Wheeler, Bruce

Democrat – Legislative District 10 House

Phone: (520) 609-7800

Email: brucewheeler@cox.net

Website: www.brucewheeler2014.com

Address: 2733 E 4th St, Tucson, AZ 85716

Age: 66. (01/14/48, Roblecito, Venezuela).

Arizona since: 1969

Occupation: House since 2011.

Marital: Divorced

Children: 2

Education: M.B.A., Univ of Phoenix, 2001; B.A., int’l relations, UofA, 1972.

Political experience: Tucson City Council, 1987-95.

Legis exp: House since 2011; asst Dem leader since March 2014; Dem whip 2013-March 2014. House 1975-77.

Interests: Photography.

Two biggest issues: Education:restoration of public education funds to 2008 levels; lower tuition costs; increase state university and community funding; restore 9th grade JTED funding. Jobs: make economic development efforts more efficient; attract more high paying jobs to Arizona.

Budget priorities: Balance the budget by eliminating tax inequities.

Fiscal philosophy: Fiscal responsibility by balancing our budget to reflect the needs of public education at all levels and reforming the tax structure toward greater equity.

Common Core: Yes, in order to better prepare our students to succeed in education and job opportunities as well as to position Arizona in a more advantageous position to compete for business attraction.

Gifts to elected officials: Yes, ban gifts to elected officials.

Transparency in government: Critically important for government to be run efficiently and provide the most critical needs of our citizens, generating public involvement and oversight.

Pro-life / pro-choice: I support a woman’s right to decide whether to have an abortion.

Public policy advice: Persons with knowledge, professional expertise and empathy.