2010 Election Supplement

Off-Campus Representatives

Christina Barsamian - Bettering Our School System (B.O.S.S.)

Hi UCSB! My name is Christina Barsamian and I am running to be your Office Campus Rep with B.O.S.S! I am a third year Political Science major who has a deep passion for politics and government. I desire to use the skills I've learned through the various positions I've held in my sorority and from the classes I have taken as a Poli Sci major in order to better this already amazing campus. I also currently serve as a member on the Greek Conduct Board. I believe my strong will can make a difference for each student at UCSB, whether you are involved in sports, clubs, Greek life or are independently searching for your goals during your time here. Given this position I will devote my time and focus to making our school run for us so that we may achieve success in and out of the classroom during the four (or five :) ) years we get to spend on these sunny sidewalks and sea breezed classrooms.

Amanda Berry - Open People’s Party (O.P.P.)

Hey UCSB! I am Amanda Berry and I am running for YOUR Off-Campus Representative. So far this year I have served on exec board for Santa Rosa Hall Council, participated in CAB and have held a position in my sorority. If elected I look forward to making your voice heard because this is OUR school, OUR education, and OUR right. I am passionate about working on:

The responsible use of our money.
o We need to be held accountable for how we are spending student fees. I plan on evaluating each proposal with the understanding that UCSB students want their money to be spent constructively.
Affordable housing
o Work with EVPLA to acquire housing units in IV and rent to UCSB students at lower rates. Eventually we hope this will undercut the outrageous market in IV.
Availability of classes
o Offering more student run classes, to save education costs and allow students to acquire enough units every quarter.
Isla vista safety
o Establish a “safety spot” in IV that is well lit with signage that includes the CSO escort service phone number.

In order to accomplish each of these goals I am not only asking you to vote for me, but talk to me about what YOU want from YOUR representative. I want to get input from people from all backgrounds. I will strive to make all students involved and educated on issues pertaining to our campus.

So please VOTE AMANDA BERRY for Off-Campus Representative!

Kaily Burton - Open People’s Party (O.P.P.)

My name is Kaily Burton and I am running for Off-Campus Representative with OPP. As a second year here at UCSB, I have seen a number of issues we can address to make our school and community a more livable, affordable, sustainable, and enjoyable place. And as a member of the Isla Vista community, I have had first hand experiences with the problems that need to be fixed. I will work diligently in solving the issues that students are most concerned about. I will address student concerns by taking action in a number of committees and boards, and focusing on:

Working to bring the average student’s concerns to various boards in AS, by becoming a liaison between students and board members of groups such as Environmental Affairs Board, Community Affairs Board, the Isla Vista Community Relation Committee, etc. I will outreach to students through promoting open forums, where YOU will have the OPPortunity to voice your concerns.

Continue promoting our campus and the surrounding community through environmental and sustainable movements. I will continue working on established projects such as Greeks Gone Green and Carrot Mob that promote the well being of our community.

Working as an advocate for students against the budget cuts while defending important resources. I will inform students of where their money is going and work towards making it possible for students to make decisions of where their money would best be spent.

Make your voice heard. Vote Kaily for OPP Off-Campus Rep!

Brianne Chan - Bettering Our School System (B.O.S.S.)

GOOOD MORNING SANTA BARBARAAA, my name is Brianne Chan and I am running for off-campus legislative representative with Better Our School System (BOSS). As a third year Sociology major with an Education minor, I currently hold the position of Den Mom in my sorority. I am a sociable, friendly, driven person who wants to be more involved on campus. As a member of the Isla Vista community, I see first hand what the students are concerned with. I want IV and campus issues to be solved because this is our home and we need to make it the best it can be.

I am here to represent you and make sure that student's voices are heard. Vote for boss and vote for me, Brianne Chan, for off-campus rep. The only thing you should be "down" for is BOSS.

Fabian Gallardo - Open People’s Party (O.P.P.)

Hey UCSB! My name is FABIAN GALLARDO and I want you to RE-ELECT me for OFF-CAMPUS Representative for Legislative Council. I’m a third year, Global Studies and Environmental Studies double major; I am currently the Off Campus Representative for Associated Students. I am an average UCSB student, I love to have fun, chill by the beach, go to parties, and maybe even a few of you have raged at my house on DP. If elected:

I will work to INCREASE student health services at a time when we are being asked to pay more, and receive less
Work to increase STUDENT representation in decision making bodies at UCSB, like the Academic Senate, and giving us a VOTE
I will continue the fight to STOP THE FEE HIKES proposed by the UC Regents and make sure ALL students know where there student fees are going.
Work through the economic crisis and keep major programs like CLAS, EOP, and Rec Cen, AVAILABLE, and protect their funding.
I will continue to work on making Associated Students more TRANSPARENT; I wrote the bill to place spending caps on elections, OPENING THE DOOR to more students, not just those with deep pockets.
I will work to represent ALL of UCSB, not just one special group or sector. We are ALL students, and this is OUR UNIVERSITY.

