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Wednesday, March 28,1990 Page 5
Whalen announces political candidacy
Former CSUF ASI president aims for state Assembly District 30 slot
By Tim Sltar
Staff Writer
plish.
Whalen. who was CSUF's ASI Presi¬
dent for the 1986-87 school year, an¬
nounced his candidacy for Assembly
District 30 Tuesday afternoon In the
From ASI President to the state As
sembly in less than four years- that's Free Speech Area,
what Bob Whalen is hoping to accom- The, Republican candidate with
Jason B. CtnoWDaily Collegian
Former ASI president Bob Whalen announces his candidacy forstate
Assembly In the Free Speech Area Tuesday.
Applications are now being
accepted for the 1990-91
Union Programs Committee
in University
Student Union,
Room 306.
Pump it up I y
Join the Union Programs Committee.
^
^
The Union Programs
Committee is a group of
twelve students charged with
scheduling, promoting,
and producing, a wide range
of student programs.
Positions are available for
the following
Program Coordinators:
Union Square, Lectures, Mini-
concerts, Cultural Events,
Films, Special Events, Leisure
and Recreation Activities,
Academic Games, and
Performance and Fine Arts.
For more information
please call 278-2938.
Deadline is Friday. March 30. 4:00 pm.
degree In finance will oppose incumbent
Assemblyman Jim Costa, D-Fresno.
District 30 covers parts of Fresno,
Madera, Kings and Merced counties.
The candidate outlined his pi at form in
front of the Bulldog Republicans booth.
A large crowd gathered to hear the
prospective assemblyman speak and
were also given the opportunity to ask
Whalen questions.
"My first order of business," said
Whalen. "Is to see that Willie Brown is
never Speaker of the Assembly again."
Brown only regained his position by
one vote last yean Whalen feels his vote
can make the difference.
Whalen has a three-tier platform that
concerns reform in Sacramento and
reform in attitudes toward agriculture
and educational reform.
There has been no effective represen¬
tation in Sacramento. One reason is
Willie Brown.
"We also need to establish an Assem¬
bly Ethics Committee with teeth, that
decides when a code has been violated
and then takes away that legislator's
right to vote.
"For example, If an assemblyman is
convicted of soli clung prostitution, their
voting right should be censured," he
said.
He also believes that Propositions 118
and 119, which regard reapportionment,
must be passed to achieve reform In
Sacramento. Whalenls especially push¬
ing Proposition 119.
The passing of the proposition will
lead to a fair and equitable reapportion¬
ment process." he said.
With agriculture being a $ 15 billion a
year Industry In the Valley, many stu¬
dents listening to Whalen had concerns
about Wlialens agricultural backgixiund.
"I raised a grand champion hog, sheep
and steer in successive years and was
president of my Future Farmers of
America chapter In high school.
"In agricultural matters, I believe pol¬
lution (In agricultural water systems) is
understood by farmers better than
anyone else," the candidate said.
Whalen was asked by members of the
audience about his stance on Proposi¬
tion ill— a gas tax that would add 8 to
9 cents onto every gallon of gas. Many
students are concerned that If the pro¬
posal does not pass, the result will be a
high student fee Increase for the CSU
system.
"I'm opposed to 111. I feel the funds
are available to provide for the needs of
students," he said.
Whalen would also like to see the
Implementation of parent vouchers,
which would make It possible for par¬
ents of kindergarten through high school-
age students to choose what school their
child will attend.
Vouchers, In addition to teacher and
administrative incentives, will lead to
positive school reform, according to
Whalen.
"1 promise you two things," said
Whalen. "No state tax increases, and to
always vote against Willie Brown."
Whalen Isn't afraid ofthe quick jump
from college to the state Legislature.
"Yes, it's a quick step, but I'm ready to
take the step. There is life after college
Costa is vulnerable. You have to go after
what you stand for," Whalen said.
Whalen has always been Interested In _
public service. At the age of 11, he was" j
working the polls for his stepfather, who ■-
ran for the state Assembly. In high school,
he was student body president and was.
managing editor for his school newspa¬
per.
"Public service has always been a way
of life for me, rather than an ambition.*
he said.
Sincegraduating in 1987. Whalen has
worked for his stepfather as a legal—— ;
assistant, c*mpkteda70-da**hltchhik-
lng|oumey across the country and was
employed as a stockbroker for Palne-
Webber.
Whalen ranks honesty as his No. 1
concern, followed by freedom, economic
growth and charity to the needy.
