myVote: Candidate profile

Craig Marston

Published Monday, October 27 04:02:09 PM

Office:

Minnesota District 63 State senator

Other candidates in this race:

Ken Kelash

Party:

Republican

Incumbent:

City of residence:

Richfield

Age:

Background:

Residence: 7308 Wentworth Av. S. Family: two grown daughters. Occupation: Owner of Marston Services Inc., a remodeling company. -Jordan High School, 1980 -University of Minnesota-Duluth, 1980-1985 -Member and chair of the Fiscal Planning Committee. -Member of the executive committee since 2004 for Senate District 63.

Endorsements:

Republican Party of Minnesota.

Most important issue:

I believe that any money that is created through transportation, such as car sales tax, fuel tax and license tab fees, needs to be spent in the area of roads and bridges first. As stated in the state's Constitution, no less than 60 percent of that budget needs to be spent entirely on roads and bridges. The other 40 percent of that budget can be spent on other forms of transportation. The state budget isn't lacking money for these areas, it is lacking a priority to spend the money on the things that affect the majority of Minnesotans.

More information:

Candidate website

Views:

Candidates were asked to respond to statements on five policy issues. They were given seven options: "Strongly agree", "Somewhat agree", "Have mixed feelings", "Somewhat disagree", "Strongly disagree", "Have no opinion" and "Do not wish to respond."

In light of high gasoline prices, the Legislature should repeal the gas tax increases enacted in February.	Strongly agree
The state should require cities to allow law enforcement officers to inquire about people's immigration status during routine police work, such as traffic stops.	Strongly agree
Legislators should rule out tax increases during the next session.	Strongly agree
The state should put a cap on tuition increases at state colleges and universities and pressure the University of Minnesota to do the same.	Strongly agree
The state should provide more funding for K-12 education, even if it means reductions in other areas of the state budget or raising taxes.	Somewhat disagree