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Candidate for State Representative – District 24:
Bruce Cozart
Bruce Cozart
State Representative District 24 – (Incumbent)
A life long Republican, small business owner, a father and grandfather.
Graduate from Lake Hamilton School.
Family
Bruce with wife Debora
Married to Deborah (Parker) Cozart
Two sons, Trevor and Cody
Five Grandchildren
Life long resident of this area.
Homeowner in District 24
Experience
Owner Bruce Cozart Construction Co. Inc. for 33 years.
Appointed By Gov. Huckabee & reappointed by Gov. Beebe to the Residential Contractors Licensing Board.
Board Vice President for the Arkansas State Homebuilders Assoc.
Board Member for the Ark. State Homebuilders Self Insurance Fund.
Commitment to the Community
Former member of the Lake Hamilton School Board 1991-2001
Former member and Past President of the Lake Hamilton Optimist Club
Current member And Past President Of the Hot Springs Homebuilders Assoc.
Board member of the Garland County Habitat for Humanity
Member of Hot Springs First Assembly of God Church
Member of the Hot Springs Harley Owners Group
Life member of the Garland County Fair Board
Awards
Cozart Family
Arkansas School Board Association
Honor Board Member and Master Board Member
Distinguished Leadership Award from the Arkansas Academy of Leadership Training
Honorary Chapter FFA Degree
Optimist Key Man Award
Life Spike Award National Home Builders Association
Bruce Cozart on the Issues
I am committed to help this District and State move toward the right direction that will bring us back to a Government of the people for the people.
Create Jobs
As a small business owner I believe that we are the backbone of our local economy, but we need to attract new business and industry into this state. We need to keep our jobs in America and Arkansas, and to do that we have to have to lower our taxes, and have a ready available educated and trained workforce.
I will work toward cutting out excess spending and balancing the state budget.
Education
The most important economic development tool that we can provide is an educated work force. It starts with equipping the teachers, and getting them committed to providing a quality education.
We can personalize education by giving parents the right to choose the school that is best for their child.
Communication
I will work with State & Local law enforcement to provide the best tools for them to provide the best security and protection for the public.
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