SAIPAN
#1
Corina Lorraine Magofna (I)
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#2
Celina Roberto Babauta (D)
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#3
| Name: |
| Janet Maratita (R) |
| Village: |
| San Antonio |
| Highest level of education: |
| HAWAII PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, HONOLULU, HAWAII |
| Professional experience: |
| PERSONAL EXPERIENCE: Single full time working mother of five (5) children and ten (10) grandchildren PUBLIC SERVICE: Member of the 21st, 20th, 18th, 17th and 14th CNMI House of Representatives LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE: Vice Speaker – 20th NMI Legislature Chairwoman/Vice Chair- Various Standing Committees Over twenty (20) years experience in various management position in public, private and volunteerism. |
| 1.) What are the major issues in your district and how do you intend to address them? |
| In my beloved small community of San Antonio, I see Juvenile delinquency, drugs, stray dogs, up keep of the environment and the need for walk/bike path in the village, to name a few. For Saipan as a whole, we must improve the quality of healthcare for every citizen. We must address our environmental issues to preserve our island’s natural resources and its beauty. We must practice , defend, protect and preserve our indigenous way of living, “Ina’famaulek , respetu yan gineflie”. Last and certainly not the least, we must continue to support local business entrepreneurs thru business friendly policies, regulations and or incentives. |
| 2.) What are some of the bills you plan to introduce? |
| Bills that would enhanced and strengthened current statues, policies and or regulations. We have good statues in our books however we need to review, revisit, study, re-enact or repeal as needed to ensure that its’ enforceable, doable and would produce quality results for our people, our children, our island and our entire Commonwealth. |
| 3.) What is your background/experience, and how would you apply them to your position if elected? |
| I’ve served as a member of the House of Representatives for five terms. I’m confident I have the skills, knowledge and experience to move legislations forward thru collaboration and respect with every member of the Legislature. |
#4
| Name: |
| Angel Demapan (R) |
| Village: |
| Dandan, Saipan |
| Highest level of education: |
| AAS Business Administration |
| Professional experience: |
| 22nd House of Representatives January 2021-Present o House Minority Leader o Member, House Natural Resources Committee o Chairman, SNILD Commerce & Tourism January 2019 – January 2021 20th House of Representatives 19th House of Representatives Veteran, US Army National Guard Member, 1st, 2nd and 3rd CNMI Youth Congress Professional Development Certifications: |
| 1.) What are the major issues in your district and how do you intend to address them? |
| 1. Restoring our economic footing post pandemic remains a high priority. I have introduced HB 22-21 the CEDA Act, and HB 22-70, the Investment Incentive Act. These provide the resources necessary to expand economic development and create more opportunities for our people.
2. Every student should be afforded the opportunity to reach their full potential. Our schools need to be given the resources to hire and keep qualified teachers. My track record reflects my commitment to investing millions upon millions of dollars in our education system. 3. Every person should be afforded the opportunity to avail of healthcare services and coverage. Our investment in healthcare should shift from dependence on medical referral to building our own capacity. I have a record of providing millions of dollars in appropriations toward healthcare. |
| 2.) What are some of the bills you plan to introduce? |
| I plan to continue on the path I have started on with regards to putting forward legislation that is beneficial to the economy and bills that can generate revenue for the Marianas. I will be exploring the viability of incentives toward diversifying our tourism-based economy with other industries that may find it more advantageous to set up shop in the Marianas for exports to the region.
