Clean Government Now was formed to promote the ideals of a limited government that is accountable and transparent to its citizens.

There are many problems, issues and passions that inform the discourse of politics. Before diving in to any tangle of claims and debates, our philosophy is to ask a simple question: what is the specific concern and what should the role, if any, of the government be in its resolution?

We advocate for limiting any government role to the resolution of the concern and holding the government accountable for the process and the outcome.

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WE BELIEVE:

A government’s desire to self-perpetuate and aggrandize its role is inevitable and unquenchable, and citizens must constantly struggle through their elected officials to curb that tendency.

Individuals make better decisions about their own welfare than governments do and the role of the government should serve to empower individuals, not itself.

Government budgets and processes should be fully transparent and readily accessible through the internet.

All government programs and expenditures should offer a return on investment, be subject to open bid, and seek measurable results, all of which should be disclosed and identified on the internet.

Tax policy should be as simple, efficient and as market neutral as possible and not discourage productive activity.

The role of the government is to provide worthwhile, essential services in an efficient and accountable manner and enact laws and regulations that address tangible risks.

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WE REJECT:

Redistribution as a political philosophy. Taking from the rich does not result in giving to the poor. Robin Hood is a myth most often used to enhance government power and fund patronage schemes.

Political patronage as a mode of operation. Doling out government benefits based upon vote buying, graft, and unaccountability is unacceptable.