2010 Election Supplement

Presidential Candidates

Josue Aparicio - Open People's Party (O.P.P)

Hey UCSB!

My name is JOSUE APARICIO and I am ready to be your next A.S. President.

Serving two years on Legislative Council and Finance Board, I have developed an understanding of the university structure and its functions. As an established leader on this campus, I recognize that it is an imperative time to elect a leader that will represent the needs of all students.

As President:

I will ensure that there is an easier way CRASH CLASSES, and that more classes are created in order for students to take the courses they need to GRADUATE.
I will continue to lobby on behalf of students in order to put a stop to the growing STUDENT FEES, and ensure that we are able to preserve our campus resources such as CLAS, EOP, and the REC CEN.
I will continue to make GREEK CONDUCT BOARD a more transparent process and ensure that we preserve our GREEK COMMUNITY on this campus.
I will work on ensuring that this university creates MORE JOBS ON CAMPUS FOR STUDENTS by ensuring the Ucen becomes a student-run building.
I will work to PROMOTE SCHOOL SPIRIT on this campus by ensuring that every student on this campus is proud to be a Gaucho!

So when voting for your Presidential candidate this year, vote for the candidate with the experience, and the leadership skills needed to REPRESENT and STAND UP for YOU.

Vote for JOSUE APARICIO, and vote for the OPEN PEOPLE'S PARTY!!

Bennett A Duval - Bettering Our School System (B.O.S.S.)

Fellow Gauchos,

My name is Bennett Duval and I am willing to do whatever it takes to make sure that your student fees are being spent properly.

As a founder of a small start up company and member of both the AS Investment Advisory Committee and AS Finance Board, I understand the importance of fiscal responsibility. In light of California's recent budget crisis, I plan on fighting for you the students in every way possible to insure that our tuition does not continue to rise!

It is my goal to also continue the efforts of both EAB and the Green Campus Program to continue to make our campus greener. Santa Barbara is where the environmental movement began. It is imperative that we continue to be recognized as the model of what a Green Campus should look like now and into the future.

As a leader in our community, I am prepared to work for you the students. I bring to the table a fresh approach to the Presidency. I believe that I can truly represent what a gaucho is and wants its President to be. I represent hope and change.

The overall goal of every student leader is to Better Our School System! Get B.O.S.S.Y everyone and vote for me!.

I represent change. I represent what our school needs. Finally, I represent transparency for Associated Students!

Best, Bennett Duval Note: This message brought by the campaign to better our school system.

Paul Monge-Rodriguez - Democratic Process Party (D.P. Party)

Hi SB!

The current budget crisis we're in represents an important time for collaboration and innovation both in and outside of A.S. This crisis offers a unique opportunity for us to work together to further the interests and promote the welfare of every student at this university. As president, I will work to create a campus climate where students feel supported and prepared to meet their academic and career goals.

Experience and victories:

Advocated for and won two student representative seats on the Chancellor's Coordinating Committee on Budget Strategy
Chaired the A.S. Student Commission on Racial Equality & the A.S. Student-Initiated Recruitment and Retention Committee
Served on the United States Student Association, Board of Directors
Worked as an academic advisor and leadership development intern for the Educational Opportunity Program and the Office of Student Life, respectively

My plan:

Institutionalize an A.S. Scholarship to help students mitigate the increasing costs of attending this university
Put more trained student reps on administrative committees that shape budget and academic policy
Create an A.S. newsletter to keep students informed on local and system-wide issues (status of the UC budget)
Continue being someone who is approachable, friendly, and that students can relate to

My name is Paul Monge-Rodriguez and I'm running to be your next AS President. Vote DP Party!

2010 Spring GeneralElection Supplement

Presidential Candidates

2010 Spring General
Election Supplement