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Sunday, August 17, 2014 Casper Star-Tribune ELECTION GUIDE G17 HOUSE DISTRICT 23 REPUBLICAN PARTY HOUSE DISTRICT 24 REPUBLICAN PARTY District includes Teton County in western Wyoming. The winner of the Republican primary will face District is in Park County, including most of Democratic challenger Andy Schwartz in the general election. Keith Gingery is not seeking re-election. Cody and Yellowstone National Park. The winner of the Republican primary, which Montana Lovell includes incumbent Sam Krone, will likely Powell Sheridan Greybull Cody Bualo claim the seat, as no Democrat has fi led. 90 Gillette HD23 Worland Montana Newcastle Dakota South Lovell Sheridan Thermopolis Powell Jackson Greybull HD24 Cody Bualo 90 Gillette Riverton Worland Idaho Casper Glenrock Newcastle Dakota South Lander Douglas Jim Darwiche Wallace “Wally” Ulrich Thermopolis Jackson ◗ Age: 65 ◗ Age: 63 Wheatland Nebraska Riverton ◗ Occupation: Developer ◗ Occupation: Owner, Ulrich Idaho Casper Glenrock Rawlins ◗ Political Experience: Teton Quarries and Ulrich Studio LLC. Hanna Lander Douglas Rock Springs County Commissioner; Historic ◗ Political Experience: Former Green River Saratoga Laramie Lyman Evanston Cheyenne 80 Nebraska Downtown Business Associa- Wyoming State Republican Wheatland Utah Colorado Rawlins Hanna tion, President of the Wyoming Chairman, Elected, Republican 100 miles Farmers Market Association, National Committee, Precinct Rock Springs to fi nd the costs and negatives following opportunities and more: Green River Saratoga Laramie Lyman Board Jackson Hole Chamber Committeeman, numerous Evanston Cheyenne concerning MEDICAID and progress Revenue Stream Expansion by 80 of Commerce, Zone Chairman local, county, state & national is being made right now, but after incentives, focused study of poten- Utah Colorado 100 miles Lions Club Republican positions since 1969. many many years of trying to fi nd tial, and encourage energy projects ◗ What long-term fund- Family: Married 35 years; two Nominated and approved by Wyo- a long-term solution, we all need to which link the new and established ing solutions should be adult sons; two grandchildren ming Senate for advisory boards very carefully periodically educate (e.g., wind + natural gas for full- ◗ implemented for Game and Education: Bachelor’s, engi- and Governors Cabinet. Ski Patrol ourselves on what is expected, what time electrical power generation) Fish? neering Director and Regional Director of our residents need, and provide combined with fi scal discipline I am very supportive of the the National Ski Patrol System. clear fi scally responsible leadership. within legislative budgeting. Game and Fish Department’s What can the state do to Founder & past President, Geolo- Finding Legislative solutions to efforts to cut costs and create keep coal relevant in the gists of Jackson Hole. Would you vote in favor of the property tax disconnects and soar- efficiencies over the last 2 years. future? ◗ Family: Wife, Lisa; sons Aiden science standards footnote today? ing rates harming many in HD 23. The problems that are facing and Paul; grandson Julian. In the late 1960’s the federal Long Term Solutions for Hoback Sam Krone Do you think the state the coal industry are costs as- ◗ Education: University of government provided a massive Habitat & Energy Endowment re- ◗ Age: 39 should accept the negoti- sociated with maintaining EPA Wyoming educational push. Wyoming took ad- sponsibilities to school children and ◗ Occupation: Deputy Park ated Medicaid waiver? standards. In order to keep coal vantage utilizing funds, coordinating education systems in Wyoming County and Prosecuting No. relevant in the future we need to What can the state do to keep teacher/parent/school board efforts Land Use Access Clarity and Attorney support the coal industry as they coal relevant in the future? to build on and make better “model” Solid Science with common ◗ Political experience: Would you vote in favor work to fi nd solutions to reduce As the former Wyoming State Ge- programs, and coordinated teacher sense, to solve problems Representative House District of the science standards their CO2 emissions and ensure ologist, I am uniquely experienced opportunities for more creativity, Expansion of Local Opportunity 24, 2011-present; Cody City footnote today? that they are able to remain to not only “…keep coal relevant…” particularly in science and math. in Community Education, Nursing, Council 2003-11, City Council I voted for the footnote fi nancially viable. but also, link coal to new energy and Rather than one-size fi ts all of Hospitality Industry, Sciences, President 2005-11 to suspend funding for the help maintain its strong revenue America, Wyoming retained its Biological + Geological = Ecological ◗ Education: Cody High implementation of the pro- Would you vote in favor of stream into Wyoming’s economy. ability to stimulate teachers and in a Unique World-Class Habitat. School; University of Wyo- posedscience standards and I SF104 today? 