Budget

I am a strong believer in balancing the budget, and oppose tax increases, generally. My opposition is more stalwart in trying economic times such as those we face currently. While I am grateful to the many City departments and non-profits that provide us with social and other essential services, I do not support the perfunctory award of resources to the same groups year after year, unless proven deserved. Rather, I believe that we should continually, within reason of course, assess the effectiveness of our programs and the efficiency with which they function to meet the needs of Alexandrians. In essence, I advocate public accountability for public dollars. As Americans tighten their spending, so too should government.