Voice of the People
After much personal consideration and deliberation, I have decided not to
seek re-election for a 14th term in the Indiana House of Representatives. As
state representative for House District 4, I would like to thank you for the
distinct honor and privilege you have given me to work on behalf of all the
residents of my district.
I have always believed and advocated consensus in the legislative process,
even when the legislative issue is volatile in nature. Over the course of my
service in the legislature, it has been my privilege to author and co-author
more than 100 initiatives that have been signed into law, most of these
being initiatives that originated from the residents of my district.
As always, I want to assure you that my staff and I will be working with you
on any and all matters of concern until the completion of my term. Helping
constituents and local officials solve problems with state government has
been a top priority for me and my staff over the years. I have enjoyed the
challenge relating to each problem, and the satisfaction of being able to
help.
During the next few months, I will be serving on a number of study
commissions and committees addressing a wide range of legislative topics. If
you would like to attend or would want a schedule of these meetings, please
contact my office.
Even though I will be considering opportunities outside of elected
legislative office, I want to assure you that I will continue to be an
advocate for quality of life issues; including education, economic
development, job creation, curtailing the cost of government, tax reform,
protecting working families, and helping the disabled.
Again, thank you for the honor of serving as your state representative.
Sincerely,
Ralph D. Ayres
State Representative
District Four
Posted 7/26/2006