Background: Lawyer; part-time legislator.

Why I got into public service: Service in the legislature gives me an opportunity to help citizens make their lives better; I am also interested in how we deepen and strengthen citizen engagement in public decisions.

Top Issue: Telecommunications and information technology as applied to telemedicine, online learning, electronic government services, broadband access, and Internet privacy.

#1 Rule of Politics: Act on your convictions and voters will support you, and dont lose your sense of humor.

First Job: Hotel night clerk.