Linda Lopez

Linda Lopez

Lopez, Linda (Democrat)

Phone: (520) 889-1161

Email: chapalinda@cox.net

1506 E. Melridge St., Tucson, AZ 85706

Age: 61 (9/10/48, Logansport, IN).

Arizona since: 1973.

Occupation: Community relations coordinator, La Frontera Center Inc., since 2003; clinical supervisor, La Frontera Child/Family Center, 1996-03; coordinator, 1993-96, and child and family specialist, 1991-1994, La Frontera Child/Family Center; foster parent and foster parent trainer, 1978-88.

Marital: Single.

Children: 3 (former foster mother to 44 children).

Religious preference: Did not respond.

Education: B.A., women’s studies and psychology, UofA, 1990; some graduate work.

Political experience: Sunnyside School Board, 18 years; AZ Senate since 2009, Democratic whip since 2009; House 2001-08, assistant Democratic leader 2005-06, minority whip 2003-04.

Memberships have included: AZ Women’s Political Caucus; Business and Professional Women’s Organization; Center for Women Policy Studies, board member; Compassion and Choices Arizona; Juvenile Services Coordinating Council; Ls Descendientes de Tucson; NCSL Women’s Legislative Network; NAACP; NOW; WILL/WAND, regional director; AZ School Board Association, past president; Council of Urban Boards of Education Steering Committee, past chair; National Hispanic Caucus of School Board Members, past president.

Interests: Hiking, reading, karaoke and dancing.

Issues:

Political influence: Pete Rios.

Budget recommendations: Increase revenue by eliminating the bulk of the sales tax exemptions. Sentencing reform to cut expenditures.

Other concerns: Education and health care.

Fiscal philosophy: Did not respond.

Background & experience: I’ve worked with all different types of people. I’ve served on a school board and numerous boards where I learned how to get along with others.

Proposition 100 sales tax: Favor. It was the only option available to prevent deeper cuts to education, health care and public safety.

Pro-life/pro-choice: I support women’s human rights including a woman’s right to control her own body without interference from government.

Campaign Finance: private.