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EDUCATION
As a former teacher, Sharon cares about education. She recognizes that the future of our state
depends upon the quality of education we provide for our children.
Sharon believes a quality education system:
 Is the joint responsibility of schools
and families.
 Is closest to the people.
 Has an effective curriculum focusing on
academic skills.
 Includes a disciplined and safe
environment.
BUSINESS
As a
businesswoman, Sharon cares about business. She knows that economic growth is the key to enhancing our
quality of life in Idaho.
Sharon
believes that a thriving economy:
 Requires a balanced state budget.
 Depends on the free enterprise system.
Is fueled by small businesses.
Benefits from rural economic
development.
Is free from excessive government
regulation.
Needs a tax structure that promotes
taxpayer savings and investments.
Provides opportunities for good paying
jobs.
AGRICULTURE
As the
daughter of a farmer and rancher, Sharon cares about agriculture. She realizes that agriculture sustains
the economy of the Magic Valley.
Sharon
believes that farming and ranching:
Deserve fair commodity prices.
Need fair trade and open foreign
markets.
Require multiple use of public lands.
Prosper with value added opportunities.
Remain strong with the preservation and
strengthening of the sustainable family farm.
FAMILIES
As a
wife and mother, Sharon cares about families. She knows that traditional family values are the foundation
of our state.
Sharon
believes that families:
Best nurture our children.
Have a responsibility to their members
and to their community.
Need a safe environment free of drugs
and crime with access to affordable health care.
Are strengthened through participation
in the faith of their choice.
Merit the freedom to control their own
destiny.
WATER AND ENERGY
As an
Idahoan, Sharon cares about water and energy. She recognizes the critical importance of water and energy to
the livelihoods of the citizens of Twin Falls County.
Sharon
believes in:
The Idaho state law of Prior
Appropriation, “first in time is first in right” principle.
Idaho’s right to appropriate and manage
water within its own borders.
A common sense energy policy that
encourages research, development, and conservation of our energy resources.
Consistent reasonable energy rates.
Fighting any attempt at deregulation
that raises Idaho’s electrical rates.
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