{"id":16497,"date":"2014-03-14T17:34:31","date_gmt":"2014-03-15T00:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sierramadrenews.net\/?p=16497"},"modified":"2014-03-20T22:20:48","modified_gmt":"2014-03-21T05:20:48","slug":"city-council-candidate-rachelle-arizmendi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sierramadrenews.net\/?p=16497","title":{"rendered":"City Council Candidate Rachelle Arizmendi"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Rachelle Arizmendi, click to enlarge<\/p><\/div>\n

Rachelle Arizmendi<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Lived in Sierra Madre: <\/strong>Seven Years<\/p>\n

Occupation: <\/strong> Education Project Director for a large non-profit organization<\/p>\n

Sierra Madre Participation: <\/strong> Member of Community Services Commission since 2009<\/p>\n

Website: http:\/\/www.arizmendiforcitycouncil.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Q and A<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bio\/Issues Statement<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Campaign Literature<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Response to SierraMadreNews.Net Q and A<\/strong><\/p>\n

Q. What’s your favorite type of music?
\nA. No favorite. My ITunes include everything from Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Rap, Reggae, Jazz, Classical, World Music, and even Showtunes<\/p>\n

Q. In or out of that genre, what’s your favorite album\/CD?
\nA. License to Ill (sic)<\/p>\n

Q. What’s your favorite movie?
\nA. All of the Bourne Identity Series<\/p>\n

Q. Who’s your favorite actor?
\nA. Edward Norton<\/p>\n

Q. Who’s your favorite actress?
\nA. Meryl Streep<\/p>\n

Q. Netflix or Redbox?
\nA. Netflix<\/p>\n

Q. What’s your favorite book?
\nA. Les Miserable and Gone with the Wind<\/p>\n

Q. Who’s your favorite author?
\nA. Robert Ludlum<\/p>\n

Q. Printed book or e-book?
\nA. Print- but own an e-book<\/p>\n

Q. What’s your favorite TV show?
\nA. White Collar<\/p>\n

Q. Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon or David Letterman?
\nA. Fallon<\/p>\n

Q. Real time, DVR, or On Demand?
\nA. No Cable<\/p>\n

Q. What’s your favorite meal?
\nA. Almost any of mom’s home-cooked meals<\/p>\n

Q. Favorite non-Sierra Madre San Gabriel Valley restaurant (please do not include Sierra Madre – I don’t want to risk alienating voters over something like that)
\nA. Nikki Cs<\/p>\n

Q. Who’s your favorite comic?
\nA. Anjelah Johnson<\/p>\n

Q. Your favorite sports team?
\nA. San Francisco 49ers<\/p>\n

Q. iPhone or Android?
\nA. iPhone<\/p>\n

Q. Tower, laptop or tablet
\nA. Laptop<\/p>\n

Q. Beatles or Rolling Stones?
\nA. Stones<\/p>\n

Q. Beach Boys or Jan and Dean?
\nA. Beach Boys<\/p>\n

Q. Lady Gaga or Beyonce?
\nA. Beyonce<\/p>\n

Q. Paris, London, or Rome?
\nA. Paris<\/p>\n

Q. Have you visited any of the above?
\nA. All of the above<\/p>\n

Q. Paper or plastic?
\nA. Paper<\/p>\n

Q. Charcoal or propane?
\nA. Charcoal- hands down!<\/p>\n

Q. What are your hobbies?
\nA. traveling, hiking, reading, tennis, and country dancing<\/p>\n

Q. What’s your favorite sport to watch?
\nA. Football on TV- Hockey Live
\nQ. What’s your favorite sport to participate in?
\nA. Tennis<\/p>\n

Q. Who is\/was your favorite president (living or dead)?
\nA. Theodore Roosevelt for saying “The only man who makes no mistake is the man who does nothing.”<\/p>\n

Q. If you could meet a famous figure from the past, who would you choose and why?
\nA. John Steinbeck- My hometown of Salinas, CA was the setting of most of his books and his writings were a significant part of our education.<\/p>\n

Q. If you could meet a famous figure from today, who would it be and why?
\nA. Condoleezza Rice- Her influence in the academic, political, and artistic worlds are undeniable (and she’s a fellow sorority sister!). Would love to gain any insight and advice from her experiences.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Bio\/Issues information <\/strong><\/p>\n

I am running for City\u00a0Council to help maintain and enhance the quality of life in our neighborhoods.<\/p>\n

For the past 14 years, I\u00a0have been the Education Project Director for a large non-profit organization,\u00a0managing an annual budget of over $20 million and 300 employees serving\u00a0thousands of children and their families at 27 schools.\u00a0 I have the knowledge\u00a0and experience to establish and enforce fiscal discipline.<\/p>\n

As a long-time Sierra Madre\u00a0homeowner, I am dedicated to maintaining home values. That means, I will work\u00a0towards limiting and controlling development to preserve the unique charm of\u00a0Sierra Madre.<\/p>\n

As a part-time PCC faculty\u00a0member, I know the importance of strong neighborhood schools.\u00a0 I will work with\u00a0the PUSD to make sure our neighborhood schools receive our fair share of\u00a0resources. I am endorsed by the organization representing PUSD teachers.<\/p>\n

My civic engagement\u00a0activities include serving on the City of Sierra Madre’s Community Services\u00a0Commission, serving as a member on the LA Child Care Planning Committee, the PBS\u00a0SoCal Advisory Committee, and other non-profit boards.<\/p>\n

With your support, I will\u00a0make certain that Sierra Madre is on the right track by working to:<\/p>\n

Establish and enforce fiscal discipline<\/p>\n

Limit and control development<\/p>\n

Keep downtown an appealing and neighborhood friendly\u00a0area<\/p>\n

Work with the PUSD to improve our neighborhood schools<\/p>\n

In addition, I will prioritize Public Safety, Neighborhood Protection, and Water issues. This includes working proactively with our police department, city employees, community members, and exploring other possible sources of funding.<\/p>\n

I’ll work to keep Sierra\u00a0Madre a beautiful, safe place where individuals, seniors and families can\u00a0flourish.\u00a0 I will always give priority to the quality of life in our\u00a0neighborhoods.<\/p>\n

Please call me at\u00a0626-660-6294 or visit\u00a0www.arizmendiforcitycouncil.com<\/a><\/p>\n

I respectfully ask for your\u00a0vote.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Campaign Literature<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arizmendi Leadership Mailer, Page 1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Arizmendi Leadership Mailer, complete<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Arizmendi 4-page mailer, complete<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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