Michele
Peña
Legislative District 23
Michele Peña works with both parties to get things done for Legislative District 23.
She is daughter of an immigrant, raised in Yuma, and her family’s long-standing connections to southern Arizona and the agricultural industry have provided her with firsthand insight into these issues. That’s part of what makes her such an effective legislator.
Michele is committed to addressing economic concerns, safeguarding our children, and meeting the unique needs of her District.
Here’s where Michele Peña stands on the issues:
Securing Arizona’s Economic Future
Voted to lower taxes on rent, and groceries.
Voted for balanced budgets EVERY year in office
Source: HB2897, SB1720,
Supported measures to safeguard agriculture and help eliminate obstacles for our local agricultural community.
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Keeping Our Communities Safe
Voted in support of the Secure the Border Act – a bill that allows local law enforcement to arrest people who cross the border illegally, cracks down on dangerous drug dealers, and prevents illegal immigrants from fraudulently accessing public benefits.
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Voted to support law enforcement and protect funding for police.
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Education
Voted with Republicans and Democrats to increase funding for public schools.
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Supports school choice for students including open enrollment, public charter schools, and empowerment scholarship accounts and voted to continue funding these vital education options.
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Infrastructure
Supports vital transportation infrastructure in Legislative District 23 and sponsored the bill to bring infrastructure improvements to I-85.
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