Southern Arizona General Election 2026 Jewish Voters’ Guide

My top priorities as Governor of Arizona are lowering the cost of living, strengthening healthcare and mental health services, improving education while protecting school choice, securing Arizona’s long-term water future, expanding renewable and reliable energy, protecting Arizona’s farmers and agricultural communities, creating good-paying jobs, reforming our prison and criminal justice systems, strengthening public safety, and rooting out government corruption, fraud, and waste. I will fight for greater accountability and transparency across state agencies, protect patients and healthcare providers, support law enforcement and first responders, invest in responsible water and energy solutions, and work with Arizona farmers to protect agriculture while improving water efficiency and long-term sustainability. I will expand rehabilitation and treatment to reduce recidivism and make sure taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly on the needs of Arizonans—not political insiders or special interests. My administration will focus on practical, independent solutions that make Arizona safer, more affordable, sustainable, and economically stronger for families, farmers, businesses, and communities across our entire state.

As Governor, I will make it clear that antisemitism, hate crimes, harassment, vandalism, and discrimination have no place in Arizona. I will work with state and local law enforcement to strengthen the reporting, investigation, and prosecution of hate crimes and ensure threats against Jewish individuals, schools, synagogues, and community organizations are taken seriously. I will support improved training for law enforcement and state employees to recognize and appropriately respond to antisemitic threats and bias-motivated crimes, while protecting constitutional rights, including free speech and religious liberty. I will promote stronger coordination among law enforcement, schools, universities, and community organizations to identify credible threats and improve prevention and security. My administration will enforce Arizona’s anti-discrimination laws fairly, support educational efforts that teach the history and consequences of antisemitism and the Holocaust, and ensure state government never tolerates discrimination based on religion or ethnicity. Protecting Jewish Arizonans—and every Arizonan’s right to live, worship, learn, and work safely—will be a fundamental responsibility of my administration.

As Governor, I believe protecting Jewish institutions, houses of worship, schools, and community centers is a fundamental public-safety responsibility. No community should have to bear the financial burden of protecting itself from hate, violence, or threats alone. I would work with state and local law enforcement, Jewish community leaders, schools, and faith organizations to strengthen threat assessment and rapid-response coordination, expand access to security grants and facility improvements, and support training for staff and volunteers. At the same time, security should not require Jewish institutions to become closed fortresses. We can protect public access and civic trust through thoughtful security measures, strong relationships between law enforcement and communities, and aggressive enforcement against hate crimes, threats, vandalism, and targeted violence. Antisemitism has no place in Arizona. As Governor, I will ensure our Jewish communities know that their state government stands with them and is committed to protecting their right to worship, learn, gather, and live safely and openly.

As Governor of Arizona, I will firmly oppose antisemitism and protect Jewish Arizonans from hate, harassment, discrimination, threats, and violence. No Jewish person should be blamed, targeted, or held collectively responsible for the decisions or actions of the Israeli government, and I will condemn rhetoric that dehumanizes Jewish people or denies them equal dignity, safety, and civil rights. My administration will ensure that existing hate-crime and anti-discrimination laws are enforced, support law enforcement and community partnerships to address credible threats, and promote education that confronts antisemitism and the history of the Holocaust. At the same time, protecting Jewish communities does not require silencing legitimate disagreement with the policies or actions of any government, including Israel. I will defend both principles: Arizona must protect Jewish people from antisemitic hate while preserving every American’s constitutional rights to free speech, peaceful protest, religious liberty, and political expression.

Increase reading, writing and mathematics scores which are currently at 25% proficiency. We must get back to the basics and use phonics-based reading instruction and traditional mathematics.

Increase vocational education and skills-based trades by bringing back home economics and shop classes. I have toured the outstanding Pima County JTED and their waiting lists are due to the high demand in these educational areas.

Ensure financial accountability and transparency in programs, including Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs), public district and charter schools, and use my background in executive financial management and budgeting. I'd move money from the administration down to the classroom where it matters the most.

As Superintendent of Public Instruction, I'd have a no-tolerance policy for antisemitism and hate crimes. Such acts would face immediate disciplinary or legal consequences. I would work with local school boards, district administrative personnel and principals to train and educate them on prevention and identification of such incidents and crimes. As a member of the Arizona Board of Regents, I'd work with the schools of education in our public universities to help train students who are becoming classroom teachers to identify antisemitic hate which leads to education and prevention.

