Who is Russ?

A PROVEN LEADER AND CHAMPION FOR IOWAN’S RIGHTS

IOWA HOUSE DISTRICT 43, I am doing this for you, my neighbors, friends, and soon to be friends!

My name is Russell “Doc” Saffell. I am a Combat Veteran, a former business executive, and a current non-profit executive. I have served in all echelons of government, as a highly sought-after consultant, and also as a college professor. I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Administration (Emergency and Disaster Management), a Master’s Degree in Security and Safety Leadership, a Doctoral Executive Certificate in Public Policy, and am currently in my dissertation phase of a Ph.D. in Economic Policy. It is time I put all this education and experience to work for my fellow Iowans, to “restore common sense and protect Iowa’s future”!

So, what do I stand for? Well, in short, I stand for you, and the Iowa State Motto: “Our Liberties We Prize, and Our Rights We Will Maintain”. But what does that mean? Well, I believe in:

  • Fiscal responsibility;

  • stemming out corruption, fraud, waste, and abuse;

  • tax relief for all;

  • promoting commerce;

  • protection of individual and property rights;

  • a strong, diversified economy;

  • supporting our military and veterans;

  • clean, safe, and secure communities;

  • limiting the power of government to interfere in the private lives of our citizens;

  • world-class education; and

  • the opportunity for prosperity for all Iowans.

If you are in Iowa House District 43, please feel free to email or call me with any questions you may have. I am here to listen. I hope to see you all on the campaign trail!

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