Fellow Coloradans,
Colorado’s State Treasurer is the taxpayers’ watchdog. From carefully and prudently managing the state’s money to overseeing state pension funds, the State Treasurer must embrace limited government and fiscally conservative policies— and bring stronger accountability and transparency to state government —especially in these difficult economic times.
I will bring my business background and experience to the State Treasurer’s Office, and I will watch over the state’s pension funds, known as PERA, to ensure that current and future retirees can count on PERA and that taxpayers will not bear the burden of poor financial decisions made by its board and staff.
As Colorado grapples with its current budget shortfall, I will speak out against and fight backdoor tax increases, financially risky policy decisions, accounting gimmicks and wasteful spending—and shine a spotlight on the policies that are needed to put Colorado on a solid fiscal footing. A strong economy and prudent budget policies are the magnets for companies to come to Colorado, bringing family-sustaining jobs with them. |
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As the taxpayers’ advocate, I will be vigilant against assaults on our Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR), which has helped restrain state spending – and is under assault from the tax spenders at the State Capitol. It is critical that the state’s current budget shortfall does not become an excuse for weakening Constitutional laws that keep government growth and spending under control and take away Coloradans’ right to vote on tax increases. |
As State Treasurer, I will employ fiscally conservative policies to manage the responsibilities of the State Treasurer’s Office and to ensure that Coloradans have confidence that their tax dollars are being carefully managed.
Colorado’s taxpayers, families and employers deserve a State Treasurer who will put their interests first – not special interests who have an insatiable desire to spend taxpayers’ money. That is at the core of what Colorado needs to spark a true and lasting economic revival.
This is my pledge to you, and one that I will work every day as your Treasurer to uphold.
Sincerely,
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