Q: Where does April Verlato stand on: What should the federal government's overall approach to taxes and spending be?

Lower taxes modestly and trim some federal programs. Supports controlling mandatory spending and opposing tax increases; signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Confidence: Some evidence, inferred from April Verlato's public record.)

Question 1

Where does April Verlato stand on: What should the federal government's overall approach to taxes and spending be?

Accepted Answer

Lower taxes modestly and trim some federal programs

Lower taxes, smaller governmentHigher taxes, expanded programs

Supports controlling mandatory spending and opposing tax increases; signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge.

Question 2

Where does April Verlato stand on: What should US immigration policy be?

Accepted Answer

Increase enforcement and tighten asylum standards; maintain current legal levels

Reduced immigration, stricter enforcementExpanded immigration, humane policy

Calls for stronger border security measures; addresses enforcement only, not legal immigration levels.

Question 3

Where does April Verlato stand on: How should the federal government approach criminal justice and policing?

Accepted Answer

Stronger sentencing, expanded law enforcement authority and funding

Stronger enforcement, expanded authorityDecarceration and federal reform

Backed every police budget request as councilmember and organized support for the anti-zero-bail lawsuit.

Where April stands