Scott Richardson

Scott Richardson served in the United States Army from 1989 to 1998. Richardson earned a bachelor's degree in computer and information sciences and a master's degree in information technology from Arkansas Tech University in 2004 and 2006, respectively. His career experience includes working as the director of technology of CEI Engineering Associates, Inc., a service desk and desktop support manager with Experian Consumer Services, and an adjunct professor with the University of Arkansas. Richardson has been associated with the American Legion.[1][2]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Scott is the conservative Republican candidate from District 91. Scott holds 2 degrees from Arkansas Tech University; a BS in Computer Science and an MS in Information Technology. Scott is a life-long Arkansas servant, Arkansas National Guard Veteran, Gulf War Veteran, Youth Football and Baseball coach, VP of the Republican Party of Benton county, an active Member of First Baptist Church Bentonville and the father of 5.

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?

Arkansas needs to address the underlying drivers for the remarkable increase in state spending, now ranked 10th highest per person. Arkansas needs a long-term capital budget taken from general revenue, to curb the ongoing tax-and-spend cycle for infrastructure investment.Arkansas needs legislation to protect and ensure the will of the people prevails for our publicly owned historical monuments.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Infrastructure investment is not only includes roads and bridges, but also includes technology infrastructure. Arkansas ranks 48th in the nation in Technology Infrastructure which is holding back economic growth and business investment. The legislative body needs to act soon for investment, to curve this placement and attract new businesses to help fund more technology infrastructure investment.

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

My favorite historical political figure is Thomas Jefferson. The understanding liberty and foresight of vision to strengthen and grow a budding nation through influence in critical growth areas was remarkable. From media to education to foreign and domestic economics, Jefferson was deliberate and focused to work through challenges while not infringing on individual liberty.

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

Integrity coupled with honesty and transparency.

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

Be the voice of the people from one's home.

Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

House and Senate are separated by the focus and ideology of evaluation. While they both work to implement protections for the people against state government interference, while leveling the opportunity field, it is the House most directly accountable to the individuals one represents. This distinct difference ensures the lens of evaluation of legislation must be from impact to individual liberty.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

It is beneficial, yet not required, as the state legislative body is unlike other local positions and navigation as a legislator is a learning curve.

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

Ensuring we tie our spending trends to real drives like GDP and population.

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

Separation of powers is most beneficial to the people. The legislative body is to establish law while the Governor should act to function within that requirement. Difficulties and corruption has often followed too close of ties between Governor and legislative leadership.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Absolutely. Ensuring a working relationship built on transparency and honesty (often difficult to find) ensures that disagreements end in compromise, not deadlock.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Once elected, I will ask to participate as a member of Joint Committee on Advanced Communication and Information Technology, Budget and Finance, Education, and REVENUE AND TAXATION

If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?

Direct influence in budget growth, taxation, and infrastructure planning.

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

Unknown.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Thomas Jefferson

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No.