As Drain Commissioner, Mark Ludwig would assess property owners based on services received – for example, if a property has a lot of soil runoff, and therefore causes more of a burden on the water system. That would be similar to treating the assessments as somewhat like a user fee for services. That approach connects…
The Democratic Freedom Caucus (DFC) endorses Seth Piccirillo, Democratic candidate for mayor of Niagara Falls, NY. Piccirillo advocates the kind of practical tax reform that the DFC is for: the land value tax shift, which has been shown to work in other cities. He has been active in local and state government for 13 years,…
DFC endorses Mark Ludwig for Michigan state representative, 80th district. Mark supports the kind of tax reform the DFC advocates, and is a Regional Representative of the DFC, for the Northeast Central Region. campaign Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LudwigForMI80th/ campaign website: https://ludwigforallegan.net
The Democratic Freedom Caucus (DFC) has endorsed Democratic candidate Fayrouz Bazzi for City Council in Dearborn, Michigan. Fayrouz Bazzi’s campaign platform includes the kind of practical tax reform the DFC advocates, and which the Michigan Municipal League has endorsed. Bazzi also advocates humane, effective alternatives for dealing with the drug problem – her innovative view…
The Democratic Freedom Caucus (DFC) has endorsed Democratic candidate Herb Riede for City Council in Meadville, PA. Herb Riede is in favor of the kind of practical tax reform the DFC advocates, as described in our Principles and Platform. He has an impressive resume – his main background is in IT but he also has…
The Democratic Freedom Caucus (DFC) National Committee has endorsed Alanna Hartzok for Congress, 9th district, Pennsylvania. Hartzok’s campaign platform is compatible with the DFC’s - especially her stands on economic issues, where her views are for an alternative to the usual left and right. She recognizes that, for a healthy economy, with job creation and alleviation of poverty, it’s essential…
The Democratic Freedom Caucus (DFC) National Committee  has endorsed Jim Wildoner for County Council, District 3, Prince George’s County, Maryland. On Wildoner’s campaign website it says: “Jim has adopted  the DEMOCRATIC FREEDOM CAUCUS platform (www.democraticfreedomcaucus.org) because it generally states his political views on promoting social justice, individual liberty, constitutional democracy and fiscal responsibility.” Wildoner has previously served as a Council…
The Democratic Freedom Caucus (DFC) National Committee   has endorsed W. Lane Startin for Idaho State Treasurer. Startin points out that what the incumbent state  treasurer did with “mortgage-backed securities” was “irresponsible. A state treasury is not a hedge fund.   Investments should be in low-risk vehicles, especially  those with guaranteed rates of return.” “In 2006, Idaho raised its sales taxes…
The Democratic Freedom Caucus (DFC) endorses Democratic candidate Mike Bozarth for re-election in 2010 to the city council of St. Joseph, Missouri (population 71,900), representing the Third District. Mike Bozarth advocates practical economic views that are fiscally responsible, and supports personal liberty issues. He reaches across the aisle and works in a constructive manner with…
The Democratic Freedom Caucus (DFC) endorses Andy LeCureaux, Democratic candidate for state representative in Michigan, District 27. He has successfully been elected to city council four times (a position he currently holds), in non-partisan elections in Hazel Park near Detroit, and is now running for state representative. Andy LeCureaux’s campaign views are compatible with the…