| Curt Hanson

Check the Facts

Curt Hanson's View:

It’s time for common sense and fiscal responsibility. Our families have to live within their means. Government should, too. I believe that’s what being fiscally responsible is all about. Instead of raising taxes every time there is a problem, we have to be smarter about spending what we have – so that we can actually cut taxes for the middle class, small businesses, and family farmers.

Stephen Burgmeier:

Stephen Burgmeier claims he will be a "check and balance" in Des Moines. However, his own record as a Jefferson County Supervisor tells a much different story. Since taking office, Burgmeier has voted for tax increases five times. On top of the tax increases, Burgmeier has voted to raise his own pay 4 seperate times in 6 years. As Burgmeier's own ad states; "That's money taxpayers are on the hook for."

Voted to raise his own pay four times:

February 2, 2009:

www.jeffersoncountyiowa.com/docs/minutes09-02-02.pdf

February 20, 2007:

www.jeffersoncountyiowa.com/docs/minutebook2007.pdf

February 7, 2006:

www.jeffersoncountyiowa.com/docs/minutebook2006.pdf

January 20, 2003:

curthanson.org/o/6651/images/JC BOS 1.20.03.pdf

Voted to raise taxes five times:

curthanson.org/o/6651/images/Check the Facts.doc

Voted to not replace Sheriff Deputy who worked to prevent keeping meth off the streets: