Over the past 4 years, the Democrat controlled legislature has increased state spending to an all time high. In a tough economy our families and business have to spend within their means, our government should be expected to do the same. With my experience as a fiscal conservative and business owner I will work to balance the budget.
Huge government spending and increasing government bureaucaracy isn't the way to create jobs. I will work in the legislature to create an environment that allows businesses to grow and brings new businesses to the state; creating quality jobs for Iowans.
We need to ensure that our youth get a quality education. In the legislature I will support local control of property tax decisions and will oppose efforts to take power away from our local school boards and city councils.
