Paid for by the Committee to Elect Ed Soilday, Tom Swihart, Treasurer Key Issues Ed is committed to: High Quality Jobs for Indiana, especially Northwest Indiana Educated and trained work force Competitive tax base Creative and accountable incentives Investment in Infrastructure Better roads, Greater public transportation availability Improved commercial air transportation availability Responsible use of toll road monies for long term infrastructure development Fiscal Responsibility A Balanced budget with no gimmicks A Simplified tax system Reduced real-estate tax without crippling local government and education Quality education Full day kindergarten More dollars in the classroom Renewable energy sources Research Development Availability Use by state agencies Environmental responsibility Cleaner Lake Michigan Clean air through cleaner burning fuels Encouragement of the Marquette Plan Traditional Midwestern Values Pro-life, Respect for the worth and dignity of the individual human being Traditional marriage