POLITICAL CAREER: Never elected to public office;
appointed to U.S. Senate in 2000
WEB SITE:
www.jeancarnahan.com
What would you do to help your
district?
Missourians want elected officials who will
put aside partisan politics and work together to seek common solutions to the
different challenges facing our state and nation. I will continue to work with
senators of both parties, as I have done in the past, to address crucial needs
such as:
* Strengthening our economic and national
security.
* Providing prescription drug coverage for
seniors.
* Strengthening Social Security and Medicare.
* Passing a strong patients' bill of rights.
* Increasing the minimum wage.
*
Expanding health care options for the uninsured - especially children.
* Providing a new national commitment to improving
education that focuses on reducing class size and improving classroom
conditions.
Legislation you would seek?
One of our top priorities must be to make health care more accessible
and affordable. We can help achieve this objective by adopting legislation that
will:
* Create a prescription drug benefit under
Medicare.
* Provide individuals with tax credits to
offset health and long-term care insurance costs.
*
Give small businesses tax credits to encourage them to offer health insurance to
their employees.
* Provide 100% deductibility of health
insurance costs for the self-employed.
* Expand the
CHIPs program that provides health coverage to low-income children, and fight
cuts to such vital programs as Medicare and Medicaid.
Why are you qualified for this office?
In my
time in the Senate, I have been a forceful and effective advocate for Missouri's
working families and have demonstrated an ability to reach across party lines to
get things done.
DARREL D. DAY - Did not respond.
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U.S. SENATE - Republican
JOSEPH A. MAY
AGE: 50
HOME: Jefferson City
OCCUPATION:
Dental Specialist (Endodontist), Joseph A. May, D.D.S.
POLITICAL CAREER: Secretary, vice president and president of the
Greater Jefferson City Dental Society. Re-elected president for 2002.
WEB SITE: www.docmay.com
What
would you do to help your district?
First, I would not
exchange my vote for bad legislation to get my legislation passed in Congress.
Secondly, I would have the moral fortitude to demand that all bills be
homogenous in one form without riders. Votes would be cast with the best
interest of my Missouri constituents. And I would promote, support and defend
the U.S. Constitution.
Legislation you would seek?
Repeal NAFTA and replace with trade tariffs on foreign
imports to protect our labor force, farmers and manufacturers in Missouri and
the United States. This would create skilled jobs, provide new tax revenue and
encourage the return of manufacturers that have moved their manufacturing plants
outside the U.S. We need to keep skilled jobs in Missouri, not abroad.
Why are you qualified for this office?
After 10 years of college and 20 years of private practice, our
campaign has developed a conservative vision for the future, where Missouri will
be more productive, develop creative ideas, help those in real need, protect our
labor force and farmers from unfair practices from foreign imports, and make
Missouri a better place to live and support one's family.
JIM TALENT
AGE: 45
HOME: Chesterfield
OCCUPATION: Teacher,
attorney
POLITICAL CAREER: Missouri Legislature,
1985-1992; Missouri House Minority Leader, 1988-1992; Congress, 1993-2000;
Assistant House Majority Leader, 1999-2000; Chairman, House Small Business
Committee, 1997-2000.
WEB SITE:
www.talentforsenate.com
What would you do to help your
district?
In order to be effective you have to be
independent, understand how the system works and know how to work together with
people on both sides of the aisle. I believe my accomplishments in welfare
reform, national security, health care, small-business issues and urban
revitalization show I have the experience and ability to be effective.
I'm optimistic that we can change Washington if we elect
senators who will stand up for the common sense values of the heartland. I would
appreciate the opportunity to stand up for those values in the Senate as I did
for eight years in the House if the people want me to.
Legislation you would seek?
I'll fight for
Missouri first by strengthening our national and homeland security; increasing
access to quality, affordable health care, including an immediate Medicare prescription drug benefit for seniors; increasing
funding and local control for public schools; helping create jobs and reducing
taxes, including permanent repeal of the death tax and marriage penalty.
Why are you qualified for this office?
I served 16 years in the Legislature and Congress and believe my record
shows I've been effective on issues such as national defense, health care and
jobs, which is why I'm asking voters to compare my record with Mrs. Carnahan's
and determine who has the experience and ability to be more effective in the
Senate.
MARTIN LINDSTEDT
AGE:
44
HOME: Granby
OCCUPATION:
Truck driver
POLITICAL CAREER: Never elected to public
office
WEB SITE: www.users.mo-net.com/mlindste
What would you do to help your district?
My primary goal is to restore white Christian America by the repeal of
NAFTA to restore our manufacturing base and to repatriate non-whites to their
country of origin, be it Africa, Asia or Mexico. Under current conditions,
whites shall become a racial minority within 50 years, and extinct in 150 years,
and this trend must be combatted by any and all means necessary.
Legislation you would seek?
Deporting
non-whites to their Third World places of origin.
Why
are you qualified for this office?
I am the only
overtly White Nationalist candidate predominantly concerned with preserving our
race and people running for election.
SCOTT CRAIG
BABBITT
AGE: 44
HOME: St.
Joseph
OCCUPATION: Real estate agent,
author-publisher
POLITICAL CAREER: Never elected to
public office
WEB SITE: www.thefinaldays.com
Legislation you would seek?
I
have documented proof in a book I published of my insight into problems in
Missouri that I sent to Gov. Mel Carnahan. He attempted to cover, which I was
forced to expose to U.S. Sen. John Ashcroft just before the mysterious plane
crash. See my Web site and book for full details.
Why
are you qualified for this office?
I have tried to work
with then-Governor Mel Carnahan - letters written back and forth concerning
severe problems in the district, primarily Buchanan, where I live. Gov. Carnahan
referred matters to Gary Kempker of the Department of Safety. He wrote me a
letter and told me to hire a lawyer. He is paid by the state to handle these
problems. Gov. Holden moved Kempker to another department immediately or soon
after Gov. Carnahan's death.
DORIS BASS LANDFATHER
AGE: 75
HOME: St. Louis County
OCCUPATION: Semi-retired manager of ranch and cattle
business, self-employed
POLITICAL CAREER: Alderman,
City of St. Louis, 1968-1972
What would you do to help
your district?
Further increases in drug benefits to
Medicare recipients. Prevention (coverage) will prevent further medical problems
and higher expenses in the future. Increased educational benefits for students
that will lead them through community colleges and into a publicly funded
four-year college degree. There must be a reallocation of dollars spent to fight
the drug culture by emphasizing drug treatments, not incarceration.
The judicial system has been damaged by the use of paid
informants by the Justice Department; the trials are not fair.
Legislation you would seek?
No response
received.
Why are you qualified for this office?
I am educated on an academic level, as well as having
practical experience in politics with legislators of both political parties for
20 years.
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U.S. SENATE -
Libertarian
EDWARD JOSEPH MANLEY, III - Did not
respond.
TAMARA A. MILLAY
AGE:
35
HOME: St. Louis County
OCCUPATION: Interviewer, a major St. Louis medical school
POLITICAL CAREER: Normandy Township Committeewoman, St.
Louis County; Libertarian Central Committee, 1996 and 2000.
WEB SITE: www.tamaramillay.org
What would you
do to help your district?
A district - or a state - is
its people. As a U.S. Senator, my goal would be to help the people of Missouri.
I'd help Missourians by introducing legislation to repeal the federal income tax
and let them keep the money they work so hard to earn. I'd help Missourians by
introducing a blanket repeal of the more than 20,000 "gun control" laws - more
accurately called "victim disarmament" laws - that threaten Missourians with
prison if they dare to defend themselves from criminals. I'd help Missourians by
introducing a blanket repeal of the laws that enable the "War on Drugs" and
destroy Missouri's families, imprisoning thousands of Missourians for "crimes"
that have no victims.
Legislation you would seek?
Government's overwhelming power in America over the last
century has been built on the income tax - a tax that did not exist until 1913
and that did not apply to most Americans until World War II. The income tax made
the explosion of government intrusion into our lives that characterized the last
century possible. My first priority in the Senate would be the repeal of the
federal income tax, because it would make many other issues of unwarranted
government power moot.
Why are you qualified for this
office?
I'm a working Missourian who understands the
challenges that working Missourians face and who is willing to stand on
principle in order to make it possible for them lead better, freer lives.
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STATE AUDITOR - Democrat
CLAIRE MCCASKILL -
Incumbent, is unopposed.
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STATE AUDITOR - Republican
AL HANSON
AGE: 72
HOME: Concordia
OCCUPATION: Chief executive officer, International
Consultants
POLITICAL CAREER: Never elected to public
office
What are your three main goals?
1. Safety of public funds during these perilous and difficult financial
times is the key issue in this election. Who can do it best: a Wall Street
professional or a politician?
2. Protect state and
local public money from loss by unstable and weak banks, bonds or other shaky
investments during the current state financial crisis through better audits and
advanced technology and oversight.
3. Upgrade the state
auditor's office and make it a more family-friendly place to work to increase
efficiency, accuracy and safety of public funds during these critical financial
times in Missouri.
