Andres Portela

Andres Portela was born in Sierra Vista, Arizona. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona in 2016.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Andres Portela. Former Senior Policy Advisor with the City of Tucson. Black Futures Lab Policy Fellow. NFHA Emerging Leader in Civil Rights.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Housing. Keeping families in their homes while addressing affordability and homelessness. We need to address gaps in services for renters, homelessness, aging in places, young families and in between.Opportunity. To address opportunity in Tucson, we must start with public health as defined in plan Tucson. I will take the approach of addressing social determinants of health.Mobility Justice. Addressing road safety is paramount. We must address mobility through a justice perspective, so everyone feels safe within our community.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Office of public health

Decoupling public safety from Police to The Department of Transportation and Mobility

Establishing a public advocate position

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

The office m requires someone who will be a public representative with a vast understanding of administrative policy.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Andre Perry.

Malcolm X.

Angela Davis.

Angela Rye.

Regina Romero.

Jim Kolbe.

Gabby Giffords.

Maurice Hall.

I look up to the following because they connect with people in ways I've never seen. They do the work with people and elevate their experiences to create change.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The dream of MLK Jr. For a beloved community.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Humility.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Humility. Listening.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To be an actual representative.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Housing policy.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

My first significant life event was 9/11. I was in the second grade.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I was picking weeds with my friends. It was a business where we picked all the weeds in the neighborhood for years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Warmth of Other Sons Isabel Wilkerson

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Filmore or Piccard from Star Trek

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

It's not easy being green by Kermit

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes at the minimum.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Humility.

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