Rep. Deb Simpson will be an excellent senator for District 15. During a time of great challenge and opportunity for communities and the state, citizens of the district will benefit from Simpson’s knowledge of their dreams and their need for bipartisan public policy.

She has championed issues that affect people in their everyday lives. During a recent tour of some of the district’s neighborhoods, I was impressed with just how many families she knew, across all ages and generations.

She has been an advocate for consumer protection and privacy, for the most vulnerable citizens (especially children), greenhouse gas emissions, and property tax reductions for seniors.

Deb Simpson will be a sensible voice for the future, for economic and job growth, access to health care and responsible management of natural resources.

Craig A. Phillips, Auburn