Why should you be elected rather
than your opponent(s)?
As a former member and seat
owner of two of the nation's registered stock and commodities exchanges, and as
a licensed pit broker for a major securities firm, I have the knowledge and the
experience to protect state and local public funds from the financial markets.
Many Missourians have lost money in the markets. Let's not let that happen to
public funds. Elect a professional instead of a politician.
JAY L. KANZLER, JR.
AGE: 41
HOME: University City
OCCUPATION: Associate
general counsel, Washington University
POLITICAL
CAREER: Never elected to public office
WEB SITE:
www.jaykanzler.com
What are your three main goals?
My decision to run for auditor can be boiled down to two
simple questions: What happened to Missouri's budget? Why were we not informed
of this crisis? Missourians deserve an auditor who is committed to seeking out
waste, fraud and abusive spending in state government and making sure your tax
dollars are being spent effectively. As auditor, I will tell Missourians how,
where and why their money is being spent.
Why should
you be elected rather than your opponent(s)?
I am a
committed candidate seeking to represent the hard-working people of Missouri. My
background includes years of volunteer service dedicated to bettering the lives
of Missouri's children and our community. As associate general counsel at
Washington University, my responsibilities include making sure the medical
school complies with federal and state regulations relating to Medicaid and
Medicare funding. This serves as an excellent training ground for the state
auditor.
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STATE AUDITOR -
Libertarian
ARNOLD J. TREMBLEY - Is unopposed.
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U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 1 - Democrat
WM.
LACY CLAY
AGE: 45
HOME: St.
Louis
OCCUPATION: US. Rep- resentative, District 1
POLITICAL CAREER: Missouri House of Repre- sentatives,
Missouri Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.
Legislation you would seek?
The preservation
of Social Security and Medicare.
What would you do to
help your district?
No reply.
Why are you qualified for this office?
I am
the only candidate with the experience necessary to represent this district.
CARL E. HARRIS
AGE: 41
HOME: St. Louis
OCCUPATION: Small
Business Development Manager, self employed
POLITICAL
CAREER: Never elected to public office
Legislation you
would seek?
Universal health care: Develop a plan that
is affordable for workers and employers. Provide a safety net for the uninsured,
poor, unemployed, disabled and self-employed and provide prescription drug
benefits through Medicare that would make prescription drug purchases
affordable. We must stop the Republican assault on social programs and protect
Social Security. Also, we must protect seniors from excessive tax burdens.
What would you do to help your district?
Missouri is ranked No. 49 in the nation when it comes to spending money
on education. I would propose legislation that would allow for more monies
allocated in our district for education at the federal level. We need more
teachers, smaller classrooms, new schoolhouses, and safer schools. On economic
development, St. Louis has a dependent population of over 200,000 people. Our
plan for the future must include job creation in service industries and
manufacturing industries. We must provide opportunities for employers and
would-be employers to do business in our region and employ our people.
In our district one in two children live in poverty
compared to one in seven nationally. I would propose legislation to create more
social assistance programs for the poor, extend the time for welfare-to-work
mothers to complete their job training, provide more day-care service so parents
can work and provide for their children and provide more assistance with housing
needs.
I would continue the effort to develop the
region's transportation system by allocating money to build highways, roads and
develop more public transportation, i.e. MetroLink.
Why
are you qualified for this office?
I am a leader who
will provide real leadership for our people first over politics and special
interest.
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U.S.
REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 1 - Republican
RICHARD
SCHWADRON - Is unopposed.
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U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 1 - Libertarian
JIM HIGGINS - Is unopposed.
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U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 2 -
Democrat
JOHN HOGAN - Is unopposed.
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 2 - Republican
TODD AKIN - Incumbent, is unopposed.
U.S.
REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 2 - Libertarian
DARLA R.
MALONEY - Is unopposed.
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U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 3 - Democrat
MICHAEL BRAM
AGE: 35
HOME: St. Louis County
OCCUPATION: chef/farmer
POLITICAL CAREER:
Never elected to public office
WEB SITE:
www.michaelbramforcongress.com
Legislation you would
seek?
Senior citizens must have true cost-of-living
adjustments. Government programs that are designed to buy votes increase 7
percent-plus a year, and seniors receive maybe a 2 percent increase, which
usually covers some of the Medicare increase. If someone retires and goes back
to work to make ends meet, they are taxed for Social Security, but receive no
extra benefit. This is fraud!
What would you do to help
your district?
The North American Free Trade Agreement
must be repealed immediately. Our nation's industrial base is leaving rapidly,
and the result will not only be the loss of high-paying, skilled jobs, but the
loss or reduction of pensions, and full dependence for all of our basic needs
from foreign sources. Being self-sufficient is basic for national security.
Why are you qualified for this office?
After talking with many people in the district for over a year since
Dick Gephardt said on television that anyone who makes over $50,000 a year is
rich, I have found that 90 percent of the people I talk to agree with my
conservative values and the other 10 percent don't vote. I have the
determination and understanding of both the urban and rural areas.
RICHARD A. GEPHARDT
AGE: 61
HOME: Shrewsbury
OCCUPATION:
Member of Congress
POLITICAL CAREER: From 1971 through
the end of 1976, I served on the St. Louis Board of Alderman, representing the
14th ward.
WEB SITE: www.dickgephardt2002.com
Legislation you would seek?
I
will work to pass legislation that will improve the lives of people in my
community. In particular, I will work to halt the skyrocketing cost of
prescription drugs for all Americans and provide a Medicare drug benefit for
every senior. I will also make education a priority by providing increased
resources so that students have access to more high-quality teachers and
innovative programs that inspire learning - investments that would benefit
children and our area for decades.
What would you do to
help your district?
I will continue to work with
elected officials, community leaders, and concerned citizens to pass legislation
that will benefit our region. In particular, my focus will be to secure federal
funding for our area's roads, schools and police. Additionally, I will work with
business and civic leaders to encourage the economic growth and development of
my district.
Why are you qualified for this office?
My record in Congress demonstrates that I have the
initiative, the ideas and the experience to improve the quality of life for
families in St. Louis city, St. Louis County, Jefferson County and Ste.
Genevieve County.
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U.S.
REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 3 - Republican
MIKE STEGER
AGE: 45
HOME: Affton
OCCUPATION: Former federal government computer and network
analyst and active-duty Army veteran
POLITICAL CAREER:
Never elected to public office
WEB SITE:
www.geocities.com/mikesteger
Legislation you would
seek?
I will return control of the federal government
to the public and bring federal government and private sector technology jobs to
the 3rd District. I seek to make the 3rd District the computer-based education
capital of the U.S. I plan to get the money back and strengthen Social
Security.
What would you do to help your district?
I am against dogs and the deceased voting and want voting
data bases merged with the driver's/non-driver's card so I can ask the 3rd
District to create a legal mandate of how the 3rd District stands on the issues,
then fight the bureaucrats and put the mandate in place. I want St. Louis to
have a stock exchange so we can have the trading revenue, learn how it works and
build a better stock exchange than the one in New York while breaking up the
Wall Street monopoly.
Why are you qualified for this
office?
I am an active-duty Army veteran with 23 years
of federal service, 16 of which were in developing federal government computer
systems at the mapping agency and Army, while I completed degrees at night in
computers and networks at Washington and Webster universities, then started on a
Webster MBA and an UMSL doctorate in education. It means I can bring technology
jobs to the 3rd District. No other candidate knows federal government technology
better, desires to return control of the government to the public and is
pro-business, jobs, education, union and tax cuts.
CATHERINE S. ENZ
AGE: 48
HOME: St. Louis County
OCCUPATION: State
Representative, 99th District
POLITICAL CAREER: State
Representative, four terms.
Legislation you would
seek?
Conservative representation on Republican
principles of less government and less taxes, i.e. support repealing the death
tax and marriage penalty.
What would you do to help
your district?
When elected, I shall work in a
bipartisan manner with all of the Missouri Congressional delegation to enact
legislation that will give benefit to the residents of the 3rd Congressional
District with represent ation of lower taxes, less government and pro-life.
Why are you qualified for this office?
Experienced and qualified by serving four terms in the Missouri General
Assembly and a voting record that reflects Missouri's values.
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U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 3 -
Libertarian
DANIEL BYINGTON - Is unopposed.
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U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 9 - Democrat
DONALD M. DEICHMAN - Is unopposed.
U.S.
REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 9 - Republican
KENNY C. HULSHOF
- Incumbent, is unopposed.
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT
9 - Libertarian
JOHN MRUZIK - Is unopposed.
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STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 4 - Democrat
PAT
DOUGHERTY
AGE: 54
HOME: St.
Louis
OCCUPATION: Legislator, Missouri Senate
POLITICAL CAREER: State representative from 1978 election
until 2001; senator since 2001.
What would you seek to
improve your district?
I will be working to pass
legislation for greater access to health care for those working who cannot
afford it, more neighborhood preservation and historic tax credits, stronger
elder abuse laws, improved housing money, and dollars to come back to the
community for neighborhood improvement, day care, job creation and more
opportunities for our youth as well as tax relief for senior homeowners living
on fixed incomes.
