Kathy Knecht

Running for:

District:

LD21

Political Affiliation:

Democrat

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Question	Response
1. Arizona’s public education system allows students to attend a local district school, charter school, virtual school, or through school district open enrollment. Do you support a parent's right to choose the best public school, in their judgment, for their children?	Strongly support
2. What are your priorities as a lawmaker? [Economic Development]	Highest Priority
3. What are your priorities as a lawmaker? [Education]	Highest Priority
4. What are your priorities as a lawmaker? [Environment and Public Land Issues]	Priority
5. What are your priorities as a lawmaker? [Health Care]	Highest Priority
6. What are your priorities as a lawmaker? [Sentencing Reform]	Priority
7. What are your priorities as a lawmaker? [Transportation]	Priority
8. Charter schools are public schools that are operated by private contractors to provide education service - similar to other state contractors for health care, transportation, and other services. Do you support charter schools in Arizona?	Yes
9. Please share what your priorities will be as a state lawmaker to strengthen Arizona’s workforce and economy so that all Arizonans have better opportunities to move up the economic ladder?	Better funding for pre-k through higher education, promote AZ tourism and business climate, ensure access to affordable, quality healthcare
10. School districts and charter schools are public schools; do you support equitable funding for all public school students?	Yes
11. Do you support tax reform?	Yes
12. What are your ideas for tax reform that would improve our state's economy?	I will work with members of both sides of the aisle to explore and determine reforms that make Arizona more competitive and Arizonans more successful.
13. Do you support efforts to reform Arizona’s regulatory boards and commissions?
14. What is the greatest challenge facing Arizona today?	Covid-19

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