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Joe Brand Tax Pledge 

Joe will work to keep county government small and to
reduce reliance on property taxes.

Taxes​

  • Advocate for continuing to lower the personal property levy rates

  • Reforming property tax assessments to stop requiring annual certifications to maintain high mileage vehicles and elderly/disabled tax relief discounts

 

Spending

  • Promote zero based budgeting principles to yearly assess the justifications for spending

  • Increase fiscal transparency and accountability for spending increases

  • Ensure any federal dollars received with policy directives attached are vetted to not impact personal liberty and choice

 

Schools

  • Keeping our schools accountable for academic success and rewarding teachers that excel at improving student performance

  • Support Parental Rights in Education

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Property Rights

  • Respecting personal property rights and minimizing county interference and delays in economic activity

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Data Centers​

  • Oppose the conversion of rural farmland to industrial data centers

 

Small Business​

  • Remove Barriers to Small Business Growth

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Police, Fire and EMS

  • Strong supporter of our Police, Fire and EMS personnel

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Local Infrastructure

  • Prioritize critical traffic congestion areas for VDOT and local improvements

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