Austin Meives

Austin Meives' career experience includes working as a mechanic.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm just a regular guy, I work for my money and nothing has ever been handed to me.

I want to bring a different look to state legislature

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Indiana has to get with the program and legalize marijuana. Millions of Hoosier dollars are leaving the state in weed sales. We need to be building Hoosier dispensaries, growing Hoosier weed, and making Hoosier jobsThe area I want to represent has a higher poverty rate than than the whole state, as well as an average income more than 10,000 less than the state as a whole.

We need programs ensuring people have their needs met as well as making sure those least of us aren't left behindUtility rates have skyrocketed and are a massive burden on everyone. We need energy rate regulation so private utilities aren't committing fraud by monopolistic practices

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Taxes serve the community, and the wealthy need to pay their fair shares

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I don't idolize anyone. I like Jimmy Carter. His post presidency left a lot to aspire to

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Your thought and opinions aren't more important than those of your constituents. you have to listen

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Be representative of the people. Don't just hide away and

What legacy would you like to leave?

A more equal society

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Pizza delivery, Bounced between places but did 3 years of it

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I've been suicidal to the point I was an inpatient, past drug addiction, but I've come out the other side stronger for it.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Legislature needs to check the governorship often and hard

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

The rapid expansion of ai, and the pressure the poorest face due to high cost of living

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

yes but don't bend on your principles

What was the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember?

9/11