ELECT AMY L MARTZ
FOR WEST JORDAN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3
Who?
New!
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Supporting increased funding for and reform of public education as a vehicle for creating good citizens, preparing Utahns for the future, and improving the economic prospects of all Utah citizens. Favoring significant education funding increases along with accountability from Utah's education system for its role in educating Utah's future generations.
Support increased funding for public education as a vehicle for sustained economic growth, an engaged citizenry, and to equip students for a rapidly changing world. Promote policies that balance the empowerment of teachers with accountability to ensure that funds are used effectively.
GROWTH
Preserve the free market system as the engine for future economic growth. This growth must “raise all boats,” meaning public policy must promote economic opportunity for all, regardless of social and economic class.
Support the family as the basic unit of society. Uphold the sanctity of human life including opposition to abortion except in cases of rape, incest, fatal fetal deformities, or serious jeopardy to the life or health of the mother.
STEWARDSHIP
Advocating the importance of human stewardship over Utah's environment that conserves natural resources, promotes renewable energy, and leads to clean air and water to sustain and improve human life.
Supporting a simpler tax system that minimizes loopholes, reduces negative effects on working class families, and demands a fair share be paid by all regardless of wealth. This also includes instituting a regular review of government regulations to assess their continued value in a changing society.
Support the right of Utahns to possess firearms, while recognizing the need for safeguards to keep them out of the hands of those who would use them irresponsibly.
REFORM
Promoting government reform that furthers greater responsiveness, accountability, and transparency. This includes greater transparency of proposed bills, open legislative caucus meetings, ethics reform, open primary elections, term limits, campaign finance limits, more non-partisan elections, and independent redistricting.
Endorse policy reforms that respect the dignity of individuals and the unity of families. Advocate for a healthy immigration system that includes fair, enforceable laws and that promotes the economic benefits of immigration.
Protect the role of religious belief in public life as well as the constitutional right to free exercise of religious expression for all.