Candidate questionnaire: Bart Ziegenhorn

NAME: Bart Ziegenhorn

AGE: 30

PLACE OF BIRTH: Sikeston

EDUCATION:

Sikeston High School, 2000

University of Mississippi

OCCUPATION: Real Estate, Insurance agent

EMPLOYER: 731 Realty

BUSINESSES OWNED, ALL OR PART:

N/A

PUBLIC OFFICES HELD OR SOUGHT; GIVE DATES:

Candidate for State Representative Nov. 2012

SHOULD THE LEGISLATURE TAKE INITIATIVE TO ESTABLISH A USE TAX FOR VEHICLE PURCHASES, OR SHOULD THE DECISION BE LEFT TO COUNTIES?

To be fair to all cities and counties this should be done by the legislature.

HOW DO WE BALANCE THE BUDGET: CUT PROGRAMS, RAISE TAXES AND OTHER REVENUE, OR BOTH?

We continue to balance the budget by making sure all programs are evaluated periodically. If found ineffective cut or revise such programs. I do not favor raising taxes.

HOW WOULD YOU WORK TO ATTRACT ECONOMIC ACTIVITY TO YOUR DISTRICT?

I will work hand and hand with the Missouri Partnership entertaining opportunities for the district. I will also work with the Department of Economic Development to make sure we maintain, keep and expand the exceeding industries we already have. And, it is just as important to work with local officials in making sure we capitalize on all opportunities we get for the district.

CLOSING REMARKS:

I feel there's a lot this office can take care of and can also give back. I want to take on the challenges in Jefferson City for the constituents of the 148th district and also help them through the red-tape of government when needed.

I ask for your support on Nov. 6th. Thank You