Daniel Patterson

Daniel Patterson

Patterson, Daniel (Democrat)

Phone: (520) 305-9828

Email: dpcampaign@gmail.com

Website: www.danielpatterson.net

PO Box 172, Tucson, AZ 85702

Age: 39 (3/29/71, Lansing, MI).

Arizona since: 1994.

Occupation: Ecologist and southwest director, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, since 2006; ecologist and deserts program director, Center for Biological Diversity, 1998-06.

Marital: Married (JM Schaffer).

Children: 1.

Religious preference: Unitarian Universalist.

Education: B.S., natural resources and agriculture policy and law, Michigan State University, 1994; B.S., environmental communications, Michigan State University, 1994.

Political experience: Candidate, state Senate 2000; campaign volunteer, Gov. Janet Napolitano and U.S. Reps. Raul Grijalva and Gabrielle Giffords; planning commissioner, city of Tucson, appointed; Board of Adjustment, Pima County, appointed; president, Santa Rita Park Neighborhood Association. Legislative experience: House since 2009.

Memberships have included: Tucson Planning Commission; Santa Rita Park Neighborhood Association; Pima County Board of Adjustment; Center for Progressive Leadership; AZ Political Leaders Fellowship; Tucson Unified School District.

Interests: Cycling, family, outdoors, neighborhoods, art.

Issues:

Political influence: A lot of people, but probably my dad the most.

Budget recommendations: Sentencing reform to reduce prison overspending. Close unfair tax loopholes to increase revenue for schools, healthcare, public safety and other essential services.

Other concerns: Water, energy, environment and education.

Fiscal philosophy: Independent and fiscally responsible. Frugal.

Background & experience: I’ve worked in the public sector and dealt with lots of people and problems, helping solve many. I have a strong understanding of the needs of people in Tucson and Pima County.

Proposition 100 sales tax: I am neutral. I do stand by my vote against referring it to the ballot as it is not a real plan.

Pro-life/pro-choice: Pro-choice.

One last thing: I really am a nice, independent-minded man. Please visit my blog at www.dpatterson.blogspot.com

Campaign Finance: public.