34 to 38% of the energy that pow- students and created new forms of ming, fi nance, law stand by that vote. I believe the I would not vote for SF104, ers America daily is from Wyoming outdoor education, better science When — and how — would process for public input was because I believe that key and coal is a major source. programs and competitive science you tap into the state’s What can the state do to fl awed. The state board of edu- governmental positions should Wyoming leads the world with low fairs, math protocols, and grants to reserves to fund one-time or keep coal relevant in the cation should start the process be elected by the people, not sulphur coal deposits--enormously teachers and students who excelled. ongoing projects? future? again from the beginning. appointed, because elected indi- vast and deep. Our workforce is That partnership tradition “One-Time Projects” are often Coal is essential not only to viduals have more accountability highly skilled. Our University is originated locally, was coordinated creative and voter driven, but some Wyoming’s economy, but also Do you believe the GOP is to the public. researching clean technology to in Cheyenne, and funded with can be total wastes of e ort and to the nation as a whole for splintered? If so, how would harness the enormous energy in limited federal involvement. money. Knowing how to use sci- electricity production. Wyoming you fi x it? Would you vote in favor of coal. Legislators need to support the Toward that system, is how the ence, and common sense as well as has the cleanest and best coal in I believe the party is splintered. increasing the gas tax? How research and application. latest science education debate listening skills and an ability to build the nation. We need to fi ght on I think Republicans need to start would you fund long-term road Natural gas is extracted from seems to be evolving. Wyomingites partnerships without worrying who all fronts to protect and expand listening more to each other, be less maintenance? coal now, but like China, Wyoming are far more capable of modifying gets credit… gets things done, in a Wyoming’s coal industry. This personal in attacks, work together I would not vote in favor of could place industries atop coal and creating our superior educa- more sound way, here in Wyoming. includes constant interaction on common issues and foster hon- increasing the gas tax. Should seams utilizing myriad elements, tional goals and directives. Many with federal regulators, working est debate. I don’t think it’s reason- our current and future long term gases and chemistry from coal. benefi tted from the 1960’s push- How would you protect and through the Congress and in able to want to censure someone road maintenance budget not be Raw material needs for pharma- without it, I doubt I would have the sustain agriculture in the state? the courts. We need to make because they disagree with you on su cient for our needs, we should ceuticals, synthetic materials, education in science that led me to Agriculture in Wyoming, is the a strong case to the federal an issue. We need to get back to explore other areas of our state’s diesel fuel, natural gases and be Wyoming’s State Geologist. back-bone, the many-elementals of a government and citizens across President Reagan’s sense of civility budget where funds could be more drive companies to China, flexible cultural spine, both in our long the land that the proposed new and the 80/20 rule. used to support out roads, before where new cities are built on coal Do you believe the GOP is splin- term constancy, as a people who will regulations are wrong, costly considering raising our gas taxes. deposits. I visited and worked joint tered? If so, how would you fix it? feed and clothe generations of each and not supported by science. What issue prompted you projects in China that sought to I served with many vigorous other, but also our self-image of reli- to seek this o ce now? What long-term funding so- make use of Wyoming techniques Republicans as a Central Commit- able, productive, conservation minded Would you support SF104 I am passionate about Cody lutions should be implemented of collecting CO2 and injecting it tee Member, Vice Chairman and stewards of our air, lands and waters, today? and Park County and Wyoming. I for Game and Fish? into old oil fi elds and studied their then State Chairman in the 1990’s and also of the “Commons” the state SF 104 was found unconsti- grew up here and I care about the During the last Legislative ses- myriad production facilities. as we rebuilt a fl oundered political and federal lands and resources that tutional by a 3 to 2 vote of the people and their issues. People sion the funding model for Game Wyoming can do this smarter, party.