Green will defend local government control

To the Editor,

     I am writing to support Eric Green’s candidacy for the Iowa Senate District 48. Eric is a business owner in Monticello (Diamond Pi, a pizza restaurant). Eric has lived nearly his entire life in the Monticello area. He is devoted to improving opportunities for all residents of District 48.

     Eric is committed to seeking input from “every” residents of Senate District 48. Eric is committed to engaging in a conversation with the residents of the district by using multiple strategies to acquire feedback. This includes face-to-face meetings, phone calls, and social media outlets. As our State Senator, Eric will actively engage in acquiring information from all sources in the district to carefully consider what action should be taken. Eric will be available and accessible to every person’s perspective. Eric’s “active and visible” approach to collect and interact with individuals will ensure that the diverse perspectives of the individuals within Senate District 48 will be fully considered. He will carefully assess the information he acquires and seek a position which meets the needs of the residents of District 48.

     Eric, as a small-business owner, is clearly aware of the need for decision-making by governing (school board, county supervisors, city councils) bodies at the local level on critical issues. Recent actions by some areas of the state government have resulted in an erosion of the ability for local decision by counties, schools, and cities. Two recent examples of reduction of local control is the effort by some counties to set minimum wage for the county and the ability of schools to determine when classes should be held related to COVID-19 cases. These are areas that the local government representatives are skilled to make the most appropriate decision for their region. Eric will defend the opportunity for the local governing bodies to make decisions which are best made at the local level with information relevant to their context.

     I am confident the residents of Senate District 48 will find Eric Green a person who will “actively” communicate and seek their input. Eric will carefully consider the input and seek solutions which represent the “best” interest of the Iowa and Senate District 48.

Respectfully,

Keith Stamp

Monticello, Iowa