Lack of experience in the new
legislature: The most likely effect of term limits will be that the voters will
be more disenfranchised because the real power will no longer be with the
elected officials, since they will not be able to build up longevity, expertise
and experience. The power shifts to the un-elected bureaucrats, the lobbyists
and the executive branch. The new Legislature will be a vast arena of on-the-job
training. The people will not be well served.What would you do to ensure revenue
to meet state needs? Missouri's financial troubles are a mix of a slow economy,
the Hancock restrictions and being one of the lowest tax states in America. We
need a public debate on what citizens want in terms of services, education,
health care, childhood and elderly protections and neighborhood and general
economic development and then have the Legislature make the changes. We need to
revise Hancock and restructure our tax code to address these and many other
unmet needs.
Why are you qualified for this office?
I have a long record of accomplishment, of fighting for
and passing laws that make a difference in people's day-to-day lives - senior
citizens' prescription drug programs, mammogram insurance, improving health care
(especially cancer), protecting children and our environment, addressing lead
poisoning, domestic violence, anti-stalking, passing nuisance property laws and
fighting for distressed communities, whereas my opponent has no such record of
active fighting for such things.
O. L. SHELTON
AGE: 56
HOME: St. Louis
OCCUPATION: Full-time legislator
POLITICAL CAREER: State Representative, 1982-2002; 4th Ward Democratic
committeeman, 1988-2000.
What would you seek to improve
your district?
In these difficult economic times, I
will work harder than ever on the state's $19 billion budget to ensure:
* That taxpayers' dollars are spent fairly and wisely.
* That we protect our most vulnerable citizens and improve
the lives of our working families.
* That we invest in
economic development that creates jobs that pay a living wage.
* That we continue to invest in both higher and elementary and
secondary education - our future.
Lack of experience in
the new legislature: When possible, elect candidates with experience in the
General Assembly. With so many freshmen, voters will need to be more involved
than ever, contacting legislators about issues that concern them. I will put my
20 years of experience in the House, 18 years on the budget committee and 17
years as chair of the Municipal Corporations Committee to work in the Senate to
ensure the 4th Senate District's interests are served.
What would you do to ensure revenue to meet state needs?
I supported use of the Rainy Day fund and would consider
it again as a short-term solution. However, our budget woes are not short-term.
I propose that the governor appoint a citizen/business/academic/government
commission to thoroughly review our tax structure. This has not been done in
decades. I want to serve on this commission and take the legislative lead on its
recommendations.
Why are you qualified for this
office?
My experience in the Legislature, including 18
years on the Budget Committee and 17 years as chair of the Municipal
Corporations Committee, which considers all St. Louis legislation, lends the
broadest perspective to the challenges facing our city, region and state, as
well as the opportunities to meet those challenges in the next four years and
beyond.
STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 14 - Democrat
RITA H. DAYS
AGE: 51
HOME : St. Louis County
OCCUPATION: Executive Director of Mid-County Partners for Progress
POLITICAL CAREER: Elected state representative in 1993
special election; elected to school board, 1985 through 1994.
WEB SITE: www.ritadays.com
What would you seek
to improve your district?
Health-care quality and
accessibility.
Lack of experience in the new
legislature: The Senate will be the most experienced body, which is the main
reason to elect someone who has seven years of experience in the House and
someone who has passed significant legislation.
What
would you do to ensure revenue to meet state needs?
Current revenues are not sufficient in meeting the needs of the
residents of Missouri. I would favor an increase in taxes as a last resort. I
would re-prioritize the state's spending patterns and methods, and spend less on
prisons and more on education, youth empowerment and welfare-to-work programs
and social services.
Why are you qualified for this
office?
My experiences serving for seven years in the
Missouri House of Representatives and passing major legislation gives me a
broader and more comprehensive perspective of the legislative process, thereby
rendering me more knowledgeable and effective in getting things done.
JOHN L. BOWMAN
AGE: 46
HOME : Northwoods
OCCUPATION:
Automation System Analyst, Diamler Chrysler
POLITICAL
CAREER: Elected alderman, city of Northwoods, 1996 and 1998; elected state
representative, 70th District, in 2000.
What would you
seek to improve your district?
* Education - Create
legislation to encourage greater parental involvement in our schools, give
teachers the tools they need, empower local school boards to make decisions
critical for our children's future, and ensure every student receives an equal
opportunity.
* Racial profiling - Create a Police
Citizen Review Board with the power to investigate racial profiling and
incidents that may have resulted in unwarranted use of force.
* Urban renewal - Create legislation to attract new development and
stimulate redevelopment of the core areas of the region, encourage local
businesses to expand, and create jobs that pay a living wage.
* Senior citizens - Create legislation to freeze property tax
assessment to those over 65 and lower the cost of prescription drugs.
* Home ownership - Create legislation to initiate programs
to encourage homeownership to help stabilize neighborhoods.
Lack of experience in the new legislature: In the past two years, when
there were many new legislators, myself included, we learned the process and
what is important to our state as a whole. This year, together with the veteran
legislators, we balanced the budget in a tight fiscal year. I have every
confidence that the new legislators will quickly learn and be successful in
being voices for their constituents.
What would you do
to ensure revenue to meet state needs?
State revenue is
insufficient to meet important needs. State revenue could be increased in
several ways. One is stimulating the economy by getting businesses to move to
our state, and better training to enhance the skills of our work force. Another
is building up our state's transportation system to improve commerce and attract
tourism.
Why are you qualified for this office?
Two terms as alderman in Northwoods, one term as state
representative, and a great deal of involvement in community organizations have
given me a thorough understanding of the needs of my district.
RUBLE H. STEELE, JR.
AGE: 63
HOME: Bel-Nor
OCCUPATION:
POLITICAL CAREER:Never elected to public office
What would you seek to improve your district?
Our baby boomers are rapidly moving into the age of entitlements. That
fact, in conjunction with the already existing drag on our Medicare system and
retirement system, makes this a top priority. In my district, we enjoy a
wonderful and productive aging population that deserves and must have our
leadership maintain their standard of living. As senator, I will propose
legislation to help stem the tide and reduce the prohibitive costs of
prescription medication for our current seniors.
Lack
of experience in the new legislature:
Quite honestly, I
do not believe that the voters are making these statements. These are statements
put out in the public arena by career politicians who are trying to build a
foundation for term limits to be reversed. The voters asked for term limits for
a host of reasons, mainly productivity, and we must live by the will of the
people. Frankly, the resume-building politicians of past years have not exactly
endeared themselves to the average voters, or we would not have term limits in
the first place. I believe a commitment to the community, vision and integrity
are the main foundations for effective and productive legislative activity. I
think the average voter wants positive results from us, not our resumes.
What would you do to ensure revenue to meet state
needs?
I think that we are closer than we realize to
meeting our financial responsibilities in the state and balancing the budget.
The political wrangling and divisive politics that plagued the last two sessions
made it nearly impossible to get a clear view of our state budget. However, I do
believe there is light at the end of the tunnel. We simply need a vision that
correctly identifies and follows the will of the people and their priorities.
This is about leadership and working to usher in an age of collective
partnerships across party lines.
Why are you qualified
for this office?
Leadership, vision and integrity are
my campaign slogans. However, the real catalyst for my campaign is my passion to
return the process back to the people of the community and a commitment to the
original intent of public service, which is to serve the people and people only.
I will partner with our various communities and lead them to create a district
that embraces our diversity and spurs on economic growth while preserving our
great neighborhoods.
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STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 24 - Democrat
JOAN BRAY - Is unopposed.
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STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 24 - Republican
MOLLY TALLARICO
AGE: 58
HOME: Clayton
OCCUPATION: Senate district
director for State Sen. Betty Sims
POLITICAL CAREER:
Never elected to public office
WEB SITE:
www.tallarico2002.com
What would you seek to improve
your district?
Life is actually pretty good for most of
the 24th District. We have outstanding public schools and premier private and
parochial schools. We have beautiful neighborhoods and wonderful green space.
Economic development is key to keeping the strong communities we have. We have
to invest in the future. This will bring new jobs and dollars to our region.
Lack of experience in the new legislature:
One of the strongest leaders in the Missouri House, Catherine Hanaway,
came in as a freshman and took charge of the Republican Party. I don't think
being a freshman necessarily means not being able. New people are often willing
to question things in a new manner.
What would you do
to ensure revenue to meet state needs?
Revenue can be
increased with economic development and investing in our future.
Why are you qualified for this office?
I am a
balanced, respectful, consensus builder who listens well, and I have worked with
the citizens in the 24th District as senate district director for eight years. I
think this makes me the most qualified to serve the 24th.
JOHN B. LEWIS
AGE: 65
HOME: Ladue
OCCUPATION: Teacher, Westminster
Christian Academy
POLITICAL CAREER: Republican
Committeeman for Clayton Township, 2000 to present.
