Lauzen's victory shows he responds

State Sen. Chris Lauzen's landslide victory in the Feb. 2 primary election should be an important lesson to politicians. His opposition contended that he was not an effective legislator. But the voters - by a better than 2 to 1 margin - declared that he does just what they want in a legislator. He listens, he cares and he responds.

On an issue I care very much about - the proposed Prairie Parkway - Sen. Lauzen has been a longtime passionate opponent of this $1 billion project with its resulting loss of farmland, accelerating sprawl, and environmental damage. He personally returns my telephone calls and follows up on questions and issues. Voters across the district have had similar experiences. This is what we respect and expect in a legislator.

Jan Strasma

Maple Park