2006 Spring General
Election Supplement

External Vice President, Local Affairs


candidate
Rame Hanna - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

My name is Rame Hanna, and I currently serve as your A.S. Attorney General and legal observer. I have taken an active role in addressing police and community rights in IV. This year I had the opportunity to teach a course in the Law and Society Department achieved a number of objectives including; discussion of problems and solutions regarding IVFP misconduct towards IV residents, legal observation of local officials, and the creation of policy recommendations to better our living environment. Isla Vista is a unique community with unique problems, and it takes strong sense of responsibility and mutual understanding for us to succeed as a community. It is important that we are not treated with less respect than other Santa Barbara residents because we are students, and I will continue my work to ensure that you feel comfortable in your own neighborhood. Students need to feel comfortable with calling for emergency services without the fear of finding themselves in a unfortunate legal situation. In continuing to fight for students against IV park permit proposals, drastic changes to the substandard housing situations we are forced into by opportunistic landlords and lack of other option, and more ESLP and Environmental initiatives, my goal is to spread awareness of all local issues that affect our community and make a change according to your input. With no student vote and minimal input in all local affairs, our community continues to be shaped by outside forces. We need to raise our voices and be heard!

candidate
Joel Rodriguez-Flores - Students' Party

Dear UCSB students,


Have you ever been ripped off trying to get your deposit back, experienced needlessly heavy-handed treatment from the I.V. Foot Patrol, or flown off your skateboard because there was not adequate lighting to let you see a crack in the sidewalk? So have I. Ever wished that any of these situations were different? Well, I have also spent some time searching for solutions to all of them. Here's what I have to offer.

My involvement with local affairs began shortly after I moved to Isla Vista, when I started campaigning for the development of the I.V. community center with El Congreso. A year and a half later, I am still devoted to this issue. Since fall quarter, I have represented students on A.S. legislative council and the county's Project Area Committee for I.V. As the local coordinator for UCSB's Student Lobby, I have worked to prevent police abuse on Halloween and to increase the use of organic food in the dining commons and the UCen, and as a member of the I.V. Tenants' Union I have committed myself to inform students about their rights as tenants.

I am ready to increase my commitment to UCSB students, and this is why I am asking for your vote as External Vice President of Local Affairs. In return, I will dedicate myself tirelessly to attain tangible gains in our quality of life over the next year. Vote for me and Students' Party: more experience, more integrity, and more good times!



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