Candidate for Missouri House of Representatives - District 25 in 2024 Missouri General Election.
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Get StartedOur Justice Reinvestment Plan represents an extraordinary opportunity to rethink how we fund our community's needs and administer justice. By making lawbreakers directly accountable through scaled fines and community service, we can generate vital resources for rehabilitation, victim support, and crime prevention; all while reducing the tax burden on law-abiding citizens. Learn more
Modernize our funding model: We need to explore new ways of generating revenue for infrastructure maintenance. This could include implementing usage-based fees, where those who use the roads more contribute more to their upkeep. We should also consider establishing dedicated infrastructure banks to ensure stable, long-term funding for these critical projects. Learn more
Explore public-private partnerships: By partnering with private sector companies, we can bring additional resources, expertise, and innovation to our infrastructure projects. These partnerships can help us complete projects faster and more efficiently, while still maintaining public ownership and oversight of our critical infrastructure. Learn more
Currently, property taxes serve as a primary funding source for local governments and schools. The system was designed to provide stable, predictable revenue for essential services like education, emergency response, and road maintenance. Learn more
We want to make taxes more fair and easy to understand. Here's our plan: First, we'll put limits on how much taxes can go up each year. This will help you plan better and not worry about surprise increases. Then, we'll look at getting rid of property taxes completely. Instead, we'll find better ways to pay for our schools, police, and other important services. Learn more
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