NM State Representative District 32
In addition to other duties prescribed by law, representatives enact “reasonable and appropriate laws,” represent the constituents of their district, and serve on standing or interim committees. The legislature meets each year beginning in January. In odd-numbered years, it meets for 60 days; in even-numbered years, it meets for 30 days. The Governor may call special sessions. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and must be a resident of the district from which elected. They serve a two-year term. Representatives do not receive a salary, but they do receive a pre-set per diem and mileage; there is also a pension program for legislators serving a minimum period.Cámara de Representantes de Nuevo MéxicoAdemás de otras obligaciones prescritas por la ley, los representantes promulgan leyes razonables y apropiadas , representan a los electores de su distrito y sirven en comités permanentes o interinos. La legislatura se reúne cada año a partir de enero. En los años impares, se reúne durante 60 días; en los años pares, se reúne durante 30 días. El gobernador puede convocar sesiones especiales. Los candidatos deben tener al menos 21 años de edad y deben ser residentes del distrito donde fueron elegidos. Tienen mandatos de dos años. Los representantes no reciben un salario, pero sí reciben un pago preestablecido por viáticos; también existe un programa de pensión para legisladores que cumplen con un periodo mínimo de servicio.
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Linda S Alvarez
(Dem)
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Jenifer M Jones
(Rep)
1. What skills, education and prior experiences qualify you for this office?
2. If elected, what are your highest priorities?
3. What changes, if any, need to be made in the tax structure of the state?
4. What would you propose to diversify New Mexico’s economy and promote sustainable economic growth?
5. What reforms would you support to improve New Mexico’s educational ranking?
Campaign Phone
505-795-3786
Occupation
Community Advocate
Born and reared on the family farm in the Hatch Valley, I grew up in a large, close-knit Hispanic family that was completely self-sufficient. I attended Salem Elementary until 6th grade and graduated at age 17 from the Hatch Valley Municipal Schools in 1970. I worked for the Social Security Admin and Health Care Financing Admin in Baltimore, MD, for 15-years prior to starting a family. I became a full-time Mother caring for my dau and son for 7-years before going back to work. I attended the UofMD School of Law-City Campus: Paralegal Cert: Bachelor’s Degree, College of Santa Fe, Public Administration & will pursue graduate studies at: NMSU/UofAZ or St. John’s College-SFe Campus. I am currently an Advocate in the Hatch Valley.
My highest priorities are: A. Statewide educational reform; B. rural economic development. C. Specialized training and care for Dementia patients.
A. I would guard against taxing the poor inordinately. B. Recent alcohol tax legislation that requires alcohol sellers to track the volume and type of alcohol sales is problematic. It would be far more efficient and importantly accurate if the wholesaler tracked taxation amounts.
Generally speaking, economic development needs to take into account safety, equality, and honest pay. A. I would encourage the Legislature to rejuvenate its’ interest in the Space Industry and to reorganize NM’s involvement in the Spaceport with an eye towards creating local job opportunities. C. I would propose that the Department of Economic Development be required to do outreach to rural areas and provide Technical Asssistance in conjunction with the Local Government Division of the DFA. C. NM is not prepared to care for its’ citizens suffering with Dementia. I propose the Governor appoint a workgroup to conduct a needs assessment with solutions. Healthcare is a burgeoning industry that will sustain economic growth.
For many years the Dept. Of Education has been plagued by a lack of consistent LEADERSHIP. This, in turn, leads to ‘mission erosion’ and a dysfunctional agency culture. This catastrophe requires strong governance. I suggest the following: A. Request a Federal Investigation and Technical Assistance. B. Require Special Education be given Divisional Status. C. Develop large-scale vocational and technical education opportunities for ALL students.
Campaign Phone
785-840-6473
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