Christy Mihos in Survey of Gubernatorial campaign websites, 2001-2009

On Abortion: Supports woman’s right to choose, with minor notification

Christy supports a woman’s right to choose. Christy also believes in the rights of parents to be notified in cases when their children-under the age of 18-seek abortion. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, www.christy2006.com Jul 16, 2006

On Budget & Economy: No casinos in Massachusetts, except at racetrakcs

Christy supports slot machines at Massachusetts’ racetracks. Christy does not support casinos in Massachusetts. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, www.christy2006.com Jul 16, 2006

On Civil Rights: Supports marriage for same-sex couples, but OK on ballot

Christy supports marriage for same-sex couples, but believes that the issue should appear on the ballot. Christy supports adoption rights for same-sex couples. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, www.christy2006.com Jul 16, 2006

On Crime: Favors the death penalty in Massachusetts

Capital Punishment: Christy favors the death penalty in Massachusetts. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, www.christy2006.com Jul 16, 2006

On Drugs: Permit over-the-counter sale of needles

Christy supports legislation permitting the over-the-counter sale of needles to curb the spread of disease. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, www.christy2006.com Jul 16, 2006

On Education: Favors chartre schools at the current cap

Christy supports legislation to that would institute a two-tiered high school diploma system, which would provide MCAS-certified diplomas to students who pass the test, and local diplomas to students who have fulfilled their high school graduation requirements but have not passed the MCAS. Christy favors charter schools, but he would not raise the cap that limits the number of them. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, www.christy2006.com Jul 16, 2006

On Education: No fees for school buses or school sports

Will remove all sport & activity fees from public schools. School busing must be provided free to all public school students grades 1 through 12. By using state tax dollars to support our cities and towns [via local aid], Christy will take the financial burden off of families with children who wish to be active in their school communities. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, www.christy2006.com Jul 16, 2006

On Energy & Oil: Favors renewable energy but opposes offshore wind farms

Christy favors renewable energy research and implementation. Christy is not in favor of the current proposals to build wind farms in Nantucket Sound and Buzzards Bay. Christy supports additional investment in mass transit systems. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, www.christy2006.com Jul 16, 2006

On Environment: Eliminate Mass Pike tolls; no MBTA fare increases

Christy supports eliminating Massachusetts Turnpike tolls from Weston to the New York border by selling the eleven service plazas west of Route 128.
Christy opposes MBTA fare increases.
Christy supports giving all Turnpike drivers FREE Fast Lane Transponders to increase efficiency, cut costs at the MTA, and to provide Turnpike motorists with a safer and more convenient commute.

Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, www.christy2006.com Jul 16, 2006

On Environment: Extend Blue Line, Silver Line, and Attleboro Line

Christy is in favor of extending the Attleboro commuter rail line to Fall River and New Bedford. Christy is in favor of extending the Blue Line to Lynn and replacement of Silver Line buses with dedicated light rail service. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, www.christy2006.com Jul 16, 2006

On Government Reform: Supports public financing of elections

Christy has pledged not to take money from lobbyists, state contractors or employees, and other special interests. Christy supports the public financing of elections. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, www.christy2006.com Jul 16, 2006

On Gun Control: Firm believer in Second Amendment rights

Christy supports clarifying the state’s existing gun control laws and is a firm believer in Second Amendment rights.

Christy supports the Castle Doctrine, which designates one’s home as a place where he or she enjoys certain protections. If one is attacked in his or her own home, he or she may stand ground against an assailant without fear of reprisal.

Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, www.christy2006.com Jul 16, 2006

On Immigration: No taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal immigrants

Christy supports penalties for businesses that hire illegal immigrants.
Christy does not support taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal immigrants.
Christy does not support the issuance of driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants.

Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, www.christy2006.com Jul 16, 2006

On Jobs: Index the minimum wage for inflation

Christy supports state minimum wage indexed for inflation.
Christy supports the prevailing wage.
Christy supports the Pacheco Law, which prevents public agencies from utilizing private contracts unless they can demonstrate cost savings.

Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, www.christy2006.com Jul 16, 2006

On Tax Reform: Cap property tax; increase local aid

Will dedicate 40% ($1.1 billion in FY2006) of state tax revenues for local aid. Currently only 28% of these revenues are given back to our communities for schools, public safety, and other local services.
Will cap property values from the time of purchase until the property is sold, thus providing more certainty to homeowners, who will not experience unpredictable increases in property taxes due to reassessment.

Will remove all sport & activity fees from public schools. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, www.christy2006.com Jul 16, 2006

On Tax Reform: Roll back state income tax from 5.3% to 5%

While Christy favors a rollback of the state income tax from 5.3% to 5%, his top priority is returning local aid to cities and towns under Proposition One to fund their education, public safety and public works needs. Cities and towns would receive $1.1 billion if Proposition One were enacted in FY 2006. Christy will index all deductions on the Massachusetts state tax form in order to ensure that Massachusetts taxpayers are not penalized by its failure to account for inflation. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, www.christy2006.com Jul 16, 2006

On Welfare & Poverty: Double the Massachusetts Affordable Housing Trust fund

Christy proposes to double state spending on the Massachusetts Affordable Housing Trust fund, increasing it from $20 million to $40 million annually.

Christy supports fully funding Soft Second loans, which are given through a state program to assist first-time homebuyers.

Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, www.christy2006.com Jul 16, 2006

On Budget & Economy: Proposition 1: tax reform and local school aid

If you’ve followed my campaign, you’ve probably heard me talking about Proposition 1. When I’m elected, I plan on submitting it to the legislature in my very first budget. If the Legislature fails to act, I’ll organize and promote efforts to get it before the voters. Here’s what it’ll do:

Set Aside 40% of Tax Revenues for Local Aid
Stabilize Property Taxes
Remove All Academic and Activity Fees From Public Schools

Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website christy2006.com “Prop 1” Jun 2, 2006

On Education: More state funding for schools, to relieve local funding

Remove All Academic and Activity Fees From Public Schools: There’s no excuse for such fees, and localities shouldn’t be in a position where they feel as if they have to penalize their own children for being active and involved. By increasing local aid to 40 percent, localities will no longer be in that position. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website christy2006.com “Prop 1” Jun 2, 2006

On Government Reform: Set aside 40% of tax revenues for local aid

Over the past few years, elected politicians on Beacon Hill have been able to “balance the budget” by cutting local aid, which is money that the state gives back to communities for schools, cops, and other local services. That’s why less than 30% of today’s tax receipts go to support localities. By increasing that support to 40% - a plan proposed by the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation - we can have a profound impact on municipal finances. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website christy2006.com “Prop 1” Jun 2, 2006

On Tax Reform: Constant property taxes until property is sold

Stabilize Property Taxes: Under Proposition 1, property values would remain constant from the time of purchase until the property is sold. Thus, the system will provide more certainty to homeowners since they will not face any overwhelming jumps in property taxes from reassessment. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website christy2006.com “Prop 1” Jun 2, 2006

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