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Democrat
Candidate for Arizona House in Legislative District 2
Phone: (520) 303-7494
Email: electgabaldon@aol.com
Website: www.votegabaldon.com
Twitter: @RosannaGabaldon
348 E Calle Garbillo, Green Valley, AZ 85614.
Age: 51. (09/09/60, Bermuda).
Arizona since: 1973.
Occupation: Currently a candidate for LD2; council member, Town of Sahuarita, elected May 2009, resigned to run for LD2 Jan 2012; Pima County Library staff, 2005-2009; IPC Hospitalist Company staff, 1999-2004; bank teller, Wells Fargo, 1983-1997.
Marital: Married (Arturo, manager).
Children: 1.
Religious preference: Catholic.
Education: Central High School, 1978.
Political experience: Participated in Democratic Party since 2007; past bd member, Hispanic Elected Local Officials; past bd member, Nat’l League of Cities.
Memberships: Current council member, South Pima Regional Partnership Council – First Things First; current bd member, South East AZ Citizens Forum Bd – Int’l Boundary Water Commission; current bd member, Friends of the Green Valley Library; current advisory bd member, Green Valley Sahuarita – Community Food Bank; past bd member, Tucson Pima Arts Council (TPAC); past member, Nat’l Assn of Latino Elected Officials; past bd member, Community Foundation of Greater Green Valley; past officer, Sahuarita Elks Lodge.
Interests: Reading and volunteering for community activities.
Political influence: My sister, Susy Bravo, has been the most influential person in my political development. Her can-do attitude, her encouragement to participate in the community, her willingness to discuss the important issues, and her inspiration to protect the rights and liberties of the citizens in our community. Also I would give recognition to my mother who has helped me to find my voice.
Job creation measures: As a legislator, I would support the economic development along the Sun Corridor and work to develop more trade opportunities with Mexico.
Top Issues: Early childhood development, because if our children are ready for school, they will be set for life. Secondly, the state of Arizona should work to meet its goal of safe-yield through sustainable water supplies.
Prop 100 sales tax extension: I am in favor of extending the temporary sales tax to continue our support of our educational programs.
Illegal immigration: I am in support of comprehensive immigration reform at the federal level, and I support the Dream Act. The border should be secured at the border.
Background & experience: I served as a council member for the town of Sahuarita. My experience at the local level has prepared me to address the concerns of our local citizens.
Pro-life / pro-choice: I will oppose legislation that interferes with a woman’s access to abortion.
One last thing: I am an energetic and committed individual who has demonstrated the ability to plan, execute and see projects to the end. I have extensive experience working with volunteers where the challenge is to motivate and coordinate individuals from all walks of life. I will bring a fresh set of ideas and the skills necessary to work together to accomplish the goals of LD2 and the state of Arizona.
Campaign finance: public.
