More on the Lacking Leadership in our State

The Arizona Republic reports today that Governor Brewer will address a joint session of the Legislature Wednesday. She is expected to ask the Legislature to raise taxes. This is frustrating as we, the citizens of the State of Arizona, are going to be penalized for the the lack of leadership in the state - both now and in the past.

Matthew Benson from the Republic wrote a great article back in January that really reflects my opinion of the leadership our state had for almost eight years under Governor Napolitano - unclear to none. You never saw Napolitano really come out and champion issues (accept All Day Kindergarten). And, unfortunately, it seems like the lack of leadership continues right into present day.

A quote from today's article:

"[Governor Brewer's] appearance is welcome, said House Minority Leader David Lujan, D-Phoenix. 'We've been waiting for the governor to step forward,' Lujan said. 'We've heard very little from her.'"

Our state is in sever need of leadership:

• Leadership that is ever present by being constantly in the public eye and ear.
• Leadership that listens to the people and experts in their fields.
• Leadership that then acts and puts forth a direction and plan for real action, not just a "pop fly" that ultimately hurts the people of Arizona.