Frank Mulligan

Frank Mulligan

Mulligan, Frank (Libertarian)

Phone: (928) 226-0428

Email: flmulligan@gmail.com

Website: www.mulligan2010.redpillmovies.com

5 S. Paseo del Flag, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Age: 37 (2/15/73, Washington D.C.).

Arizona since: 1989.

Occupation: Chemistry Professor, Coconino Community College, since 2009.

Marital: Single.

Education: M.S., chemistry, NAU, 2009; B.A., philosophy, NAU 2007.

Political experience: Elected precinct committeeman, Republican Party 2008; volunteer for the Ron Paul 2008 presidential campaign.

Interests: Skiing, playing music, mountain biking, martial arts, camping, improv comedy.

Issues:

Political influence: Radio talk show host, Art Bell.

Budget recommendations: Repeal laws that punish victimless crimes with jail time. Repeal unfunded federal mandates for education, climate change, and homeland security. Support Tom Chabin’s $1 tax on bottles of spirits and wine.

Other concerns: Education. As a community college professor beginning my career, I have seen firsthand the corrosive effects of the budget crisis. There is no reason our basic community institutions should be denied adequate funds. I will support existing schools as well as choice in education, through the charter school system. Environment: My field is chemistry, so I can tell you this honestly: We are poisoning our world. From the oil leak in the gulf, to paint cans in landfills, our priceless land and water resources are being rapidly squandered. Hazardous Products Centers are a vital community service, protecting our environment from consumer waste, but they are severely underfunded with limited hours and no pick-up service. I will work to expand Arizona’s HPC programs and be a strong advocate for clean and free drinking water for all.

Fiscal philosophy: Global markets and derivative banking are in crisis. Dark schemes have sacrificed long-term stability for short-term gains, causing the economic crisis. In order for our communities to be sound and enduring we must depend less on the imports from multi-national corporations for the essentials of life. We must learn to produce food, water, power, and shelter locally through community involvement and interaction. Background & experience: Completing my masters degree in chemistry inspired me that I can begin to understand the complexities of the world and become a force of truth and change. Teaching as a college professor allowed me to find my voice and spread my sense of inspiration. Politically, I volunteered for the Ron Paul campaign in 2008. I was later elected secretary of the Coconino Republican Party. In 2010, I switched to the Libertarian party, joining fellow activist friends and began attending Flagstaff Tea Party meetings, witnessing the birth of a new grassroots movement. Culturally, I volunteered as an actor/writer for a “Murder Mystery” benefit for Habitat for Humanity in 2003. In 2007, I founded the “Red Pill” movie club that hosts free screenings of unorthodox documentaries. Our Patriots’ Day Truthstock festival featured AZ Senator Karen Johnson as the guest speaker. All funds went to the 9/11 first responders, poisoned at ground-zero, many of whom are now dying.

Prop. 100 sales tax: Like a majority of Arizona citizens, I voted in favor of the sales tax increase. However, I strongly opposed the measure. I could not bring myself to vote against Prop. 100 for two reasons. First, I have seen our basic institutions held hostage in the recent budget crisis, and I will not permit the price of it to be paid first by school children, or students of any age. The benefit of an educated populace is incalculable; to attack school funding is cowardly and contemptible. Take your sales tax, leave those kids alone. Secondly, I have faith that Arizona will make the right choices in the current election, electing honest principled lawmakers. There is a great political awakening occurring, it would be a shame if the state treasury collapses before enlightened reform can occur.

Pro-life/pro-choice: Once social change occurs there is no going backwards, the right to choose was a landmark in the women’s rights movement; it will never be overturned. But just because abortion is not illegal, does not make it morally permissible. Being pro-life doesn’t necessitate a return to the draconian laws of the 1950’s, it can mean easing restrictions on adoption and supporting counseling services that empower young mothers to choose life.

One last thing: I am an accomplished juggler, able to keep over five objects aloft simultaneously. If that doesn’t qualify me for politics, I don’t know what does.

Campaign Finance: private.