WEB
SITE: www.lewisforsenate.com
What would you seek to
improve your district?
To reinvigorate and improve our
education system, people over the age of 50 who hold master's or Ph.D. degrees
should be eligible for a fast-track teacher certification process. This would
enable otherwis e-retired professionals to share their knowledge and experience
with our children, helping to alleviate our pressing shortage of teachers. Property tax assessments should be adjusted fairly and predictably.
Senior citizens are under severe financial stress, and we should freeze the
assessed valuation and property taxes of senior citizens aged 65 and older whose
annual income is less than three times the federal poverty level.
Lack of experience in the new legislature: Our legislature
is intended to be a citizen legislature. I don't believe that professional
politicians are the only people who should be making our laws. My experience in
the private sector as an executive and teacher leads me to believe that
individuals undertaking new responsibilities in the legislature are not unlike
those making professional career changes in private or public industry.
What would you do to ensure revenue to meet state
needs?
Legislators must thoroughly examine the costs
and benefits of state programs before voting to take more money from taxpayers.
Government is responsible to taxpayers to prudently manage, control and
re-allocate expenditures, reducing the need for and frequency of increased
taxes.
Why are you qualified for this office?
Based on my 32 years as an international executive at
Monsanto, managing businesses with multimillion dollar budgets, and nine years
of junior and senior high school teaching and coaching experience, coupled wit h
10 years of service on the board and as president of the Friendship Village
retirement communities, I am the most qualified to provide the leadership,
integrity, creativity and fiscal discipline needed by the Missouri General
Assembly and the people of Missouri as we face a multitude of new challenges in
the 21st century.
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STATE
SENATOR DISTRICT 24 - Libertarian
DICK ILLYES - Is
unopposed.
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STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 26 - Democrat
DONALD D. MEYER - Is unopposed.
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STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 26 - Republican
STEPHEN BANTON
AGE: 55
HOME: Wildwood
OCCUPATION: Attorney, Quinn,
Ground and Banton
POLITICAL CAREER: State
representative, 12 years; Rockwood School Board member, 4-plus years.
WEB SITE: www.stevebanton.com
What would you seek to improve your district?
I would seek a tax freeze, promote family values, cut ineffective state
programs, protect innocent life, cut red tape and restrictions on small
business, improve roads and improve the educational system. I would also seek to
mandate life sentences for drug dealers, rapists, child molesters and repeat
offenders, plus promote ethical conduct by officeholders and tougher enforcement
of pollution laws in cases endangering the public.
Lack
of experience in the new legislature: My background would bring to the Senate
knowledge and experience in the educational system, criminal justice process,
small business, legislative process, civil justice system, budgetary processes
and life in general.
What would you do to ensure
revenue to meet state needs?
All state programs need to
be systematically evaluated to cut ineffective programs and to develop plans for
improving services for those agencies that are effective and necessary.
Why are you qualified for this office?
Besides having a better education (including college and graduate
degrees), a broader background, more practical experience and better
qualifications, I would serve the public and their interest and refuse meals,
gratuities, trips, entertainment, etc, from lobbyists - avoiding even the
appearance of impropriety.
JOHN E. GRIESHEIMER
AGE: 50
HOME: Washington
OCCUPATION: Automobile salesman, Bud Anderson Auto Group,
Union, Mo.
POLITICAL CAREER: Washington City Council,
1982-88; Franklin County Commissioner, 1989-92; and State Representative, 109th
District, 1993-2002.
WEB SITE: www.bigjohnmo.org
What would you seek to improve your district?
1. Property tax relief for senior citizens.
2. Increased funding for higher education, Amtrak,
tourism, economic development and nursing homes.
3.
Extending Franklin County Auto Emission Tests from every year to every other
year.
4. Stopping the production of meth and further
regulating the sale and distribution of chemicals used to manufacture meth.
Also, more funding is needed for the Highway Patrol lab for faster processing
and for city and county law enforcement agencies to concentrate on finding and
busting meth labs.
Lack of experience in the new
legislature: They should carefully compare each candidate's qualifications and
experience. They should also try to meet and talk to as many of the candidates
as possible.
What would you do to ensure revenue to
meet state needs?
State revenues are not sufficient to
meet all of our needs.
However, in my opinion, Gov.
Holden has mishandled the budget situation by not treating all departments
fairly, especially higher education.
Why are you
qualified for this office?
My many legislative
accomplishments and awards; my many local accomplishments; my proven record of
24/7/365 full-time constituent services; returning over $28,000 in unused office
expenses to the state; and my superior voting attendance record.
JIM FROELKER
AGE: 52
HOME: Gerald
OCCUPATION: Quality control
auditor, Boeing Group
POLITICAL CAREER: Gasconade
County R-2 School Board; Franklin County Central Committee vice chairman; state
representative, 1988 to present; House Republican Caucus Secretary, two
terms.
WEB SITE: www.froelkerforsenate.com
What would you seek to improve your district?
Reform the property tax system and cap the tax for senior
citizens; replace Highway 47 bridge and upgrade our highways; increase technical
education opportunities and bring high-tech manufacturing jobs to Missouri;
increase mental health funding; remove MTBE from gasoline; fully fund the school
foundation formula.
Lack of experience in the new
legislature: The freshman class will bring not only new ideas but also a new
enthusiasm to the legislative process, which has grown very stale. This may make
up for the lack of experience. Let's give term limits a chance to work.
What would you do to ensure revenue to meet state
needs?
The state budget problems are on the spending
side of the equation. Budget reforms such as sunsets and zero-based budgeting
need to be used in the legislative process.
Why are you
qualified for this office?
My common-sense conservative
family values mirror the values of the 26th District, along with my record of
public service at the state and local levels. I will retire from my position at
Boeing to serve the citi zens as a full-time state senator.
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STATE
REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 58 - Democrat
RODNEY R.
HUBBARD
AGE: 29
HOME: St.
Louis
OCCUPATION: Youth specialist, State of Missouri,
Division of Youth Services
POLITICAL CAREER: Never
elected to public office
What would you seek to improve
your district?
1. Seek to bring more resources by way
of jobs.
2. Seek the assistance of the current business
district and retain them through tax incentives.
3.
Research for untapped economic development funding streams.
4. Meet with neighborhood organizations that drive the community.
5. Work with my colleagues, the community and consistently
survey the landscape of the 58th District.
Lack of
experience in the new legislature: There will be novice state representatives
who have walked the halls of the Missouri Capitol. Some have held state
positions and have delved into the political process. I have a protraction of
time as a state employee and have already established relationships with the
members of the General Assembly. My involvement with the political process
enables me to hit the ground running. I have a vast amount of experience in
tracking legislation, following up on the status of a bill, as a community
member and college student. I worked on behalf of Lincoln University to secure
funding for the advancement of the university and worked in other capacities in
state government.
What would you do to ensure revenue
to meet state needs?
Education, health-care needs and
the cost of prescription drugs are important needs of the people. In order to
increase revenue, the likelihood of increased taxes is probably a necessary
evil. However, any tax requires the vote of the people.
Why are you qualified for this office?
I am
the most politically experienced and astute qualified candidate, who is
connected to the community and running solely on my own merit without the
politically lineage of a family name.
ANTHONY WALKER
AGE: 37
HOME: St. Louis
OCCUPATION: State representative, 58th District, State of
Missouri
POLITICAL CAREER: Elected 58th District state
representative in a special election on March 26 due to the early retirement of
my stepfather, Louis Ford.
What would you seek to
improve your district?
Legislation that would help us
stabilize the state's budget - this is foremost in my mind. Without adequate
funds for our people, we all suffer. Medical attention for our seniors is a
must. I would also like to see improvement in our school system. Our future will
be in the hands of our children.
Lack of experience in
the new legislature: Look to a candidate with some experience. I have spent six
weeks in the legislature participating in the process, meeting and working with
my colleagues. I am conscious of the issues we face in our state. It's a plus
for me having a political family - that's a world of experience.
What would you do to ensure revenue to meet state needs?
Some solutions must be made, a higher tax on items not
necessary for survival, cigarettes for one. Research has proven that tobacco is
one of the leading causes of cancer. Dollars spent on cancer treatment are at an
all-time high. Also, higher taxes on liquor and the gambling casinos. Our
state's revenue is definitely not taking care of its inhabitants. We deserve
more.
Why are you qualified for this office?
I am prepared and qualified because of my community work
as a youth. I have been involved in helping others for most of my life and I'm
ready for the challenge.
BILL HAAS
AGE: 57
HOME: St. Louis
OCCUPATION: College instructor, English and law, Harris-Stowe State
College, East Central College
POLITICAL CAREER: St.
Louis School Board, 1997 and 2001
What would you seek
to improve your district?
1. End abuse and neglect of
the elderly and ill in nursing homes and extended care facilities.
2. Decrease taxation of pensions and Social Security and
property taxes for seniors.
3. Adequately fund Medicare
and Medicaid and health care and prescr iption drugs.
4. Tougher laws and enforcement against drunken driving.
5. Fight animal abuse vigorously, especially on factory
farms.
