Celeste M. Castorena | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I ran as a Green for State Representative in AZ.
| Job History: | |
 | Spanish language consultant and health/social science researcher since 1995 (Owner/Operator of I.R.S.T. -- Interconnect Research & Spanish Translations)
Bilingual Healthcare & Social Science Interviewer for Harris Interactive (contract basis since 1989, employee basis as of July 2008) Maintain standard elementary teaching certification and have taught in both public and parochial schools in Phoenix since 1992 (currently not teaching) Certified Youth Minister via Wartburg Theological Seminary and served on contract 2000 - 2002 with ELCA Grand Canyon Synod |
| Important Issues: | |
| Revitalization of economy via Green Jobs Now Plan of action and Apollo Alliance Guidelines for state legislators
Single-payer Universal Health Care (private & public agencies collaborating) Future Focus: Sustainability/Eco-solutions Public Education (halting corporate encroachment) Human Rights/Border Issues Local Markets/supporting local businesses (expanding green technology) |
| Why Vote For Me: | |
| Voters can make history with my election (a 3rd party candidate has not yet won a state house seat in AZ). I am an unconventional candidate who is very appealing to those tired of the political machine candidates. I have an array of experiences that have prepared me to advocate for a sustainable future, not the least of which is my 16 years as a registered Green Party member. I have lived and attended school in Mexico as a young adult, giving me an enhanced perspective of the world. I am a common, yet intellectual person who can relate just as easily conversing about potty training as I can about state revenue.
You have a very accessible, versatile candidate in me. I pray multiple times a day, for example, but ferverently advocate for a public school student's right to be educated free from religion (if families want religious education, I highly recommend parochial schools). Engineers and those in the field of technology have a natural ally in me because I look to these people as the healers of our society. They hold the key to our adaptation into a future of renewable energy. I may be familiar with politics, language, research, education and theology, BUT I need to be connected with people who can turn the word 'photovoltaic', for example, into action. We need stronger alliances with our inventors and researchers. They hunger for clean energy too. We all want this next generation to have a healthy future. That is what my campaign is all about; leaving the world a better place for our posterity. |
| To see the area that I will be respresenting once elected, please click on this map of the 12th District VIEW THE SEPTEMBER 23RD DEBATE: www.azcleanelections.org (debate for LD12) |
Contact Celeste M. Castorena
| Phone: | (623) 877-8769 |
| Mail: | Committee to Elect Celeste Castorena |
| 10122 W. Roma Ave. | |
| Phoenix, AZ 85037 |
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