Issues
 
Roy’s platform consists of basic issues which he actively pursues in the state legislature. These issues are collectively referred to his SEEDS for Success:

Security (Local, State, and National)
Education
Economic Development
Diversity
Savings

 

Security

The issue of personal safety has always been major concern for all citizens for this state nation. From local community policing to national homeland emergency preparedness, from healthcare to the environment, citizens are demanding more from government.
A.   Hurricane Katrina/Rita Aftermath and Overview

  1. Evacuation Preparedness
  2. Shelter operations (Services, education, communications, etc.)
  3. Homeland Security and FEMA
  4. Post Hurricane Activities
B.   Crime

  1. Drugs
  2. Acts and Procedures
  3. Sex
C.   Local, State and National Emergency

  1. Fire and Police
  2. Military Affairs
D.   Protections

  1. Coastal
  2. Consumer
  3. Future Government Operations
  4. Health and Welfare

 

Education

The life blood of any country is centered around its intellectual ability to adapt to an ever changing environment. In this information age, technology and communications are moving at the speed of light causing the world to become even smaller and more competitive, therefore requiring more knowledge at all levels of study to insure our individual and collective survival in the future.

A.  Primary / Secondary

B.  Post Secondary

C.  Failing Schools

 

Economic Development

Tthe ability of a nation to compete in the world's market largely depends upon its economy to transition itself into wealth creating opportunities that can better the quality of life for its population. Government must be used as an economic catalyst or stimulus that drives these changes, but at the same time, it should not be allowed to stagnate the growth of free enterprise and free trade which gives its citizenry the rights and privilege to become as successful as is permitted by their own potential to produce goods and services.

A.   Special Funds

B.   Business Development-Tax Credits / Defers / Exempts

C.   Transportation

D.   Ethics

 

Diversity

The strength of a nation largely depends on its ability to recognize the common threads that hold the fibers of its society together. Whether in the community, work place or in society, it is the differing of ideas, views, cultures, religions and behaviors that stimulate change, causing man to seek solutions outside themselves to create living and working conditions to better suite a ever changing natural biological human environment. Tolerance of these differences among the human species will be the key to the longevity of the health and welfare of our human existence.

A.   Voting/Consumer Rights

B.   Job Development

 

Savings

The need to conserve and provide for future uncertainties have allowed man to exist, co-exist and endure in difficult times of shortage. One must prepare, preserve and promote the continued improvement of its society by accounting for and carefully managing existing resources, whether abundant or limited, while exploring innovative ways to do more with less, always striving for maximum efficiency in a world of ever shrinking resources.

A.   Budget Administration

B.   Benefits, Insurance, and Retirements

 

 

 

Representative Burrell's commitment to these issues is evident in the bills that he has actively passed, sponsored, or supported. For a comprehensive look at the Louisiana State Legislature, go to www.legis.state.la.us.

For a summary of Representative Burrell's legislative accomplishments, go to In the House.

 

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