6. No public monies for sports stadiums without
a vote of the people.
7. Economic development and
education (which I know something about, having been on the board of education
for two terms).
Lack of experience in the new
legislature: How much worse could the new Legislature be than the one we've had
the last few years? Maybe new faces will lead to new and better ideas and
procedures. I'm virtually the only candidate in my race with elective office
experience and a public record of accomplishment. I was always against term
limits, but for the Legislature, maybe it wasn't such a bad idea.
What would you do to ensure revenue to meet state
needs?
State revenue is insufficient to meet important
needs. I'd like to see the Hancock Amendment repealed or modified to allow new
sources of revenue. I'd also like to change the tax structure to decrease taxes
for those individuals making less than $100,000, and increase taxes for those
individuals making more than $100,000. Also to lower taxes for seniors and
eventually do away with property taxes altogether.
Why
are you qualified for this office?
I'm the only
candidate with an elective office record of experience and accomplishment. I've
received endorsements such as that of the Missouri chapter of the National
Organization for Women. I will lead on important issues not just vote on them.
I'm the best candidate to bridge the economic and racial diversity of our
district. I believe I'm the only one of the four candidates who won't be told
how to vote by the power brokers who elected them. And I'm very proud of my main
issue of elimination of abuse and neglect in nursing homes.
PARIS BOUCHARD
AGE: 34
HOME: St. Louis
OCCUPATION:
POLITICAL CAREER: Appointed commissioner of Cathedral Square Special
Business District.
WEB SITE: parisbouchard.com
What would you seek to improve your district?
1. State incentives for residential and commercial
development for all economic brackets.
2. Legislation
to improve the infrastructure in city schools.
3. Tax
relief for seniors and grandparents who have custody of grandchildren for such
things as medications and health care.
Lack of
experience in the new legislature: Term limits guaranteed that there are no
career politicians and that there is a constant source of fresh voices and new
insights. It limits voting by name recognition and encourages voters to choose
the best-qualified candidate.
What would you do to
ensure revenue to meet state needs?
State revenue is
sufficient to support current state projects if allocated properly. By
eliminating fiscal waste and providing incentives for residential and commercial
developments, funds can be increased to meet the future needs of the state.
Why are you qualified for this office?
I am the best candidate because of my proven record to build and
rebuild the diverse community in which I live and serve.
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 58 -
Republican
ISAIAH HAIR, JR. - Is unopposed.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 63 - Democrat
ROBIN WRIGHT JONES - Is unopposed.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 63 - Republican
SANDRA CHANCE - Is unopposed.
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT
64 - Democrat
BOB HILGEMANN - Incumbent, is
unopposed.
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 73 - Democrat
MARGARET DONNELLY
AGE: 48
HOME: Richmond Heights
OCCUPATION: Lawyer, self-employed
POLITICAL
CAREER: Ferguson-Florissant School Board, 1986-1992.
What would you seek to improve your district?
Supporting public education with programs to attract and retain
excellent teachers; changing the property tax system to protect older adults
from losing their homes; assuring that the state fulfills its role in
safeguarding the integrity of pension and retirement funds; strengthening gun
laws, particularly provisions to keep guns away from children; protecting the
public from high prescription drug costs; requiring insurance plans to equitably
cover mental illness.
Lack of experience in the new
legislature: It is important to elect people who can translate career and
community involvement into legislative leadership. While we are losing memory
and experience, we will gain new perspectives and ideas.
What would you do to ensure revenue to meet state needs?
The economic downturn has created a gap between the
state's revenues and needs. First, we must change the Hancock Amendment to
effectively deal with these downturns. We must also look at inequities in the
tax structure. Finally, we must reexamine our budget priorities. All of these
steps should be taken before deciding if and how revenue should be raised.
Why are you qualified for this office?
My 25 years as a social worker, lawyer and child advocate, former
school board member and community volunteer have given me an understanding of
legislative issues, a wide network of citizens to call on for advice and support
for those issues, and the ability to provide leadership.
DAVE BROWN
AGE: 30
HOME: Clayton
OCCUPATION: Attorney, Reinert
& Rourke, P.C.
POLITICAL CAREER: Never elected to
public office
What would you seek to improve your
district?
I will take charge to freeze property tax
rates for senior citizens and will fight for prescription drug relief and health
care for all of Missouri's citizens. Finally, I will work tirelessly to ensure
that students have safer schools in which to learn.
Lack of experience in the new legislature:
We
need a candidate who is able to hit the ground running. As an attorney, I have
the legal education, experience and know-how to draft effective legislation that
will benefit our citizens. In addition, through my life experiences, I have
firsthand knowledge of the struggles of working families in our community.
Finally, I look forward to working in the Legislature with a diverse new class
of representatives.
What would you do to ensure revenue
to meet state needs?
We must focus on how and where the
money is spent. Through a common sense approach focusing on accountability, we
can identify where goverment is not working and fix it. This will reduce
wasteful spending and will free up money for the most important programs, namely
prescription drugs and education. It's time to cut the fat.
Why are you qualified for this office?
Coming
from a single-parent, blue-collar household, I know firsthand what it means to
struggle to overcome the obstacles in life through hard work, education and a
commitment to family.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 73
- Republican
MICHAEL J. HOWARD - Is unopposed.
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 82 - Libertarian
CHRIS SCHUSTER - Is unopposed.
STATE
REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 82 - Democrat
STEVE BROWN
AGE: 35
HOME: Creve Coeur
OCCUPATION: Assistant Attorney General (on leave), State
of Missouri
POLITICAL CAREER: Never elected to public
office
WEB SITE: www.stevebrownforstaterep.com
What would you seek to improve your district?
I'll propose legislation to hire new teachers to reduce
class sizes. Most students learn better when class sizes are smaller and they
are able to receive individual attention. Over the next decade, we'll see an
exodus of teachers from the profession as baby boomers reach retirement, causing
class sizes to balloon if we fail to hire enough new teachers. My bill will
address this potential scarcity of educators in five ways. First, it will
improve opportunities for retired teachers to return to the classroom without
losing their benefits. Second, it will provide funds to recruit retirees from
other fields as well (i.e., engineering) to fill vacancies in core subjects
where the need is most acute, such as science and math. Third, it will
streamline the certification process so that qualified people from other
professions may pursue teaching careers. Fourth, my bill will offer incentives
to encourage our best and brightest minds to pursue teaching careers. Finally,
it will increase the minimum salary for starting teachers so that our schools
can compete with industry in the battle for our state's top college students.
What would you do to ensure revenue to meet state
needs?
I believe state revenue is sufficient to meet
important needs. Missouri is a low-tax state and I want to keep it that way. We
cannot and should not tax our way out of this budget shortfall. Raising taxes
during a recession is not the way to stimulate economic growth. I'm more
concerned about the spending side of the equation. I've seen how pork-barrel
spending is often tied to interest-group contributions, and legislators who've
taken tens of thousands of dollars from PACs with an interest in state business
won't be able to make those tough choices. But since I'll be free of any
influence from these interests, I'll be able to stand firm against wasteful
spending that benefits the few at the expense of the many.
Lack of experience in the new legislature: I share their concern. There
are two distinct reasons that such a dearth of institutional expertise can
adversely affect the Legislature. First, it can lead to the passage of
ineffective and even harmful legislation by inexperienced legislators unfamiliar
with state issues. Second, it may well alter the delicate balance of power
between legislators and lobbyists who provide legislators with information about
pending legislation. If elected, I believe that I'll be able to avoid either of
these potential pitfalls. First of all, I have years of experience in public
service: I served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Missouri
from 1998-2002. I worked in the litigation division, where my work defending the
state against frivolous claims saved millions of dollars in taxpayer money. I
also handled special projects relating to consumer protection. I won't be
vulnerable to the second potential problem for an important reason. Unlike my
opponent, I've taken a pledge not to accept a single penny from any special
interest group, and therefore I will not be beholden to anyone but the voters of
the 82nd District.
Why are you qualified for this
office?
I've got experience and I've got integrity - in
fact, I've taken a pledge to refuse special-interest money, which will ensure
that I'm responsive to the regular people of the 82nd and their needs, not the
desires of the special-interest groups.
SAM PAGE
AGE: 37
HOME: Creve Coeur
OCCUPATION: Medical doctor, Western Anesthesiology
Associates
POLITICAL CAREER: Former two-term City
Council member in Creve Coeur.
What would you seek to
improve your district?
There are a variety of issues
that concern people of the 82nd District: from putting an end to the state's
budget fiasco and doing what we can to ensure that it never happens again, to
maintaining quality schools and helping seniors through cutting costs of
prescription medicine. As the father of two young boys, I'm deeply concerned
about resolving the state budget crisis to avoid any cuts in education funding.
As a doctor who was appointed by the governor as Missouri's Senior Prescription
Drug Commissioner, I'm also very concerned about developing a program that
provides meaningful relief from the outrageously high cost of prescription
drugs.
