Dan Matthews

Environment / Energy Protect Our Environment Preserve All Energy Resources. Education Support Parental Rights Better Education School Choice. Taxes / Budget Lower Taxation. Education Failing public schools must meet higher standards and Charter and private schools should be an option for more families to provide competition in order to raise the bar for all schools to benefit all children. Defense / Veterans Secure the Border – NO Sanctuary. Taxes / Budget As Lt. Governor, Dan will prioritize legislation that empowers the people, lowers taxation and fees, and demands accountability for spending. He will oppose any legislation that interferes with our Bill of Rights and the Constitution. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Public Safety is a top priority! Dan will support legislation that supports first responders, increases penatlies for repeat and violent offenders and by addressing the drug issues that create much of the crime in our communities. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Dan will advocate for stronger laws against drug dealing and distribution and for more options for treatment and occupational training to break the cycle of addiction and put recovering addicts on the pathway to self-reliance and productive citizens. Dan will advocate for responsible spending to address this crisis, rather than spending money on resources that are not working. Environment / Energy Protect the Environment.