I should be re-elected because I have represented my district well and have not lost sight of the need to imporve the way of life for my constituents in Senate District 7. I have a proven record of helping my constituents and been a strong leader for education, state employees, criminal reform,. expansion of drug courts, better roads and bridges, additional health insurance coverage.
Need to honor our promise to teachers to give them the pay raise we promised.
State employees
Need to give the state employees a real pay raise.
Drug problem
The legislature needs to address the drug problem that is filling the state prisons and county jails.
Roads and bridges
Need to redirect money to the road and bridge programs
Health care
Need to expand health care coverage with insurance