Linda Sumner for House of Delegates

I wish to thank the voters of Raleigh and Summers Counties for electing me to
represent then in the 27th District. I believe I have been a strong advocate for the
people I represent and if re-elected, I will continue to oppose tax increases on our
overburdened citizens. I also believe we need to cut government waste, prioritize
spending and create a better business climate so that we can grow our tax base and
help keep our young people in West Virginia.

In four years as your delegate, I have a 100% attendance record.
As your representative in Charleston, I take my job seriously.

I was elected to bring changes, and many positive things have been accomplished
during my tenure in the legislature. We reformed medical liability laws to keep our
doctors in West Virginia. Insurance reforms have reduced insurance premiums.
To improve public safety, I supported creating the Amer Alert System for missing
or abducted children, child internet safety laws to protect our children from sexual
predators, stiffer DUI laws reducing the blood alcohol level to .08. I have also
supported health care bills giving accessibility and availability of health care to
our uninsured.

I am please to be the lead sponsor of the " Fair Tax Act ", one of the first bills
I introduced when I became a legislator. This is a comprehensive tax reform bill
that will help create a fair and simple tax structure. If adopted, it will substantially
raise the state income tax exemption and will also eliminate the personal property
taxes on automobiles. I hear from many constituents who agree with me concerning
the unfairness of this particular tax. The Governor appears ready to embrace
comprehensive tax reform and I am please that I have played a part concerning
this issue.

I am a co-sponsor of Logan's Law, which would help protect our children from
sexual predators. Unfortunately, it failed to pass the Senate on the final night of
the session. I urge the Governor to add this issue to any special session call.

My other goals include: eliminating the food tax; requiring non-partisan election
of judges: a sunshine law that will end abuse of power by government officials;
a constitutional amendment protecting traditional marriage; tax relief for senior citizens;
parental notification regarding teens who seek abortions; requiring the
Public Service Commission to be elected instead of appointed so there is accountability
to the people regarding proposed utility rate hikes and improvements in our infrastructure
concerning water, sewer and roads.

West Virginia is at a crossroads. We can either go back to the past or we can embrace
the future! I believe West Virginia has a bright future. Together, let's keep the
momentum for CHANGE as we move West Virginia in the right direction!

Linda Sumner
House of Delegates, 27th District