Issue Position: Fight Public Corruption

Issue Position

Recent newspaper headlines across Mississippi are full of what has become the norm: rampant public corruption. Unsurprisingly, Mississippi has consistently been ranked among one of the most corrupt states in the union. This must end.

Jansen believes that fighting public corruption is essential to preserving a working democracy that people can have confidence in. As your State Representative, Jansen will work to increase penalties for public officials who betray the trust of the good people of Mississippi. He will fight for forward-thinking reforms across all facets of state government that will make local and state governments more transparent and accountable, including introducing legislation on his first day that will completely overhaul Mississippi's open records and open meetings acts -- giving you, the people, more insight into what your government is doing.

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Secret back room deals aren't working for Mississippi. They aren't working in Jackson and they aren't working at the country courthouses or the city halls. There is no reason that any legislator should ever cast anything but a "Yes" vote for legislation that makes state and local governments more accountable to the people. Voting otherwise is caving to cronies, special interests, and career politicians focused more on secret deals and less on a government that works for the people.

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