Some reflections on the legislative at Mount Vernon High School between 83rd District Rep. Cindy Golding and her opponent Kent McNally Thursday night:

To my mind the question arises, “What kind of representative should a person in the 83rd District want representing them over in the Des Moines legislature?” I would think they would want someone who is hard-working, up to speed on key issues, and someone who shares their concerns on state-wide issues.

There are many politicians that don’t fit that description, who are beholding to big money, special interest groups. One person who does fill that description is Rep. Cindy Golding. My wife and I have gotten to know Cindy and her astute husband Joseph over the last year, and we hold them in highest regard. Cindy demonstrated a firm grasp of the key issues facing Iowans during the forum, and has shown a record of good accomplishments in the state legislature. She deserves to be re-elected.

Gary Bell

Mount Vernon