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Democrat – Legislative District 9 House
Phone: (520) 344-0301
Email: victoria@steeleforhouse.com
Website: www.steeleforhouse.com
Facebook: Victoria Steele
Twitter: @steeleforhouse
Address: 1777 E Orange Grove Rd, Apt 9104, Tucson, AZ 85718
Age: 57. (11/05/56, Franklin, PA).
Arizona since: 1987
Occupation: Licensed professional counselor, private practice, since 2005; faculty member, University of Phoenix, since 2007; faculty, Prescott College; substance abuse counselor, The Haven, 2009-10 and 2003-07; domestic violence counselor, House of Neighborly Services, 2000-04; domestic violence counselor, The Brewster Center, 2001-02; television and radio newscaster, KOLD-TV, KNST and KTUC Radio, 1978-98.
Marital: Single
Children: 1
Education: Master’s, counseling, Univ of Phoenix, 2003; B.A., counseling psychology, 2000; liberal arts, Pima Community College, 1996-2000; nursing and liberal arts, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 1977-79.
Political experience: None.
Legis exp: House since 2013.
Interests: Enjoying nature, Native American culture, women’s issues, LGBT, social justice issues.
Two biggest issues: Creating higher paying jobs in a sustainable economy; making sure Arizona invests in education to give our state the competitive edge that is so critical to our future.
Budget priorities: We must refund our public education system from elementary school through college, as without an educated work force, Arizona will continue to struggle to attract higher-paying jobs from new industries. Provide incentives for businesses in order to better assure sustainable, higher-paying jobs that stay in Arizona. Create private/public partnerships to invest in businesses in biomedicine, clean technology, and renewable energy – Arizona should be a world leader in solar energy. Focus on transportation infrastructure funding and improving opportunities for trade.
Fiscal philosophy: Pragmatic compassion. We always need to balance what are common sense, fiscal measures — eliminating waste and inefficiencies, and ensuring that programs truly give people what they need to help themselves — with ensuring that every Arizonan has a fair, fighting chance to pursue the American dream.
Common Core: Yes. We need to raise standards of education in Arizona. We must prepare our students to have every opportunity for success in a global economy.
Gifts to elected officials: Legislators should be precluded from accepting gifts from lobbyists.
Transparency in government: Government belongs to its citizens. Those citizens have a right to complete transparency. Wherever feasible, public notice of policies, meetings and fiscal matters should be provided to our Arizona communities.
Pro-life / pro-choice: I support a woman’s right to choose. Government should not be in the position of legislating morality and should not interfere in the medical decisions between a woman and her doctor.
Public policy advice: I work very closely with the most experienced staff members and experts in the field of related issues.
