Artur Davis is one of Alabama's naive Sons

Artur Davis didn’t allow statistics of being a product of a single mother due to the unfortunate event of the divorce of his parents at an early age, dictate his destiny. Artur Davis had a strong mother and grandmother that instilled the most essential values that any parent can give a child the importance of Character. Artur Davis represents his home State with the pride and professionalism that would make the citizens of Alabama more than proud.

Artur Davis is a positive man that feels that the most important resource is the children of Alabama being able to get the best education there is in order to compete with others nationally and globally. Artur Davis has stressed the importance of Human Infrastructure in every meeting I’ve been present. That fact echoes louder than any other issues that he mentions which show his sincere compassion for the brightest future for Alabama.

Artur Davis, a native son of Montgomery, Ala., left the state to earn his bachelor's degree at Boston University and law degree at Harvard. During college, he interned for the late Alabama Sen. Howell Heflin.

Artur Davis in my book is a man of substance, the type of substance that’s needed nowadays. With the lack of positive male role models it’s an honor to acknowledge a man of the caliber as Congressman Artur Davis as one of Alabama Finest Naïve Sons who would make an excellent Governor of the great State of Alabama. Congressman Davis is running on solid issues such as:

Creating Jobs & Transforming our Economy

 With unemployment in double digits in half our counties, Artur Davis knows we must do something different when it comes to economic development.  That’s why he supports establishing a new cabinet level office to recruit industry to distressed rural counties. Davis will also focus on drawing new job sources to our state, in industries like alternative energy production, information technology and bio-medicine. He will draw on national expertise to foster broadband deployment in rural communities. By preparing for the future, Alabama can become a beacon for growing new industries that will sustain economic growth for a generation.   

 Davis recognizes that while we must recruit new industries, sustaining existing businesses is also essential.  He will expand the mission of the Alabama Development Office to develop strategies for retaining existing industries and trouble-shooting companies that may be on the verge of closing their Alabama operations.

Reforming Public Schools & Protecting the PACT Program

Alabama’s drop-out rate has consistently been among the worst in America.  Davis knows the status quo is not a viable solution to improve public schools in Alabama. He understands that well before high school, too many kids begin to lag behind their peers in their basic cognitive abilities. That’s why he will expand an array of programs that strengthen early childhood development.   Davis believes pre-Kindergarten, afterschool programs and character education are critical to providing students with the support they need to succeed at an early age.  

The mandatory attendance age needs to be raised to 18, and our current policy of suspending the driver’s licenses for drop-outs needs a no-exception, no excuses standard. Click here to read Artur Davis’ plan to prevent drop-outs and keep Alabama children in school.

 Because our children are just as likely to be competing for a job with a child from Taiwan as they are a child from Tennessee, Davis will renew Alabama’s commitment to science and math education to better prepare our children for the jobs of the 21^st Century. Davis does not fear reform and will join President Obama in supporting charter schools that can introduce innovation to education in communities around our state.  

 And Davis believes that money should never be a reason to keep young people out of college.  That’s why he’ll fulfill the moral commitment to families and individuals who invested in Alabama’s PACT program and ensure that every dollar invested is protected. He will also end the days of Alabama ranking at the bottom when it comes to the amount of state assistance to moderate and low income college students. Click here to watch a video of Artur Davis discussing Alabama’s moral obligation to PACT families.

 Ethics Reform & Restoring Confidence in Government

It’s been a generation since Alabama reformed our ethics laws for elected officials.  The recent outbreak of indictments and convictions of public officials has brought into clear view the need for real reform.  That’s why Davis supports a special session of the Legislature to pass new laws that would impose a total gift ban on lobbyists; enact conflict of interest rules that would stop lawmakers from using their influence to benefit their employers; ban PAC to PAC transfers; cap contributions to campaigns; and require public officials indicted for misusing their office to step aside until they can clear their name. Click here to read Artur Davis’ ethics reform agenda to restore public trust in government.

This is strong medicine, but Alabama taxpayers deserve the toughest possible standards for our politicians and those who would influence them.  Davis knows that we will never build public confidence in public purpose unless we convince our citizens that their government is worthy of their trust. Click here to read Artur Davis’ “Taxpayer Protection Plan” to end business as usual in state government. 

Constitutional Reform

 Davis knows that in order to truly reform state government, Alabama needs a new state constitution. But Davis believes the voters of Alabama should have the opportunity to weigh in on this issue.    Ultimately, Davis supports a referendum calling for a statewide constitutional convention, and believes Alabama needs to adopt a document that suits our needs in a new century.  Click here to learn more about Rep. Davis' plan to reform Alabama's 1901 Constitution.