By Christina Sampson
InMaricopa.com
Steve Smith and Adam Kwasman, in the center, take the oath of office Monday for the state House of Representatives for the new District 11. Christina Sampson photo
Republicans Steve Smith, Maricopa, and Adam Kwasman, Tucson, were sworn in at noon Monday as the first delegation for the newly created District 11 in the state House of Representatives.
For Smith, who ran for the House because of redistricting after serving a term as state senator, Monday marked the first day of “the same job, just a different building.”
“I certainly think my experience is going to help,” he said.
“The House has a lot of new members this year, and it’s important that … new members see those who have been there a bit longer really hold (their) ground and stand for the very important things,” Smith said.
One lesson he learned as a senator and takes with him into the House is: “Sometimes, if your bill has to die for the greater good, you need to learn that and understand that.”
A challenge Smith said he sees on the horizon is potential fights over gun control legislation.
