League of Women Voters of St Louis Information Service
Saint Louis City, MO August 5, 2008 Election
	Curtis Royston, III Answers Questions Candidate for State Representative; District 61; 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)

Served as Committeeman for 12 years * 15 years of volunteer service on various community boards * More than 10 years spent in leadership positions with various organizations (i.e. SLPS Community Education, Human Development Corporation, Sustainable Neighborhoods) * A great ability to bring opposing sides together to benefit the needs of the community

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

I plan to utilize my demonstrated experience & skills in bringing people together to create and pass legislation that directly relates to my priorities. It's my belief that increased funding and improvement in the quality of education has a direct impact on the quality of life in a community and a reduction in crime.

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