Mancheno-Smoak’s campaign website highlights the following issues:
Let's stop being Virginia's ATM
Unshackle businesses smart, streamlined regulatory review that will cut outdated and confusing regulations.
Develop incentives that will bring new business to the Commonwealth.
Promote local business growth in industries that will increase the export rate of products and services.
Let's make our schools better
Work to lower taxes by supporting a plan that will benefit all Virginians.
Consider an income tax rate cut.Virginia has not had an income tax cut since rates were established in 1972.
Cutting individual income tax rates by 10 percent across-the-board puts more money in you and your family’s pockets.You know better than anyone the value of 10% more in your pocket.
Get meaningful local business tax reform.We need to incentivize entrepreneurial investments that diversify our economy and create job growth.
Take the long view on implementation of government initiatives.We need to ensure core government services are always protected, but that we don’t go down the road like Illinois and bankrupt Virginia.To do this, I will work diligently within the legislature and with the Governor to craft legislation that is smart and affordable.
Let's prepare for jobs of the future
High schools need to incorporate “technology shops”.Shop classes used to be about woodworking and car mechanics.But tomorrow is ushering in an era of robotics.
Ensure that Virginia’s community colleges provide affordable and flexible pathways for students of all ages to develop the skills to attain professional credentials needed in a 21st century economy.
Focus our universities on providing education that prepares for tomorrow.Universities must allocate resources towards increasingly in-demand fields, such as systems engineering, bio-engineering, cybersecurity, intelligent apps, humanoid robotics, and other future-industry programs.
Let's stop child abuse and neglect
Better align programs that will be more effective at early detection, intervention, prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect.
Let's help senior citizens
Develop collaborative partnerships between Law Enforcement, businesses, and philanthropic leaders so that innovative technologies can serve a wider population with greater effectiveness while reducing operational costs.
