League of Women Voters of St Louis Information Service
Saint Louis City, MO August 5, 2008 Election
	Mike Colona Answers Questions Candidate for State Representative; District 67; Democratic Party

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Saint Louis and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. What are your Qualifications for Office? (50 word limit)

I have practiced law for over 14 years and witnessed what does and doesn't work from a practical aspect. I am the only homeowner in the district and understand the importance of economic development in the City to help improve our job market, schools and housing.

2. What plans do you have to address your top three priorities? (50 word limit)

Put more cops on the street and provide state of the art equiptment/training for fire and police departments. Hold insurance companies accountable for denying benefits, skyrocketing rates. Reverse the removal of over 100,000 people from medicaid/medicare rolls. Promote more before and after school on site options/higher pay for teachers.

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