Question 1 of 4What are your top three priorities for the office you’re seeking?

Teri Ann Hourihan: 1. Water conservation and preservation: this will help all Arizona to continue to grow and persevere in our growth. Right now, we are in a critical time where water is running low and Arizona needs a Governor that is serious about fast solutions. We need short term solutions and long-term solutions to override the short term because projects are not yet started in Arizona for a long-term goal. I will also ensure data centers are taxed and not using water without paying their way to be here and help with water and energy conservation. All of Arizona will be helped with feeling secure in growth and being in Arizona with their families for decades to come.

2. Affordability/cost of living - water and energy preservation will begin to help the crisis in our state being unaffordable. Creating housing that is affordable, matching New Mexico's universal free childcare, utilizing vacant buildings for shelters and helping low income families and communities, creating easier traveling options, lowering gas prices but controlling inflation by the owners, ensuring inflation does not rise with wage increase, creating rebates for farmers market vendors and buyers, increasing wages of public servants and teachers, and stop data centers and utility companies from increasing cost while at the same time pushing their expansions onto residents. I will also allow competitive utility companies into county and cities, so residents have at least 2 to choose from versus 1 required per city/county. This will help reduce cost. Healthcare will be a focus for Arizonan's to have health care that is affordable for their families including dental. Residents of the entire state will be helped by better quality of life.

3. Schools/public agency accountability - All school choices will remain and work together, all taxpayer dollars will be accountable to the public for schooling regardless of where the student chooses to attend school or is home schooled. Schools will stop expanding as they settle with the current changes of decrease in enrollments. ESA will remain and be safe but ensuring that any money given in ESA follows the student into a public school if they halfway through the year change from ESA to public. The ESA program is more cost effective for Arizona over traditional and charter public schools. If ESA is removed taxpayers will pay millions of dollars more in tax money annually. Teachers will have salaries that match the national average at minimum and funding for schools will increase to at minimum match national average. State agencies will be audited for fraud and reform occur to ensure that every state agency under the Governor is clean from fraud and misuse of taxpayer dollars and help publicly accountable for how they are fixing the problems (beyond what is already public in the Auditor General report).

Question 2 of 4How would you prevent and respond to antisemitic hate crimes?

Teri Ann Hourihan: I want to create an anti-hate law in Arizona to once and for all finally have it state vs. city/county wide. I will ensure that we make sure policy and law. I would make sure hate crimes are investigated properly and law enforcement trained to respond, expand state security against hate crimes, create emergency preparedness, create policy in schools that protect children and educators, and other ways to ensure no hate.

Question 3 of 4How would you help keep Jewish institutions and gathering places safe?

Teri Ann Hourihan: Ensuring public safety of all including these communities, strengthen hate crime prosecution and penalty, work in connection with the community and leaders to attend to what they need and seek to serve their community. I would ensure that there is an open communication so any new or existing events could be easily communicated to me and a solution could begin to form quickly.

Question 4 of 4How would you address Israel-related antisemitism?

Teri Ann Hourihan: Ensure agencies under the governor have policies in place that protect the community and ensure hate is not disseminated without penalty, provide training in state agencies regarding culture and religious values of Judaism, and education staff in agencies and the public about the errors in this type of rhetoric providing resources. As above, create policies and enforce current policies across the state to ensure safety in all communities and to help stop this from happening, including when it happening through cyber connections and internet.

Question 1 of 4What are your top three priorities for the office you’re seeking?

Alma Hernandez: Affordability, protecting our Public Education system and Healthcare. These are all the core issues impacting our communities.

Question 2 of 4How would you prevent and respond to antisemitic hate crimes?

Alma Hernandez: I have been doing this work for years even before getting elected and I am very proud of being a very vocal and involved member of the Jewish Caucus and I have proudly led many of these efforts. I did my legal externship with the ADL and worked with JCRC before running for office here in the community. I will continue to lead on fighting back against antisemitism and extremism on both sides of the aisle. The bill that is currently moving which would provide buffer zones is my original bill and the hate crimes legislation I first ran 4 years ago and unfortunately that died this year again. This is exactly why in 2021 I ran my mandatory Holocaust education legislation that was signed into law.

