Arizona State House of Representatives Legislator

Ben Toma




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Border Security

The situation at our southern border is entirely out of control and we must do everything in our power to stop the invasion. A secure border will keep Arizona safe and prevent drugs and human trafficking from wreaking havoc in our communities. While I support legal immigration that promotes growth for Arizona families, jobs, and communities, a nation without borders is not a nation. We need to protect our nation’s citizens and not let the cartels operate freely across our border. We must finish the border wall. We must get serious about empowering state and law enforcement to crack down on drug and human trafficking. We will secure our southern border.

Economy

I believe the best way to grow the economy and recover from this downturn is to get the government out of the way. Regulations that hinder growth need to be repealed, and government budgets must be scrutinized so we can trim bloat and reduce taxes. Business owners will invest their capital to expand and create jobs if they can keep more of their hard-earned money and have less red tape to deal with.

Government Spending

Government should spend taxpayer dollars as efficiently and respectfully as possible. This means government should constantly be looking for ways to save taxpayer dollars and to ensure there is very minimal waste. Government should not bail itself out with tax hikes during economic downturns. Instead, just like any family in Arizona, it should tighten its belt, trim waste, and live within its means.