Rhode Islanders are sick of the status quo. They are sick of politics as usual from their State officials, and they are sick of their cities and towns being under represented. They are demanding a new style of leadership, one that brings fresh ideas to the table and will put Rhode Island back on the path to long-term financial stability.

As lieutenant governor I will focus on three main issues: improving our schools, making our streets safer, and creating better economic opportunities for all Rhode Island families. I will do this by bringing fresh ideas to the table and working with community leaders across the state to modernize Rhode Island’s job creation, tax and education policies.

Job Creation

As a small-business owner myself, I know first-hand the burdens of running your own business, and, frankly, I’m tired of Rhode Island being the first into economic downturns and the last one out.

Taxes

I believe it should be our priority to get as many of our taxes inline with our neighboring states as possible. Too much tax revenue is being lost to Massachusetts and Connecticut because it’s cheaper to buy things across state lines.

Education

I believe that improving education is the key to getting Rhode Island’s economy moving again. As an elected official and community leader, I have worked tirelessly to improve public education and ensure that every Rhode Island child has access to a great education.^[11]

Why I’m running As a citizen and a taxpayer, I want to ensure that the job of Lieutenant Governor is performed in a way that is of maximum value to us. I have the knowledge and experience to provide that value.

Why I’m running as a Republican
At the root of our state’s problems lies Rhode Island’s one-party rule. Robust two-party competition fosters creativity and accountability–essentials for high-quality, low-cost government.

What is missing from Rhode Island
People
We all know that our young people move away to find work. By cutting taxes, streamlining regulations, and lowering the cost of health care, we can help our businesses create jobs to attract and retain that young talent. But we are also losing our new retirees—our natural customers for our tourism and hospitality industries. We need them to spend their free time and disposable income here. By lowering the cost of living for them – reducing property taxes and eliminating the tax on Social Security, for example – we can retain and attract our missing parents and grandparents.

Transparency
The process by which our public officials negotiate the annual budget is done with little regard for public input or common sense. People and businesses need predictability and stability in costs and regulations in order to plan and budget. I will work tirelessly to shine a light on this process. We deserve to know exactly where our money goes.

The Big Picture
When it comes to improving our economic outlook, I believe there’s a lot we aren’t seeing. For example: we tend to keep the structure and policy of health care and of business separate—but they are powerfully related! Good health care attracts talent and maximizes productivity by keeping workers healthy and undistracted. Furthermore, cutting red tape and streamlining reporting requirements lowers the costs to health care and social service providers and therefore the consumer, just as for any other business. At the same time, more jobs for young people (a product of a better business environment) will drive down health care costs by adding more healthy people to the risk pool. It all fits together!

What I will do
Every agency, every business, every individual has a role to play in rebuilding our economy. I will leverage my unique combination of skills, long history of bi-partisan success, and enormous enthusiasm for our state to put all the pieces together. Through thoughtful analysis, sound legislation, and public awareness, we will make Rhode Island all it can and should be: the best state in the country in which to live, work, and play.^[11]

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