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May 27

In Crittenden County, 43 percent of students are considered overweight, while an alarming 76 percent of adults are also considered overweight. Further, 40 percent of adults report being inactive, and Arkansas is ranked as only the 45th healthiest state with the 43rd worst life expectancy rate. We can do better!

Diabetes, drug usage, and mental health in our county are also at crisis levels and can no longer be ignored. It will take an empathetic leader like myself to help fix these problems.

I pledge to assemble a coalition of local healthcare professionals, mental health experts, trainers, gym owners, and city officials to see how we can promote healthy living and healthy outcomes in our community. It's a fact that unhealthy living can be a financial strain on an individual and on the community as a whole.

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Education

As a former teacher and school improvement specialist, education is a top concern. I oppose the Voucher Program under the Learns Act because it unfairly takes money directly away from our local public schools without addressing root issues with our education system and it fails to hold those participating private schools accountable with our public tax dollars.

Quality of Life

I pledge to work alongside you and use what resources will be available to me as state representative to help local officials add amenities to our area.

Health

It’s a fact that unhealthy living can be a financial strain on an individual and on the community as a whole. It will take an empathetic leader like myself to help fix these problems.

Small Business

Big businesses often push out local mom-and-pop shops. I wish to help find ways to incentivize small, local businesses to grow. We must support our neighbors.

Housing

Low-income and middle-class citizens in almost all parts of District 35 are experiencing a housing crisis.

Service

I believe we were put on this Earth to help others.

You

I promise to be a true representative of all people in District 35.

Derek Huber