Elizabeth "Liz" Arnold
Won the six-candidate Republican primary.
How they got on the ballot: First in Aug 18 GOP primary with 27.96% (3,401)
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Positions on the major issues
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Taxes & spending Leans agree· stated position
Would reduce taxes where possible, saying the county should not be so flush with reserves that it takes money from residents, and would stop wasteful spending.
"we shouldn't be so flush with reserves that we are taking money away from our residents"
Environment & water Strongly agrees· stated position
Says wetlands should be 'Protected. Period', would protect the Myakka River watershed and canopy roads, and opposes cruise ports off Terra Ceia Bay.
"Protected. Period"
Growth & development Strongly agrees· stated position
Wants infrastructure fixed before growth, full impact fees collected so development pays for itself, and rural areas kept rural.
"Development is supposed to pay for itself. But that cannot happen if we do not collect the appropriate amount of impact fees"
No public position found on 4 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Property taxes, Housing affordability, Crime & policing, Veterans. This is reported as unknown rather than guessed from party affiliation; these issues are excluded from this candidate's match score.
Other issues this candidate has raised
No additional issues found in public statements as of the last data review.