Issues
Economic Growth & Development
Bob Vander Plaats knows Iowa’s governor should be the state’s top economic development supporter. He is:
• FOR a creative, aggressive marketing strategy that will attract and encourage new businesses and grow existing businesses.
• For highlighting Iowa as a “Right to Work” state in all marketing initiatives.
• FOR the development and maintenance of a 21st century infrastructure so Iowa can be a bridge to anywhere.
• FOR a reduction of property taxes to fuel business expansion and job opportunities for Iowans.
• FOR simplifying the income tax system.
• FOR a federal fair tax that will reduce the cost of tax compliance and further foster economic growth.
• AGAINST an unreasonable tax burden on corporate income.
• FOR creating additional avenues for private venture capital to stimulate the growth of the biotechnology industry and other cutting-edge sectors.
• AGAINST taxing pensions and retirement income.
• FOR encouraging cities, counties, schools and state government to come up with innovative solutions to streamline and effectively deliver services to provide an environment for business growth.
