Where I Stand
Political Action Committees have sent questionnaires asking
me to pledge myself to very specific positions on thousands of questions. My
standard reply included this statement:
"Your questions raise important issues that directly affect every West Virginian.
These are complex issues about which I need far more information before declaring how I would vote
on legislation. If I am elected and these issues come before the House, I shall seek information
from every interested party, and especially those in Greenbrier County."
As a Delegate, I will listen to the Greenbrier County experts - the citizens closest
to situations. I will promote state laws to benefit ALL of Greenbrier County, especially:
- Maintaining Greenbrier County's 2,000 miles of roads
- Building a greenway two-lane limited access Lewisburg by-pass
- Encouraging more living wage jobs
- Supporting workers, entrepreneurs, business owners, and farmers
- Promoting tourism and tourist attractions
- Changing the Public Service Commission to nine elected members
- Appreciating firefighters and first responders
- Funding educational institutions: libraries, literacy programs, schools, colleges, medical schools and universities
- Encouraging the artists, the daring, and the different who enliven our community - and their audiences
- Allowing the self-employed and small businesses to buy into PEIA health insurance
- Encouraging adequate reimbursement for our excellent medical providers
- And above all, protecting abused children, Seniors, battered women, the working poor and the homeless
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