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 89

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 Timothy W. "Tim" Jones: I concentrate on serving my constituents and responding to every inquiry or question. I have served in leadership roles at the local and now State level. As an attorney, I am trained to review and interpret legislation that as a legislator, I draft. Answer from George "Boots" Weber: Past state representative and many time candidate. Two campaigns 2004 & 2006 for congress prove I was right but outnumbered in Dist 2. 2. What plans do you have to address your top three priorities? (50 word limit) Answer from George "Boots" Weber: I lived through the depression of the 30s. The coming one could make it look like a sunday school picnic and no one seems to be aware. I will be a voice in the wilderness in this case. Answer from Timothy W. "Tim" Jones: I will continue to search for ways to promote economic development in my community and across the state. I will continue to fight against tax increases and rate hikes. I will continue to put children as the number one priority in the education system. 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.