Voters Guide May 8, 2012 West Virginia Primary Election
Democratic Candidate for West Virginia Treasurer
CANDIDATE John D. Perdue
COUNTY OF RESIDENCE Kanawha
PARTY Democratic
Candidate did not reply
Republican Candidates for West Virginia Treasurer
CANDIDATE Stephen R. “Steve” Connolly
COUNTY OF RESIDENCE Putnam
PARTY Republican
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Steve is a 10 year Putnam Assistant Prosecutor and Hurricane City Solicitor. A Nitro H.S. graduate, he obtained his law degree at WVU, as well as holding M.R.A./B.A. – Christian Psychology, and B.S./A.A.S – Criminal Justice. He’s served as a volunteer firefighter for 19 years. He has 3 sons. www.ConnollyForTreasurer.com
QUESTION: What is your assessment of the state’s long-term financial situation?
ANSWER: Steve will require full transparency in office policies and programs to restore public confidence. Current staffing, expensive field offices and excess expenditures will be reduced or eliminated to form a leaner, trimmer and cost-effective service to taxpayers.
CANDIDATE Mike Hall
COUNTY OF RESIDENCE Putnam
PARTY Republican
Candidate did not reply
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