Lack of experience in the new legislature:
When you look at the variety of issues and needs
confronting legislators in Jefferson City, I think it's clear that voters would
prefer independence and a willingness to stand up to special interests over po
litical experience. Experience in politics isn't nearly as important as a deep
commitment to do what's right for people.
What would
you do to ensure revenue to meet state needs?
First and
foremost, we owe it to taxpayers to be as fiscally responsible as we can. But
that responsibility must be accompanied by a commitment to set real priorities.
For example, I'm a die-hard Cardinals' fan and we should do all we can to keep
them in St. Louis. But using state dollars to fund new ventures for a private
business should not eclipse the needs we have to improve education, provide
prescription drug relief to seniors, or improve roads.
Why are you qualified for this office?
A deep
commitment to help meet needs of people - as a doctor, I've done that my entire
adult life.
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STATE
REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 82 - Republican
FRED LAGOS
AGE: 29
HOME: Creve Coeur
OCCUPATION: Business administration, Worldcom Inc.
POLITICAL CAREER: Never elected to public office
What would you seek to improve your district?
I would work to introduce legislation to limit the size
and scope of our state government. A limited government would lead to a growing
private sector, less regulation in every corner of our lives, better performing
schools, police and courts protecting us, and an increase in jobs due to the
reduction of excessive and discriminatory controls.
Lack of experience in the new legislature:
If
voters are referring to a lack of experience in taking the fruits of our labor
and regulating the lives of individuals, which is the prevailing attitude among
the current Legislature, then I would say the voters need not worry about the
freshman class.
What would you do to ensure revenue to
meet state needs?
State revenue is currently at
unconstitutional levels and should be drastically reduced.
Why are you qualified for this office?
I am
most qualified to serve because I understand that the real purpose of limited
government is to protect the rights of individuals and not any one special group
of people, which it does today.
ALEX von zur MUEHLEN
AGE: 34
HOME: St. Louis County
OCCUPATION: Product Design Engineer, Siegel-Robert,
Inc.
POLITICAL CAREER: Never elected to public
office
WEB SITE: www.vote4alex.com
What would you seek to improve your district?
We need real reform and accountability in our public schools. I will
work to achieve it and fight to get our schools a fair share of the state
funding they are not getting now. I would also seek to cut taxes for all
Missouri taxpayers.
Lack of experience in the new
legislature:
Every new member will bring his or her
life experiences. This will be an opportunity to take a fresh look at Missouri's
problems. I will bring my leadership experience as a naval officer and as a
businessman. I am used to tackling new problems and I look forward to this
one.
What would you do to ensure revenue to meet state
needs?
Missouri's revenues are about the same as they
were last year. This should not be a crisis and shows a lack of leadership, that
we have not dealt with it better. There are areas that can be cut without
impacting services in the short term. If we can reduce the budget growth by only
1 percent or 2 percent annually, the long-term savings will be enormous.
Why are you qualified for this office?
I share the values of our community and my leadership experience as a
graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, naval officer, engineer and raising a family
will allow me to effectively represent those values in Jefferson City.
DIANN BOMKAMP
AGE: 53
HOME: Creve Coeur
OCCUPATION:
Registered dental hygienist, Creve Coeur Periodontics, Inc.
POLITICAL CAREER: Never elected to public office
WEB SITE: www.diannbomkamp.com
What would you
seek to improve your district?
Fiscal accountability;
tax relief for families and businesses; a health care agenda that emphasizes
early health promotion and disease prevention; an improved prescription plan for
seniors; full staffing/funding for community health centers; a prepared and
improved work force; state bioterrorism preparedness; and expanded educational
opportunities.
Lack of experience in the new
legislature:
On one hand, there should be concern that
there will be many inexperienced leaders, which will increase the influence of
lobbyists and long-term staffers in decision-making at the Capitol. However, new
legis lators will bring enthusiasm and fresh ideas to the Legislature. Voters
will have the opportunity to see how term limits really work.
What would you do to ensure revenue to meet state needs?
Our state has a spending problem. We need to evaluate how
we spend our taxpayers' money using a performance-based budgeting process. Some
states have implemented a sunset review process for fiscal accountability and
cost-savings. We also need to promote more personal responsibility
for our actions. The results could save us a lot of money.
Why are you qualified for this office?
I
understand and have worked to influence the legislative process and have the
leadership experience to effectively serve a constituency based on my
job-related and volunteer activities.
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 83
- Democrat
BARBARA FRASER - Incumbent, is unopposed.
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 84 - Democrat
STELLA ANN MADISON - Is unopposed.
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 84 - Republican
ALLEN ICET
AGE: 45
HOME: Wildwood
OCCUPATION:
Engineer, Monsanto
POLITICAL CAREER: Rockwood School
Board, 1994-1996.
WEB SITE: www.alleicet.com
What would you seek to improve your district?
I would support legislation that would reduce the tax and
regulation burden on families and businesses in my district.
Lack of experience in the new legislature: With so many running for the
General Assembly, it is important for voters to send people to Jefferson City
who understand government and, if possible, have served in an elected capacity
so that they can hit the ground running to be an effective voice for the
citizens they represent.
What would you do to ensure
revenue to meet state needs?
Missouri's state revenue
is sufficient to meet important needs of the state. Rep. Catherine Hanaway,
minority leader in the House, convened a Blue Ribbon Panel last year to look at
the state's budgeting process. I had the opportunity to serve on that panel. In
short, we found not a revenue problem but a spending problem. The state must
bring its budget under control and stop trying to raise people's taxes at every
opportunity.
Why are you qualified for this office?
I bring a combination of more than 20 years of business
experience, a proven track record from my service on the Rockwood School Board,
the conservative values of the people in my district and the endorsements of the
Republican leadership in west St. Louis County.
JACK
KUYKENDALL
AGE: 49
HOME:
Wildwood
OCCUPATION: U.S. Air Force
POLITICAL CAREER: Never elected to public office
What would you seek to improve your district?
Many important issues are facing our state and nation at this time.
Critical issues facing the future of the citizens of Missouri are the quality of
the education our children receive; health care and pre scription drug costs,
and what can be done to help contain them; and the need to increase our
initiatives regarding homeland security.
Lack of
experience in the new legislature: The voters approved term limits to bring new
people and ideas to the Legislature. The result is this great new freshman
class. These new representatives will be given the opportunity to charter the
future of Missouri, and I would like to be part of that opportunity.
What would you do to ensure revenue to meet state
needs?
Fiscal responsibility is a critical issue facing
the state. All expenditure requests need to be evaluated and prioritized prior
to committing to their funding, rather than increasing taxes.
Why are you qualified for this office?
As a
resident of west St. Louis County most of my life, I have watched this area grow
and develop over the years while proudly serving my country and state as an
active-duty member with the Air Force and the Missouri Air National Guard, and
now while I am recalled to active duty with the Air Force as a result of the
Sept. 11 attacks, and I wish to my service as your state representative.
ROBIN GEPPERT
AGE: 48
HOME: Chesterfield
OCCUPATION:
Director, Regional Division, SBS Enterprises, Inc.
POLITICAL CAREER: Never elected to public office
WEB SITE: www.geppertforstaterep.com
What
would you seek to improve your district?
If elected, I
would strive to make Missouri a premier education state by rewarding excellent
teachers and schools and requiring accountability. I would seek to stop and
reverse the bloated state budget by slowing government spending and eliminating
waste, not raising taxes. I would cap the growth of property taxes to 5 percent
and support small-business activity in my district and the state, making our
state attractive for businesses to locate here, growing the tax base and
increasing revenue. I will promote Missouri tourism as well as the Missouri film
office, whose budget was eliminated this year. I am strongly opposed to
partial-birth abortion and would seek to end that practice.
Lack of experience in the new legislature:
Term limits have been a mixed bag. It has solved some problems while
creating others. I believe there are many honest and talented people who, when
elected, will learn quickly and represent their district admirably. I do not
foresee any crises as a result of term limits.
What
would you do to ensure revenue to meet state needs?
Over-taxation of hard-working citizens is unsound, and I would seek to
cut the tax rate in Missouri, allowing each wage earner to keep and spend more
of his or her own money. Missouri is lagging behind other states in the
recession's recovery, largely due to recent administrations that have been on
the biggest spending spree in the history of our state.
Why are you qualified for this office?
I have
had the honor of being an entrepreneur and local small-business owner for more
than 16 years and have consistently demonstrated an ability to use integrity and
common sense to make tough decisions and achieve results.
GLORIA VENTURA
AGE: 52
HOME: Chesterfield
OCCUPATION: Community
volunteer
POLITICAL CAREER: Rockwood School Board, 1997
and 2000.
WEB SITE:
www.gloriaventuraforstaterepresentative.worldbreak.com
What would you seek to improve your district?
I would concentrate on local control of our tax dollars and a limit on
the growth of government. We need a legislator who is familiar with the issues
in this community and represents the values of the 84th District.