E-MAIL ME (gallardorobe@gmail.com) or FACEBOOK ME with questions or ideas so I can efficiently represent YOU!

Vote for me FABIAN GALLARDO and vote OPP!! Welcome

Molly Gordon- Bettering Our School System (B.O.S.S.)

Hey UCSB! My name is Molly Gordon and I’m running for off-campus representative with the BOSS party- which is an amazing group of people. We are unique and friendly, open to new ideas, and accepting of all our fellow students’ concerns. As for me personally:

I care. About people, about the earth, about our future as humans, students and individuals.
I understand. As a first year student with financial and school stress, I get it.
I love helping people. I have worked with children and the elderly. Mostly I enjoy interacting with my peers, ready and willing to be of assistance if I can.
I value leadership. I have been captain of my field hockey, lacrosse and dance teams throughout high school, and love being able to translate the feelings of my teammates into action.
I believe in sustainability. As an Environmental Studies major, member of EAB, and an avid recycler, I am going to do everything I can to make our beautiful campus greener.
I love the arts. I have been dancing all my life, trying out different styles and themes from different parts of the world, as well as being exposed to theater, photography, and many other types of artistic creations.
I believe in diversity and acceptance. It is important to me that I learn about other cultures and have friends of various colors, religious beliefs, sexual preferences, and backgrounds.

I believe that every student at UCSB should find their niche and that everyone should be accepted

Kirstin Hadjis - Bettering Our School System (B.O.S.S.)

Hey Gauchos!!

Hey everyone. My name is Kirstin Hadjis and I am a first year psychology major.

In my first year alone, I have been involved in several different events and clubs on campus. Currently I am in CALPIRG where I serve as an intern for the hunger and homeless campaign. I have helped to run the Ucen dinning program where we take left over food from the Ucen dinning and deliver the food to the homeless every week day. I also was apart of a nation wide movement to clean up the hunger on a national and local level and was the state wide coordinator for this event for all the schools participating in this event. I also will be attending a Sacramento event in April to lobby our government on a change in their policies.

My goals for this position would be:

To attend as many student groups/clubs on campus so that I can truly represent my peers based on their values
Promoting diversity on and off campus
To encourage better relationships in the IV community
Push for better relationships between campus groups so they can help each other out
Making sure money is well spent and going towards what people collectively want
Making sure everyone has a voice because " a person's a person no matter how small". Everyone deserves a chance for their voice to be heard
Establishing trust within the community

I can guarantee that if I am elected, my main job will to be

Alyce Haley- Bettering Our School System (B.O.S.S.)

Hey UCSB! My name is Alyce Haley and I am a second year communications and psychology double major. I am fun, outgoing, friendly and love meeting new people. I pride myself on my time management and organizational stills as well as my work ethic. I am the Vice President of Member Education in my sorority and used to be the Director of New Members. I was very involved in local organizations in my hometown of Chico, California and now that I am settled here is Santa Barbara I am looking forward to getting involved and helping to maintain Isla Vista as the beautiful, fun place that we all love to live in. Some of my main goals are to

Help UCSB GO GREEN. We are currently ranked 129th in the nation and 4th out of UC’s. I consider UCSB a progressive campus and think with the right tools we could rise in the rankings.
Help budget student run clubs. These include the clubs that annually receive a portion of our student fees. We are paying for them, we should have a say in how the money is spent.
Getting campus wide wireless Internet and trying to get a UCSB sponsored study room in IV.
Fighting fee increases and creating more financial aid for those who cannot afford the inevitable increases.
Keep IV safe through working with groups such as Take Back the Night, but also CSO’s and IV police.

Remember, my name is Alyce Haley and I am here to

Duncan Kenney- Bettering Our School System (B.O.S.S.)

I’m Duncan Kenney and am running for off-campus representative. I am a 3rd year Economics and Environmental Studies double major. During my time at UCSB, I have been involved in a wide array of activities and programs including the College of Letters and Science honors program, serving as the Recruitment Chair for the Inter-Fraternity Council, and even winning a coveted intramural basketball championship.

My primary role as an off-campus representative is something that I am extremely familiar with as it also happens to be one of the most important foundations in environmental studies: taking a pro-active stance. No, I’m not referring to the fantastic face wash, but rather to addressing problems and issues in their earliest possible stages in order to ensure that they do not negatively impact the general student body. Solving problems before they become daunting issues requires establishing clear lines of communication between the leg-council and the student body and developing constituent trust. Rest assured that I will accurately represent your ideas and views and will not skew them with my own political agenda.

