficient spending.
Source: jasonflanary.com/issues (07/19/2011) |
| Lowering Taxes |
A key to liberty is the right to private property whether land, possessions or funds. Excessive taxes rob Virginians of this right.
Source: www.stevehunt.org (07/19/2011) |
I believe Virginia's businesses, families and individuals already pay too much in taxes. As your State Senator, I will lead the fight to protect taxpayers' wallets by refusing to raise taxes and to encourage more thoughtful and efficient spending.
Source: jasonflanary.com/issues (07/19/2011) |
| These are available issue topics for which there were no responses. |
| Earmarks |
| Residential Development Impact Fees |
| Virginia Homestead Property Tax Relief |
| Virginia Income Tax |
| Virginia Sales Tax |
| Virginia Property Taxes |
| Virginia Estate Tax |
| Virginia Tax Credits |