School safety would be a top issue in my Administration and as a longtime supporter of the School Resource Officer program that provides police officers and law enforcement as partners in our schools, I'd request increased funding support for schools to ensure the safety and security of our students. I would also advocate for the training of teachers to be aware of threats and other issues to support stronger preventative security measures in classrooms and schools. I have been endorsed by the Arizona Police Association for State Superintendent due to my longstanding support of law enforcement and funding.

Antisemitism should never be tolerated and I have publicly stated my support for Israel and the Jewish community in my time as a member of the Legislature and as State Treasurer. I would continue this support as State Superintendent of Public Instruction and would help students understand and recognize the deplorable rhetoric affiliated with antisemitism. I would also continue to promote Arizona laws that require the teaching of the Holocaust and Jewish history in middle and high schools.

Human rights first. Uphold the Kellogg-Briand Pact outlawing war. Abolish nuclear weapons. Reduce the military budget by 90%. Close all foreign military bases. Restrict the military to non-offensive defense of US territory. End all foreign military aid. End world hunger.

Israel has committed genocide against Gaza. Support war crimes tribunals, reparations to the people of Gaza, and nonviolent conflict resolution.

The US must stop obstructing efforts to resolve international conflicts. End permanent UN Security Council membership and veto power.

Elect Congress by proportional representation to secure fair, inclusive multiparty representation in government. Abolish the US Senate and the Electoral College. End the imperial presidency. Adopt a parliamentary system. A prime minister with strictly limited authority would be selected by Congress, subject to removal by a majority vote of no confidence. Each generation should create its own constitution.

Abolish ICE. Support “fair trade” policies and freedom of migration. No border wall.

I support vigorous enforcement of civil rights laws and aggressive prosecution of hate crimes.

Shane Burley and Naomi Bennett analyzed the 2024 ADL audit of alleged antisemitic incidents. They found that of the 8,873 incidents reported by ADL in 2023, 4,948 of the incidents (56%) demonstrated clear-cut targeted antisemitism.

The ADL audit used the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism. It conflates legitimate criticism of Israel or Zionism with antisemitism. The Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism (JDA) definition better identifies antisemitism without falsely conflating anti-Zionism and antisemitism.

The JDA definition states: "Antisemitism is discrimination, prejudice, hostility, or violence against Jews as Jews (or Jewish institutions as Jewish)."

The JDA cites the Universal Declaration on Human Rights and the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination.

The IHRA definition should be replaced with the JDA definition for assessing the real problem of antisemitism in the United States.

Congress can strengthen security for Jewish institutions by expanding the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which provides competitive grants to at-risk 501(c)(3) nonprofits (including religious institutions of all faiths) for target hardening. Eligible uses include security cameras, reinforced doors/windows, access controls, barriers, cybersecurity, contracted security personnel, planning, training, and exercises.

To maintain public access and civic trust, grants should prioritize measures that enable welcoming environments (e.g., discrete surveillance and controlled single-point entry that still permits visitors) rather than highly visible militarization.

Fully fund and staff civil-rights offices (e.g., Department of Education Office for Civil Rights for schools and campuses under Title VI) and support hate-crime data collection, prosecution resources, and interagency coordination.

Individuals have rights, including freedom of religion. Judaism is a religion, not a state.

There is a slippery slope from anti-Zionism to antisemitism. Real antisemitism has become more widespread due to a misguided political agenda that falsely equates opposition to Israeli genocide and apartheid with antisemitism.

I oppose all foreign military aid and all foreign military intervention. I support a total arms embargo on both Israel and Palestine. I support humanitarian aid (food, medical care, shelter) for Gaza residents, and sanctuary for refugees. Violence perpetuates more violence. Rights to self-defense or resistance must respect human rights and cannot include killing non-combatants or destroying civilian infrastructure.

I support war crimes tribunals and reparations to residents of Gaza. I support a one-state solution to end Israeli-Palestinian apartheid with a secular government democratically elected by proportional representation, with the constitutional protection of civil liberties, and empathy training in schools.

My top priority is putting Southern Arizona families first. Washington has lost sight of the people it serves, and I will fight to restore accountability, common sense, and fiscal responsibility.

