There is a truth in life: “what gets measured gets done.” I personally believe that government in general, and Congress in particular, is far too ineffective. The fundamental reason for this is that it is not publicly measured against clearly defined goal sets. What’s more, as conservatives it is no longer sufficient to be “right” on the issues; we must be effective in our policies as well.
I personally pledge to post quarterly goals for you to review and against which you can hold me accountable. These goals will be qualified and quantifiably measurable so that you may judge my effectiveness toward achieving them and rate my performance. I will also personally engage each county within our District quarterly so that you will have the opportunity to hold me responsible. Together, we will make progress towards these goals.
I am a firm supporter of enacting term limits within Congress. This is truly a matter of prudence; America appears to be waking up to the inherent problems caused by career politicians. Serving in Washington, DC is much different than living and working in the real world, and minus a change in environment, even the best public servants will eventually lose touch with their constituents. I will work to enact this common sense principle in our nation’s capital.
Additionally, I will promote the idea of changing the seniority rules within our Congress. Our ever-changing world demands a cycling of new ideas, and longevity does not equate to effective or qualified leadership.