Views on regulation of smoking in public places

By Todd Elliott Koger

The political gamesmanship here is similar to the vote in favor of Act 201 in 2004, a utility-friendly bill that made it easier to cut off customers with delinquent bills -- even in the dead of winter. Just before each primary, leaders suggests they want to amend the utility bill.

We have been played by politicians year after year, and the rate of homicides among black males is alarming. The leadership hasn't been there on property tax reform, the smoking ban, nor gun violence issue, I pledge change if elected. I want to inspire young black males to see "honest" change.