The Platform
Every goal has a clear target and a deadline — because that's how things get done in the real world.
Mission 1: Fight
Too many local officials treat your tax dollars like Monopoly money. They spend without consequence because nobody's watching closely enough. David has seen this firsthand — a $107 million windfall, burned through with no accountability.
YEARS OF BROKEN PROMISES
Eliminate Property Taxes
▶ Goal: Eliminate school property taxes through HB 13, HB 1649, or similar legislation. Complete elimination — not a reduction, not a cap.
⏱ Deadline: Introduce legislation in David's first session. Fight for passage within his first term.
TARGET COST REDUCTION
Reform Township Codes and Cut Red Tape
▶ Goal: Comprehensive township code modernization — eliminate duplicate reporting, remove efficiency restrictions, end unfunded mandates, modernize procurement, and streamline zoning.
⏱ Deadline: Draft legislation first session. Build coalition for passage within 18 months.
TAX INCREASES WITHOUT YOUR VOTE
Cap Tax Increases — Make Government Ask Permission
▶ Goal: Constitutional amendment or legislation capping local tax increases at the inflation rate without voter approval. No exceptions. No backdoor "revenue enhancements."
⏱ Deadline: Introduce within David's first six months.
Mission 2: Fix
Most people have no idea what their local government's real financial situation looks like. Balance sheets are buried in jargon. Debts are hidden. That's how irresponsible spending goes unchecked.
PLAIN ENGLISH TRANSPARENCY
Plain English Fiscal Reports for Every Municipality
▶ Goal: Require every PA municipality to publish an annual "Plain English Fiscal Report" — no jargon, no fine print. Published online and mailed to every resident.
⏱ Deadline: Legislation introduced first session. Full implementation within one year of passage.
Reports would show: total debt per household, unfunded pension liabilities, five-year budget projections, comparisons to similar communities, and a clear breakdown of where your money goes.
Mission 3: Restore
The MAGA movement taught us something important: voters reward authenticity and punish phonies. David Hughes is not a RINO. He never will be. Here's his commitment:
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David Will Vote NO On
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David Will Vote YES On
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Every tax increase. Without exception.
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Every spending bill that grows government.
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Every regulation that burdens businesses and kills jobs.
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Every bill that cuts taxes and reduces spending.
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Every bill that protects taxpayers and promotes economic freedom.
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Every measure that brings transparency and accountability to government.
— David Hughes