TUCKER ISSUES

Cutting Government Spending, Keeping Taxes Low…

All across the country, at nearly every level of government, spending continues to grow, forcing government further into debt, but not in Amherst County. While serving as Chairman of the Amherst County Board of Supervisors, Republican Claudia Tucker and the Board balanced the budget without any tax or fee increase. As our next State Senator, Claudia will take this same approach to Richmond. She’ll continue Governor Bob McDonnell’s efforts to cut spending and take it further. Claudia will vote to control spending, keep taxes low, and against any new or increased taxes on the hard-working people of Virginia.

Protecting Agriculture and Rural Virginia…

As a rural Republican State Senator, Claudia Tucker, a farmer herself, will work hard to protect our farms, our farmers, and ensure they have the resources they need to succeed. Claudia will stand with farmers against cumbersome government regulations that threaten our way of life. She opposes eminent domain seizures of private property, supports the Virginia Cooperative Extension program, and will be a needed and strong voice for farmers in Richmond.

Creating and Retaining Jobs…

A small business owner in rural Virginia, Claudia Tucker will use her extensive private enterprise background to bring in new jobs and help retain the ones we have. Claudia knows that in order to create jobs we must get government out of the way – people and private Investment create jobs, not the government. She will work to reduce government regulations that stifle job creation, promote rural Virginia as a logical place to start and grow a business, keep taxes low and curb government spending that hinders our economy.

Improving Education, Preparing for Jobs of Tomorrow…

Republican Claudia Tucker knows that we must fight to improve education so that our children are prepared for the jobs of the future. Far too often, children growing up in rural areas leave after high school never to return. This must change in order for us to succeed. Like you, Claudia wants our education dollars to go where they’ll do the most good – in the classroom – because parents and teachers know best, not out-of-touch bureaucrats in Washington and Richmond. Claudia supports retraining educational opportunities for displaced and older workers, so they have every opportunity to find a job.

Preserving Our Shared Conservative Values…

Republican Claudia Tucker is pro-life. Claudia personally believes in protecting the sanctity of every human life. She believes marriage should be between one man and one woman and that we should always stand up to protect our liberty and our Second Amendment rights. That’s why she is a proud member of the NRA.