Regina Quick Responses to League of Women Voters Questionnaire
Responses courtesy of Regina Quick
Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:50:40 -0400
Subject: Regina Quick Responses to League of Women Voters Questionnaire
From: angelameltzer.cpa@gmail.com
To: angelameltzer.cpa@gmail.com
FYI, the following are the responses provided by Regina Quick Candidate for State House Representative from District 117.
Dear Regina Quick,
Thank you for replying to our 2012 voter guide questionnaire. We appreciate your cooperation. Here is a copy of your submission:
Sincerely,
Dan MatthewsDate: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:50:40 -0400
Subject: Regina Quick Responses to League of Women Voters Questionnaire
From: angelameltzer.cpa@gmail.com
To: angelameltzer.cpa@gmail.com
FYI, the following are the responses provided by Regina Quick Candidate for State House Representative from District 117.
Dear Regina Quick,
Thank you for replying to our 2012 voter guide questionnaire. We appreciate your cooperation. Here is a copy of your submission:
- Address
- 201 Wilde Trail
Athens, Georgia 30606 - Campaign Phone
- (706) 207-3520
- Web Site
- www.QuickForHouse.com
- rmqpc@mindspring.com
- Age
- 48
- Education
- J.D. cum laude, University of Georgia (1987) B.S. Public Administration With Highest Honor, Auburn University (1984) Cullman High School, Cullman, Alabama (1981)
What are your qualifications for this position and what is your motivation to serve in an elected office?
As a practicing attorney for 25 years, I have hands-on experience with the law and its effect on Georgia's families and taxpayers. I have served on the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia since 2009 and have assisted in drafting legislation and preparing position papers and appearances before the House and Senate Judiciary Committees. I am motivated to serve in order to work to increase the efficiency and accountability of state government.
If elected, how will you identify issues that are important to your constituents, and how will you ensure progress is made on their issues?
Representative government is accomplished by listening to constituents and conducting careful examination of issues presented by others which affect constituents. While no one legislator controls the process, clear communication of well-reasoned arguments can help ensure progress on important issues.
The State Integrity Investigation gave that state of Georgia an 'F' grading for Ethics and Transparency. As a State Representative, how would you address the issue of ethical behavior, lobbyist gifts, and transparency at the state capitol?
On March 27,2012, I answered the call of Georgia Common Cause and the Georgia Tea Party Patriots to sign the Lobbyist Gift Cap Pledge. In addition, I would support a complete ban on lobbyist gifts to legislators. Furthermore, governmental entities should be prohibited from using the public's tax dollars for lobbying purposes.
Georgia spends hundreds of millions of dollars each year on tax incentives for businesses to locate, hire, expand and invest in our state. Will you endorse a policy that reviews Georgia's tax breaks to ensure they produce their intended results?
Yes.
What is the appropriate relationship between the state and local communities regarding their contribution to school funding?
The Georgia Constitution provides that "The provision of an adequate public education for the citizens shall be the primary obligation of the State of Georgia." While it is true that the state does not have the sole obligation,local communities have a secondary obligation from a constitutional standpoint. Unequal access to education based on socioeconomic factors is neither acceptable nor adequate. The implications for Georgia's future workforce and economic development are huge. The existing economic pressures on Georgia's families require more funding focus on early childhood education, not less. 85% of a child's core brain structure is formed by age 3, yet less than 4% of public investment in education is made here. So, all cuts are not equal from a developmental standpoint and Georgia's Pre-K funding cuts are devastating. The Quality Basic Education funding formula should be overhauled in order to develop a state formula that is targeted and focused on improved academic outcomes and then fully funded. Local systems should then be fully accountable for student achievement.
Thank you for sending your reply. If you have questions, contact the League of Women Voters at voterguide@lwvga.org or (404) 522-4598 As a practicing attorney for 25 years, I have hands-on experience with the law and its effect on Georgia's families and taxpayers. I have served on the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia since 2009 and have assisted in drafting legislation and preparing position papers and appearances before the House and Senate Judiciary Committees. I am motivated to serve in order to work to increase the efficiency and accountability of state government.
If elected, how will you identify issues that are important to your constituents, and how will you ensure progress is made on their issues?
Representative government is accomplished by listening to constituents and conducting careful examination of issues presented by others which affect constituents. While no one legislator controls the process, clear communication of well-reasoned arguments can help ensure progress on important issues.
The State Integrity Investigation gave that state of Georgia an 'F' grading for Ethics and Transparency. As a State Representative, how would you address the issue of ethical behavior, lobbyist gifts, and transparency at the state capitol?
On March 27,2012, I answered the call of Georgia Common Cause and the Georgia Tea Party Patriots to sign the Lobbyist Gift Cap Pledge. In addition, I would support a complete ban on lobbyist gifts to legislators. Furthermore, governmental entities should be prohibited from using the public's tax dollars for lobbying purposes.
Georgia spends hundreds of millions of dollars each year on tax incentives for businesses to locate, hire, expand and invest in our state. Will you endorse a policy that reviews Georgia's tax breaks to ensure they produce their intended results?
Yes.
What is the appropriate relationship between the state and local communities regarding their contribution to school funding?
The Georgia Constitution provides that "The provision of an adequate public education for the citizens shall be the primary obligation of the State of Georgia." While it is true that the state does not have the sole obligation,local communities have a secondary obligation from a constitutional standpoint. Unequal access to education based on socioeconomic factors is neither acceptable nor adequate. The implications for Georgia's future workforce and economic development are huge. The existing economic pressures on Georgia's families require more funding focus on early childhood education, not less. 85% of a child's core brain structure is formed by age 3, yet less than 4% of public investment in education is made here. So, all cuts are not equal from a developmental standpoint and Georgia's Pre-K funding cuts are devastating. The Quality Basic Education funding formula should be overhauled in order to develop a state formula that is targeted and focused on improved academic outcomes and then fully funded. Local systems should then be fully accountable for student achievement.
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