Key Issues
Dave pledges to represent all the citizens of Raleigh and will work hard for everyone. Dave will give special attention to the following issues:
Minimize Taxes
Raleigh city government does not have a revenue problem. It has a spending problem. If we are going to thrive as a city and be an attractive place to work and live we need to lessen the tax burden on our citizenry.
... ...Protect Green Space
Our city has some wonderful parks and recreational facilities, and has added many new parks as we’ve grown.
... ...Promote Affordable Housing
We don’t need another task force or blue ribbon commission to tell us that as a city and a region we’re in the midst of a growth spurt.
... ...Stretch Our Municipal Dollars
If a car manufacturer doesn’t know how much it costs to build one of its automobiles that company will eventually go out of business.
... ...Protect Property Rights
I pledge to be a strong defender of property rights, and against the abuse of government’s eminent domain power.
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