Amy Chin would make a very solid VP. She has had impressive experiences during her time at AU, and has a a good version for what her role would be. If she wins, students will not be disappointed in their programming next year.
I was also very intrigued by the candidacy Jeremiah Headen. He strikes me as a natural born leader who should definitely have a big role next year. Again, if he ends up winning, I think the position of SG VP will be in good hands.
But I feel that the best choice for this spot is Maia Tagami. She comes from outside the SG, and understands the frustrations that students have had with the organization in the past. But as the VP of College Democrats, she will certainly not be overwhelmed by this job. In fact, the difficulties that she has encountered in the past while trying to work with the SG give her an excellent perspective on some of the things that need to be changed. She has a great vision for the types of programming that students are looking for. The College Dems have done a great job with programming on their own this year, and I expect her to bring that same kind of success to the SG. I will enthusiastically be supporting Maia Tagami when I vote on Tuesday (or possibly Wednesday), and I hope you will do the same.
I do believe you've forgotten a candidate with a wide base of support named Jenny Kim. If you don't add her in I can comment here, but I think you can.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with my esteemed colleague, Senator Daniel Wayman.
ReplyDeleteI find it incredibly odd that my friend and another colleague, Senator Jenny Kim, was not mentioned at all. Jenny Kim, of all the candidates for VP, has the most experience for an executive position as SG. In addition to her position as a Senator ELECTED for an At-Large seat, Jenny has done extensive work as the Director of Health and Wellness and as the Director of Events, planning Spring Fling AND STAND. It is difficult to walk into the SG offices and NOT see Jenny Kim running around, passionately working on any event and task that she has been assigned to.
Of all the candidates, Jenny actually knows what her responsibilities as VP will be. She works very closely with current VP Alex Prescott, meeting with him many times a week and taking a large role in the event planning capacity expected of a Vice President.
Furthermore, I am extremely troubled by your characterization of Jeremiah Headen. Former Senator Headen took his job as a Senator for granted SO MUCH, showed up SO LITTLE to the Senate meetings, that when he actually did show up I had to turn to turn to a colleague to ask "Who is he proxy-ing for?" Furthermore, as a member of the LGBT community, I find Mr. Headen's blatant and disparaging remarks about transgendered people incredibly disturbing when he is running for an incredibly important position at a University such as ours that values diversity and acceptance.
As to for the other two opponents, Maia and Amy, I have no problem with either of them, and would look forward to working with them if they are elected. But in terms of competence, ability, ideas, and experience, Jenny Kim is second to none. Oh. and her chalkings are awesome. =)
~Brett Atanasio, Senator for the Class of 2013