Realizing that the percentage of seniors in my district is high, I would best serve my constituents on this committee. I will stay close to the issues and concerns of our senior citizens. The youth is another area of my personal experience I feel I can best serve. I have strong personality skills that allow me to identify and communicate with the youth. The escalating cost of health insurance and medications is devastating individuals and small businesses in our area.
Small business is the backbone of our economy.
I would support rebates that would come from the tobacco settlement to help these businesses. I also would support a plan for small business owners to combine as a group to receive health care at a competitive rate. Obviously, those individuals with legitimate needs should have access to a state-funded resource for health care insurance.