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Tom Wolf on Government Reform
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Streamline government; reduce number of state employees
We've saved billions of dollars and reduced the number of state employees--without furloughs, all while improving customer service. We've gotten rid of facilities and leases that we don't use or need while consolidating commonwealth operations
within the capitol complex. We've made the procurement process smarter and more efficient. We will continue to look for ways to streamline government so we can invest in the things that matter to Pennsylvanians while at the same time serving them better.
Source: 2019 State of the State address to Pennsylvania legislature
, Feb 5, 2019
Independent commission to decide voting districts
Q: Support nonpartisan redistricting to address charges of partisan gerrymandering?Scott Wagner (R): No. Supports current system where state lawmakers draw legislative & congressional districts.
Tom Wolf (D): Yes. Supports independent redistricting commission. Proposed special session for redistricting reform.
Source: CampusElect 2018: Pennsylvania legislative voting records
, Oct 9, 2018
Same-day voter registration; automatic voter registration
Q: Support stricter voting rules such as voter ID requirements even if they prevent some people from voting?Scott Wagner (R): No public statements found.
Tom Wolf (D):
No. Supports same-day & automatic voter registration & modernizing absentee voting. Refused Trump Administration request for personal information of every registered PA voter.
Source: CampusElect.org Issue Guide: 2018 Pennsylvania Governor race
, Oct 9, 2018
Limit campaign contributions
Q: Tighten campaign finance rules?Scott Wagner (R): May be open to idea. Supports increased limits on lobbyists.
Tom Wolf (D): Yes, limit contributions. Add same-day voting, automatic voter registration & nonpartisan redistricting.
Source: CampusElect.org Issue Guide: 2018 Pennsylvania Governor race
, Oct 9, 2018
Ban "no-bid" contracts; increase transparency
Tom Wolf believes that stronger government and ethics reforms can help reduce or eliminate the potential for the appearance of corruption in state government while providing transparency to the political process. Wolf wants to make Pennsylvania a
national leader in transparency and accountability in politics. Tom wants to take a different kind of approach and implement real state ethics and government contracting reforms. Tom will sign an Executive Order banning "no bid" contracts to private
law firms and requiring the Office of General Counsel to issue written justification for the need and the cost effectiveness of hiring outside counsel.
Written justification would be required before any contracts for outside counsel could be
considered under a Wolf administration, and any hiring of outside law firms would be through competitive bids. In that way, the public will know why a law firm's services were needed in the first place and how they were hired to meet those legal needs.
Source: 2014 Gubernatorial campaign website, WolfForPA.com, "Plan"
, Mar 3, 2014
Page last updated: Mar 12, 2019
