Republican Mark Segebart is currently holding the sixth district Iowa Senate seat, and he took some time to visit with Carroll Broadcasting about his views on some of the major issues we are currently facing, as well as others he sees that will demand attention in the next term. Recently, the Iowa Water and Land Legacy Coalition announced they are gathering more support for a 3/8th cent addition to the state sales tax to be used for water quality initiatives. Segebart said there are good aspects about that proposal.
He said there were bad points about this plan as well.
Segebart’s opponent, Libertarian candidate, Nick Serianni, says he believes that some of the expense should be shouldered by the parties responsible for increasing nitrates in the waterways. Segebart disagrees with that stance.
When asked about the biggest issues our state is facing, Segebart said to solve the major problems, we need to get back to basics.
He went on to say the government cannot be the “ma and pa” for everyone out there. We need more virtue by our citizens than we currently have and if we don’t get that changed, we are never going to be able to satisfy all the needs and wants that are out there. Segebart added he is asking for support as the constituents have four years invested in him already and he believes he has come a long way in that time. He believes he is not only well-qualified for the Iowa Senate seat, but there are a few things he would like to see done yet before he leaves office. More audio from Segebart’s interview can be found below. We will bring you more from other area and local candidates in upcoming broadcasts.
What do you see as the major differences between the Republican and the Libertarian Parties?
How does the legislature make the change to getting educational funding set up with appropriate amounts in an appropriate timeframe?
What is your position on the proposed sales tax increase to support water quality initiatives? Should responsible parties be made to pay? What is the supervisor’s role in water quality issues?
What is your stance on medical marijuana and what has been your voting record on this issue?
Talk to us about Medicaid Privatization to this point. Do you believe it is working and what role does the Iowa Senate need to play in oversight?
What would you identify as the major issues facing Iowans today?
Why should people cast their vote for Mark Segebart?
