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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Education

  • MSW, Social Work, Arizona State University, 2003
  • BA, Social Work, Arizona State University, 1989
  • AA, Central Arizona College, 1987

Professional Experience

  • MSW, Social Work, Arizona State University, 2003
  • BA, Social Work, Arizona State University, 1989
  • AA, Central Arizona College, 1987
  • Campaign Worker, Peter Rios
  • Senior Government and Community Affairs Advisor, Florence Copper, 2011-2019
  • President, Florence Copper Community Foundation, 2011-2019
  • Director of Communications, Empowerment Systems, Incorporated, 2005-2012
  • Director, Children's Behavioral Health Services, Pinal Gila Behavioral Health Association, 1992-2005
  • Children's Case Manager, Community Care Network, 1990-1992
  • Child and Family Counselor, Wayland Family Center, 1989-1990

Political Experience

  • MSW, Social Work, Arizona State University, 2003
  • BA, Social Work, Arizona State University, 1989
  • AA, Central Arizona College, 1987
  • Campaign Worker, Peter Rios
  • Senior Government and Community Affairs Advisor, Florence Copper, 2011-2019
  • President, Florence Copper Community Foundation, 2011-2019
  • Director of Communications, Empowerment Systems, Incorporated, 2005-2012
  • Director, Children's Behavioral Health Services, Pinal Gila Behavioral Health Association, 1992-2005
  • Children's Case Manager, Community Care Network, 1990-1992
  • Child and Family Counselor, Wayland Family Center, 1989-1990
  • Senator, Arizona State Senate, District 27, 2019-present
  • Candidate, Arizona State Senate, District 27, 2018, 2020
  • Representative, Arizona State House of Representatives, District 27, 2015-2019
  • Minority Leader, Arizona State House of Representatives, 2017-2019
  • Minority Whip, Arizona State House of Representatives, 2015-2016
  • Candidate, Arizona State Senate, District 23, 2010
  • Senator, Arizona State Senate, District 23, 2004-2010

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Children and Family Affairs Committee, Arizona State House of Representatives

Former Member, Federalism, Property Rights and Public Policy Committee, Arizona State House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint Legislative Audit Committee [JLAC], Arizona State House of Representatives

Former Member, Rules Committee, Arizona State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Ethics Committee

Member, Health and Human Services Committee

Member, Legislative Council

Member, Rules Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MSW, Social Work, Arizona State University, 2003
  • BA, Social Work, Arizona State University, 1989
  • AA, Central Arizona College, 1987
  • Campaign Worker, Peter Rios
  • Senior Government and Community Affairs Advisor, Florence Copper, 2011-2019
  • President, Florence Copper Community Foundation, 2011-2019
  • Director of Communications, Empowerment Systems, Incorporated, 2005-2012
  • Director, Children's Behavioral Health Services, Pinal Gila Behavioral Health Association, 1992-2005
  • Children's Case Manager, Community Care Network, 1990-1992
  • Child and Family Counselor, Wayland Family Center, 1989-1990
  • Senator, Arizona State Senate, District 27, 2019-present
  • Candidate, Arizona State Senate, District 27, 2018, 2020
  • Representative, Arizona State House of Representatives, District 27, 2015-2019
  • Minority Leader, Arizona State House of Representatives, 2017-2019
  • Minority Whip, Arizona State House of Representatives, 2015-2016
  • Candidate, Arizona State Senate, District 23, 2010
  • Senator, Arizona State Senate, District 23, 2004-2010
  • Advisory Board, Arizona State University School of Social Work, 2006-present
  • Advisory Board, National Association of Social Workers, 2006-present
  • President/Member, Pinal/Gila County Head Start Board, 1995-present
  • Delegate to Isreal, American Israeli Public Affairs Committee, 2007
  • Board Member, Arizona Rural Health Association, 2007
  • Board Member, Community Alliance Against Family Abuse, 2007
  • Delegate to Taiwan, National Association of Women Legislators, 2005
  • Delegate to Mongolia, American Council of Young Political Leaders, 1995

Other Info

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  • Gloria

  • Medical Provider

  • 1 Dog: Chuy

Spouse's Occupation:

former State Representative

Policy Positions

Arizona State Legislative Election 2018 Political Courage Test

Abortion & Reproductive

1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-choice

2. Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape?
- Yes

3. Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions?
- No

4. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Budget, Spending, & Tax

Budget Stabilization:

Indicate which proposals you support (if any) for balancing Arizona's budget.

1. Reducing state employee salaries AND/OR pensions?
- No

2. Instituting mandatory furloughs AND/OR layoffs for state employees?
- No

3. Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients?
- No

4. An income tax increase on any tax bracket?
- Yes

5. Other or expanded principles
- The top 1% of Arizonans have been the direct beneficiaries of income tax reductions that were initiated in the 70's. By increasing the tax by a small fraction of a percent, we can raise revenue and begin to recoup what the top 1% has avoided contributing to our State.

Campaign Finance & Government Reform

1. Do you support any limits on campaign contributions to state candidates?
- Yes

2. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Yes

3. Do you support the use of an independent AND/OR bipartisan commission for redistricting?
- Yes

4. Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls?
- Yes

5. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Crime & Public Safety

1. Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
- No

2. Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
- Yes

3. Should a minor accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult?
- No

4. Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?
- No

5. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Economic

1. Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- No

2. Do you support lowering state taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- No

3. Do you support reducing state government regulations on the private sector?
- Yes

4. Do you support expanding access to unemployment benefits?
- Yes

5. Do you support requiring welfare applicants to pass a drug test in order to receive benefits?
- No

6. Do you support an increase of the minimum wage of Arizona?
- Yes

7. Should local governments be permitted to impose restrictions on plastic bag use by local retailers?
- Yes

8. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Education

1. Do you support adopting federal education standards in Arizona?
- Yes

2. Do you support state funding for charter schools?
- Yes

3. Should immigrants unlawfully present in the United States who graduate from Arizona high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities?
- Yes

4. Do you support increasing funding for the state education budget?
- Yes

5. Other or expanded principles
- charter schools are public schools and should be funded by sate funds. However, there must be a massive overhaul of the laws governing charter schools which have allowed the gross misuse of money and the complete lack of transparency.

Environment & Energy

1. Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
- No

2. Do you support state government regulations of greenhouse gas emissions?
- Yes

3. Do you support increasing state funding for clean drinking water initiatives?
- Yes

4. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Gun

1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- Yes

2. Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows?
- Yes

3. Should teachers be allowed to bring guns into the classroom?
- No

4. Should a license be required for gun ownership?
- Yes

5. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Health

1. Should the state government increase funding for treatment facilities to combat opioid abuse?
- Yes

2. Do you support Medicaid expansion through Arizona's health care programs?
- Yes

3. Do you support requiring individuals to purchase health care insurance?
- Yes

4. Do you support legislation that grants citizens the right to choose to die through euthanasia?
- Yes

5. Do you support eliminating religious exemptions for vaccinations?
- Yes

6. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Social

1. Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in Arizona's anti-discrimination laws?
- Yes

2. Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in Arizona's anti-discrimination laws?
- Yes

3. Do you support greater efforts by Arizona state government in closing the pay gap between men and women?
- Yes

4. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Legislative Priorities

In the following area, please explain in a total of 100 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.
- eliminate the use of state tax payer money to pay for private and religious school vouchers.increased funding to Arizona's k-12 public school system.

State Bills