Question 3 of 4How would you help keep Jewish institutions and gathering places safe?

Alma Hernandez: Me and my sister Rep. Consuelo Hernandez sent a letter two years ago urging the Governor to release the funds for security grants rather than wait until the following budget year because we know all too well what security means in our community. We could not continue to wait for this to be done on its own and personally as a board member of my synagogue (Chaverim) I know the financial impact the community is faced with as these are costs that we must cover. I believe it is absolutely our job to keep the community safe. We have been hit hard.

Question 4 of 4How would you address Israel-related antisemitism?

Alma Hernandez: I live this every single day. The community knows where I stand on this issues I have been an advocate since I was 14- years old I will not stop now and I will never cower to political pressure. It has been increasingly hard to see the direction my own party has gone in with regard to this issue however I remain committed to fighting and pushing back on the divisive rhetoric. I believe in Israels right to exist, I believe that anti-Zionism is antisemitism period. I will not stand by that because we have seen this hate before it always starts with the Jews but it does not certainly end with us.

Question 1 of 4What are your top three priorities for the office you’re seeking?

Teresa Martinez: My top priority is maintaining our roads and road safety, making sure we do everything to bring down the cost of utilities and to have fairness in the courts. I believe the entire state benefits

Question 2 of 4How would you prevent and respond to antisemitic hate crimes?

Teresa Martinez: I ran a bill to protect places of worship from being disrupted. Currently that bill is in the senate

Question 3 of 4How would you help keep Jewish institutions and gathering places safe?

Teresa Martinez: I think we have to have strong laws that protect our places of worship and school, businesses and communities from being harassed intimidated or attacked. Stiffer penalties for those who attack religious buildings and communities.

Question 4 of 4How would you address Israel-related antisemitism?

Teresa Martinez: I think making the state laws protect the Jewish community equally and efficiently. We need to be diligent in protecting them in the state laws need to support that.

Question 1 of 4What are your top three priorities for the office you’re seeking?

John Winchester: Affordability is the number one issue for families and residents. I will work to lower costs in housing and energy by cutting red tape and creating supply, and work to create a vibrant economy that creates more opportunities for individuals to earn higher wages. My other three primary issues contribute to affordability as well. Public Safety is of high concern for many families, but public safety is also ravaging business and driving up costs for local consumers. Property damage for businesses in our community have driven up insurance, security, and facility costs forcing business owners to increase prices. Housing first policies, lack of support for policing, and failure to prosecute crimes have been forces that drive Public Safety risks. Lastly is education. Our k-12 system only graduates 72% of its students, leaving an annually compounding problem of a large pool of unprepared workers. This has led to a large workforce non-participation rate of 40% among prime working age adults in Pima County. Folks without education will find it increasingly hard to find jobs that will provide for families, driving them to public services, which are growing at an alarming rate. Pima County has a high poverty rate and a high rate of people on assistance. We are failing our people.

Question 2 of 4How would you prevent and respond to antisemitic hate crimes?

John Winchester: I do not believe we can stop antisemitism. It seems to be a disease without a cure. But it should absolutely not be publicly tolerated, and public harassment, vandalism, and other forms of violence should be treated as domestic terrorism, and prosecuted as such. Public demonstrations of antisemitism should be driven back underground in shame.

Question 3 of 4How would you help keep Jewish institutions and gathering places safe?

John Winchester: I believe that the number one purpose of government is security. Our local governments have not provided that security, which is why local Jewish organization have had to pay for it. That security should be provided by local jurisdictions, and Jewish communities should not have to pay for it. I believe the state should threaten to withhold state shared revenues if local jurisdictions cannot demonstrate protection for their local populations, particularly those who face regular threats and violence.

Question 4 of 4How would you address Israel-related antisemitism?

