I believe there are many dysfunctional families in our community. I am particularly concerned about children from low-income families. I wish that those children had more opportunity across the board to enjoy what Sioux Falls offers.

Most of those children don't have one-tenth of the opportunity my children had, and I don't think that's fair.

I am extremely supportive of communities being able to make their own decisions regarding tobacco, alcohol and video gambling restrictions. I couldn't be a stronger believer in local control.

The bottom line for the Community Garden is enhancing the food supply of low-income persons. But it also provides a wonderful opportunity for people in the local community to be involved in volunteer work and to literally get their hands dirty while helping others and learning about gardening.

This agency is located in a low-income area in Texarkana, Arkansas, and provides day care for children of individuals who are working or going to school and who cannot otherwise afford day care for their children.

Statewide studies have shown that children from low-income Hispanic and Asian populations in California are at high risk for tooth decay.