League of Women Voters of St Louis Information Service
	Saint Louis County, MO November 4, 2008 Election
	Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues State Representative; District 83

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Saint Louis and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Qualification, Priorities Click on a name for candidate information.   See also more information about this contest. 1. What are your Qualifications for Office? (50 word limit) Answer from Jake Zimmerman: As Assistant Attorney General, I worked on behalf of consumers and brought fraud artists to justice; as Deputy Chief Legal Counsel to Governor Holden, I fought for the progressive values that are important to our community. Today, as State Representative, I carry on that same fight. 2. What plans do you have to address your top three priorities? (50 word limit) Answer from Jake Zimmerman: Through my committee assignments and political work, I am well positioned to address these issues and have been recognized as an emerging leader in these areas. I will work in a bipartisan fashion when I can + and fight political battles when I must -- to advance these important legislative causes. Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. Word limits apply for each question. Direct references to opponents are not permitted. The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.