John Winchester: Anti-Zionism masquerades as antisemitism. I believe the best way to address the issue is to not just condemn it publicly when it appears, but to expand on programmatic ways in which the state, and local communities within the state, can normalize relations with Israel. Arizona has a trade office. What can we do to normalize business and trade, research and education, or most importantly water security.

Question 1 of 4What are your top three priorities for the office you’re seeking?

Nancy Gutierrez: I advocate for our public schools. Our communities rely on strong public schools that serve all students. They have been underfunded for decades. I also work to pass gun safety legislation. This is crucial in this state and must be done to make our communities safer. I'm also working hard to make sure that we have body autonomy which includes women's healthcare from puberty through menopause. More than half of our population is women and we a overlooked in the medical fields. This must change.

Question 2 of 4How would you prevent and respond to antisemitic hate crimes?

Nancy Gutierrez: I have been a strong voice in speaking out against antisemitism and will always do so. I use the spotlight I have to bring awareness to this issue. It is NEVER acceptable to be antisemitic in any way. I attend community events at my local JCC to learn more about how to help. I meet with groups who have or want to create legislation that would help with this issue. I will continue to be an active ally to my Jewish community.

Question 3 of 4How would you help keep Jewish institutions and gathering places safe?

Nancy Gutierrez: Last summer I worked hard to secure funding for security for the Maccabi games in Tucson. I reached out to the Governor and the Mayor's office. I also volunteered at several events. I will continue to do everything I can to make sure that our Jewish institutions are safe.

Question 4 of 4How would you address Israel-related antisemitism?

Nancy Gutierrez: I have been dealing with this since I got into office. I make it a point to support my Jewish community, friends and neighbors publicly in my speeches, on my social media and in my life. I travelled with our Legislative delegation to Israel in March 2024. I learned so much on the trip and am forever grateful for that experience. I have lost supporters because of that, but it was the right thing to do. I will continue to lead in this way.

Question 1 of 4What are your top three priorities for the office you’re seeking?

Jackie Anderson: Again my top priorities, of course would be water, public education, funding, and healthcare. I realize that I don’t know all of the nuances of the bill process in the state legislature. I am sure the Democratic caucus has many bills in draft form, but have not been able to submit them due to the current majority refusing to accept their bills. I think the biggest priority is to be elected and hopefully become the majority.

Question 2 of 4How would you prevent and respond to antisemitic hate crimes?

Jackie Anderson: As elective officials, we should make it very clear to the citizens of our communities that we have that we follow the law and the legal process. And when antisemitism and hate crimes occur.

Question 3 of 4How would you help keep Jewish institutions and gathering places safe?

Jackie Anderson: I don’t want to be negative about this question my understanding is the church and state is separate and if we help one religious group, would we not have to help other religious groups?.
I think the a public statement that in and hate crimes is unacceptable.

Question 4 of 4How would you address Israel-related antisemitism?

Jackie Anderson: With all due I think people who have dual citizenship’s should respect their countries, my great great grandparents arrived in the United States before the Civil War and came to the United States because they were starving to death or didn’t want to continually fight war in Europe. Add Jews to have the right to be proud of their ancestral homeland. I realize you may not appreciate my answer cause I don’t have an ancestral homeland. I’m too many generations American so I have. I have lost that connection again. I’m not sure what authority I can seek for, but it continuously talk about hatred among people’s of the world. .

Question 1 of 4What are your top three priorities for the office you’re seeking?

Genoveva Diaz: My top three priorities are education, healthcare, and affordable housing. As a teacher and single mother, I understand the challenges many Arizona families face every day. I believe every child deserves access to quality education, safe schools, and the support needed to succeed academically and personally. I also believe healthcare should be accessible and affordable, especially for working families, seniors, and people facing serious illnesses. As a cancer survivor, this issue is deeply personal to me. Finally, I want to fight for affordable housing because too many families in Tucson and across Arizona are struggling with rising rent and housing costs. These priorities would help create stronger communities, improve quality of life, and give families greater stability and opportunity for the future.