Lack of experience in the new legislature: I tell voters
that if they select the right people for the legislature, they can tackle the
business of government in a new way. Some of the good-old-boy practices will be
stopped and a fresh approach to government will begin. This past session of the
Missouri Legislature was nothing to be proud of. Everyone has to start
someplace, and term limits were mandated by the voters.
What would you do to ensure revenue to meet state needs?
State revenue is sufficient to meet the needs of Missouri
Priorities and good planning is needed to make the best decisions about the
budget. We were hit hard by the events of last year including Sept. 11, and the
effects will remain with us for some time to come, but with a new Legislature
and fresh new ideas, we will be able to concentrate on the issues at hand.
Why are you qualified for this office?
I am the most qualified to serve the citizens of the 84th District
because I have lived here for 18 years and raised my family here, and through my
experience and service to the community, I understand the needs of this
community better than any of the other candidates.
JAN
BRASWELL
AGE: 55
HOME:
Chesterfield
OCCUPATION: Owner, Interior Design, Home
Furnishing Business, Color Concepts
POLITICAL CAREER:
Never elected to public office
WEB SITE:
www.janbraswell.com
What would you seek to improve your
district?
Health care, education and fiscal
responsibility are, of course, very real and important issues in our state that
I would pursue. I also feel it is important that we reserve the rural and
agricultural traditions of Missouri with necessary legislative support.
Lack of experience in the new legislature: As in any large
corporation or organization, major change in management brings about a period of
adjustment, but, if qualified leadership is in place, those same changes can
invigorate and stimulate new and creative solutions and direction.
What would you do to ensure revenue to meet state
needs?
The revenue that our state receives needs to be
reprioritized and evaluated department by department to eliminate waste and
reallocate funds so that we do not need to add an additional tax burden on the
citizens of Missouri. We need to leave money in the private sector where jobs
and progress are created. That will generate more tax revenue.
Why are you qualified for this office?
I have
been an independent business owner for the past 15 years. In my business I have
learned to balance all areas of my business, and make sound decisions based on
understanding all aspects of a job, listening to and understanding the needs of
my clients and determining resources that will offer the best solutions. I can
implement these abilities into being an effective representative for the people
of the 84th District.
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 84 - Libertarian
ANTHONY S. GIANINO - Is unopposed.
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT 86 - Democrat
SHIRLEY "SHIRL" GARHART - Is
unopposed.
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STATE
REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 86 - Republican
ALEXANDER
HASLER
AGE: 39
HOME:
Chesterfield
OCCUPATION: Self-employed
POLITICAL CAREER: Never elected to public office
What would you seek to improve your district?
I will write legislation to eliminate the excessive tax load on
Missouri citizens. I would also write legislation to allow the freedom of speech
for churches and private institutions to voice and publish their political,
cultural, philosophical beliefs and issues at their will to the public.
Lack of experience in the new legislature: Freshman
legislators who lack so-called experience means absolutely nothing at all. What
they should be focused on is repealing bad laws that undermine any freedoms and
liberties that our society should have. It does not take experience to limit and
decrease the size of Missouri state government.
What
would you do to ensure revenue to meet state needs?
I
will never increase revenue for our overblown and mismanaged Missouri state
government budget. I will work extremely hard to decrease the size and scope of
spending in the budget. It takes every dollar earned to raise a family today,
and they truly need it, but not Big Brother state government. Governments should
have to compete to earn their money.
Why are you
qualified for this office?
I am qualified to serve my
district because I have a vast and informed political and philosophical
grounding in the concepts of a limited government and how it should operate in
order to safeguard a free society under a free republic form of government; rule
of law, not rule by the masses in a democracy.
JANE
CUNNINGHAM
AGE: 55
HOME:
Chesterfield
OCCUPATION: Marketing director, England
& Company Case Management and Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
POLITICAL CAREER: State Representative, 86th District, 2001-2002; Ladue
School Board, 1989-1992.
What would you seek to improve
your district?
1. Effective and efficient government
with limited taxes.
2. Results-oriented education:
Build accountability with funding that rewards achievement, expand options for
families by providing access to schools that match student abilities and needs,
and send gambling revenues directly to classrooms.
3.
Support policies that foster a vibrant business environment and attract jobs.
4. Ensure that roads, highways and bridges meet economic,
population and safety demands.
Lack of experience in
the new legislature: Because half the districts in Missouri will be represented
by new members, it is critical to re-elect experienced legislators who are
deserving. I am the ranking Republican on the House Education Committee with
leadership responsibility for researching all education bills and debating them
on the House floor. My legislative class of 42 Republicans and Democrats elected
me their vice president.
What would you do to ensure
revenue to meet state needs?
Streamline government by
merging departments and weeding out non-essential and non-productive programs.
Privatize essential services when government bureacracies have proved
ineffective. Prioritize appropriation line items so funding of programs is not
allocated on an arbitrary basis. Establish zero-based and performance-based
budgeting. Require fairness and relief from inequitable and/or overburdensome
property taxes.
Why are you qualified for this
office?
I have two years of legislative experience
serving on the Appropriations, Education, Insurance, Workers' Comp. and Labor
committees and have provided my district with responsive representation,
accessibility, good service and hard work.
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT 87 - Democrat
MARILYN MORTON - Is
unopposed.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 87 -
Republican
CATHERINE L. HANAWAY - Incumbent, is
unopposed.
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 88 - Democrat
ELIZABETH THEISS - Is unopposed.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 88 - Republican
NEAL C. ST. ONGE - Incumbent, is unopposed.
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STATE
REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 89 - Democrat
GEORGE D. WEBER -
Is unopposed.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 89 -
Republican
JACK JACKSON - Is unopposed.
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STATE
REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 91 - Democrat
SCOTT SIFTON - Is
unopposed.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 91 -
Republican
KATHLYN FARES - Incumbent, is unopposed.
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 92 - Democrat
M.
JULIE MAGUIRE - Is unopposed.
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 92 - Republican
CHARLES PORTWOOD
AGE: 39
HOME: Ballwin
OCCUPATION: Chiropractic
physician, self-employed
POLITICAL CAREER: State
Representative, 92nd District, 2000-2002
WEB SITE:
www.drportwood.com
What would you seek to improve your
district?
I fought diligently to make changes in our
property assessment system. While we made some progress this year, I am
committed to the voters of the 92nd District and the 100,000-plus people
statewide who signed my property tax reform petition to continue to fight for
real tax reform.
Lack of experience in the new
legislature: Term limits are a double-edged sword. Although many good
legislators and their experience will be lost, new leaders with fresh ideas and
energy have emerged and will emerge quickly. The learning curve in Jefferson
City is now two years instead of eight to 12 years. The rapid assimilation of
legislative acumen levels the playing field for everyone.
What would you do to ensure revenue to meet state needs?
Historically, revenues are cyclical. The Legislature must
first exercise great restraint in spending before asking the taxpayers for more
of their hard-earned dollars. Increasing taxes during an economic downturn
serves to stifle the economy and restrain personal growth. We must foster an
environment that encourages a friendly, less cumbersome business environment.
Missouri must become more competitive by encouraging business to thrive.
Why are you qualified for this office?
Because of term limits I have one thing that will be a premium during
the new legislative session - experience in the legislative process and the
political acumen to make positive change.
STEVE
MILLMAN
AGE: 37
HOME: St.
Louis County
OCCUPATION: Sales, Great Central Lumber
POLITICAL CAREER: Never elected to public office
What would you seek to improve your district?
The quality of life of my constituents should only be
heavily impacted by the Legislature in three areas. First is taxes. Lower taxes
allow people to keep more of their money and spend how they see fit. Second is
education.The public education system needs to be improved - this does not take
more money and higher taxes. Third is public safety. One of the few legitimate
functions of government is to protect the citizens.
Lack of experience in the new legislature: Citizens do not need to
worry too much about this issue. Term limits keep our General Assembly a
citizens' legislature by allowing real people to sacrifice a portion of their
lives for public service. This avoids deep corruption that comes from serving
too long. Keeping the Legislature functioning and keeping our laws from
conflicting is and always has been a legislator's function.
What would you do to ensure revenue to meet state needs?
Due to revenue decline, state spending cannot continue at
the historic levels. This does not necessitate increased revenue, but a decrease
in spending.
Why are you qualified for this office?
We, as citizens, want to see lower taxes, smaller
government, excellent public education and protected freedoms, and these are the
things that are important to me that I will work diligently for.
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STATE
REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 93 - Democrat
WILLIAM J.
KONECNIK - Is unopposed.
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 93 - Republican
ROBERT C. SEIPP
AGE: 35
HOME: Manchester
OCCUPATION: Freelance writer,
self-employed
POLITICAL CAREER: Neve I have served my
country in the Marine Corps, I have raised and educated five children, I have
been married for 37 years, I have been president and chairman of many community
organizations, I have worked in business management and business ownership for
over 30 years, and I want to use this experience to serve the people of the new
98th District.
BRIAN D. NIEVES
AGE: 37
HOME: Washington
OCCUPATION: Small-business owner,
Nieves Enterprises International POLITICAL CAREER: Never elected to
public office
WEB SITE: citizensfornieves.com
What would you seek to improve your district?
