Senate District 39

Well the judges have made their ruling. Senate District 39 will remain for now Lincoln, Lawrence and Simpson counties. I for one am glad to have the issue settled.

To those of you in Simpson county that I have already had the chance to meet, I thank you for the warm reception you have shown me. For those of you who I have not had the pleasure to meet yet, I look forward to the opportunity to meet you soon. I truly desire to hear from you on what you believe the issues are.

I already know that education must be addressed. And by this I'm not advocating more money into education, at least not yet. First we have to find out why the system is not working in all schools. We are teaching less students today than we did 20 years ago yet spending a staggering sum of money and the product is not improving, we have to ask ourselves WHY? We must also do all we can to help local communities attract JOBS. We can do this by a gradual reduction of the inventory tax, giving business and industry more reasons to locate here in Mississippi. We must address our TRANSPORTATION system. Everything from Rails to ports  to highways must be improved. We must also tackle CRIME in a real way. we need to give our local officers the tools and resources they need to fight crime.

These are only four issues and I know there are many more. That is why I hope to meet you to hear firsthand what is important to you the people. After all Government is supposed to "be for the people by the people" and that is what I plan to bring to the Mississippi State Senate, YOUR VOICE.

A few ramblings

Yesterday, Monday the 9th I had the chance to help send a young man to Boys State. As president of the Exchange Club we are sponsoring Lake Davis to attend. My son David was able to go and he met young men that he is friends with to this day. Also he learned many valuable lessons about the role of Government in our lives. I am happy that we in the Exchange Club were able to do this.

Also I had the honor to read the Proclamation at the Lawrence County Civic Center honoring our most valuable resource our Senior Citizens. What a joy to see their faces as they released balloons. You need to make a point to stop by a nursing home and say hello to these treasured people soon.

One other thing that is on my mind is political signs. I have already had some stolen. Now I am sure that I am not the only one. But here is what I want you to see. Those signs cost us money. So you see it truly is theft when you take them. Please keep in mind that those of us seeking public office usually spend our hard earned dollar to get our names out in front of you the voter. So please don't take our signs. we would be happy to give you one.

Lincoln County Meet & Greet

Last night, I participated in a Political Meet and Greet at the Lincoln Civic Center. The event was sponsored by Q-102- Super Talk, Lincoln County Teenage Republicans and the the Southwest MS Tea Party.
I would like to thank all the sponsors who made this event happen.

There were several state wide candidates there as well as local and regional candidates. After listening to the speeches of the state wide candidates, I can assure you it will be a interesting summer in Mississippi politics.

I would like to take this chance to encourage you the voters to make an attempt to attend these events where we the candidates will be speaking. I know I will do everything I can to visit you personally, but I also know that inevitably I will miss some. These events are a good way to hear where we stand on the issues. What our qualifications are and why we want to represent you the voter.

With that said. I will be at the Lincoln County Firefighters Hogwild Bar B Q cook off next week in Brookhaven, and I sure hope to see you there.

Recent Storms

We dodged the big storms that hit Mississippi and Alabama. However are neighbors to the north were not quite so lucky.

I am proud of the people here in Southwest Mississippi that have come together to help those in need. This reminds me of Hurrican Katrina. We had people from not only Mississippi help but from all over the nation and the world. It feels good knowing that we are now returning the favor.

That is one of the best things about living here. When someone is really hurting and in need, we as Mississippians come together and fill that need.

I am proud to be from MISSISSIPPI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!