Democratic gubernatorial candi date Moran has a plan to reform Va. government
Creating think tanks to develop innovative reforms for state government and booking government travel online for savings are part of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Brian J. Moran's plan to reform government services and find efficiencies.
He outlined a three-pronged approach yesterday to innovate, use technology to eliminate waste and reform budgeting and procurement. In several instances, he proposed efforts undertaken or considered by other states.
"We must be innovative. Particularly in these challenging times. We're all having to tighten the belt," Moran said. "This is a comprehensive plan to make sure Virginia remains the best-managed state in the nation."
The former House of Delegates member from Alexandria cites Texas in his plan to have state agencies undergo "sunset reviews" on a 10-year cycle to determine if they are still serving their function and then to adjust funding if necessary.
Other ideas in his six-page plan include creating a single revenue collection process for businesses so they don't have multiple tax ID numbers for different state agencies; allowing taxpayers to use the state employees' waste, fraud and abuse hot line and using technology to track down "tax deadbeats."
The three Democrats seeking the party's gubernatorial nomination are ramping up campaigning ahead of the June 9 primary. Moran is opposing state Sen. R. Creigh Deeds of Bath County and Terry McAuliffe,a former Democratic National Committee chairman.
Former Attorney General Bob McDonnell is the all-but-official Republican nominee.
Deeds yesterday gathered endorsements in Bristol and Roanoke and opened a campaign office in Charlottesville. McAuliffe announced a slew of endorsements from local officials, including House Democratic Caucus Chairman Kenneth R. Plum of Fairfax, and Del. Franklin P. Hall, D-Richmond.
Contact Olympia Meola at (804) 649-6812 or omeola@timesdispatch.com.
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