I am here to represent the Student Body in its entirety. I genuinely believe that no issue is too large or small to address.

Vote BOSS, and vote Duncan Kenney for off-campus rep.

Joseph Lewis - Bettering Our School System (B.O.S.S.)

Hey Gauchos my name is Joseph Lewis and I am a third year Business Economics major dedicated to improving your college experience. I am running to make noticeable improvements at UCSB as your Off-Campus Representative. Since arriving at Santa Barbara I have served as a president of my fraternity and am currently employed as a student-manager at the computer labs. My interests include the great outdoors, stand up comedy, and professional sports. As a voter, you should find confidence in my unrivaled desire to improve our access to a well-rounded education.

Please take a moment to understand what prompted me to run for this position. After the tuition hikes this year, my minor was threatened and my major slashed courses. My resentment led me to take a stand. We can make differences, and we will. I will fight tooth and nail for the students, giving each of you the best possible opportunity to make changes at UCSB.

My agenda consists of:

Lowering the amount of absurd tickets issued in Isla Vista.
Bridging the communication line between students and the University regarding our fees.
Organizing Pre-Game traditions and tailgates before Gauchos games.
Creating an online submission form for your thoughts and suggestions so I can get to work on them immediately.

In conclusion, there are issues we must approach. I am dedicated to clearing the path that leads to the rest of our Gaucho-spirited lives.

Jason "JLO" Lopez - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

Hello Everyone! My name is Jason "JLO" Lopez and I am running for Off Campus Representative with OPP! I am a second year majoring in psychology and philosophy and just like you all I am having trouble getting the classes to be a full-time student let alone fulfill my major courses. As a legislative member I would fight to get a better waiting list so that we are not stuck taking classes we don?t want. I have already proven this when I marched to capitol hill with hundreds of other students from all over UC?s to ask for more funding in higher education. Other projects that I would like to work on If elected would be:

Help make floatopia and Halloween a safer event
Fight to get more parking spaces on campus and extend night hours.
Help Get better Lighting in Isla Vista especially on Segovia and embarcadero del norte.
Finally I would like to work on making Associated students a more accessible and transparent place for all students.

So, vote for me Jason "JLO" Lopez, and vote for the Opens People Party.

Rachel Lydon - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

Hey UCSB! I am Rachel Lydon and I want to be your OFF CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVE! I am a first year Political Science major and my experience here at UCSB so far has been serving on the Constitutions and By-Laws committee in AS and being involved with my sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta. I have also been involved in student government and served as a voting member of my school board in high school.

I love UCSB and IV and that’s why I want to serve YOU, the students. I know you all believe that Santa Barbara should be safe, fun and most importantly, affordable. With everything going on with tuition this year, I believe the best thing we can do is to not dwell on the past, but move forward and try to prevent the same problems from happening in the future. Some of the things I’m really passionate about are:

Ensuring that your money goes to programs that benefit the whole student body;
Finding ways to help students afford college and keep fee hikes down in the future;
Keeping Isla Vista beautiful since, after all, it is our home for four years.

If you want someone who is really going to make a difference vote for RACHEL LYDON and the Open Peoples Party!

Dana Magallanes - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

Hello to all you beautiful Santa Barbarians! My name is DANA MAGALLANES and next year I would love to have the privilege of becoming your Off Campus Representative for Legislative Council. I am a first year Sociology major looking to better our university. This past year I was President of my residence hall and RHA Rep for Program Board. The reason I want this position is because I believe our students here at UCSB should have a say in what happens with our school. A couple of issues that I am passionate about include:

Sexual harassment prevention in Isla Vista
Keeping public education affordable for all (from fees to textbooks)
Traffic and Parking regulations on campus and Isla Vista
Increasing student involvement in Associated Students

I want to represent the students so well that by the end of the school year they are left thinking, “Wow, what a year.” I know that I can do this for you and want to do this for you, so by voting for me I promise I will use all of my ability to look after your student interests. UCSB belongs to you.

Cynthia Martinez - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

What’s Poppin Gauchos!!

My name is CYNTHIA MARTINEZ and I am a second year sociology and Pre-Bio major. I would like to be your OFF campus representative next year. I’m social, FUN, but most of all I’m as down to earth as I’m down for OPP! My major involvements have consisted of serving as social and recruitment chair for Lambda Theta Nu Sorority Inc., Hermanas Unidas, and Health and Wellness Chair for Santa Catalina North Tower. If elected I will:

Ensure services continue to run in spite of the budget cuts such as – CLAS, the Women’s Center, Career Center, as well as other programs that help students academically, professionally, and personally.
Work my hardest to make IV safer by implementing more bike lanes, stop signs, and increase lighting
Work closely with organizations like HEAL, Life of the Party, and STAR to ensure the well being of the UCSB community and provide a healthy environment to us all.
Work on making more parking available for students-especially around the library
Represent the underrepresented- Bring awareness and outreach to those who don’t know about the issues affecting our student body.
Most importantly, fight against those increasing fees.

