Economy, education top issues in District 17
by Michael DeVault - posted Thursday, September 15th, 2011 @ 12:00 pm

Four candidates qualified to fill a state House of Representatives seat being vacated by Rep. Rosalind Jones.

First elected to represent House District 17 in 2007, Jones opted not to seek re-election.
Among the candidates who are vying to succeed Jones are two former educators, a West Monroe business owner and an attorney.

Retired educator and former Monroe City Schools administrator Dr. Billye Burns touts her experience as a career educator among her qualifications for office.

Burns said she would focus on improving education statewide as a tool for economic development.
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