I am an advocate of Fiscal Conservatism and Personal Liberty who:

-- believes in a much smaller Federal government,

-- defends civil liberties,

-- opposes government bureaucracy and taxes,

-- supports the free market,

-- promotes private charity, and

-- embraces individual responsibility.

My experience includes seven years of corporate management and leadership in the telecommunications, semiconductor and manufacturing industries, four years as a small business owner, and six years as a consultant. I have a B.S. in Business, a M.S. in Telecommunications Management, and am currently a PhD candidate in Organizational Leadership.

Over the past seventeen years, I have been actively involved in the community, working with organizations such as the American Red Cross, Girl Scouts of the United States of America, Women's Global Connection, TRIO, the SAMM Shelter, and various neighborhood associations.

I am a married mother of two and active member of St. Andrew Church, affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

E-mail: lani.connolly@sbcglobal.net

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