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Democrat – Legislative District 12 Senate
Phone: (480) 357-0761
Email: glover4az@gmail.com
Website: www.glover4az.com
Facebook: Scott Glover
Twitter: @Glover4az
Address: 3879 E Bridgeport Parkway, Gilbert, AZ 85295
Age: 44. (01/01/70, New Haven, CT).
Arizona since: 1996
Occupation: Content and curriculum specialist, Edgenuity, Inc., since 2013; sales rep, Alliance Beverage Distributing Company 2012-13; teacher and school administrator, Gilbert Public Schools and Higley Unified School District, 1995-2012.
Marital: Married
Children: 2
Education: M.A., Ohio State, 1995; B.A. University of Richmond, 1992.
Two biggest issues: Arizona’s public schools need to be properly funded. Funding for public education must be re-examined and re-defined. We need to restore funding to some of the programs raided by the state Legislature (like our state parks). We must make sure our college graduates do not graduate with crippling debt. Arizona needs to invest in infrastructure that will help attract new businesses with well-paying jobs. The Arizona Legislature needs to be more in touch with wants and needs of the general public of Arizona and stop attempting to pass laws that are detrimental to our state and reflect negatively on our great state.
Budget priorities: Public education is number one. We also need to look at the privatization of our state prisons. There is significant savings to be had there. Having a Legislature that doesn’t actively seek to alienate people by passing discriminatory laws will go a long way toward bring in new businesses and tourism, which will bring in additional revenue.
Fiscal philosophy: I am fiscally conservative and have always balanced my own checkbook. I expect our government to do the same. I think it is important to invest in infrastructure and do things to create a positive business atmosphere. I believe in investing in things that pay dividends, like public education.
Common Core: I think having standards is important and as a longtime educator, I understand them and what they are trying to do. I think we over test, and that comes with its own set of issues. I am not convinced that kindergarteners need to be college and career ready although our high school graduates do need to be.
Gifts to elected officials: Yes. I would not allow elected officials to accept gifts, trips and things of that nature, especially from influences outside the area they represent that call into question their ethics. Legislators should have a budget and they should have to live within their budget.
Transparency in government: There is a certain segment in our society today that overuses and improperly uses the word transparency but frequently fails to live up to that expectation. If an organization receives government funding, the public has a right to know how that money is spent.
Pro-life / pro-choice: I support a person’s right to choose. People should be guided by their personal faith and beliefs.
Public policy advice: First of all, I plan on being responsive to my constituents so depending on the issue, I would seek out experts within my district. I read a lot and have no problem seeking and finding information to educate myself on various issues. I also don’t mind asking questions.
