This afternoon, we head over to Minnesota senate district 25, where Ken Navitsky is up against Liz Boldon, and district 29, where Chris Brazelton is challenging incumbent Bruce Anderson. Only Navitsky and Brazelton responded to our queries.
Ken Navitsky (R) District 25
Q. Do you support Minnesota’s Petroleum Replacement Law (Minn. Stat. 239.7911), which calls for the consumption of at least 30 percent biofuels in transportation fuel by 2025?
A. I prefer keeping government mandates out of our decision making when it comes to energy. Minnesota farmers and the Free Market can work hand in hand to produce Clean, Affordable, Abundant, Dependable Energy. This benefits the farmers as well as the consumers without the overbearing hand of bloated government interfering. We are a society that does not have unlimited funds to constantly keep paying more for necessary products.
Q. Do you support a role for ethanol in clean fuel standard legislation?
A. There is a place for ethanol in our energy portfolio without question, but it must not always be at the burden of the taxpayer. Allow Superior ideas and technology to drive our energy sector, not government mandates.
Q. Do you support accelerating the permitting process for installation of equipment to improve ethanol production and reduce emissions?
A. The lessening of all government red tape and regulations is a great move for any business model. If this is truly the will of the people, the free market will make this happen at no additional cost to the Minnesota Tax payer. The more red tape and obstacles that are removed, the faster we as a society can benefit from these goods and services.
Q. Do you support making higher ethanol blends, such as E15, available across Minnesota by funding compatible infrastructure at retail stations? If yes, would you prefer the funding source to come from the General Fund or a fee placed on each gallon of liquid fuel sold in Minnesota similar to the Petrofund program?
A. If this "Funding" comes from the Private Business. No Minnesotan should have to see an increase in their already abundant tax bills to supplement private business. If there is a demand, the free market historically has stepped in and met that need. Small, private businesses can see a demand and make the changes to capitalize on said demand. // I support Minnesota Farmers and wish to see them flourish under a much more free market that is driven by the needs of our fellow Minnesotans!
Chris Brazelton (D) District 29
Q. Do you support Minnesota’s Petroleum Replacement Law (Minn. Stat. 239.7911), which calls for the consumption of at least 30 percent biofuels in transportation fuel by 2025?
A. Yes.
Q. Do you support a role for ethanol in clean fuel standard legislation?
A. Yes.
Q. Do you support accelerating the permitting process for installation of equipment to improve ethanol production and reduce emissions?
A. Yes.
Q. Do you support making higher ethanol blends, such as E15, available across Minnesota by funding compatible infrastructure at retail stations? If yes, would you prefer the funding source to come from the General Fund or a fee placed on each gallon of liquid fuel sold in Minnesota similar to the Petrofund program?
A. Yes - As to use of the general fund vs product tax, I would need to review an analysis of the options. Specific product tax may make the product less competetive.
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