Welcome to my Home Page. I appreciate you taking time from your busy schedule to visit my website. I would like to communicate a few ideas to you.

First, it was my honor to be elected from House District 21. I believe that the residents of that district are some of the best constituents in the state. I truly believe in representative government, and I stayed in touch with my district by conducting town hall meetings and surveys, as well as responding as quickly as possible to e-mails, letters and phone calls.

Second, as you will see as you browse through this site, I outlined those beliefs that guided my votes while in the House. Abraham Lincoln stated, “Nothing is politically right which is morally wrong.” I have tried to establish those principles that have value not only for myself but also for generations to follow. It is very tempting in this process to take a short view. However, I believe it is necessary to analyze the consequences of my votes, not only for today but the future.

Third, I focused my energies on the issues that make the greatest difference, especially the fields of education and finances. If you link to the bills I have carried, you will notice this obvious focus. I am most concerned about how we empower our students with the appropriate knowledge to be successful citizens. Daniel Webster in 1852 understood the power of a quality education. He said, “If we work upon marble, it will perish. If we work upon brass, time with efface it. If we rear temples, they will crumble to dust. But if we work upon men’s immortal minds, if we imbue them with high principles, with the just fear of God and love of their fellow men, we engrave on those tablets something which not time can efface, and which will brighten and brighten to all eternity.” Daniel Webster understood that education with direction creates success.

Last of all, I did not serve in a vacuum. My job was about establishing and maintaining relationships with people. Please take advantage of the opportunity to communicate with me. I continue to be  interested in your opinions and what we need to accomplish in order to make our state the best it can possibly be.

Keith King
keith@keithking.org