The Monroe Times asked the candidates running for State Representative for the 45th Assembly District to answer a set of questions regarding their candidacy. Their answers are printed here.
Age: 65
City/town of residence: Evansville
Family: Husband - Gordan Ringhand, two children Shawn (Charlie) Dunphy and Dan Ringhand, five grandchildren
Education: Associate degree in finance, MATC
Occupation: Retired small business accounting, current 80th assembly district
Website: JanisRinghand.org
Previous elected positions held: Evansville City Council 1998-2012 and 2008-2012; Mayor of Evansville, 2002-006; State Representative 80th Assembly District, 2010-present
What is the top issues facing this district and how would you work to resolve it?
Jobs and education - we have identified a skills gap that exists - I am working with Blackhawk Tech and businesses to promote a manufacturing technology program that will get people the skills they need to qualify for existing jobs. I look forward to continuing this process in the next session.
What are other key issues facing the district, and how would you work to resolve them?
Veterans issues - we will have a lot of returning vets who will need jobs, healthcare and education opportunities. We need to be prepared to handle these returning vets.
Health care - setting up Insurance Exchange to accommodate the Affordable Care Acts; making sure everyone has health coverage.
Why are you the best candidate for this office?
I have broad experience in municipal government, small business, finance and working with my constituents. I have always had an open-door policy and will continue that if re-elected. I started building relations with my colleagues during the past session and look forward to continuing to work with them the next two years.
Age: 65
City/town of residence: Evansville
Family: Husband - Gordan Ringhand, two children Shawn (Charlie) Dunphy and Dan Ringhand, five grandchildren
Education: Associate degree in finance, MATC
Occupation: Retired small business accounting, current 80th assembly district
Website: JanisRinghand.org
Previous elected positions held: Evansville City Council 1998-2012 and 2008-2012; Mayor of Evansville, 2002-006; State Representative 80th Assembly District, 2010-present
What is the top issues facing this district and how would you work to resolve it?
Jobs and education - we have identified a skills gap that exists - I am working with Blackhawk Tech and businesses to promote a manufacturing technology program that will get people the skills they need to qualify for existing jobs. I look forward to continuing this process in the next session.
What are other key issues facing the district, and how would you work to resolve them?
Veterans issues - we will have a lot of returning vets who will need jobs, healthcare and education opportunities. We need to be prepared to handle these returning vets.
Health care - setting up Insurance Exchange to accommodate the Affordable Care Acts; making sure everyone has health coverage.
Why are you the best candidate for this office?
I have broad experience in municipal government, small business, finance and working with my constituents. I have always had an open-door policy and will continue that if re-elected. I started building relations with my colleagues during the past session and look forward to continuing to work with them the next two years.