1. Hold our state government accountable to send gambling
money directly to our schools.
2. Hold our state
government accountable to use road tax money for roads.
3. Mandatory enforcement of laws to shut down meth production.
4. Ease the tax burden placed on our seniors.
Lack of experience in the new legislature: If we continue
to send only trained politicians to Jefferson City, nothing will change. At this
point (early July), I have had meaningful conversations with over 1,500 voters
in the new 98th District and our district is crying out for fresh, energetic new
blood. It is time for change!
What would you do to
ensure revenue to meet state needs?
Our state budget
has gone from $9 billion to $19 billion in less than 10 years. We don't have a
shortage of money going to Jefferson City; we have a shortage of accountability
in Jefferson City. We need to see to it that Jefferson City handles our money in
a common-sense way, as we would have to in a family budget or small business.
Why are you qualified for this office?
I represent, more so than my opponent, the energetic new blood with a
real-life history of proven leadership and service that our district is asking
for.
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 105 - Democrat
HAROLD R. SELBY - Is unopposed.
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STATE
REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 109 - Democrat
GENE SCOTT - Is
unopposed.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 109 -
Republican
KEVIN THRELKELD - Is unopposed.
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 110 - Democrat
CHUCK TELLE
AGE: 40
HOME: Hillsboro
OCCUPATION: Small-business
owner, self-employed
POLITICAL CAREER: Never elected to
public office
What would you seek to improve your
district?
I would seek legislation on issues having to
do with education, transportation, skilled employment and health.
Lack of experience in the new legislature:
I would tell the voters that on a personal basis, I have the ability to
listen to the voice of the citizens and follow through with good legislation.
What would you do to ensure revenue to meet state
needs?
I believe that in the changing times, we must be
more prepared to address the needs of the people.
Why
are you qualified for this office?
I know the people of
the district, I am not a single-issue candidate, and will work with every group
to achieve the best outcome for the citizens of the 110th District.
BELINDA HARRIS
AGE: 51
HOME: Hillsboro
OCCUPATION:
Farmer, self-employed
POLITICAL CAREER: Never elected
to public office
WEB SITE: none
What would you seek to improve your district?
I would seek out legislation that would support new programs that
decrease the high school dropout rate, provide better environmental protection
of targeted areas, promote new technologies that are more e nvironmentally
friendly, and offer incentives for small businesses in rural areas.
Lack of experience in the new legislature:
There are enough experienced legislators serving as much as six years
to help freshmen with procedures. The fresh new ideas can be beneficial, and
some freshmen like myself already have experience in related government
activities in Jefferson City.
What would you do to
ensure revenue to meet state needs?
Budget shortfalls
are mostly from the downturn of the economy and excessive spending on old and
new programs during the boom economy of the past few years. Revenue will
increase with the revival of the economy, but legislators need to control
spending and fund successful programs.
Why are you
qualified for this office?
I have had experience in
Jefferson City on two statewide boards, helped write legislation which passed,
had substantial interchange with the EPA and the Missouri Department of Natural
Resources, plus 30 years of community service that has helped me understand the
needs and issues of the district.
JOHN SAUNDERS - Did
not respond.
FRANK A. ROLAND, JR.
AGE: 68
HOME: Hillsboro
OCCUPATION: Mayor
POLITICAL CAREER: Mayor of
Hillsboro
What would you seek to improve your
district?
Legislation to better care for our elderly,
better care for our education system, better roads to bring people to employment
and legislation to help bring employment to the district - jobs are critical.
Lack of experience in the new legislature: We have some
very astute legislators remaining who can mentor the new freshman class. You
also have some mayors who have knowledge of the legislative process.
What would you do to ensure revenue to meet state
needs?
It appears cuts are being made to important
needs. A study must be made to determine unnecessary programs that could be cut
without hurting people. New means must be determined to increase revenue.
Why are you qualified for this office?
I have served as mayor for eight years, during which time the city has
grown and become a leader in the county.
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 110 - Republican
CONNIE SAYERS - Is unopposed.
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STATE
REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 111- Democrat
BOB TROKEY
AGE: 67
HOME: Sullivan
OCCUPATION: Retired educator
POLITICAL CAREER: Never elected to public office
What would you seek to improve your district?
ERA, living wage, education, universal health.
Lack of experience in the new legislature: I met most of the Democrats
and I can truthfully say, Missouri will be in good hands, probably better. The
people will have dedicated representation, for this is not a career position.
What would you do to ensure revenue to meet state
needs?
Big government bureaucrats better look for
another job. Also, consolidating services to rid duplication; there are three to
five people doing one person's job. Appointees who have been there forever need
to move on.
Why are you qualified for this office?
I looked for someone with my qualifications and came up
lacking. I was called to run, so I am.
JERRY COOPER
AGE: 40
HOME: Gerald
OCCUPATION: Carpenter / laborer
POLITICAL CAREER: Never elected to public office
What would you seek to improve your district?
Affordable health care for all, tax reform
Lack of experience in the new legislature: There have been many great
men in the history of our country. We would have never known their abilities
unless they tried.
What would you do to ensure revenue
to meet state needs?
I feel the funds are there. The
money is being mismanaged.
Why are you qualified for
this office?
I am most qualified because I care. Not
just for one party or the other, but for all the people in my district.
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT
111 - Republican
CHARLES W. SCHLOTTACH
AGE: 46
HOME: Owensville
OCCUPATION: Presiding commissioner, Gasconade County
POLITICAL CAREER: Presiding commissioner, 1994 and 1998.
WEB SITE: www.schlottachfor rep.com
What would you seek to improve your district?
No response received.
Lack of experience in
the new legislature:
My background as commissioner has
given me many opportunities to work for legislation that has already helped our
area. My experience will be an asset in Jefferson City.
What would you do to ensure revenue to meet state needs?
We must make government more efficient, something that we
have already done in Gasconade County.
Why are you
qualified for this office?
My experience as a family
man, farm owner, small-business owner and commissioner will allow me the
knowledge and experience to serve.
J. T. HARDY
AGE: 30
HOME: Sullivan
OCCUPATION: Computer consultant, Net Engineers, Inc.
POLITICAL CAREER: 2nd Ward Alderman, city of Sullivan,
2000-2002. Mayor pro-tem, 2001-2002.
WEB SITE:
www.ElectJTHardy.com
What would you seek to improve
your district?
I would work on legislation to provide
property tax relief for all Missourians and businesses, improve the
transportation system, and maintain and improve our quality of education.
Lack of experience in the new legislature:
This is a great opportunity to have a Legislature that isn't bound in
the bureaucracy of the past. The lack of experience that the new Legislature may
have in bureaucracy will be replaced by much-needed real -world experience.
What would you do to ensure revenue to meet state
needs?
State revenue is sufficient to meet the
important needs of the people. We must cut the fat out of the budget and do our
best with what we are given.
Why are you qualified for
this office?
Our state is having budget difficulties
and I have successfully worked with others to balance the city of Sullivan's
$13.2 million budget, which is 2 1/2 times larger than that of Gasconade County,
which my primary opponent is in charge of.
NOTES: VOTERS' GUIDE: MISSOURI PRIMARY ELECTION
GRAPHIC: PHOTO, GRAPHIC, MAP; (1) Photo headshots -
Jean Carnahan, Joseph A. May, Jim Talent, Martin Lindstedt, Scott Craig Babbitt,
Doris Bass Landfather, Tamara A. Millay, Al Hanson, Jay L. Kanzler, Jr., Wm.
Lacy Clay, Carl E. Harris, Richard A. Gephardt, Mike Steger, Catherine S. Enz,
Pat Dougherty, O. L. Shelton, Rita H. Days, John L. Bowman, Molly Tallarico,
John B. Lewis, Stephen Banton, John E. Griesheimer, Jim Froelker, Rodney R.
Hubbard, Bill Haas, Paris Bouchard, Margaret Donnelly, Dave Brown, Steve Brown,
Sam Page, Fred Lagos, Alex Von Zur Muehlen, Diann Bomkamp, Allen Icet, Robin
Geppert, Gloria Ventura, Jan Braswell, Alexander Hasler, Jane Cunningham,
Charles Portwood, Robert C. Seipp, Jodi A. Stefanick, Carol Veillette, Roby
Walker, Tom Herbst, Jeff Maune, Dave Bailey, Chuck Telle, Belinda Harris, Bob
Trokey, J. T. Hardy GRAPHIC GRAPHICS; Post-Dispatch Graphic/Maps; (2) U.S. HOUSE
PRIMARIES - DISTRICTS WITH PRIMARIES: 1, 2, 3, 9; (3) STATE SENATE PRIMARIES -
DISTRICTS WITH PRIMARIES: 4, 14, 24, 26; , (4) STATE REPRESENTATIVE PRIMARIES -
DISTRICTS WITH PRIMARIES: 58, 63, 64, 73, 82, 84, 86, 87, 88, 89, 92, 93, 94,
98, 109, 110, 111
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