2004 Spring General
Election Supplement

External Vice President, Local Affairs


candidate
Corina M. Garcia - Student Action Coalition

What's up everyone, my name is Corina Garcia and I am a Chicana Studies and Political Science major. My membership in the Student Action Coalition, numerous groups within Associated Students, and most importantly my officer position in El Congreso, have reminded me to think critically and consciously of my political surroundings, as well as the necessary ways to progressively change them. The leadership and organizational skills obtained through my community involvement have further enhanced by ability to effectively practice and foster the necessary leadership to bring about real change among legislative council representatives, the local UCSB communities and in our communities at large.

My involvement in the local "No on Proposition 54" campaign, as well as the campaign to bring resources to the Isla Vista community has helped me establish myself within a strong group of political organizers with the interest of bringing representation through organization to underrepresented communities, as well as communities in need of sustainable access.

When elected I will continue to bridge the gap among Isla Vista issues concerning all students and local community members. It is absolutely necessary to utilize our current resources and hold our local officials accountable. I will work to bring all communities together make Isla Vista more reflective of the progressive political movements on our UCSB campus.

Therefore, we must all Vote SAC, Taking Action Attaining Access. "The power is in the people and the politics we address"

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Soumil Mehta - Student Unity Now

As your External VP for Local Affairs, I will bring a passionate, progressive and principled voice to UCSB and the Isla Vista community. As the Outreach Chair of Environmental Affairs Board, I have developed professional relationships with UCSB Administration, IV Master Plan and IV Parking Permit agencies, and various community organizations. I will also harness the knowledge gained and relationships developed by my active membership in AS BIKES and my experience as Manley House President and Treasurer to open communication channels between students and community organizations to represent students starting at the beginning of the planning process all the way to implementation. At the same time, I will draw on my experience to watch over institutions that have a powerful hand in determining our future to ensure that decisions affecting us are socially equitable, fiscally responsible, ecologically sustainable, and beneficial to students now and in the future. Also, I will hold public forums and active listening sessions on campus and in Isla Vista to give all students the opportunity to be heard and engage in interactive dialogue. I will devote myself to the greater student interest with special attention to tenants' rights, weekend student safety, car share program, improved bus service, and biker safety. As the External Vice President of Local Affairs I will do my best to serve the needs of every student at UCSB, and other members of the Isla Vista community. For more info visit votesun.com

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Jared Renfro - Students' Party

Involvement: As a second year legislative council representative and current member of Associated Students' Business Services, Program Board, I have developed the leadership skills required to be Executive Vice President for Local Affairs (EVPLA). I have written bills and position papers, helped coordinate large student socials such as the A.S. BBQ, and am currently developing the Business Services entrepreneur competition. My main objective as EVPLA is to promote policies that enhance safety and responsibility while protecting students' rights. I will work with the Committee on Public Safety to create a student-based oversight committee of UCPD and IVFP to protect students' rights.

Progress: I.V. needs to implement feasible plans that will address the long-term problems: parking impacted by increased density, housing quality, and the quality of student life. I am opposed to the parking permit program that would require residents of Isla Vista to pay $195.00 for a permit to park their car. Students are already encumbered with the rising tuition, high rent, and overpriced textbooks. The plan fails to address the real parking issue in I.V.: the demand to supply more parking spaces as I.V.'s population grows.

Good Times: I am opposed to Halloween's Outdoor Festival Ordinance that restricts amplified music from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. I have researched with Business Services the possibility of creating a student-operated pub on campus. The creation of this Business Service would provide a safe and responsible environment for students and faculty to relax and socialize. Go green on 420: Vote Students' Party.



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