Neglected roads could provide path to House
Elections: Candidates say streets must be fixed
Neglected roads could provide path to House District 16
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By Bryan Dean
Published: July 15, 2008
The two Democratic candidates for state House District 16 agree the state's failing roads and bridges are among the most important issues in the election.
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Challenger pushes alternative energy
Delso also wants to see the state invest heavily in alternative forms of energy as a way to give residents a break at the gas pump.
Delso, who drives a truck fueled by compressed natural gas, said he wants the state to increase its fleet of natural gas vehicles and offer reimbursement programs for schools, local governments and private citizens who want to invest in wind and solar power.
"These systems will eventually pay for themselves,” Delso said.
Teacher retirement is also at issue
Shoemake said his other priorities include raising salaries for the lowest-paid state employees and fully funding the state's teacher retirement system.
He said the Legislature should pay back a loan it took from the system several years ago and stop slashing the budgets of county governments by cutting ad valorem taxes.
"It's pretty easy to work on a balanced budget when you don't pay your bills,” Shoemake said.
There are no other candidates in the race.
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