Of those issues, Patton has publicly talked most about early childhood programs and his plans for solid waste, including mandatory statewide garbage collection and a recycling program. In the days after Patton's re-election, some legislators speculated that he might be interested in trying his hand at reforming the state's tax structure. But with no proposal on the table in early December, many said it would be tough to deal with that issue in the 2000 session. Sen. David Williams, expected to become Senate president, said he fears that Patton might try to tackle too much at the start of his second term. He's an engineer.
Engineers are focus people.
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