State of New Mexico Archives: on Government Reform
David Clements:
Bureaucratic intervention distorts economy
As a former business attorney, I have extensively researched the effects of monetary policy on the economy. When bureaucrats promote certain activities and sectors of the economy through the
Federal Reserve, subsidies, and bailouts, price signals are destroyed and market behavior is distorted. This creates a negative environment for people to engage in commerce, seek gainful employment and provide for themselves and loved ones.
The fundamental purpose of government is to protect each individual's inalienable right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
If society is to be free, then government must not dictate how individuals spend the fruits of their time and labor. Our representatives should protect our right to pursue the American Dream.
Source: 2014 N.M. Senate campaign website, ClementsForNM.com
Feb 18, 2014
Jay Block:
Limit length of time for governor's emergency orders
As your Governor, I will ask the Roundhouse to pass for my signature HJR 6, limiting the power of the Governor. This bill set limits on the length of time a governor's emergency order can remain in effect without legislative approval.
I believe a powerful executive is dangerous, and we are living that nightmare and have been for well over a year. The power belongs to you, not me. I will sign that bill!
Source: 2021 N.M. Governor campaign website BlockForNewMexico.com
Jun 10, 2021
Jay Block:
Require Voter ID; fund those who lack ID
As your Governor, I will ask the Roundhouse to send me a voter ID law to sign. Integrity in elections is critical to help ensure all sides that the election was fair, secure, and legitimate.
This will help reduce costly lawsuits and potential delays for winners to be sworn into office to do the work of the people. I will also ask the state to fund those who may not have an ID.
Source: 2021 N.M. Governor campaign website BlockForNewMexico.com
Jun 10, 2021
Joe Carraro:
Some campaign donation limits, plus spending limits
Q: Do you support limiting the following types of contributions to state legislative and gubernatorial candidates? Individual?A: No.
Q: PAC?
A: Yes.
Q: Corporate?
A: Yes.
Q: Political Parties?
A: No.
Q:
Do you support requiring full and timely disclosure of campaign finance information?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support imposing spending limits on state level political campaigns?
A: Yes.
Source: 2004 N.M. Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test
Nov 7, 2004
Steve Pearce:
Pay contractors on time; reforms to contract smaller firms
When asked by an audience member how the federal government could make it easier for small companies to do business with it, Pearce said there should be mechanisms in place to make sure the government pays its contractors on time, which he said is a
big issue. That brought some applause from audience members. He also said bundling contracts hurts the ability of small firms to get government contracts.
Source: 2008 N.M. Senate debate report in N.M.Business-Weekly
Aug 22, 2008
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