Secure the Border & Stop Drugs: Secure our southern border, stop drug trafficking and human smuggling, and give law enforcement the resources to protect our communities.

Fight Crime & Support Law Enforcement: Stand with law enforcement, hold criminals accountable, and restore public safety.

Address Homelessness & Addiction: Move beyond policies that maintain homelessness. Support treatment, recovery, accountability, job training, and pathways to self-sufficiency.

Grow Our Economy: Support small businesses, agriculture, mining, construction, manufacturing, and other job-creating industries while reducing unnecessary regulations and taxes.

Protect Taxpayers: Cut waste, reform spending, and make Washington live within its means.

Protect Families & Children: Defend parental rights, expand educational opportunities, and keep schools focused on educating children.

I’m not running to be another career politician. As a working man, business owner, survivor of injustice, and Tucson native, I’m running to bring a voice for Southern Arizona to Congress.

Antisemitism has no place in America. If elected to Congress, I will work to protect Jewish Americans from violence, intimidation, harassment, vandalism, and discrimination while defending the constitutional rights of every American.

I will support strong federal enforcement against hate crimes and ensure law enforcement has the resources, training, and coordination needed to investigate and prosecute antisemitic crimes. I will support security funding for synagogues, Jewish schools, community centers, and other vulnerable institutions.

I will strengthen partnerships among federal, state, and local law enforcement to improve reporting and response to hate crimes and hold perpetrators accountable regardless of ideology or background.

I will oppose antisemitic discrimination in federally funded programs and support education about the history and consequences of antisemitism and the Holocaust.

Free speech and peaceful political expression are protected. Threats, violence, vandalism, and criminal harassment are not.

Jewish Americans should be able to live, worship, work, and raise their families without fear. Hate crimes must be investigated, perpetrators held accountable, and every American protected equally under the law.

Antisemitism has no place in America. If elected to Congress, I will work to protect Jewish Americans from violence, intimidation, harassment, vandalism, and discrimination while defending the constitutional rights of every American.

I will support strong federal enforcement against hate crimes and ensure law enforcement has the resources, training, and coordination needed to investigate and prosecute antisemitic crimes. I will support security funding for synagogues, Jewish schools, community centers, and other vulnerable institutions.

I will strengthen partnerships among federal, state, and local law enforcement to improve reporting and response to hate crimes and hold perpetrators accountable regardless of ideology or background.

I will oppose antisemitic discrimination in federally funded programs and support education about the history and consequences of antisemitism and the Holocaust.

Free speech and peaceful political expression are protected. Threats, violence, vandalism, and criminal harassment are not.

Jewish Americans should be able to live, worship, work, and raise their families without fear. Hate crimes must be investigated, perpetrators held accountable, and every American protected equally under the law.

Antisemitism must be confronted regardless of the form it takes. Legitimate criticism of the Israeli government or its policies is protected political speech, but targeting Jewish Americans collectively because of Israel, blaming them for actions they did not take, or denying Jews the same right to self-determination afforded to other peoples crosses into discrimination and hate.

If elected to Congress, I would support strong enforcement of federal civil rights and hate-crime laws when conduct meets the legal standard, ensure law enforcement has the resources to investigate threats and harassment, and oppose discrimination against Jewish Americans in federally funded programs and institutions.

I would also work to strengthen education about antisemitism, including how modern forms can disguise or evolve from longstanding anti-Jewish prejudice. Government should distinguish protected speech from actual threats, harassment, violence, or discrimination while applying the law equally.

My position is simple: Americans should be free to debate Israel, foreign policy, and any government without fear. But no Jewish American should be blamed, threatened, excluded, or discriminated against because they are Jewish or because of their perceived connection to Israel. We must protect both free expression and equal protection under the law.

My top three priorities are lowering costs for working families, protecting earned benefits, and creating good-paying jobs and stronger educational opportunities. Arizona families are being squeezed by housing, groceries, healthcare, and utility costs. I will work to lower everyday costs, expand affordable housing, and protect programs like SNAP and Medicare Part D. I will also fight to protect Social Security and Medicare so seniors can count on the benefits they earned. Finally, Arizona needs more pathways to a good career, including strong public schools, apprenticeships, career and technical education, and partnerships with unions and employers. These priorities matter beyond my district. Families in Tucson, Pima County, and across Arizona deserve an economy where working hard is enough to build a stable life and where our children and grandchildren have the opportunity to succeed.

