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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Caucuses/Former Committees

Former Member, Government Committee, Arizona State Senate

Former Member, Health and Human Services, Arizona State Senate

Former Member, Water and Agriculture Committee, Arizona State Senate

Education

  • MC, Counseling, University of Phoenix, 2003
  • BA, Counseling/Psychology, Prescott College, 2000

Professional Experience

  • MC, Counseling, University of Phoenix, 2003
  • BA, Counseling/Psychology, Prescott College, 2000
  • Co-Host, "Wait, What? Politics with Zuma and Steele", present
  • Former News Anchor, KNST
  • Former Talk Show Host, KTUC-Radio
  • Former News Broadcaster, Television, KOLK-TV 13
  • Former Faculty Member, University of Phoenix
  • Former Counselor, University of Phoenix

Political Experience

  • MC, Counseling, University of Phoenix, 2003
  • BA, Counseling/Psychology, Prescott College, 2000
  • Co-Host, "Wait, What? Politics with Zuma and Steele", present
  • Former News Anchor, KNST
  • Former Talk Show Host, KTUC-Radio
  • Former News Broadcaster, Television, KOLK-TV 13
  • Former Faculty Member, University of Phoenix
  • Former Counselor, University of Phoenix
  • Senator, Arizona State Senate, District 9, 2019-present
  • Candidate, Arizona State Senate, District 9, 2018, 2020
  • Representative, Arizona State House of Representatives, District 9, 2013-2016
  • Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Arizona, District 2, 2016
  • Candidate, Arizona State House of Representatives, District 9, 2012, 2014

Former Committees/Caucuses

Secretary, National Caucus of Native American State Legislators, 2014

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Ethics Committee

Member, Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee

Member, Transportation and Technology Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MC, Counseling, University of Phoenix, 2003
  • BA, Counseling/Psychology, Prescott College, 2000
  • Co-Host, "Wait, What? Politics with Zuma and Steele", present
  • Former News Anchor, KNST
  • Former Talk Show Host, KTUC-Radio
  • Former News Broadcaster, Television, KOLK-TV 13
  • Former Faculty Member, University of Phoenix
  • Former Counselor, University of Phoenix
  • Senator, Arizona State Senate, District 9, 2019-present
  • Candidate, Arizona State Senate, District 9, 2018, 2020
  • Representative, Arizona State House of Representatives, District 9, 2013-2016
  • Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Arizona, District 2, 2016
  • Candidate, Arizona State House of Representatives, District 9, 2012, 2014
  • Co-Founder, Coalition to Protect Women's Reproductive Rights, present
  • Board Member, National Organization for Women
  • Co-Founder, Tuscon Chapter, National Organization for Women
  • Secretary, National Caucus of Native American State Legislators, 2014

Other Info

— Awards:

  • CO-Recipient, Dynamic Duo Award for creation of the Native Ways Program
  • 2014 Legislative Leadership Award from the Arizona State University Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy
  • 2015 Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers Legislator of the Year Award
  • 2015 Gabe Zimmerman Emerging Champion by Child and Family Resources

  • Coal Miner

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Hiking, listening to jazz, spending time with family and friends

  • 1 Dog: Moki

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
- No Answer

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?
- No

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?
- Yes

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?
- No

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?
- No Answer

2. Do you support state funding for charter schools?
- No

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
- No Answer

Environment & Energy

1. Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
- Yes

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.
- No Answer

Endorsements
AFL–CIO: The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations National trade union
Arizona Women’s Political Caucus: Arizona Affiliate of the National Women’s Political Caucus
Arizona List
Speeches