Democratic candidate for governor Fred Hubbell says education funding is his top priority

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Fred Hubbell visits with Winneshiek Democrats Thursday

Iowa gubernatorial candidate Fred Hubbell is a business leader and a community leader.  He served as Chairman of Younkers and later as President of Equitable of Iowa, a life insurance company. 

Not surprisingly, on Thursday night at Winneshiek Wildberry Winery Hubbell stressed financial issues involving the State of Iowa.  He said the state's latest budget shortfall of $130 million will mean "more cuts to schools, hospitals, fire departments, police departments--everyone will feel these."

Hubbell is especially upset about cuts in the state's support of education.  He wants to find common ground "to do what's right for Iowa."  Hubbell says he would get rid of the privatization of Medicaid administration in Iowa and invest in programs that make Iowa strong.

Hubbell also worked as Chairman of the Iowa Power Fund, investing state funds in the renewable energy sector, investments that helped spur Iowa's growth into a leading producer of clean energy.