The rise in antisemitism in America is deeply concerning, and elected officials have a responsibility to confront it clearly and consistently. I will support strong enforcement of federal hate-crime and civil-rights laws and ensure the FBI, Department of Justice, and local law enforcement have the resources necessary to investigate credible threats, harassment, vandalism, and violence. I also support federal efforts to improve reporting and coordination so communities can identify threats before they escalate. We should invest in education that teaches the history and consequences of antisemitism and other forms of hate while protecting Americans’ constitutional rights to speech and peaceful protest. Criticism of a government or its policies must never become an excuse to threaten, harass, or discriminate against Jewish Americans. Every Arizonan should be able to worship, attend school, work, and participate in public life without fear because of their faith or identity.

No synagogue, Jewish school, community center, or other house of worship should have to choose between serving its community and keeping that community safe. I support robust federal funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program and other programs that help institutions improve physical security, emergency preparedness, cybersecurity, training, and coordination with law enforcement. I would also work to make these grants accessible to smaller organizations that may not have professional grant-writing staff. Federal agencies such as FEMA, CISA, the FBI, and the Department of Homeland Security should provide timely threat information and practical security assistance while respecting privacy, religious freedom, and civil liberties. Unfortunately, the threat environment has forced Jewish communities to spend enormous resources on security. The federal government should be a reliable partner so that Jewish Arizonans can gather, learn, celebrate, and worship openly and safely.

Antisemitism must be confronted whether it comes from the right, the left, or anywhere else. Jewish Americans should never be blamed, threatened, or treated as responsible for the actions of the Israeli government. I support Israel’s right to exist and the Jewish people’s right to self-determination, while also recognizing that Americans have every right to debate and criticize the policies of any government, including Israel’s.

In Congress, I would speak clearly against rhetoric that crosses from political disagreement into antisemitic harassment, threats, or discrimination. I would support strong enforcement of federal civil-rights and hate-crime laws, improved reporting and prevention efforts, and education that helps communities recognize both historic and contemporary forms of antisemitism. Protecting Jewish Americans from hate and defending free expression are not competing values—we must do both.

My top three priorities are housing, healthcare, and utilities. First, I will work to expand the supply of attainable housing, protect renters and homeowners, and help families remain in the communities they call home. Second, I will support affordable, accessible healthcare including mental health services, reproductive care, and protections for people with preexisting conditions. Third, I will fight for transparent utility regulation, reliable service, and fair rates so families are not forced to choose between paying a utility bill and buying groceries or medication. Fourth is education.

For residents of Tucson, Pima County, and across Arizona, these priorities mean lowering everyday costs, strengthening family stability, and creating healthier communities. I will approach each issue by listening to residents, working across party lines, and focusing on practical solutions that improve people’s lives.

Antisemitism has no place in Arizona. As a state senator, I would work with Jewish community leaders, law enforcement, schools, and civil-rights organizations to ensure our response reflects the experiences and needs of those most directly affected.

I would support funding for security improvements at synagogues, schools, and community centers; strengthen training for law enforcement to recognize, document, and investigate hate crimes; and improve statewide reporting so policymakers understand where incidents are occurring and can address gaps. I would also support victim services and age-appropriate Holocaust and antisemitism education that builds understanding before prejudice becomes violence.

We must protect free speech while drawing a firm legal line at threats, intimidation, vandalism, harassment, and violence. When antisemitism occurs, elected leaders must speak clearly, respond quickly, enforce the law consistently, and stand alongside the Jewish community.

Jewish institutions should not have to carry the financial burden of protecting themselves from hate alone. As a state senator, I would support sustained, accessible security grants for houses of worship, schools, and community centers including funding for trained personnel, emergency planning, facility improvements, and cybersecurity. I would also promote stronger coordination among institutions, local law enforcement, emergency-management agencies, and community leaders, with regular training and clearly defined response plans. Smaller organizations should receive technical assistance so they can compete fairly for grants without being overwhelmed by paperwork.

Security measures should be developed in partnership with each institution and respect privacy, civil rights, and religious freedom. Our goal must be to keep people safe without turning welcoming community spaces into fortresses. Protecting Jewish institutions and every community targeted by hate is a public responsibility essential to civic trust.

