ASG candidates begin campaign Sunday

Five sets of candidates have filed to be president and vice president of the Associated Student Government for 2012-2013 and campaigning will officially begin Sunday.

The election is May 7-10, with online polls opening at 12:01 a.m. May 7 and closing at 11:59 p.m. on May 10

There is a meet-and-greet session with the candidates Monday from noon to 2 p.m. in the College Center.

While more can be learned during the meet-and-greet sessions, and from future Advocate articles and campus events, the following offers a little more about each from their platforms, in no particular order

• William Miller for president — Miller is a political ccience major in his second year.
“I love politics, and have a passion for education and I like to make a change for the greater,” Miller wrote in his platform.
He is currently serving as the Director of Diversity, Accounts Receivable/Uncollectable Committee, Parking Appeals Committee and Student Conduct Appeals Committee.
His goals are to advocate for the students on a national level, improve public safety, raise and promote diversity awareness and increase student access to Financial Aid, scholarships and grants.
Antonio Guerrero is the vice presidential candidate running with Miller. Also in his second year, his major is business management.
“I know that the decisions I make as a senator affect the entire student body and would love the opportunity to have a stronger impact on the decision making process,” he wrote in his platform.
Guerrero is now a senator of the Nursing and Allied Health departments and Senator Pro-Tempore (lead-senator) to the student body vice president.
His said his goals complement those of his running mate.

•Luis Delgado for president. “Ultimately, my goal if elected is to have out-of-state students, community students and those who are returning students view MHCC as a second home,” wrote Delgado in his platform.
Delgado currently serves as the senator of Health Physical Education & Athletics in the ASG. He also manages a youth group at his local church and is a manager at a McDonald’s.
His goals include bridging communication between student government, the student body and the school administration. He feels student life at MHCC has decreased and would like to work to bring it back up. Tuition and parking fees are other issues he plans on dealing with.
Marcelino Bautista is Delgado’s vice presidential running mate.
“My ultimate goal as Student Vice President would be to make Mt. Hood Community College feel like a second home for all students in a safe environment,” he wrote in his platform.
He is currently serving as the Student Activities Board Administration Assistant as well as involvement with various committees and councils.
He said his goals go along with his running mate.

•Jeremy Likens for president. Likens the president of the MHCC Mad Scientists.
“I vow to work for the best interests of the student body whom I will represent,” wrote Likens in his platform.
He volunteers in Student on Patrol program, is treasurer of the Vector Math Club, and active in the Mad Scientists activities and planning of the club’s events.
His goals are to increase student involvement and participation in the school and in the government, creating unity within the school and its students, and improving the image of MHCC by improving pride and spirit for the college among the students.
Natalia Figueroa is Likens’ vice presidential running mate.
“Communication is very important to me and I believe that ASG should increase its level of open communication with the students,” wrote Figueroa in her platform.
Figueroa is the secretary of the Mad Scientists club, and she also volunteers with Public Safety.
Restoring MHCC’s image, encouraging involvement and uniting the school are her objectives.

•Michael DiNapoli for president. “I want to lead this school to a positive, successful future for the year to come,” he wrote in his platform.
The goals he wishes to achieve are to make the system more transparent, have financial aid handled better, school aid simpler and more efficient, and a subsidized transportation fund for MHCC students. He plans on holding town hall-type meetings where students can share ideas, discuss issues and voice concerns.
Jake Whitten is DiNapoli’s vice presidential running mate.
“I have the desire and drive to make this school a better place for all,” said Whitten in the platform.
His objectives are to be a voice for the issues of the student body and make student government more accessible.

• Tobin Shield for President. His major is in Education.
“Being able to look at something from both the eyes of a student, and as a future educator gives me the edge that you are looking for in the perfect candidate,” said Shield in his platform material.
Some of the issues he would like to deal with include affordable transportation for students, computer printouts, and increasing the enrollment rate by creating a more positive image of the school.
Garrett Larreau is Shield’s vice presidential running mate. He is a business major with and entrepreneurial emphasis.
“Mt. Hood isn’t just a good choice economically, it’s a chance to truly experience a diverse community and learn from people who want you to succeed,” said Larreau in his platform.
Larreau’s goals are in stride with Shield’s, with both having a strong emphasis on the plus side of community colleges.