Based on conversations with 15th Ward / 4th Senate District constituents about what issues they think are most important to the district, Committeeman Gregg Christian and I put together a list of 10 questions (see below) that we are asking each of the potential nominees who contact us to respond to. I will post their responses here once they are all received.
1. Why do you think you are the best potential nominee for the 4th Senate Seat?
2. How would you approach representing a district as diverse as the 4th Senatorial?
3. How will you effectively represent Democratic interests in Jefferson City as a member of the minority party?
4. What is your position on local control of the police department? Would you sponsor a bill establishing local control?
5. How would you propose to solve the budget problem of increasing pension costs for City of St. Louis employees?
6. How would you work to foster economic development in the City of St. Louis? Please include your views about historic tax credits.
7. As State Senator, what could you do to improve the educational system in the City of St. Louis? Please include your views on school choice and funding.
8. Missouri lags behind many states in terms of alternative energy, energy efficiency, etc. What are your views on these and other environmental issues?
9. As State Senator, what could you do to improve health insurance / care in Missouri?
10. What is your long-term commitment to this position? Do you plan to seek re-election?
