THE FAZIO TAX PLAN
Ryan Fazio’s plan would reduce state income-tax rates, providing more than $2.5 billion in annual tax relief when fully implemented. For a typical middle-class family, the plan will mean thousands of dollars staying in their own pockets rather than being sent to Hartford.
cut Energy Costs
Connecticut has the second-highest electricity rates in the continental United States. Ryan Fazio has a real plan to cut electricity bills by 20% — by ending hidden taxes, expanding reliable supply, and removing the mandates driving up costs.
cap property Taxes
Connecticut ranks as the third-highest taxed state in the nation, and residents and businesses are relocating elsewhere. Ryan’s plan would lower income taxes for every Connecticut family by $1,500 and implement property tax caps. He holds a 100% rating from the CBIA for pro-economic-growth voting and would restore the fiscal guardrails Hartford has eroded.
HOUSING AFFORDABILITY & LOCAL CONTROL
Ryan Fazio has a three-pronged approach to housing that reduces the cost of housing, allows Connecticut to grow its housing supply, and protects local control of zoning and decision-making. For eight years, Gov. Lamont has allowed Hartford bureaucrats and big developers to make decisions for municipalities over local objections and added new mandates that drive up costs for municipalities and families. Ryan’s “Grand Bargain” Plan will help Connecticut change course.
DATA CENTERS IN CONNECTICUT
Ned Lamont has continuously rigged the game against taxpayers. Property taxes have become a second mortgage. Electric bills are the third highest in America. But if you’re a massive data center, Ned Lamont thinks you deserve a 20-year free ride, with all your property and sales taxes paid for by everyone else.
As Senator, Ryan tried repeatedly to end this tax break, but the governor never supported the legislation. As Governor, Ryan will end this ridiculous scheme for good. If working families have to pay their fair share, giant data centers can pay theirs too. Our priority should be lowering taxes and electric bills for taxpayers, not sticking them with the tab for massive corporations.
CORRUPTION IN STATE GOVERNMENT
We keep seeing story after story about mismanagement, poor leadership and taxpayers being left in the dark. As Harry Truman said, the buck stops here. When people are struggling to pay their property taxes and electric bills, $250,000 here or $15 million there is not pocket change. That is real money to real communities, and this administration has lost sight of what a dollar means.
EDUCATION FUNDING & ACCESS
After eight years of Governor Lamont, our children cannot afford another four years of the status quo. Connecticut has one of the most highly educated adult populations in the country and ranks among the nation’s highest-spending states on public education, yet our reading achievement has fallen and our math achievement is barely above average. We should expect better for our kids.
Crime
Homicides, car thefts, and other serious crimes rose to unacceptable levels under the Lamont administration. Ryan’s plan reforms the 2020 anti-police legislation, closes parole loopholes for violent offenders, and reinstates proactive policing to keep our communities safe.
Veterans
Connecticut is home to over 130,000 veterans, yet progress on veteran homelessness, healthcare access, and job training has stalled. Ryan will streamline veteran services, reduce costs, cut fees, recognize out-of-state licenses, and support employment opportunities for those who served.