I believe that homeland security starts at home. I will continue to work to:
*Provide strong support for our "first responders", our local police and firefighters.
*Safeguard and enhance consumer protection laws, especially those having to do with insurance claims and water/mold intrusion.
During the 2007 legislative session, I voted to support successful legislation to:
*Fund more police and overtime.
*Establish new drug courts.
*Restore funding to battered women's shelters and sexual assault programs.
*Toughen penalties for internet sex solicitation, domestic violence and burglary.
I chief authored successful legislation to remove an undue burden on our local fire and police by exempting our emergency responders from having to acquire or pay for permits for emergency communications equipment.