Real Solutions for Economic Growth
CT is in a fiscal crisis. The state will soon spend more than 1/3 of its revenues on fixed
costs (pensions and debt service), which crowd out important investments we should be making in other areas like Education and Infrastructure. To balance the budget, I would:
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Restructure the Pension System to a "shared risk" plan Read my Bloomberg article
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Lower Taxes and Eliminate the Estate and Gift Tax
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Transform our Infrastructure Read my article.
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Leverage Public-Private Partnerships to maximize education-employment pipeline
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Support local and small businesses and promote thriving downtown districts
Creating a robust and resilient economy is my #1 priority, and I will always defend our democratic rights and values. I have a long track record of advocating for the public interest and as State Senator, I will continue to be a champion of:
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Environment and clean energy
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Gun safety and public safety
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Children’s health and wellness
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Women’s rights and reproductive choice
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Gender equality: Equal Pay for equal work
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LGBTQ rights and Marriage Equality
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Democracy: voter rights and clean elections
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Accountability in government: state and federal!
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I promise to advance principles and real solutions, not partisanship or rhetoric. I promise to bring positive change to Connecticut and build a thriving state that attracts businesses and people of all ages. I believe that optimism coupled with hard work will deliver results.
Thank you for the privilege and opportunity to serve as your State Senator. If you believe, as I do, that we can achieve both economic prosperity and social progress, let's make that our reality. Together, we can create the future we want!
- Alex