League of Women Voters of Massachusetts Citizen Education Fund
	Plymouth County, MA November 4, 2008 Election
	Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues State Representative; Ninth Plymouth District

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Massaschusetts and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Employment, Infrastructure, Education Click on a name for candidate information.   See also more information about this contest. 1. What proposals do you have to increase employment opportunities in Massachusetts? Answer from Lawrence P. Novak: Only way to increase employment opportunities in Massachusetts is by setting up a fund to help start up businesses and by providing the initial funding to new companies willing to locate in Massachusetts. 2. How will you rectify problems with aging Massachusetts infrastructure, especially bridges and tunnels? Answer from Lawrence P. Novak: Commonwealth will have to issue bonds for long term capital improvements in the State. The infrastructure must be safe for usage. 3. Governor Patrick has proposed a wide-ranging plan to transform education in the Commonwealth. What do you see as the top priorities in his plan and what funding mechanism do you feel will enable their successful implementation? Answer from Lawrence P. Novak: I don't agree with the governor's plan for education. During this economic crisis that the country is facing we can ill-afford to take on new debt. I do not think it is advisable to incur any new expenditures. Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' responses are not edited or corrected by the League. The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.