Being able to govern effectively requires that you know exactly what you believe in and where you want to take the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. On the following pages, you will be able to read what Lynn believes are our state’s greatest challenges, and what he believes we need to do to confront these challenges.

Our party needs a principled conservative with a vision to get government under control, lower the tax burden on our working families and job creators, and make sure that our children have the opportunity for a quality education that will give them the skills they need to succeed.

In short, we need a Governor who offers fresh and energetic leadership and a vision that offers opportunities for Pennsylvanians.

Government Reform The Swann/Matthews plan for Reforming State Government puts the ideas of transparency and reform first.

Reducing Pennsylvania's Property Taxes Lynn Swann has a bold plan to reform Pennsylvania's property tax system.

Welfare Reform Lynn Swann has a plan for improving welfare-to-work in Pennsylvania.

Creating Economic Opportunities The greatest challenge of the next Governor is to put Pennsylvania’s economy back on track.

Preparing Our Children to Compete “The most basic job of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is to provide an education that will lead to opportunity for our children."

Making Pennsylvania Better for Our Veterans Pennsylvania has approximately 1.3 million veterans. We must find ways for state government to better serve those who have served our Commonwealth and our Nation.

Passing Comprehensive Tort Reform Lynn Swann believes that all Pennsylvanians deserve access to quality health care.

Pennsylvania Values Pennsylvania values have always been about hard work, determination, and the will to succeed.

Sportsmen's Philosophy Sportsmen for Swann will serve as a strong coalition of men and women who believe that we must preserve and support a sportsman's philosophy in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Agriculture: Improving PA’s Number One Industry Pennsylvania is home to 52,000 farm families. Lynn Swann will make a true commitment to all aspects of the farming community.

Fire and Emergency Services Coalition “As Governor, I will ensure that our first responders have the tools and the resources that they need to fulfill their important duties across the Commonwealth.”

Anti-Crime Policy The most basic of all government responsibilities is to assure justice and defend the innocent from violent crime. Should I be elected Governor, I will have no higher priority than to see that our police, prosecutors and courts are given every resource to do their job.