The District 20 debate at the Milton Public Library between candidates running to be Delaware state representatives was very telling. It was sad to see Steve Smyk try to defend his indefensible record.
He said it is not entirely his fault. He has a point. As a Republican in a Democratic state, he cannot be in the majority caucuses. This means his influence is negligible. I personally searched the voting records. In the six years he has been in office, he has not been the primary sponsor of even one bill.
Unfortunately, his ineffectiveness is hurting District 20. We are not getting our fair share of state money, our groundwater is compromised, our roads are clogged, getting an appointment with a doctor is impossible, we don’t even have a decent internet connection. Steve Smyk has failed miserably in his responsibility to represent District 20 in Dover.
I live in District 20. I am fed up with government’s ineffectiveness. It is time to change our state representative. I am voting for John (Jack) Bucchioni. He promised to get things done. He has two years.
Kent Baschwitz
Lewes
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