Criticism of the policies or actions of any government, including Israel’s, is protected expression and an important part of democratic debate. However, holding Jewish people collectively responsible for the actions of the Israeli government, questioning their loyalty, threatening them because of their connection to Israel, or denying Jewish people the same right to self-determination afforded to others crosses into antisemitism.

As a state senator, I would speak clearly when this occurs and work with Jewish community leaders, educators, civil-rights organizations, and law enforcement to improve education and recognition of contemporary antisemitism. I would support consistent enforcement of anti-discrimination and hate-crime laws while protecting constitutional free-speech rights. Jewish students, employees, and families must be able to express their identity and connection to Israel without harassment, exclusion, intimidation, or violence. We can protect vigorous political debate while firmly rejecting hatred toward Jewish people.

I am pro-business and pro-constitution.

I believe government works for the people not the other way around.

I will be addressing good business policies that include good water and energy policies.

I have worked with an Israel Company on Arizona agriculture water projects and have been able to

save a third of the water and increase production of their crops.

I will be introducing common sense bills that benefit the businesses and people in my district as well as the State of Arizona.

There is no place for antisemitism in Arizona!

Since I've been at the legislature, I have seen firsthand the increase of hate crimes.

We have had members of the legislature introduce their CAIR friends in the gallery.

These are the hate groups that want to do away with anyone that don't agree with them.

We will fight against them and the others that promote hate and antisemitism.

We will continue to work toward safe communities, especially in our schools, houses of worship, events and community centers. We also have armed security at our churches and religious activities.

I have previously sponsored (and co-sponsored) bills in support of Israel and their homelands.

I have spoken against the hate and in support of Israel.

I am a Christian in support of Israel.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

My priorities are fully funding public education, passing gun sense laws to make our communities safer and saving our water. These priorities help everyone in Pima County because if we aren't education all students, we are doing a disservice to ourselves. Ensuring that we have strong public schools helps us attract great businesses and jobs, makes sure we have a strong healthcare system and allows our students to stay in Arizona for great paying jobs. We are benefit from safer communities and we won't be able to continue to build Pima County without protecting our water from overuse, out of country industry and data centers taking this precious resource. These issues are also incredibly important to the people that I talk with along the campaign trail.

Antisemitism in any form is unacceptable. I have and will continue to speak out against antisemitism. I will continue to work with the Jewish Community, attend and volunteer for events that the JCC and learn all I can to be a valued ally.

I have reached out to local and state officials to fund Jewish events, like the Maccabi Games. I will continue to be a vocal ally for security at Jewish events. I will continue to show up and work as part of the community.

I believe in a two state solution in Israel. I think there is more to be served by having real conversations with people than condemning people. I do not tolerate any kind a Jewish hate. I will continue to work to learn about the Jewish perspective from my friends, neighbors and constituents with meetings and events. I appreciate the Jewish community welcoming me and making me feel like a partner.

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.

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.

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.

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. .

Cost of living taxation , infrustructure , government overhaul

Denouce it and show my support to defend it

Safety of all Jewish families against hate crimes and antisemitism

Stop it at its track explain why , educate and condone against it.

My top priorities are to provide speedy and efficient service to the members of our community who need access to justice, to ensure that our employees are fairly compensated for the service they provide, and to create a dignified atmosphere in the courts commensurate with the seriousness of issues before it.

The role of a judge is to interpret the law snd apply it to the facts of the case. Any crime motivated by hatred or discrimination against someone based upon their race, religion, or political affiliation should be dealt with harshly.

Again, the courts do not enforce the law. In the 8 years I have been a judge I have never had a case where someone was targeted for abuse in Cochise County because they were Jewish. The political groups in which my wife and I participate strongly support Israel and its right to exist.

Israel is the land God promised to the Jewish people. Israel has a right to not only exist but to thrive and to protect its people from their enemies. Israel is one of America’s greatest allies and its critics should closely examine their motivation.

My first priority is putting South Tucson on stable financial footing. Our city always seems to be drifting toward a budget crisis, and a city that cannot pay its bills cannot protect anyone. We need an updated Comprehensive Plan to grow our economy and revenue base, and a stronger working relationship with the City of Tucson and Pima County, so we share resources instead of straining them. A healthy South Tucson is one less burden on our neighbors. We are not a speed bump.

