What it Means to be a Conservative
Limited Government, Strong Communities
A belief that:
- Government should be limited, playing a smaller role in our daily lives and allowing local communities to shape their own futures.
- Local solutions are always better than one-size-fits-all policies imposed by distant bureaucrats. Decisions affecting Mansfield should be made by those who know our community best—our neighbors, business owners, and local leaders.
Fiscal Responsibility
Conservatives understand that the future depends on prudent financial decisions today. This means:
- Keeping taxes low to encourage entrepreneurship, job growth, and investment.
- Balancing budgets to avoid saddling future generations with debt.
- Prioritizing efficient government spending that focuses on core services like public safety, infrastructure, and maintaining fiscal responsibility to address pressing community needs without unnecessary expenditures.
Strong Defense of Individual Rights
The Constitution is our guide, and as conservatives, we are committed to:
- Defending the Second Amendment and the right to bear arms.
- Protecting free speech and ensuring that all voices can be heard, especially when it comes to ideas and opinions.
- Safeguarding property rights, ensuring that individuals are free to own, protect, and benefit from their hard-earned possessions.
Personal Responsibility and Hard Work
A belief in empowering individuals, not making them dependent on government:
- Hard work and self-reliance are at the core of the American Dream. We believe every citizen has the potential to succeed through dedication and perseverance.
- Encouraging self-sufficiency and reducing dependency on government programs helps to build stronger, more resilient individuals and communities.
A Strong, Secure, and Lawful Society
A society without law and order is one that cannot thrive. As conservatives, we support:
- Law enforcement and ensuring our police and first responders have the resources they need to keep our neighborhoods safe.
- Upholding the rule of law and ensuring that laws are enforced fairly and consistently for all citizens.
- Secure borders and a fair, merit-based immigration system that prioritizes legal pathways and national security.
Faith, Family, and Freedom
To prioritize the values that hold our communities together:
- Faith: Upholding religious freedom and respecting the diverse beliefs that contribute to our strong moral foundation.
- Family: Protecting the institution of family as the bedrock of a stable and thriving society, where children can grow in safety and security.
- Freedom: Defending the rights of individuals to live without government overreach, ensuring personal liberty and responsibility.