how much it should tax for those services. Mr.

how much it should tax for those services. Mr. Robb released his first policy paper, on economic development, in mid-May. In a letter accompanying that plan, he wrote that because his proposed changes would be fundamental, they would take time to implement and their impact might not be known until he leaves office early in 1986. But he emphasized that such changes are necessary because previous policies are no longer sufficient to deal with “conditions which were largely unforeseen no more than a decade ago." Although Mr. Robb has refushed to pledge to veto any tax increase, he has said he will hold down taxes, and also has supported a constitutional amendment to limit state spending. He also has indicated that, if necessary, the size of the state government work force will be no larger when he leaves office than when he takes office.

Food Tax Phase Oat Mr. Robb indicated the campaign that he supports the eventual phase-out of the state’s four percent sales tax on food and nonprescription drugs, although he said such a repeal probably will not be possible in the 1982-84 biennium.

Adjusting the 1982-84 budget most likely will be his most pressing task when he takes office Jan. 16. While offering no specific reductions, Robb said in the midMay letter that “increases in the cost and scope of state government are neither desirable nor feasible under current economic conditions,” and that the success of programs in the 1980s will have to "depend upon the reallocation of- existing resources" and the "voluntary efforts of private citizens."

Mr. Robb offered position papers not only on economic development, but on education. transportation, law enforcement, energy, natural resources, conservation. older Virginians, and other issues. He has outlined not only what he believes the state priorities