Taxes must be reduced. Excessive codes, regulations and taxation that increase prices must be repealed. Our elderly should not be taxed out of their homes. Young couples should be able to afford a starter home.
Platte County is the most affluent county in the state. Taxes and school budgets reflect it. Yet our elderly are being taxed out of their homes. Young couples can't afford a starter home. No one should be forced to decide between food and medicine.
Excessive codes, regulations, and taxation that increase prices must be repealed. It is time to make better choices with common sense solutions.
Missouri's spending has increased from $30B to nearly $51B (70%) since 2020. Much of this should be reversed, especially programs not justified by outcomes. We will shift from "last year's budget plus inflation" to an outcome-based model — the same rigorous, data-driven approach Frank used for 43 years managing complex projects.
We must maximize corporate, federal, and philanthropic opportunities to subsidize state, county, municipal, and individual spending.
Like other no-income-tax states, Missouri's economy will grow, fueling additional revenue. Some portion will come from increased consumption tax (current projections: 1%–1.75% sales tax increase to offset lost income tax revenue).
Short-term support for MO Senate Bill 3 to cap property tax increases. Long-term, institute legislation like California's Proposition 13: fix property valuation for taxes at the last sale price. This stops taxation of unrealized capital gains and prevents hiking taxes beyond market value during sellers' markets.
Support House Bill 2384 to prevent political subdivisions from enforcing energy efficiency or "green building" standards for residential or commercial buildings that arbitrarily increase the cost of single-family homes and limit choices by exceeding the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) and 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
Restrict policies that shift costs from businesses (including sports teams) to residents through tax abatement and utility cost apportionment. Ensure competitive energy choices.
Platte County families are working harder than ever, yet the cost of living keeps rising. Frank Pendleton understands that when government grows too big and too expensive, it squeezes the very people who built this community.
He will fight to keep more money in your pocket, cut the red tape that drives up prices, and make sure our rapid growth doesn’t leave working families and seniors behind.
Platte County families deserve relief — not more government.