So vote for me Cynthia Martinez I’ll handle your SCANDALS and be the life of the party….. the OPP party

Xuan Yen "Yeni" Nguyen - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

Hey there Gaucho!
I would like first off thank you for taking your time to read about all candidates running this year and commend you on taking the extra step in making sure you are well represented.

My name is Yeni Nguyen, a first year Sociology Major who is running to be your off campus representative. I am affiliated with University of California Students Association (UCSA) and the Greek community as well. As a first year, I am already living off campus in IV and enjoying all the bliss that independency has brought. Aside from already living in the same place that you call home, I have also been able to understand the concerns that students face on a day-to-day basis as tenants in the Isla Vista community. My experience with UCSA has allowed me to network across all UC campuses and integrate what has succeeded elsewhere at our own UC.

I believe in:

More livable housing at a fair price
A safer and equally entertaining night life for students
Biker and driver friendly streets
An efficient bus system for those that depend on public transportation
Eliminating excessive student fees that merely tax students instead of serving us

With your help, TOGETHER we can work towards a stronger, better UC that meets the needs of students, residents and aspiring professionals. Vote with O.P.P. and elect me as YOUR Off Campus Representative

Kathleen Reyes– Bettering Our School System (B.O.S.S.)

Hey there UCSB!

My name is KATHLEEN REYES and I am a first year, aspiring Communications Major.

I am running for OFF CAMPUS representative with the B.O.S.S. party.

The amount of diversity on our campus makes it such a great community to be a part of. We need to make sure that our voices are not quieted down, especially in times like these. It is vital to ensure that our fellow Gauchos return to UCSB and by taking action against fee hikes as well as those program cut downs. Having a strong group of fellow Gauchos to have these rights preserved is key, and that is what B.O.S.S. (Bettering Our School System) is all about. As a representative I want to aim on restoring programs and controlling those fees, as well as making sure UCSB is a safe place to all diversity. I am a regular Gaucho just like you, who worries about finals and those dreaded papers and now those ridiculous tuition fee hikes. I am also very determined and dedicated to what I put myself into. If elected I will make sure that actions are done and most importantly that the whole student body knows what actions were made.

Release that inner Boss in you and vote BOSS!

Blair Siegal - Bettering Our School System (B.O.S.S.)

Hey UCSB! My name is Blair Siegal and I am running for the position of OFF Campus representative with B.O.S.S. I am currently a first year undeclared major, leaning towards a communication major. I really want to become more involved on our campus. I love everything about our school, from the beautiful location, to the awesome people, the nightlife, and the high academic caliber. I believe that our student government should speak for you, the students, and what you want. As a representative I will work to make sure that your voice is heard. I know that this proactive change can come about with B.O.S.S. I love getting to know new people, so feel free to come and discuss any ideas you have with me. If elected I will work to:

Get more students involved with AS and campus change by making AS more available to you!
Make Isla Vista feel safer at night.
Increase transparency on where our fees for school are going so we can make sure we are getting the most out of our money.
Improve the public transportation system so it is easier for us to get where we need to go.
Make sure we all have a great year and really bring some change to campus!

I want to help you all get the most out of your college experience and I am here to represent you and your voice! So vote for BLAIR SIEGAL, and Vote for B.O.S.S!

Stanislav "Stanley" Tzankov - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

My name is Stanley Tzankov and I am asking you to RE-ELECT me as your OFF CAMPUS Representative for Legislative Council.

I am an advocate for TRANSPARENCY and ACCESSIBILITY between students and A.S. I have taken on projects such as filming Legislative Council meetings and publicizing open student leadership positions.

As CHAIR of ACADEMIC AFFAIRS BOARD I will continue to:

Revamp A.S.’s role as a resource in order to help protect the quality of our education in the face of shameless fee hikes and budget cuts by publicizing scholarships and extracurricular opportunities.
Advertise AFFORDABLE TEXTBOOK ALTERNATIVES.

(please answer the ballot survey afterwards!)

As the STUDENT REP on the Chancellor’s Technology Advisory Committee I will continue to:

Gain experience PROTECTING the student perspective.
Work with the Student Advocate General and President to create a HUB FOR STUDENT ADVOCACY in an effort to help students regain their legal right of SHARED-GOVERNANCE over our University.

As the former President of Manzanita and a current IV resident:

I know the priorities and needs of students and vow to continue working with the focused experience of student organizations and clubs.

Finally, as a current LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MEMBER I know that this position requires EXPERIENCE, COMMITMENT, and FEEDBACK.

