Warren Petersen

Republican
Candidate for Arizona House in Legislative District 12
Phone: (602) 332-5812
Email: warren@votewarrenpetersen.com
Website: www.votewarrenpeters.com
Twitter: @votewarren
2907 S Birch St , Gilbert, AZ 85295.
Age: 35. (09/08/76, Wentworth, MO).

Arizona since: 1987.

Occupation: Owner, Real Estate Brokerage, since 2001; VP sales, VIP Homes, since 1999; investor since 1999; office staff, VIP Homes, 1997-1999.

Marital: Married (Michelle, homemaker).

Children: 5.

Religious preference: LDS.

Education: Gilbert High School, 1995; received academic scholarships to ASU, NAU and UofA.

Political experience: Precinct committeemen since 2009; No on Prop 406, 2010; precinct captain since 2011; Jordan Ray for Town Council; Victor Petersen for Town Council; John Lewis for Mayor.

Memberships: Boy Scouts of America, NRA, SEVRAR, NAR, AAR, Heritage Foundation.

Interests: Anything with my family, sports, church activities, scouting, reading.

Political influence: My parents have had the greatest influence on my political development. They helped instill in me a duty to God, country, the Constitution and freedom.

Job creation measures: Reduce regulation and lower the overall tax burden. Businesses don’t need new programs. They need the government to get out of their way.

Top Issues: Same as previous answer.

Prop 100 sales tax extension: I oppose it. Taxes are not temporary when they are extended.

Illegal immigration: I believe the answer is to have a tall fence and a wide gate. Right now, we have a low fence and a narrow gate. We need to secure the border and improve the immigration process. Since this is primarily the responsibility of the federal government, we need to work closely with our congressmen. We also need to make sure we do what is necessary to protect the safety of the citizens of Arizona.

Background & experience: I have been in the housing industry for 14 years. I have been able to successfully navigate one of, if not, the hardest hit sectors of the economy. I believe that I can use the same skills to successfully lead our state through difficult times.

Pro-life / pro-choice: I oppose abortion. I believe in the sanctity of life. I believe the first right we have is the right to life. We must protect the unborn.

One last thing: I believe it is time for a new generation of leaders who will put love of country before love of office. Please watch my YouTube video to hear why I am running and what I will do.

Campaign finance: private.