Steve Yarbrough Q&A

Ed. Note: State Rep. Steve Yarbrough is running for re-election to the Arizona House of Representatives in Legislative District 21. The Arizona Conservative (TAC) conducted an interview with Rep. Yarbrough (SY) about the 2004 election:

TAC: How do you rate your chances of election in the September primary?

SY: Reasonably good but with the former executive director of WISH as an opponent I assume a tough contest.

TAC: How competitive is the race in your district?

SY: I presume it to be very competitive.

TAC: What are you hearing from the people of your district as you campaign?

SY: Improve education, don't raise taxes, and address however we can the flood of illegal immgration.

TAC: What are the major issues facing the state in the next year?

SY: Resisting the coming attempt by the Governor to raise taxes and not again growing government faster than dramatically increasing state revenue. We also need to enchance school choice opportunities.

TAC: If elected, will you fight the governor to hold the line on increasing taxes?

TAC: What is your view of this year's state budget, which increased 13 percent in a down time?

SY: It was irresponsible and I voted no.

TAC: If elected, will you support Informed Consent/Woman's Right to Know legislation in 2005?

SY: Yes, I worked hard to pass that bill and will continue to fight for legislation which is both pro-woman and pro-unborn children.

TAC: Do you consider yourself pro-life?

TAC: Do you support or oppose the ballot proposal to get rid of funding for Clean Elections?

TAC: Do you support or oppose the Protect Arizona Now initiative?

TAC: Do you support marriage as between one man and one woman?

SY: Yes.

TAC: How do you foresee the presidential election in Arizona? Will Bush or Kerry win the state?

SY: I believe the President will prevail.

TAC: Will judicial reform in Arizona go through any time soon?

SY: Unfortunately this is one that may take as long to advance as informed consent did.