Joe Johnson

Candidate for Legislature, District 41

City
Kearney
On the ballot as
Joe Johnson

Property taxes and cost of living

Summary

Names reducing the property tax burden a top priority and backs a state-level revenue source to fund schools per student for a dollar-for-dollar property tax cut.

“My top priorities are reducing the property tax burden, protecting property owner rights and strengthening local control.”

Source: Nebraska Examiner: Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 41 (Special Election)QuestionnaireRetrieved

“A central part of that effort is establishing a stable, state-level revenue source to fund education on a per-student basis and deliver a direct, dollar-for-dollar reduction in property taxes.”

Source: Nebraska Examiner: Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 41 (Special Election)QuestionnaireRetrieved

Economy, jobs and trade

Summary

Says the state should partner with local communities on growth.

“The state needs to be a partner in growth with local communities”

Source: Central Nebraska Today: Joe Johnson running for Legislative District 41 seatNews articlePublished Retrieved Archived copy of Joe Johnson running for Legislative District 41 seat

Agriculture and rural Nebraska

Summary

Campaign site says Nebraska should strengthen its agricultural economy through innovation, value-added production and policies that keep family farms and rural communities competitive.

Campaign website text

“He believes Nebraska must continue to strengthen its agricultural economy by supporting innovation, value-added production, and policies that keep family farms and rural communities competitive for generations to come.”

Source: Johnson for Legislature: Johnson for Legislature | District 41Campaign websitePublished Retrieved Archived copy of Johnson for Legislature | District 41

Health care

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Abortion

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Immigration and the border

No public position found.

Education and school choice

Summary

Plans a more balanced and accountable funding model for K-12 education.

“I will prioritize disciplined investment in core functions of government — education, public safety and infrastructure — while driving a more balanced and accountable funding model for K–12 education.”

Source: Nebraska Examiner: Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 41 (Special Election)QuestionnaireRetrieved

Energy, water and environment

No public position found.

Guns and public safety

No public position found.

Elections and government

Summary

Says the Legislature should faithfully implement voter-approved measures and supply the structure needed to make them work.

“The Legislature’s responsibility is to faithfully implement voter-approved measures while providing the necessary structure and clarity to make them function effectively in practice.”

Source: Nebraska Examiner: Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 41 (Special Election)QuestionnaireRetrieved

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