Question 2 of 4How would you prevent and respond to antisemitic hate crimes?

Genoveva Diaz: The rise in antisemitism is a very sad reality, and it reflects a deeper division and anger that we are seeing across our society today. Unfortunately, this violence and discrimination are not limited to antisemitism alone. We are also seeing hostility toward Hispanic communities and growing tensions caused by conflicts happening around the world.

If elected, I would support stronger education, community dialogue, and public awareness efforts to combat hate, misinformation, and extremism in all forms. I believe education is one of the most powerful tools we have because many people are being misinformed by harmful rhetoric and divisive narratives.

I would also support collaboration between schools, community organizations, faith groups, and law enforcement to prevent hate crimes, protect vulnerable communities, and promote respect, understanding, and peaceful coexistence among all people in Arizona.

Question 3 of 4How would you help keep Jewish institutions and gathering places safe?

Genoveva Diaz: The safety of every community should be a priority, including Jewish institutions, houses of worship, schools, and community centers. No family should feel afraid to practice their faith, attend school, or participate in community life because of hate or threats of violence.

I believe the role of public officials is to support policies that strengthen public safety, improve coordination with law enforcement, and ensure that communities have access to security resources and emergency preparedness training when needed. At the same time, it is important to maintain civic trust, openness, and respect for civil rights.

As a teacher and community leader, I also believe education and dialogue are essential to reducing hate and extremism. We must promote understanding between communities and reject antisemitism, racism, and discrimination in all forms while building a safer and more united Arizona.

Question 4 of 4How would you address Israel-related antisemitism?

Genoveva Diaz: This is a difficult issue because unfortunately tensions and anger toward Jewish communities have increased with everything happening in Gaza and now Iran. My perspective is that in my district we have people from many different backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs, and every person deserves respect regardless of their religion, opinions, or identity.

Now more than ever, educating people about respecting others is essential. We must be able to disagree on political issues without promoting hate toward entire communities. Respect for the rights and dignity of others must remain a priority.

If elected, I would focus on promoting education, dialogue, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence among all communities. I believe leaders have a responsibility to reduce division, reject discrimination in all forms, and encourage informed conversations instead of fear, misinformation, and hostility.

Question 1 of 4What are your top three priorities for the office you’re seeking?

Juan Manuel Guerrero: My top three priorities are economic opportunity, public education, and community safety.

First, I will focus on expanding good-paying jobs and workforce training so families in Southern Arizona can build stable careers without leaving the region. That includes supporting small businesses, infrastructure investment, and partnerships with community colleges and industry.

Second, I will prioritize strengthening public education by supporting K–12 funding, improving teacher recruitment and retention, and expanding career and technical education so students are prepared for both college and skilled trades.

Third, I will work to improve public safety through practical, community-based approaches that strengthen law enforcement capacity, improve emergency response, and address hate crimes and violence through prevention, reporting, and accountability.

Together, these priorities will help Tucson, Pima County, and Arizona build a stronger economy, better schools, and safer communities where families can thrive.

Question 2 of 4How would you prevent and respond to antisemitic hate crimes?

Juan Manuel Guerrero: I would take a prevention-and-accountability approach focused on coordination, education, and enforcement. I would strengthen collaboration between local law enforcement, schools, and community organizations to ensure antisemitic threats and hate crimes are properly identified, reported, and investigated. I would support training for law enforcement and public employees on recognizing and responding to antisemitism and other hate-based conduct, including clear reporting protocols.

In schools, I would support curriculum and professional development that addresses antisemitism, Holocaust education, and broader civic understanding to reduce ignorance that can lead to discrimination. I would also support policies that ensure schools and public institutions respond quickly and consistently to harassment and vandalism incidents.

Finally, I would work to ensure victims and communities have clear access to reporting systems and support services, and I would promote public messaging that condemns hate in all forms while protecting free speech and civil rights.

Question 3 of 4How would you help keep Jewish institutions and gathering places safe?

