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Questions
The League of Women Voters has made every effort to present accurately the candidates' responses as they were submitted.
1. If elected, what two things do you hope to accomplish as a state representative for the people of Utah?
As a representative, I intend to ensure that every child has a quality education, and I will work to enact ethics reform and accountability in our State Legislature.
2. How would you address the following issues?
- Adequate funding for education, including funding for disadvantaged populations such as non-English-speakers and prison inmates
Priorities for education funding should be focused on classroom size reduction, attracting and retaining the best teachers, and increasing per pupil spending to match the rest of the country.
- Energy resource development and clean air
As energy prices continue to rise, it is evident that we must stop relying on foreign oil as our only fuel source. With abundant renewable energy resources, Utah needs to move the state and nation forward by becoming a leader in promoting renewable energy development. Our children deserve clean air and water. It is our responsibility to protect our air and water from contaminants and preserve our natural surroundings for everyone.
- Water development and conservation
Water conservation should be a high priority and every Utahn needs to help to ensure that we will have water. Comprehensive conservation efforts should combine efforts made by residents, government, and businesses. Water development remains an important aspect in ensuring that the state will have enough water.
- Better communication between elected officials and their constituents
Representatives need to reach out to their constituents through communications like town hall meetings, surveys, newsletters, and responding to constituents' letters and being available by phone and e-mail contact throughout their term as a State Legislature.
3. If the State had a revenue surplus of $100 millions, how would you allocate the money?
Our first priority should be reducing the tax burden for Utah families. Allocating additional funds should focus on necessary items such as education, public safety, and law enforcement.
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