Democrat
Candidate for Arizona Senate in Legislative District 21
Phone: (602) 909-6842
Email: mlschrader@msn.com
9235 N 74th Dr, Peoria, AZ 85345.
Age: 52. (01/29/60, New London, CT).
Arizona since: 1989.
Occupation: Chef with All Team; currently working at a hospital; Crisis Nursery, 1 year.
Marital: Married (Sheri Van Horsen).
Children: 2.
Religious preference: Catholic.
Education: Arizona Culinary Institute, 2010; Elmont Memorial High School, 1978.
Political experience: Local legislative campaigns and volunteered for congressional and statewide candidates.
Memberships: Knights of Columbus, Diversity Council for Maricopa County.
Interests: Food and travel.
Political influence: Martin Luther King, Jr. and John F. Kennedy.
Job creation measures: Tax reform and solar industry expansion.
Top Issues: Jobs and education.
Prop 100 sales tax extension: I support it, as the referendum makes the funding stream permanent to education and immune to legislative sweeps.
Illegal immigration: Common sense legislation to support local law enforcement and focus on the criminal element, such as outstanding felony warrants.
Background & experience: My experience as a blue collar worker, experience in environmental [issues] and an understanding of what Arizonans view as priorities in Arizona such as job creation and education.
Pro-life / pro-choice: I support a family’s right to seek medical care and make personal decisions regarding their own health.
One last thing: I am a dedicated family man, who knows what it takes to adjust to a adversity and continue to support my family. I will be a strong advocate for the people and not allow lobbyists to silence the voices of Arizonans.
Campaign finance: public.