Don’t let our last line of communication be a STRATEGICALLY CAPITALIZED ELECTION SUPPLEMENT. Do your part and EMAIL (UCSBStanleyT@gmail.com) or FACEBOOK me with your comments, ideas, and perspectives on how I can represent you best!

Stay classy Santa Barbara! Remember, Vote STANLEY T. and Vote

Princess Uchekwe - Bettering Our School System (B.O.S.S.)

Recipients: UCSBEEZYS!!

Agent: Princess Uchekwe.

Agency: Better Our School System (B.O.S.S)

Level: 1st year Business Econ major

Mission: Serve as your Off Campus Representative

Blueprint:

Spread awareness about the workings of Associated Students. Why? Because top secret information doesn’t need to be so top secret. The more you know, the more comfortable you are, the more effective our communication.

Eliminate fee increases. We simply cannot be expected to pay more at a time where people make less.

Promote diversity. At a campus like ours, we need to ensure ALL that our voices are heard, and that our differences are RESPECTED.

Increase safety. We need a community that will benefit the well being of all our members.

Upgrade to uniform parking passes. For the money you put down, you should be able to park ANYWHERE.

Report: Students need to be more informed about what’s happening in our community. We need our voices to be heard and our demands met. We will no longer stand for the mistreatment of others and the deteriorating value of our education. As a diligent, determined, and open-minded individual, I will be receptive to student concerns. YOU are my business, and I handle my business like a BOSS.

Nathan "Nate" Walter– Open People’s Party (O.P.P.)

Hey UCSB! I am Nate Walter, I am running for off-campus rep with OPP!

I am a first year Business / Economics Major, and was president of San Nic Resident Halls, which gave me connections in AS which will help me get the right people for the right job, so we can make the changes you want to see.

I Love UCSB and I know that if chosen to represent you great things will happen in IV and on campus. If elected, as your off-campus rep, I plan to:

Using social networking tools, such as Facebook, YouTube, blogs, and others, to ensure that you are always informed of things happening that affect you personally and that you care about.
Making the buying and selling of used books easier for everyone by creating an easy-to-use website.

(For more of my ideas check out NateWalter.com)

Preston Washington– Bettering Our School System (B.O.S.S.)

What's good UCSB students! My name is Preston Washington and I am a first-year staying in the Santa Rosa Residence Hall. In my short time I have come to appreciate UCSB for what it is, a great place. Our school is surrounded by beautiful scenery and filled with beautiful people. I have only gotten to know a small fraction of the students here but I look forward to meeting the rest! If you see me walking around don't hesitate to strike up a conversation with me, or just tell me what you want to see changed.

As my appreciation for UCSB grows my, desire to protect it grows too. That is why I am running for an Off-Campus Representative position, with the Better Our School System party, to take care of the student body. I look around and I see things that effect all of us that I could work on:

the unstable school budget
the limiting of skateboard routes
the dispersement of our student fees

I am the type of person that likes to help people with there problems. I do not even skateboard, but I see a lot of students who do, so I want to make sure they can continue doing what they enjoy. You should vote for me, Preston Washington, so that we can change the course of our school!

Breanna Zehnder - Democratic Process Party (D.P. Party)

OLE' Gauchos! Let the madness of elections begin! I know it seems as though these Candidate Descriptions go on forever, and often seem redundant, but the issues we care about are really important to us and I just wanted to say THANK YOU for being an INFORMED VOTER and MEMBER of the student body. I am Breanna Zehnder and I am a first year Poltical Science and Global Studies Double Major. We can be great friends. Here are a few things I have been involved with my senior year and since coming to UCSB:

I used my PASSION for MEDIA and SERVED as the PUBLICITY CHAIR at my high school. I helped make and edit videos that publicized DANCES and SPORTING events at assemblies and such.
I was the CO-CAPTAIN of my high school Women's TENNIS TEAM and I continue to play club tennis here in the beautiful Santa Barbara weather.
COMMUNITY SERVICE is also a passion of mine and I was a service scholar when I graduated which meant that I completed over 200 HUNDRED HOURS of community service and organized a Hunger benefit dinner which showed the student body how the majority of the world eats on less than $2 a day.
I continue to be involved in Hall Council.
Leadership is very important to me, but more importantly its necessary to be an HONEST, SELFELESS, SERVANT LEADER, who puts the NEEDS of OTHERS and particularly the STUDENTS NEEDS ahead of MY OWN. I am here to

Max Young - Open People’s Party (O.P.P.)