Juan Manuel Guerrero: The office should play a practical, nonpartisan role in helping Jewish institutions and all houses of worship remain safe while preserving openness and public trust.

First, I would support sustained funding for nonprofit security grants so schools, synagogues, and community centers can harden facilities, train staff, and improve emergency preparedness without shifting the full cost onto local communities.

Second, I would strengthen coordination between local law enforcement, school districts, and organizations like the Center for Jewish Resilience within Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona and partners such as the ADL to ensure rapid reporting, threat assessment, and consistent response to hate incidents.

Third, I would support training for public safety officials on recognizing and investigating hate crimes while reinforcing constitutional protections, so security measures do not create unnecessary barriers or discourage community access.

The goal is a balanced approach: strong prevention and response to threats, while keeping civic spaces open, welcoming, and trusted.

Question 4 of 4How would you address Israel-related antisemitism?

Juan Manuel Guerrero: Within the authority of the office I am seeking, I would address contemporary antisemitism by focusing on clear standards, education, and consistent enforcement of civil rights protections.

First, I would support adopting and using widely recognized definitions of antisemitism, such as the IHRA working definition, as a training and reference tool for law enforcement, schools, and public institutions so there is consistency in identifying when rhetoric crosses into harassment, discrimination, or threats.

Second, I would strengthen education and prevention efforts in schools and public programs to help distinguish legitimate policy debate from hate-based generalizations about Jewish people, including instruction on antisemitism, Holocaust education, and media literacy.

Third, I would ensure that civil rights and hate crime reporting systems are accessible and responsive, so incidents tied to antisemitic harassment, vandalism, or intimidation are investigated and addressed promptly.

At the same time, I would protect free speech and the right to political disagreement, while drawing a clear line where speech becomes targeted discrimination, threats, or collective blame against Jewish residents.

Question 1 of 4What are your top three priorities for the office you’re seeking?

Mark D Napier: Public Safety
Fiscal Responsibility
Sensible Growth

All three of these are critical to a thriving community

Question 2 of 4How would you prevent and respond to antisemitic hate crimes?

Mark D Napier: Zero tolerance to hate in all its forms. As mayor I will set the tone and serve as an example in this regard. When hate crimes occur I will ensure they are fully investigated and dealt with promptly. Hate-related crimes are incredibly damaging to our community and serve to create collateral fear among our residents.

Question 3 of 4How would you help keep Jewish institutions and gathering places safe?

Mark D Napier: We should work with the Jewish community address concerns, ensure open lines of communication and work collaboratively to address physical security around places of worship.

Question 4 of 4How would you address Israel-related antisemitism?

Mark D Napier: By being a strong advocate for the Jewish community and a vocal voice of intolerance of the antisemitism that is clearly increasing on our county. The mayor can, and should, speak out on these issues.

Question 1 of 4What are your top three priorities for the office you’re seeking?

Jake Harrington: Budget & Financial Transparency
Every dollar matters. Jake believes residents deserve clear, accessible information about how their tax dollars are spent and supports responsible budgeting with long-term accountability.

Safety & Security
Strong fire and police services are the foundation of a safe community. Jake supports ensuring first responders have the resources, staffing, and support they need to protect Oro Valley families.

Smart, Healthy Growth
Planning for the future matters. Jake's experience on Oro Valley's Planning & Zoning Commission gives him firsthand insight into how thoughtful land use and development policy can protect quality of life while accommodating growth.

Question 2 of 4How would you prevent and respond to antisemitic hate crimes?

Jake Harrington: Antisemitism and hate crimes have no place in Oro Valley or anywhere in America. According to the ADL’s 2024 Audit, antisemitic incidents reached the highest levels ever recorded in the United States, and we must take that warning seriously.

This issue is also personal to me. I have Jewish family members in my family tree, and I understand how hateful rhetoric, threats, vandalism, and discrimination create fear and division within families and communities. Every resident should feel safe attending religious services, owning a business, going to school, or expressing their faith without intimidation.

