Dennis Benzan for State Senate

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Dennis Benzan for State Senate.

"Every day of my life I have strived to make my life, the life of my family, and the lives of my neighbors better – this is who I am, and this is what I’m about. This is the reason I am running for office."

DENNIS A. BENZAN

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Issues

Creating Jobs (Green Collar)

Increase access to capital for small business start-ups and protect established "mom & pop" businesses.
Expand mandatory recycling and composting to all municipalities statewide
Support expansion of weatherization programs
Invest in adult-literacy and job-training programs through community colleges and non-profits

Crime Prevention and Safety

More police foot patrols.
More safety cameras in high crime areas.
Increase opportunities for youth & young adults.

Increasing Educational Opportunities for All

Ensure that school curriculum is more math and science focused so that our children are prepare to compete for jobs in a technological society.
Expand funding for educational after-school and day-care programs.
Support and develop programs that will give people incentives to become teachers.

Quality Senior Services

Protect affordable health care.
Increase quality affordable housing and social services.
Fight elder abuse and neglect.

Responding Effectively to the Current Foreclosure Crisis and Tenant Evictions

Work with Banks and other lenders to ensure regulation is in place to protect consumers and existing tenants.
Fight for state subsidies for the purchase of formerly foreclosed housing by non-profits, CDC’s, and local governments.
Create new affordable housing and revitalize existing housing.
Expand first time home ownership opportunities for low to moderate income families.