Issue Position: Government Accountability

Issue Position

Senator Blount received the President's Award from the Mississippi Press Association for his work on behalf of open government in our state. He authored the new law that reduces the waiting time for citizens to obtain public records - basic information on your government - and to provide a single website for all public meetings. He was a lead negotiator in passing campaign finance reform, including prohibiting elected officials from converting campaign funds for personal use.

David wrote a law to increase disclosure and competition for state agencies leasing private office space and a law to reduce duplication and increase efficiency in state computer operations.

In all special sessions held during legislative regular sessions, David does not accept extra special session pay, donating the money to support efforts to improve public schools in Hinds County.

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