What professional and personal experiences make you the best candidate for this position?
Having not only worked at the federal and state levels and the private sector as well, and being the senior senator on the floor of the senate this next session if fortunate enough to be reelected, I hope to bring a level of knowledge, background and experience that will give the people I serve a logistical and political advantage and will give my district priority when addressing the needs of Carter, Johnson and Washington counties.
What are the most pressing issues in the office you are seeking, and how do you plan to address them?
I have a close relationship with my county officials and constituents and have a good feel for the needs of my district. All three counties are still in need of help in terms of flood recovery assistance; rebuilding damaged roads and bridges; restoring public infrastructure and repairing and replacing homes. I brought help that has served them well and continues to help as they recover.
Economic development and good paying jobs is next through working to attract new employers, supporting existing manufacturers, expanding higher paying job opportunities and trying to retain young professionals and health care graduates so they don’t leave our area. I’m working toward also helping with housing and child care for our young families.