Keith Sloan Plans to Run for State Representative District 80
Keith Sloan of Noland in Randolph County has announced his plan to run for state representative in district 80. Incumbent Rep. David Cook is term limited and cannot seek reelection creating an open seat.
At the age of 19, if elected Sloan would be the youngest member of the state legislature. In his release, Sloan says that he is “not ashamed to be pro-life, pro-gun rights, pro-traditional marriage, and against high taxes and pork barrel spending.” Sloan is a student at Black River Technical College where he is studying history and political science.
“Let’s face it,” Sloan stated. “It is difficult for our young people out of high school and college to find work in District 80. Why should we have to leave our hometown to find jobs to support our families? We must bring jobs to the hardworking people of District 80 so they can continue to raise their families in a community with family values.”
Linda Collins-Smith, a hotel owner and a commissioner on the Arkansas Ethics Commission, has also expressed interest in the running for the seat.
Tags: 2010 Candidates
May 27th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
That’s really great. I hope he’s able to pull it off.