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ELECTION 2008 -

CANDIDATES ON THE NET

 

It has been a great honor to represent my home town in the Arizona State Senate for the past seven years. As the first Senate President from Southern Arizona since 1974, I have had the distinct privilege of making sure our concerns are addressed at the State Capitol.

I look forward to continuing to serve as your Senate President in 2008 by keeping Southern Arizona's issues at the forefront of the state's public policy debate.

With encouragement from my family and many friends around Southern Arizona, I have decided to run for Congress in Congressional District 8.

Sincerely,

TIMOTHY S. BEE

    

 
Candidate: Tim Bee
Candidate For: U.S. Senator ~ Arizona
Contact Info: Meg Econ, Campaign Manager
 

Address:

  

PO Box 31985

Tucson, AZ 85751
  E-mail:   info@timbee.com
  Office:   520-979-8667
  Fax:    
 
Web Site: www.timbee.com
   

  Major Campaign Issues:

     As your Congressman, Tim will continue to fight for:

  • Lower taxes on business and families and cut wasteful government spending. Making existing tax cuts permanent.  Eliminate the death tax.

  • Securing the border - NOW! Fund the fence, allow border patrol to do their job.

  • Small business by reducing regulation and supporting tax structures that encourage entrepreneurship and innovation.

  • Smart energy policies that encourages alternative energy forms and market-driven solutions that provide for our energy needs and protect our environment.

  • Seniors by supporting Social Security reforms that keep our commitment to seniors and allow younger generations to save and invest in their futures.

  • Strong National Defense by supporting and funding modernization for our military to include protection of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and Ftort Huachuca.

  • Veterans by upholding our commitment to them for their service.

  • Healthcare to make it affordable, accessible and portable for all Americans, and to reduce regulation and lower costs.

  • Education reform that puts the decisions back into the hands of parents/teachers and encourages more students to seek higher education.

  Experience:

  • Spearheaded the largest tax cuts in Arizona history ($1.5 billion), including a 10 percent personal income tax cut and property tax relief.

  • Provided much needed tax relief for Arizona businesses by reducing business tax rates, cutting business personal property taxes and creating tax programs to encourage business investment in Arizona.

  • Ensured tax dollars stay in southern Arizona by directing state sales tax dollars to the Rio Nuevo project, thus assuring southern AZ approx. $400 million over the next 12 years.

  • Championed increasing funding for Arizona’s classrooms, teachers, universities, and job training programs to ensure a more robust workforce throughout Arizona.

  • Established the mechanism for Pima County’s 20-year transportation plan and invested $960 million (in addition to normal funding) in Arizona’s transportation needs.

  • Led the fight to appropriate $135 million over five years for the Science Foundation Arizona program and invested over $400 million in bioscience research infrastructure and TGen.

  • Protected small business health insurance programs and enacted legislation to allow small businesses to buy down the premium costs for health insurance.

  • Provided funding to double the University of Arizona nursing program, to address the nursing shortage in our state.

  • Supported a $10 million appropriation for the establishment of a veterans’ home in southern Arizona and $2 million for southern Arizona's only remaining trauma center.

  • Fought for passage of the Castle Doctrine bill, which will allow crime victims to defend themselves and their homes.

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Our future and quality of life are important to me.  I plan to bring a "common sense" approach to this office.  By keeping taxes low and reducing government spending, our economy may once again become fiscally sound.  I believe in the American Dream and will work hard to provide everyone the opportunity to achieve that dream.

Candidate:

 Marilyn Zerull
   

Candidate For:

 State House LD 26
   

Contact Info:

Campaign Office:

Campaign Headquarters -

 

Address:

1089 W. Gold Bar Place

Oro Valley, AZ  85737
 

E-mail:

 zwinaz@msn.com
 

Office:

 520-575-0149
 

Fax:

 
 

Web Site:

 http://www.marilynzerull.com
   

    Major Campaign Issues:

  • Smaller Government

  • Tax Relief

  • Quality Education

  • Support of Small Business

  • Border Security

  • Second Amendment Rights

  • Private Property Rights

  • Personal Responsibility

    Experience:

      Health care worker
      AF officer's wife for 26 yrs.
      Community volunteer
      Advancement chairman for BSA
      Math tutor
      Kindergarten aide
      Elected precinct & State committeeman

 

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"This year's LD 26 race for the Arizona State Senate offers voters the clearest possible contrast. I am a mainstream Republican who believes in our Party's values of limited government and fiscal responsibility. My opponent has been described as "the GOP's most liberal member, and the Democrats' most reliable Republican vote." As Republicans, we need to remind voters what it is we stand for, which is why I ask for your support and vote."