Hey UCSB! My name is Max Young and I am running with O.P.P. because I am ready to be your off-campus rep next year! I’m a second year psychology and accounting double major who is currently living in IV, so I understand what needs to be done to make it a better place. I am also involved in the Greek community as well as holding positions in various AS committees such as Committee on Committees. I am a fun loving guy who loves the beach, socializing with my fellow students, UCSB, and IV so this is the perfect chance for me to give back to the place I love. If elected I vow to do the following:

Make sure attending UCSB is affordable for YOU
Fight these RIDICULOUS fee hikes and class reductions
Fight for tenants’ rights, unfair landlords, and keep housing affordable
Ensure that IV is a safe place for all by making sure there is adequate lighting and improving relations with police
Be a voice for everyone equally regardless of race, gender, religion or orientation
Keeping IV the best place on EARTH!

Like I said before, I am a fun-loving guy who loves meeting new people so if you see me around campus, feel free to come say HI! I look forward to meeting and serving all of you so once that time comes around, be sure to vote for MAX YOUNG and O.P.P!

Yiming "Cedric" Zhao - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

Hey Gauchos! My name is Cedric Zhao and I am running for YOUR Off Campus Representative with OPP! I am a first year Film Studies and Psychology double major who is interested in representing UCSB students and making UCSB a better place for everyone. Living in Isla Vista as a first year has given me a tremendous insight into the life in IV and I absolutely love the OPPortunities and fun that IV has to offer.

Organizations and groups that I am involved with:

AS Isla Vista Community Relations Committee (IVCRC)
AS Isla Vista Tenants Union (IVTU)
IV Census 2010 Committee
Chilla Vista 2010 Committee
Leadership Education & Action Program (LEAP)

If elected, the projects and issues that I will be working on,

The Community Center: I would be collaborating with fellow AS groups and organizations to push this project forward;
The Skate Park in IV: I would be working closely with IV Recreation and Park District and joining the planning committee to help the building and planning process.
IV Tenants Issues: I have observed the tensions between tenants and landlords through my involvement with IVTU and I would definitely help those helpless tenants through AS's services.
Accessibility to campus wide internet: As a world renowned research university, UCSB undoubtedly needs to be equipped with campus wide wireless internet access.
I will be representing YOU! Student voices DO count! Students' opinions DO matter!

Vote for ME and vote for OPP!

Armand Amin - Democratic Process Party (D.P. Party)

Hi, my name is Armand Amin and I am running for AS off-campus representative. I am running because I believe that I can make AS better. Better for YOU!

In the past year, as a member of Isla Vista Tenants Union, I have worked to protect your RIGHTS as an Isla Vista resident, as well as:

Work on ordinance 4444: the ordinance that expands tenant’s rights.
Like getting your SAFETY DEPOSITS BACK
Improving property safety: Isla Vista is ranked first amongst all communities west of the Mississippi for property theft!
Raising awareness about student safety.
The Isla Vista Census count: IV is undercounted, so we aren’t being represented. Without proper representation we do NOT have a say in local government.

In addition, I believe that transparency in AS and student involvement is vital to our school.
We, as students, are having our education undermined.
We should NOT have to pay extra money for fewer classes.
We should NOT be held to MCP requirements when we have to fight just to get into classes.
What’s worse? We all recognize these injustices and nothing is being done about it.

So lets MOBLIZE, COOPERATE and be PROACTIVE about the issues that face us today.
My name is Armand Amin and I am with the DP Party.
Lets make this school OUR school.

Richard "Milo" Gavan– Democratic Process Party (D.P. Party)

Hey UCSB!! My name is Richard Gavan and I’m running to be your off-campus representative. Here’s the situation: Associated Students is our student government – our tool of direct influence that most students know too little about. The Legislative Council works to get the wants and needs of the students written into campus policies. Wouldn’t you like Associated Students to be actually associated with the students?
Here’s what some of the plan consists of:

prioritize opening lines of communication between representatives and A.S. with the student body, through outreach and education programs
establishing regular student forums to facilitate communication between students and officers
optimizing transparency by insuring that expenditures are paid directly from A.S., rather than through a third party
self-regulating accountability through a system of open checks and balances
In other words, getting people in the KNOW, getting their voice HEARD, and keeping A.S. receptive and accountable so it STAYS ASSOCIATED WITH THE STUDENTS!

Also, here’s a little about myself:

My majors are psychology and philosophy: ethics and public policy
I’m a research assistant in psychology
I’m the Public Relations officer of the Red Cross at UCSB – I work and liaison with various groups on campus
I’m President of the Philosophy Club – I helped establish the club with OSL and initiated an outreach program to get students involved
I know how to get you in communication and your voice HEARD!

Evan Hynes - Democratic Process Party (D.P. Party)

Hello fellow Gauchos! My name is EVAN HYNES, and I am PUMPED to be running with the Democratic Process Party (DP Party) to be one of your next OFF-CAMPUS Representatives. I am a first year Art and Biology Double Major—if you have ever seen a shirtless dude painting on the lawn in front of the MCC, then you’ve seen me before!

