2008 Spring General
Election Supplement

University-owned Off-Campus Housing


candidate
Michael Lambright - Open People's Party (O.P.P.)

What's up Gauchos?

My name is Michael Lambright, and I am a second year Philosophy major running for University Owned Housing Representative.

From my service in Legislative Council as a proxy, to my participation in Judicial Council proceedings, to my Nexus editorial, I have demonstrated a willingness to speak out when I believe that student rights, goals, or interests are being threatened.

In my nomination to A.S. Attorney General, I demonstrated extensive knowledge of how A.S. is supposed to function, from the broadest perspective to the smallest detail, and I will use this knowledge to promote student interest from my first day on the job.

I believe that we are ALL constituents of A.S., that we ALL pay into it, and that we ALL should reap the benefits of it. I believe that OUR money ought to be used to promote OUR interests first.

I believe that we benefit from a diversity of ideas in A.S., that no matter how controversial an opinion and no matter how small a voice, every student sentiment should have a safe home in A.S.

I believe that this is OUR student government, and between constantly increasing tuition, constantly decreasing financial aid, and progressively more difficult academic requirements, we need someone to stand up for US. Vote for me and OPP, and we'll do just that.

candidate
Donald Byers - Student Voice!

Hello, my name is Donald Byers, running for University Owned Housing representative with Student Voice!, and I'm a third year business economics major. I transferred here in Fall '07, and have been involved in the single student housing community. If you've lived in Santa Ynez, you've probably seen me putting up posters, passing out fliers, or knocking on your doors to tell you about events!

When elected, I will be in a better position to give back to the Santa Ynez/El Dorado/Westgate community. My experience has given me a strong understanding of the needs, wants, and diversity in the single student apartment complexes.

I will focus on:

Transfers. I'm a transfer, and the majority of my community is made of transfers. I found it difficult to adapt, socially, financially and scholastically. We hit the ground running, and I want to make transfer resources more accessible to those who need them.

Financial Aid. I am committed to fighting for a student vote on the Academic Senate to ensure that students are addressing unfair academic policies, such as the Minimum Cumulative Progress, which places even more financial and academic burdens on our backs.

People. I love everyone. I want everyone to be included and represented fairly. I will fight for every single voice to be heard. You should speak freely and openly, and you should be proud of who you are.

I really appreciate that you actually read this. Please vote for Donald Byers and Student Voice! You know you want to.

candidate
Daniel Plotkin - Independent

Are you as upset as Daniel Plotkin that the beautiful weather of spring is stained with the outlandish, bizarre, color-coated flyering of political parties? Are you tired of having your votes bought by sandwiches and hot dogs? I guess that part isn't so bad. But, I say take the hot dog and the sandwich, use their laptop, and don't vote for any of them.

Running with OPP last year and disenfranchised with the party system, Daniel Plotkin put forth legislation to ban political parties on this campus. Disappointed that only two legislative members, the brilliant Sinead Kennedy and Patrick Cahill, voted in favor of the bill, Plotkin will continue his tireless work to bring the party system to its knees.



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