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State Representative, District 14

The Indiana House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Indiana General Assembly. Alongside the Indiana State Senate, it forms the legislative branch of the Indiana state government and works alongside the governor of Indiana to create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Indiana House of Representatives include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising, and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.

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    Vernon G. Smith
    (Dem)

Biographical Information

If you are elected, what are the three key priorities you intent to address?

Please explain the qualifications and experience that make you a strong candidate for the office you are pursuing.

What strategies would you implement to enhance service quality and accuracy considering imminent budget reductions?

If you are the incumbent, please describe you methods of communication with constituents. If you are not currently in office, outline how you would engage with constituents if elected.

What is Indiana's biggest policy challenge and how will you address it?

What policies would you implement in the legislature to ensure that essential services such as housing, food and childcare are accessible and affordable for working families?

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