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Republican
Candidate for Arizona House in Legislative District 5
Phone: (928) 486-4831
Email: sonny4azhouse@ymail.com
3269 Silversmith Dr, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406.
Age: 53. (03/19/59, Rochester, NY).
Arizona since: 2000.
Occupation: Lake Havasu City, councilmember, 2010-2012; U.S. Marine Corps (retired), 1977-1999; commissioner, Military Rodeo Cowboys Assn, 1988-1999; former small business owner.
Marital: Married (Jewels).
Children: 3.
Religious preference: Christian.
Education: Some college; Chatsworth High School, 1977.
Political experience: None.
Memberships: VFW; American Legion; Marine Corps League, Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
Interests: Veterans advocate, boating, fishing.
Political influence: Presidents Washington, Lincoln, Coolidge and Reagan.
Job creation measures: Cut corporate tax rate; reduced regulations.
Top Issues: Jobs. Protecting the right of individuals, cities/towns and the state.
Prop 100 sales tax extension: Oppose. A promise is a promise.
Illegal immigration: Illegal is just that, illegal. Our (government) first loyalty and responsibility is towards its own citizens.
Background & experience: Served 22 years as a U.S. Marine. A world where honor, courage and commitment is an everyday way of life. Through that discipline, I learned to make tough decisions.
Pro-life / pro-choice: “We have the duty to protect the life of an unborn child.”-Ronald Reagan
One last thing: As I said, I come from a world where, honor, courage and commitment are an everyday way of life. That is not a marketing slogan; it’s just the way it is. There is no expiration date on the oath I took in 1977. It is an honor and privilege to serve the people of this state and this nation.
Campaign finance: private.
