I have worked as a substitute teacher in the Tanque Verde School District in Northeast Tucson, and I am currently a teacher and dorm parent at the Fenster School of Southern Arizona in Sabino Canyon. I believe that education is the cornerstone of a strong society which is why I have dedicated so much of my life to it. I am married to the former Lara Kettunen of Pueblo, Colorado. We have two beautiful daughters, Sara and Courtney. Major Issues Faced The issues that I believe the next legislature must effectively deal with are Education, Tax Fairness, Crime, and, perhaps most importantly, the Devolution of Power from Washington to state governments.
Education is the most important issue facing Arizona today.
We must take the initiative and resolve the current capital funding problem before it becomes a crisis. I am open to all constructive ideas from all quarters. Ensuring equal access to a quality free and appropriate public education for all Arizonans is the most important challenge for the next legislature. Regardless of who is President, power is returning to state governments. Though many current legislators see this as a bad thing, I believe we now have the opportunity to better face and deal with the challenges in this state.