My second priority is public safety our residents can actually feel. Neighbors have watched homelessness and open drug use worsen while feeling unheard. South Tucson is the bridge between Downtown and the south side, and what happens on our blocks does not stop at our borders.

My third priority is protecting the people who built this barrio. I want long-time families to stay, afford their homes, and have a real voice in the city's future rather than being priced or pushed out. Keeping working families rooted here strengthens the cultural fabric all of Southern Arizona draws on.

Let me be very frank: there is no excuse for antisemitism or unconscious bias toward the Jewish community in any form. As a council member, I would put that conviction into practice, not just words.

I would ensure our police accurately track and report hate crimes, so incidents are counted and addressed, and that officers are trained to respond. When vandalism or harassment occurs, the city's response should be swift and visible: immediate cleanup, public condemnation, and support for those targeted, so no resident stands alone.

I would put South Tucson on record affirming that hate has no home here, and partner with the ADL and interfaith groups to bring education to our residents.

In my experience, and from the stories of others, the Jewish community is often the one pushing to make room for other voices to be heard. I would be honored to return that sentiment to them.

No community should have to spend so much just to pray, learn, and gather in safety. That figure is a measure of fear, and it should trouble all of us.

A council member's role is to make the city a partner, not a bystander. The Tucson Jewish Museum and Holocaust Center sits 1.2 miles north of us. Security should never mean a fortress. A safe institution that stays open to its neighbors is what civic trust is built on.

Antisemitism survives by changing shape, and one of its oldest tricks is blaming Jews here for a government there. Disagreeing with any government's policy is fair, in fact it is the right of all U.S. citizens to criticize the government with impunity. Holding my Jewish neighbors responsible for it, or denying the Jewish people the self-determination every people deserves, is not.

I will say plainly what some will not: I support Israel's right to exist, and I support every Jewish resident's right to feel safe and seen in their own city.

A public official's personal cause can never outrank her duty to represent everyone. When a constituent says they feel unsafe or unheard, the answer is to listen, not to double down on their own opinion. That is the difference I would bring.

My authority is local. No resident of South Tucson will be treated as a stand-in for a foreign government, and no one who comes to me in good faith will leave feeling mocked or dismissed.

Focus on students first, strong teachers, smart spending in selection of new superintendent. Great schools are the basis of great communities.

I will follow the district policy manual the ensures ALL students should have the opportunity to learn in a safe and supported learning environment.

This would be beyond the scope of the duties/authority of a school board member.

Enforce district Policy 5-207; students are taught to treat and value each other as individuals and not resent or hate other races/classes of people.

My top priorities are Safe and supported student, Teacher retention, Transparency and accountability, and Excellence and equity. Safe and supported students have the right adults in the building to help everyone succeed, such as a registered nurse on every campus and a behavior specialist that is ours alone rather than an outside contractor. Retaining teachers by supporting them with the appropriate number of aides and providing teacher mentors to work closely with teachers in their early years is very important. Speaking with teachers about what they need goes a long way and the current board has not been very active in that way. I plan to visit each classroom in the district within my first 90 days. This kind of engagement should extend to community members also. I would like to push for board meetings to be live streamed again to increase transparency. ALL students should have access to an excellent and equitable school experience. To push our already impressive district even further, I would like to look into bringing some of the amazing programs, like Agriculture, that the high school has down into the Junior High and even to the elementary on some levels. Our district also needs a dedicated Performing and Visual arts space to fully support our growing art departments.

TVUSD has a zero tolerance policy on hate speech or harassment of any kind and I intend to uphold policy to the fullest extent. There is no room in public schools for intolerance of any kind.

This question ties into the previous question. In public schools, ALL students must feel equally safe and supported. School climate plays a big role in what kind of behavior is attempted and accepted. I would and would expect my fellow board members to execute policy to its fullest extent in situations where students are being subjected to antisemitic sentiments.

Again, this falls under existing policy. Students cannot be targeted because of their religion for ANY reason. Were this to come infant of the board, I would support enforcing the maximum disciplinary actions allowed. TVUSD formed a "Respect, Affirmation and Inclusion" committee after several students were arrested and suspended for painting swastikas on campus. The district has since let that committee fall by the wayside and in today's political climate, we need cannot afford to let that slip. I would like to see this reinstated.