Age: 44
Party: Green
Occupation: Student
Why are you running for office/re-election?
I want to make a difference, make the people’s voice clearly heard, and I felt I had a responsibility when I was given the opportunity.
What experience qualifies you for the position?
I have worked with people on opposing sides of issues through marriage counseling, in school debates, and on many different projects. I live, raise my children, go to school, am buying a home and shop in this area – I know what the problems we face are and how to approach them.
What do you think is the most important issue of the election?
I believe the most important issue is truth. As a voter, I want the truth. Being truthful is the only way we are going to build a strong, sustainable state for our families now and into the future. We need to openly, honestly look at the issues, and be open to new ways to fix problems. Along with honesty, we need to put parties aside and work together in a moderate way, doing what’s best for everyone not a select few.
If elected, what would you want your relationship with ASU to be?
I am a student at [West campus], so I know first hand the difficulties we face. I would like to work with ASU to encourage a better financial foundation and to attract more students, educators, etc.
Why should ASU students want to elect you?
I am one of them. I have to pay what they pay, choose from the schedules they choose from, learn from the teachers they learn from. I understand their issues.
What is the No. 1 change you want to see in your district?
There are three areas that are, I believe, interconnected: education, conservation and immigration. I would work on reform in all these areas, because they affect our lives in almost every aspect.
What would your contributions to the community be?
I will work to communicate with all residents in district 10, holding coffee meetings once a month where residents meet with me to discuss what’s happening with their lives and what is coming before the House of Representatives. I will send out monthly newsletters, informing the people about propositions that are being proffered or worked on — what I think of them and why — allowing them open opportunities to be aware of what’s happening and to express their feelings. My door would always be open. I feel that it would be my honor and responsibility to serve.
