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)
Please describe what you see as the top policy challenge in Indiana and how you plan to respond to it, if elected.
How would you rate elementary education in your priorities?
If elected, what would you do to promote equality in education in our elementary schools?
If elected, how will you work to achieve environmental justice, ensuring communities receive equitable access to clean air, water, and response to climate disasters?
AI (artificial intelligence) technology is the latest threat to our election process. If elected, what would you do to maintain the security and integrity of our election process?
Lake County ranks lower than the state in mental health wellness, both for adults and youth. If elected, what steps would you take to improve the mental health of our residents?
What else would you like to share with us?
Campaign Phone Number
219-887-2046
Years in an elected position
34
Improve the academic performance of Indiana student. I serve as the ranking minority member of the House Education Committee. I will continue to champion public education and insist on accountability from the state (DOE) which has not demonstrated that it knows how to provide leadership in this area.
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See previous response immediately above.
This area is very important and affects the quality of life. I will continue to be the voice of my district demanding environmental justice for my district and all Hoosiers.
I have been monitoring this process for years. As needed I will introduce legislation to address improprieties and urge its passage.
Insist on adequate funding in this area. The State has been sorely neglected this area under Republican leadership.
I highly respect our democracy and I am sensitive to and has been consistent in voicing the majority opinion of my constituents. I seek my constituents views and I voice them.
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