As my majors exemplifies, I am highly interested in the arts as a positive, public form of building a strong, open-minded Isla Vista community, as well as helping keep our town an environmentally friendly and sustainable place to live in.

As your next Off-Campus Rep., I will work to…

Expand PUBLIC ART PROJECTS to make IV a more beautiful place to live in and build strong community ties.
Rally campus organizations to help out local low-income families in Isla Vista to make it an economically prosperous community for all, not just students.
Build a stronger sense of ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY in our community through large-scale organized street and beach clean-ups, where multiple organizations will collaborate to clean our town.
Make AS more known and accessible to all UCSB students! I will lead committees to outreach to students, rather than waiting around for students to come to them.
Support and promote DIVERSITY and AWARENESS in the off campus community

I am so excited to run with DP Party and start bettering the Isla Vista community! Vote EVAN HYNES for off-campus representative, and lets

Christine Javier - Democratic Process Party (D.P. Party)

Hey! What?s up UCSB! I'm CHRISTINE JAVIER, a first-year pre-bio major. I am a very open-minded person who has heard the many opinions of the students here, which has motivated me to become more involved in helping our school. I am currently a member of Anacapa?s Hall Council, so I have a lot of EXPERIENCE with this legislative business. Also, I am a part of NRHH, which is a group of leaders who advocate COMMUNITY GAIN and attain this by fund raising and such. Besides this, I've worked to fund raise money for charities such as Invisible Children, as well as projects to spread awareness of ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. As your Off-Campus Representative, I will:

Prevent hate and violence within IV by hosting events to spread awareness
Create a much more environmentally friendly atmosphere within IV by implementing laws for better trash management
Fight for student rights within IV in order to attain government funding
Hold more events acknowledging the diversity within UCSB and IV that has been overshadowed
Meet with school officials to plan out ways around the obstacles the budget cuts have given us
Create a much simpler process for incoming tenants within IV by hosting various information events

As a student spending more money to not get the classes I want, focusing on AS funding will be my main priority. I see the problems within IV as well as on campus, and I'm here to fix them!

Maribel "Mira" Martinez - Democratic Process Party (D.P. Party)

HELLO GAUCHOS,
My name is MARIBEL MARTINEZ and I am running to be your OFF-CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVE with the D.P. Party. I'm a first year Business-Economics, Spanish double-major and I know that I can help make UCSB a better campus for all of us.

What I’ve Done:

Manzanita Co-President
RHA Judicial Review Board
A.S S.C.O.R.E
Lobbied the UC 32% tuition increase, and will continue to lobby all other fee hikes!

If elected, I will:

Promote OUTREACH to everyone at UCSB about A.S, in order to make it more OPEN and TRANSPARENT
In light of the recent HATE CRIMES on UC campuses, I want to help raise AWARENESS about the issue, and ensure that both I.V and UCSB be safe for everyone.
FIGHT fee increases!! A university education is NOT cheap; we don’t need any more fee hikes.
Increase safety in I.V. There’s too much theft going around, and it’s about time safety became a main concern. It’s our home, and we should always feel SECURE in it.

Want to talk about anything? E-MAIL me at (ucsmaribel@yahoo.com) or find me on Facebook under Mira Martinez.

VOTE for MARIBEL MARTINEZ as OFF-CAMPUS REP!!

Tiffany Mayville - Democratic Process Party (D.P. Party)

Hey hey hey UCSB! My name is Tiffany Mayville, and I’m a third year Environmental Studies major. Elect me for OFF-CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVE, and I will be the positive, strong-willed, passionate workforce A.S. needs!

What have I done?

Part of the ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS BOARD since my freshman year
- Elected as an officer for the past two, last year as Social Chair and this year as External Affairs Chair and Environmental Justice Coordinator.
- Worked on planning IV Earth Day, stopping development in Gaviota, lobbying congress in DC for green legislation, and creating a coalition focusing on environmental justice.
Council member for the California Student Sustainability Coalition for the past year.
Intern for the Rape Prevention Education Program for two years.

If elected as OFF-CAMPUS REP, I will work on:

Campus sustainability, because it not only has a huge impact on the environment, but saves the university thousands of dollars of YOUR money.
Environmental justice, by addressing how environmental policy and degradation affect marginalized communities in our local area, especially in terms of food access.
Building a coalition of student organizations to tackle environmental issues and social justice to bring together people power and resources.
Addressing issues of sexual violence and hate in our IV and UCSB community, and how the affects everyone, regardless or gender identity, sexual orientation, or racial and ethnic background.

I will serve you, the students, as OFF-CAMPUS REP! Elect me with DP Party, and let’s get to work!

