Patti Contreras (Incumbent), Candidate for Arizona State House of Representatives District 12

I have been a public servant for nearly my entire professional career. I retired after 31+ years from the city of Phoenix where I provided recreational and social activities, fitness and nutrition programs, and resources for seniors and people with disabilities through the Human Services Department - Senior Programs Division. In addition, I provided recreational opportunities for residents of all ages in the Ahwatukee and South Mountain communities while with the Parks and Recreation Department. When I retired, I felt compelled to continue my public service as an elected official.

I am a third generation Arizonan, from the Yuma area originally, and grew up in the midst of an agricultural community. My entire adult life has been spent in the Phoenix area. Over the years, I have witnessed Chandler’s explosive growth, from a small agricultural/farm town to a large city. I applaud the planning that the city of Chandler has implemented to make this city one of the best in Arizona. My priorities, as a native born Arizonan, are to ensure that we have sustainable water supplies and work towards efforts to protect our environment. My priorities also include great public school systems, and programs for residents to feel safe and secure, especially for our most vulnerable residents; seniors, people with disabilities, and other marginalized groups.

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Lawrence Hudson, Candidate for Arizona State House of Representatives District 12

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Stacey Travers (Incumbent), Candidate for Arizona State House of Representatives District 12

My children, and the responsibility of creating a better, safer, healthier, cleaner world for them.

Patti Contreras (Incumbent), Candidate for Arizona State House of Representatives District 12

On the 4th of July, me and other candidates made a YouTube video of us reading the Declaration of Independence and the Preamble to the US Constitution. In the Preamble, the role of government is listed succinctly: Establish Justice - to ensure laws are instituted that are fair to everyone, individuals, businesses, and corporations; Insure Domestic Tranquility - making sure there is peace in our local environments ; Provide for the Common Defense - protecting all of us from enemies foreign and domestic; Promote the General Welfare - ensuring that all people in the United States has the opportunity to thrive in life, health, and prosperity.

My top priority is “Promoting the General Welfare". As a public servant for the majority of my professional career, I want to continue this call to serve in the legislature. I have been promoting better funding for public education, additional services and resources for our senior citizens and people with disabilities, and advocating for marginalized communities including the LGBTQ+ community, unhoused people, and people with lower socioeconomic status.

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Lawrence Hudson, Candidate for Arizona State House of Representatives District 12

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Stacey Travers (Incumbent), Candidate for Arizona State House of Representatives District 12

State Government should work together with local government to create and facilitate policy for the opportunity and betterment of communities and citizens, in various sectors that are effected by statewide policy.

Top policy issues:  Veterans and Military Affairs. Public Safety and Natural Resources, Energy and Water

Patti Contreras (Incumbent), Candidate for Arizona State House of Representatives District 12

I believe in advocating for businesses, to both encourage business to come to Chandler and to encourage residents and visitors to do business in Chandler. When I receive phone calls or emails from prospective businesses at the legislature, the first place I encourage them to check is Chandler and I refer them to Terri Kimble. I appreciate that the Chandler Chamber of Commerce embraces diversity and inclusion and have discussed with others how open, friendly, and welcoming Chandler is to businesses and residents.

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Lawrence Hudson, Candidate for Arizona State House of Representatives District 12

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Stacey Travers (Incumbent), Candidate for Arizona State House of Representatives District 12

I would continue to work in coordination with our Chamber and City Council to ensure that we continue to support and advocate for businesses and the ever changing economic, environmental and social challenges faced by the business community.

Patti Contreras (Incumbent), Candidate for Arizona State House of Representatives District 12

Half of the City of Chandler is located in Legislative District 12 which I currently represent. I have attended many Chandler Chamber open houses to welcome new businesses to the city and I have attended other Chandler Chamber functions. An endorsement would help to promote my candidacy and ensure residents and business owners know that I am an advocate for Chandler and local business.

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Lawrence Hudson, Candidate for Arizona State House of Representatives District 12

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Stacey Travers (Incumbent), Candidate for Arizona State House of Representatives District 12

An endorsement confirms my commitment to the broader electorate that I understand the synergy between a thriving business community and the role the government plays in supporting expanding opportunities and creating an economic friendly environment.