 ecently Houston Business Connections Newspaper asked Republican, Democratic, and Libertarian leaders to discuss the importance of leadership during times of crisis. We will be publishing their comments throughout 2009 as part of our “People Doing Business Series” as a way of saying thank you for their support. We also, asked both Democrat Chris Bell and Republican Joan Huffman (the two candidates in the runoff election to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of Sen. Kyle Janek) to answer a few questions for our December 2008 edition.
Joan Huffman's E-Interview TAYLOR: Can you tell our readers and the constituents of State Senate District 17 why you're the best candidate to represent them without mentioning your opponent! HUFFMAN: This is a critical time. Though the Texas economy is stronger than most other states, we are beginning to feel the brunt of the current economic slowdown. Texas needs lawmakers who want to keep state spending and taxes low and who understand that our failure to address border security is not only increasing crime rates, it is also creating enormous costs in our health care and education system. The future of Texas - our economic strength, our government's integrity and the state we will leave to our children are all at stake in this election. I am a pro-business, fiscal conservative who is committed to making sure government supports the efforts of small businesses to create jobs and get our economy back on track. I want to make sure that the funding government invests in state programs - from education to transportation - is spent effectively. I will work to make sure we are accountable for every taxpayer dollar. As your State Senator, my priorities will be border security, education and keeping our taxes low. TAYLOR: Do you have any personal experiences or qualifications you feel have uniquely prepared you to best represent State Senate District 17? HUFFMAN: My record includes service as a gang prosecutor, judge and my experience as a mom and a wife. I was elected Criminal District Court Judge twice and served as Chief Felony Prosecutor and Special Crimes Gang Prosecutor and Legal Counsel to the Organized Crime Narcotics Task Force under Harris County DA's office. I also served on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Children's Assessment Center Foundation of Harris County and as Co-Chairman of its Advocacy Committee. I am a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and live with my husband, Keith, and son, Luke, in Southside Place. TAYLOR: If you could say something positive about your opponent; what would you say? This question is optional. HUFFMAN: Candidate Joan Huffman chose not to answer this question. | 
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