Decatur County resident Randall Frye, 54, is seeking the Republican nomination for Indiana State Representative in District 67, a seat currently held by Cleo Duncan. Duncan is not seeking re-election.
Frye is a a full-time firefighter in Indianapolis. He also owned and operated Blue River Technology for nearly a decade, recently having sold the company to Boyer Technologies of Indianapolis.
He said he thinks Indiana needs legislators who understand small business and how legislation impacts those businesses.
“As a businessman in this community I feel like our representation in Indianapolis should reflect somebody with business experience,” he said. “Someone who has had to make a payroll, sacrifice their own money to grow their business. I feel like a lot of times the decisions coming out of Indianapolis are not fair to individuals with businesses.”
Frye also shared his thoughts on several other issues of import.
n Agriculture: Noting that agriculture is a vital part of the economy in District 67, he said he is committed to assisting farmers in protecting, retaining and growing their operations.
n Technology: “Technology is the highway business information runs on,” he said. “Without high speed, modern technology attracting new business will be very difficult. ... I understand the need for high speed Internet service and the logistics of providing it.”
n Cell service: Frye points out that some areas in District 67 have little or no cell phone service. “Many business professionals rely heavily on cellular service,” he said, adding that he’ll address this shortcoming while working to expand high speed data technologies in southeastern Indiana.
n Television: “Local television should be available for all in District 67 with a quality signal. Local TV from Indianapolis should be available to each member of District 67 via satellite, cable TV or over the air waves. ... I want to change the way TV is delivered to all Hoosiers in District 67,” he said.
n Education: Frye said that in this modern age of education children must have access to high speed Internet service, both at school and at home. “Students living in rural areas are at a disadvantage with slow or no Internet access. ... Colleges and universities now offer many classes online, saving tuition and travel. Improving Internet access to business and home alike is vitally important,” he said.
Frye is a 1973 graduate of Batesville High School, having grown up on his family’s farm in that area.
He and his wife, Deborah (Shell) Frye have two children: Steve Frye, a Carmel firefighter, and Suzanne Miller, a third grade teacher.
The candidate has an Associate’s Degree in Christian Vocation from Cincinnati Christian University.
Kevin L. Green can be contacted at (765) 932-2222 ext. 108 or via e-mail at kevin.green@indianamediagroup.com. Add a comment to this story at www.rushvillerepublican.com.
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