myVote: Candidate profile

Don Taylor

Published Monday, October 27 04:01:30 PM

Office:

Minnesota District 17B State representative

Other candidates in this race:

Jeremy Kalin

Party:

Republican

Incumbent:

City of residence:

Chisago City

Age:

Background:

Married, nine children, three grandchildren, contractor/Taylor Remodeling, INC., Current Mayor of Chisago City, City Council member-two years, speaker and facilitator with Chisago Lakes "Growing Through Loss", member of Maranatha Church, missionary to Mexico, NRA member, hunter and fisherman, resident and taxpayer in Chisago County for 18 Years.

Endorsements:

None listed..

Most important issue:

The most important issue facing the citizens of Chisago County is the increasing cost of government. In a time of economic downturn, taking more money from the paychecks of hardworking citizens was a hardship no one deserved. Roads and bridges needed repair, but during hard times, a measured approach was called for... instead we got a full frontal assault on our pocketbooks to pay for light-rail transit. Don Taylor will work to cut the ever-growing cost of government. Reducing health care costs, eliminating sanctuary cities and the need for good paying jobs round out the issues in this campaign.

More information:

Candidate website

Views:

Candidates were asked to respond to statements on five policy issues. They were given seven options: "Strongly agree", "Somewhat agree", "Have mixed feelings", "Somewhat disagree", "Strongly disagree", "Have no opinion" and "Do not wish to respond."

In light of high gasoline prices, the Legislature should repeal the gas tax increases enacted in February.	Somewhat agree
The state should require cities to allow law enforcement officers to inquire about people's immigration status during routine police work, such as traffic stops.	Strongly agree
Legislators should rule out tax increases during the next session.	Strongly agree
The state should put a cap on tuition increases at state colleges and universities and pressure the University of Minnesota to do the same.	Somewhat agree
The state should provide more funding for K-12 education, even if it means reductions in other areas of the state budget or raising taxes.	Strongly disagree