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| Publication Date | 1990 |
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| Title | March 28, 1990, Page 5 |
| Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
| Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
| Publication Date | 1990 |
| Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
| Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
| Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
| Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
| Format | Microfilm reels, 35 mm. |
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| Full-Text-Search | ■ ■ % Wednesday, March 28,1990 Page 5 Whalen announces political candidacy Former CSUF ASI president aims for state Assembly District 30 slot By Tim Sltar Staff Writer plish. Whalen. who was CSUF's ASI Presi¬ dent for the 1986-87 school year, an¬ nounced his candidacy for Assembly District 30 Tuesday afternoon In the From ASI President to the state As sembly in less than four years- that's Free Speech Area, what Bob Whalen is hoping to accom- The, Republican candidate with Jason B. CtnoWDaily Collegian Former ASI president Bob Whalen announces his candidacy forstate Assembly In the Free Speech Area Tuesday. Applications are now being accepted for the 1990-91 Union Programs Committee in University Student Union, Room 306. Pump it up I y Join the Union Programs Committee. ^ ^ The Union Programs Committee is a group of twelve students charged with scheduling, promoting, and producing, a wide range of student programs. Positions are available for the following Program Coordinators: Union Square, Lectures, Mini- concerts, Cultural Events, Films, Special Events, Leisure and Recreation Activities, Academic Games, and Performance and Fine Arts. For more information please call 278-2938. Deadline is Friday. March 30. 4:00 pm. degree In finance will oppose incumbent Assemblyman Jim Costa, D-Fresno. District 30 covers parts of Fresno, Madera, Kings and Merced counties. The candidate outlined his pi at form in front of the Bulldog Republicans booth. A large crowd gathered to hear the prospective assemblyman speak and were also given the opportunity to ask Whalen questions. "My first order of business," said Whalen. "Is to see that Willie Brown is never Speaker of the Assembly again." Brown only regained his position by one vote last yean Whalen feels his vote can make the difference. Whalen has a three-tier platform that concerns reform in Sacramento and reform in attitudes toward agriculture and educational reform. There has been no effective represen¬ tation in Sacramento. One reason is Willie Brown. "We also need to establish an Assem¬ bly Ethics Committee with teeth, that decides when a code has been violated and then takes away that legislator's right to vote. "For example, If an assemblyman is convicted of soli clung prostitution, their voting right should be censured," he said. He also believes that Propositions 118 and 119, which regard reapportionment, must be passed to achieve reform In Sacramento. Whalenls especially push¬ ing Proposition 119. The passing of the proposition will lead to a fair and equitable reapportion¬ ment process." he said. With agriculture being a $ 15 billion a year Industry In the Valley, many stu¬ dents listening to Whalen had concerns about Wlialens agricultural backgixiund. "I raised a grand champion hog, sheep and steer in successive years and was president of my Future Farmers of America chapter In high school. "In agricultural matters, I believe pol¬ lution (In agricultural water systems) is understood by farmers better than anyone else," the candidate said. Whalen was asked by members of the audience about his stance on Proposi¬ tion ill— a gas tax that would add 8 to 9 cents onto every gallon of gas. Many students are concerned that If the pro¬ posal does not pass, the result will be a high student fee Increase for the CSU system. "I'm opposed to 111. I feel the funds are available to provide for the needs of students," he said. Whalen would also like to see the Implementation of parent vouchers, which would make It possible for par¬ ents of kindergarten through high school- age students to choose what school their child will attend. Vouchers, In addition to teacher and administrative incentives, will lead to positive school reform, according to Whalen. "1 promise you two things," said Whalen. "No state tax increases, and to always vote against Willie Brown." Whalen Isn't afraid ofthe quick jump from college to the state Legislature. "Yes, it's a quick step, but I'm ready to take the step. There is life after college Costa is vulnerable. You have to go after what you stand for," Whalen said. Whalen has always been Interested In _ public service. At the age of 11, he was" j working the polls for his stepfather, who ■- ran for the state Assembly. In high school, he was student body president and was. managing editor for his school newspa¬ per. "Public service has always been a way of life for me, rather than an ambition.* he said. Sincegraduating in 1987. Whalen has worked for his stepfather as a legal—— ; assistant, c*mpkteda70-da**hltchhik- lng|oumey across the country and was employed as a stockbroker for Palne- Webber. Whalen ranks honesty as his No. 1 concern, followed by freedom, economic growth and charity to the needy. OPEN 7 DAYS 30 DAYS FREE 2 BEDROOM FROM S380 Manager Special '* Fireplace Available k" Hot Water Paid '•Weight Room/Sauna ** Extra Large Pool "Beautiful Landscape The Californian ASK ABOUT OUR SUMMER STORAGE PROGRAM Ask About Qur Corner Bulldog & 9th St., Manager's Specials OPEN 7 DAYS 226-7383 Use South 9th Street Entrance For Convenient Parking |