Candidate:

  Al Melvin
   

Candidate For:

 State Senate LD 26
   

Contact Info:

Campaign Office:

Campaign Headquarters -

 

Address:

 38665 South Sand Crest Drive
Tucson, AZ  85739
 

E-mail:

 info@votealmelvin.com
 

Office:

 (520) 429-8083
 

Fax:

(520) 825-2964
 

Web Site:

 www.votealmelvin.com
   

    Major Campaign Issues:

Arizona can become the number one state in the nation by doing the following critical things that the federal government has been dysfunctional in doing;
(1) SECURE THE BORDER: By enforcing existing laws, we can save up to 2 billion dollars a year and cut down on illicit drugs and crime.
(2) IMPROVE K-12 EDUCATION: By maximizing parental school choice through school competition, we can vastly improve the education of our children.
(3) TAX RELIEF FOR INDIVIDUALS & BUSINESSES: We need the best tax environment of any state in the union, to guarantee a vibrant Arizona economy.
(4) WATER MANAGEMENT: In addition to conservation, we need to implement desalination projects with California and/or Mexico.
(5) ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY: In addition to conservation and solar energy, we need to be the first state in the union to build nuclear power plants in over 30 years. 

    Experience:

Al is a Republican candidate for the Arizona State Senate from LD 26. He ran for this office in 2006 and narrowly lost by 455 votes out of over 70,000 cast. Al is a life long Republican. He has been a member of the Republican National Committee for over 10 years and a PC in LD 26 for over 5 years. Al is a businessman, educator and veteran. He has his own trade and transportation company, having worked for three international shipping companies for over 30 years. He had a parallel 30 year career in the US Naval Reserve, retiring as a Captain in 1999. As an adjunct lecturer, he teaches business courses at the U of A, the U of Phoenix and Western International University. He has a BS degree from the US Merchant Marine Academy, a MBA from Thunderbird in Phoenix and he is a graduate of the US Naval War College. He resides with his wife, Kou, in SsaddleBrooke, just north of Tucson. Al is committed to bringing vision, integrity and ethics to the Arizona State Senate.

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Barney Brenner announced in March that he’s running for the Pima County Board of Supervisors, District 3.

 

He’s a 36-year resident of Pima County and owned and operated a three-store auto parts chain, Barney’s Import Parts until he sold the company and retired in 2005.

 

Please read longer bio www.VoteBrenner.com.

Candidate:

 Barney Brenner
  Ora Mae Harn, the former Mayor of Marana is my campaign chairman.

Candidate For:

 Pima County Supervisor- Dist. 3
   

Contact Info:

Campaign Mailing Address:

Brenner For Supervisor
1611 W Prince Road, 85705

 

 

Address:

4960 N. Wildlife Dr 

Tucson 85745     

 

E-mail:

 brennerforsupervisor@cox.net
 

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Web Site:

 www.VoteBrenner.com
   

    Major Campaign Issues:

  • County spending is 2 1/2 times what it was when the incumbent was seated while population has increased 1/8 that amount. Add billions of dollars in bonds to that and it becomes clear that the Pima County Board lacks fiscal responsibility.
  • Despite open meeting laws, too much County business takes place behind closed doors. I will be an advocate for open and transparent County government.
  • I understand the need for good road maintenance and traffic system improvements and I've been published on the issue by both Tucson newspapers.
  • Ann Day and Ray Carroll have been a minority for their entire careers on the Board. It's time to get them a third vote!

    Experience:

Barney has long been involved in Republican politics. He walked precincts, installed signs, and provided fundraising/photography for Mayor Bob Walkup’s first campaign. Barney was President of the Pima County Republican Club from 2001 to 2004.

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I served as the Deputy Director for two Republican Governors, Governor Symington and Governor Hull.  I have been an Associate Superintendent for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Horne for the last 5 years.  My job in all of these administrations has been to serve the public.

 

I would be honored to represent each and

every one of you and I ask for your vote this September 2, 2008.