If elected, I would support a zero-tolerance approach toward antisemitic acts, hate crimes, vandalism, harassment, and discrimination in Oro Valley. Within the authority of local office, I would focus on several key actions:

• Strengthening partnerships between the Town, law enforcement, schools, faith leaders, and organizations such as the Anti-Defamation League to improve reporting, awareness, and rapid response to hate incidents.

• Supporting additional education and community outreach programs that promote understanding, civility, and respect for all cultures and religions, while addressing extremism and hate before it escalates.

• Encouraging clear reporting systems for hate crimes and bias incidents so victims and witnesses know where to turn for help and support.

• Backing public safety efforts that protect houses of worship, schools, and community gathering spaces from threats and vandalism.

• Publicly condemning antisemitism and all forms of hate whenever they occur. Silence from leadership only enables division.

• Continuing to promote a community culture centered on safety, respect, accountability, and unity for all residents regardless of religion, ethnicity, or background.

Oro Valley should be known as a safe, welcoming, and respectful community where people from every background can live, work, worship, and raise their families without fear. That is the standard I will continue to support and defend.

Question 3 of 4How would you help keep Jewish institutions and gathering places safe?

Jake Harrington: Thank you for this important question.

The safety and security of Jewish institutions, houses of worship, schools, and community centers must remain a priority for local leadership. No family, congregation, student, or community member should feel unsafe while participating in religious, educational, or cultural activities.

Jewish communities across the country have been forced to invest heavily in security measures due to the rise in antisemitism, threats, vandalism, and targeted violence. While faith-based institutions should remain welcoming and accessible to the public, they should not have to carry these burdens alone.

If elected, I believe the role of local government should include strong collaboration with law enforcement, community leaders, schools, faith organizations, and security professionals to help maintain safe environments while preserving civic trust and openness.

Within the authority of the office I am seeking, I would support:

• Strong partnerships between local law enforcement and Jewish organizations to improve communication, threat awareness, emergency response coordination, and community trust.

• Assistance in identifying and pursuing available state, federal, and nonprofit security grant opportunities that can help institutions strengthen facility safety, surveillance systems, emergency preparedness, and training programs.

• Increased community engagement and public education efforts that combat antisemitism, hate crimes, and extremism while promoting respect and understanding across all backgrounds and faiths.

• Support for emergency preparedness training, active threat response planning, and coordinated safety exercises for houses of worship, schools, and community facilities.

• Public leadership that clearly condemns antisemitism, hate crimes, intimidation, and discrimination in all forms.

Public safety and civil liberties must work together. Our community should remain welcoming, open, and united while also ensuring that Jewish residents and institutions have the protection, support, and resources they need to feel safe.

Thank you again for raising this important issue.

Question 4 of 4How would you address Israel-related antisemitism?

Jake Harrington: No resident should be blamed, threatened, harassed, or discriminated against because of their faith, heritage, cultural identity, or connection to Israel. Jewish residents deserve the same safety, dignity, and protection afforded to every member of our community.

Within the authority of the office I am seeking, I would address contemporary antisemitism through several practical and community-focused approaches:

• Publicly condemning antisemitic rhetoric, harassment, threats, vandalism, and intimidation whenever they occur, regardless of political context.

• Supporting partnerships between local government, law enforcement, schools, faith leaders, and community organizations to improve awareness, reporting, education, and prevention efforts related to antisemitism and hate crimes.

• Encouraging respectful civic dialogue that protects free speech while rejecting hate, discrimination, and efforts to target or isolate individuals based on religion or ethnicity.

• Supporting safety and preparedness initiatives for Jewish institutions, houses of worship, schools, and community organizations facing increased security concerns.

• Promoting educational and community outreach efforts that foster understanding, historical awareness, and mutual respect among diverse backgrounds and beliefs.

I believe communities are strongest when people of all faiths and backgrounds feel safe, respected, and included. Oro Valley should continue to be a place where residents can express their identity and beliefs freely without fear of intimidation, discrimination, or hate.