Abrahan Monzon - Democratic Process Party (D.P. Party)

Hello beautiful peers, My name is Abrahán Monzón, I am a second year Sociology and Feminist Studies double major with a minor in Education, and I am running to be one of YOUR off-campus representatives for legislative council. My EXPERIENCES range from having an involved part in several student organizations, as well as being part of a couple of boards, committees, and commissions (BCCs). I have also been a proxy for Legislative Council throughout the year, serving a liaison for legislative council members who can't make all the meetings due to scheduling conflicts.
My goals are to build:

TRANSPARENCY- because students have a right to know where their MONEY IS GOING, and what the folks they elected into office are talking about, voting on, and deciding at ALL of their meetings
ACCESSIBILITY- because the campus, IV, and its facilities, should NOT BE CLOSED to ANYONE, regardless of race, background, ability, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, of anything else.
SAFETY- because IV and our campus should be a place where EVERYONE should feel SAFE in.

Projects I have thought about (creating accessible menus at IV eateries, creating better transportation options for those who need them) reflect these goals.
Once again, I encourage you to vote for me because I have experienced AS from the OUTSIDE, noticing what needs to be worked on and improved, as well as from the INSIDE, through proxying, so I have hands on EXPERIENCE. If you would like to know more about me you can

Benjamin "BO" Oler - Democratic Process Party (D.P. Party)

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Maritza Palacios - Democratic Process Party (D.P. Party)

Hello my fellow peers! My name is Maritza Palacios and I want to be your next Off-Campus Representative! I’m a third year Global Studies and Spanish double major with a minor in Sports Management. I currently hold the position of Collegial Networking Chair with a non profit organization in which I have learned many leadership skills that will help me prepare for this role I want to embark on. I am outgoing, enthusiastic, and a dedicated person. I will work on issues that concern all UCSB students especially those who live off campus. I am very dedicated to empowering students on this campus and advocating for the needs of all students especially those in underrepresented populations. If elected as Off-Campus Representative I will:

Fight for tenants’ rights by reducing cost of rent, becoming all knowledgeable of our rights and holding landlords accountable
Do everything in my hands to stop the recent fee hikes because in this time of financial crisis and even raising fees it is vital that AS continues to advocate for lower fees, increased transparency, and student oversight input
Focus on Outreach and Retention because they need to be strengthen in order to improve your UCSB experience by creating a diverse atmosphere and allow students to learn more about different cultures

Most importantly, I am here to represent YOU, YOUR student rights, and YOUR concerns. So vote for me for your Off-Campus Representative and vote for the DP Party.

Jessica Perez - Democratic Process Party (D.P. Party)

Hey there Gauchos!
My name is Jessica Perez and I am running for Off-Campus Representative with the Democratic Process Party (DP Party). As a first year Political-Science major I currently serve as the Co-President of Santa Catalina North and am a member of the RHA Coordinating Board. I am a friendly, responsible and outgoing person who wants to help make a difference on this wonderful campus of ours. This is our campus and with your help I know I can make UCSB all that it is possible of becoming! As your Off-Campus Representative I plan to:

Help ease the financial woes of all UCSB students
Address and fight fee increases
Ensure that YOUR money is being spent for YOUR benefit
Make it easier for students to get involved on campus and within the community
Ensure that vital student resources remain available for everyone
Make sure IV is a safe and comfortable community for all, free of hate and danger
Represent each and everyone of YOU and make sure that YOUR voice is heard

VOTE for the DP PARTY and VOTE JESSICA PEREZ for Off-Campus Rep!

Anthony Rum - Democratic Process Party (D.P. Party)

Hey there Gauchos!
My name is Anthony Rum and I would love become your next Off-Campus Representative! Let me start by thanking you for taking part in the A.S elections: your vote will help determine the outcome of many important decisions made at UCSB.

I’m currently a third year, Business Economics major and am devoted to bettering your experience here at UCSB.

Involvement:

Chair of the Sustainable Business Committee within the Environmental Affairs Board
Associated Students Recycling Committee: Hosted Recyclemania and the “Evolution of the Plastic” campaign
Working with Greeks Gone Green to implement a more eco-friendly agenda into the UCSB Greek system.

Plans:

To provide a campus sustainability backbone for clubs, organizations, and boards.
I will work to create a more open, transparent and proactive Associated Students through newsletters, open meetings and higher accountability.

Through outreach, will provide the student body with the knowledge of resources A.S provides.
I will fight for more student representation across the board, including the Academic Senate, BCC’s , and in Isla Vista.

I will be an advocate for campus accessibility, especially transfer students who are often overlooked.

It’s no questions that we attend one of the best universities in the country and if elected I ensure you that I will do everything in my power to make it even better. Vote me, ANTHONY RUM as your OFF-CAMPUS REPRESENTAIVE, and be certain that change will occur.

VOTE RUM for DP PARTY!

2010 Spring GeneralElection Supplement

Off-Campus Representatives

2010 Spring General
Election Supplement