Candidate:

 Sharon Collins
   

Candidate For:

 State Representative LD 30
   

Contact Info:

Campaign Office:

Campaign Headquarters -

 

Address:

15273 S Via Lago del Encanto

Sahuarita, AZ 85629
 

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Home:

 520-647-0237
 

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    Experience:

 

 

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When the county's budget nearly doubles in eight years, it's time for a change.  We have a property tax rate almost four times that of Maricopa County.  It's time for new leadership.

 

Before we vote for another bond or

government growth package, let’s take a look

at the people whose money we’re taking and ask ourselves—ask them—if it’s really the solution.

Candidate:

 Joe Higgins
   

Candidate For:

 Pima County Supervisor, Dist. 1
   

Contact Info:

Campaign Office:

Campaign Headquarters -

Campaign Manager - Sherry Potter

520-490-1049

Address:

 Vote Higgins
1520 N 15th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
 

E-mail:

 joe@votehiggins.com
 

Office:

520-730-1619
 

Cell:

Fax:

520-631-7400

320-9377
 

Web Site:

www.VoteHiggins.com
   

Major Campaign Issues:   Joe on the Issues

Out of control property tax increases: Government growth has outstripped the rate of economic growth. In just 8 years, Pima County has grown from $840 m to $1.48 b. We must slow or stop government growth.

Efficiency and Cooperation: the county and its cities have been in counter-productive turf wars. Pima County's role should be to work together with municipalities towards a common vision. The county should not force one-size-fits-all solutions.

Responsible representation: While we knew the greatest growth was happening in the northwest, little to no planning went into the surrounding roads. We must improve roads with high traffic that are still single-lanes, such as Orange Grove and Thornydale and the CDO wash crossings at Overton and La Cholla.

Someone who is engaged and is accessible: Your elected officials must be available to help solve the big and small issues that present themselves in our district.

Environmental resources: Sticking to the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan is a workable program that preserves our natural resources, which draw people here and stimulate our economy.

    Experience:

Charity Involvement

Joe Higgins sits on a number of local charity boards in Tucson including:

·        Founding Chair and Past President of Catholic Community Services Foundation

·        Executive Committee Catholic Community Services

         www.ccs-az.org

·        Salpointe Catholic High School – Board member www.Salpointe.org

·        Foothills Sertoma – Founding President www.TucsonSertoma.com

 

Business/Political Involvement

Joe Higgins is a member of a number of business commissions and panels in Pima County, including:

·        City of Tucson Small Business Commission – 2007 Chairman

·        Citizen Sign Code Committee

·        Environmental Services Advisory Committee

·        TREO – Small Business Sub-Commission Chair (through 2006)

·        Caballeros Del Sol – Business Ambassador Club of Tucson

 

Awards and Recognition

·        2004 Copper Cactus - Tucson Chamber/Wells Fargo

                   Small Business Leader of the Year

·        2005 1st Inaugural Tucson Citizen 40 under 40 winner

·        2007 Rev. Joseph Gilmore Alumni Service Award

·        2008 AZ Small Business Leader Award – Vantage West CU – Category - Marketing

    

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Candidate:

 Ray Carroll
   

Candidate For:

 Pima County Supervisor, Dist. 4
   

Contact Info:

Campaign Office:

Campaign Headquarters -

 

Address:

PO BOX 32125

Tucson, AZ 85751
 

E-mail:

 ray@raycarroll4supervisor.com
 

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Telephone:

520-570-7007
 

Web Site:

 http://www.raycarroll4supervisor.com
   

    Major Campaign Issues:

 

    Experience:

From his earliest days in Tucson, Ray has been an active member of the community. Prior to his service on the Board of Supervisors, Ray was Foundation manager of Casa de los Ninos and Chairman of the City of Tucson Housing Board. Ray has also had a successful career in industrial sales.

In the year 2000, Ray was an International Republican Institute (IRI) delegate observing Mexico’s federal election in the State of Guanajuato. In 2000 and 2004 Ray and Ann attended the RNC as guests of the Arizona Republican Delegation.

Originally appointed to the Board of Supervisors in 1997, Ray was elected to the position  in 1998 and was unchallenged in 2000 and 2004.

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The Arizona Federation of Republican Women
President, Cyndi Collins
webmaster email: webmaster@azfrw.org