Affordability

Walter Kirkland is committed to helping Maryland’s Fifth District working families overcome the challenges of living in a state where prices continue to rise faster than wages. It’s a simple yet important goal that requires action.

Walter Kirkland’s solution to this problem is to raise wages, lower costs, and get our economy working for working families, not just the wealthy.

Raise Wages That Keep Up With Reality
Walter Kirkland believes in raising the federal minimum wage to at least $15/hour and indexing it to inflation so that workers’ wages keep pace with the real cost of living.

Cut Taxes for Working Families
Walter Kirkland will cut taxes for working and middle-class families and close tax loopholes that allow large corporations and ultra-wealthy individuals to avoid paying their fair share.

Put Money Back in Families’ Pockets
Walter Kirkland will strengthen and expand the Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit, which have been proven to reduce poverty and stimulate local economies.

Make Childcare Affordable
No working family should have to choose between a paycheck and providing for their child. Walter Kirkland supports universal and affordable childcare.

Protect Social Security
Walter Kirkland will protect and preserve Social Security and ensure that our seniors’ benefits are protected. These are not entitlements; they are promises that must be kept.
Walter Kirkland’s goal is simple: to build an economy that rewards hard work and allows working families to get ahead and thrive without leaving anyone behind.