A strong and thriving economy will in turn generate the revenues we need to further support our education and healthcare systems in the Marianas. With new and increased revenues, we can work on legislation to ensure that our schools and healthcare providers have the resources they need to provide top of the line services and programs to everyone. |
| 3.) What is your background/experience, and how would you apply them to your position if elected? |
| It has been a tremendous privilege to earn the trust of our people as they allowed me to serve three terms in the House of Representatives. These six years of elected public service combined with my years of service as Governor’s Chief of Staff, Press Secretary, and as Guardsman for the US Army National Guard, gives me the opportunity to tackle the needs of our community from various perspectives and views. I know what it takes to legislate effectively and compromise with our leaders for the greater good of the Commonwealth. I am truly blessed with the unprecedented distinction of having 30 of my legislations signed into public laws. My record is my commitment to our community. I am eager to bring the same energy to the Senate. |
#5
Andrew Sablan Salas (I)
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ROTA
#1
| Name: |
| Efraim M. Atalig (R) |
| Village: |
| Sinapalo |
| Highest level of education: |
| AA Southern College |
| Professional experience: |
| Two Term Mayor of Rota, Chief of Staff for two Mayor’s of Rota, Resident Department Head of Finance, Homestead Administrator for Rota Marianas Public Lands. |
| 1.) What are the major issues in your district and how do you intend to address them? |
| Economy – Improve Tourism by developing new tourist attractions and improve entrepreneurship (Pro-Business), Public Health – Relocation of Hemo Dialysis to Rota for Rota patients, to ensure all Rota Residents have Health Insurance, Education – Establish Vocational and Trades School, increase scholarship amounts for recipient’s. |
| 2.) What are some of the bills you plan to introduce? |
| Bills that will improve economy, Healthcare, Education. |
| 3.) What is your background/experience, and how would you apply them to your position if elected? |
| I’ve been Mayor of Rota for eight years. I was the chief of staff for two administration’s, I was the Resident Department Head for the Department of Finance in Rota, and the Homestead Administrator of Rota. I would apply all of my experience to the needs of the people to improve their lives with respect and commitment. |
#2
Donald Manalang Manglona (I)
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#3
| Name: |
| Dennis James Camacho Mendiola (R) |
| Village: |
| Sinapalo III |
| Highest level of education: |
| Bachelor of Science in Public Administration with a minor in Military Science. |
| Professional experience: |
| I was commissioned as a First Lieutenant into the US Army from the University of Guam in 2009. I am currently working on a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Disaster Management from the American Military University and serving as the Special Assistant of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. |
| 1.) What are the major issues in your district and how do you intend to address them? |
| The major issues affecting our community in Rota are the lack of economic activity to generate revenue. To address this issue, the government must develop activities that generate income. Such activities include reviving the tourism industry which is the main source of revenue for the island. Bring in tourists, promote programs that encourage entrepreneurs to open businesses that facilitate tourist arrivals and work with airlines so that they will be encouraged to bring in more flights for more tourist arrivals. We also need to give our support to farmers in terms of agricultural programs, machineries and advancement in the use of agriculture related technology. Aside from bringing skilled workers from overseas, we need to focus on training our local workforce by working with NMTI in developing skills trainings for them. |
| 2.) What are some of the bills you plan to introduce? |
| One major legislation near and dear to me, which affects our healthcare is the NexGen 911. This legislation has been attempted by Senator Sixto Igisomar, but did not succeed due to the pandemic. This bill intends to unify our 911 system and ensures we eliminate the gaps between calls. When dealing with an emergency, especially if someone’s life is on the line, no delay is acceptable. This bill further requires dispatchers to be certified in life saving and will be familiar with defusing a situation to further assist those in distress. There are more in consideration, however, it is important that we align our priorities as elected officials to ensure passage and enactment of these policies. |
| 3.) What is your background/experience, and how would you apply them to your position if elected? |
| I serve as the Special Assistant to Homeland Security & Emergency Management and have dealt with disaster readiness and post COVID-19 community outreach. I have restructured the organization to be more efficient. I also served as the Commissioner of the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services for the CNMI and Resident Deputy Commissioner of DFEMS Rota. I was medically retired as a Captain from the US ARMY and hold leadership trainings and certifications throughout my career. I plan to utilize my experience and training to better serve the people of Rota. I have endeavored into politics for the purpose of bettering the quality of life for our people. I am young, vibrant, and energetic, motivated and dedicated to service, which are characteristics I stand by in serving our people. |
#4
Edward Junior Castro Maratita (I)
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#5
Crispin Manglona Ogo (I)
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TINIAN
#1
Jude Untalan Hofschneider (I)
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#2
| Name: |
| Thomasa Palacios-Mendiola (I) |
| Village: |
| Marpo Valley Tinian |
| Highest level of education: |
| HIGH SCHOOL WITH COLLEGE COURSES |
| Professional experience: |
| 20 YEARS EXPERINCE AS SOCIAL WORK 3 YRS AS FIELD OPERATIONS OFFICER FOR THE CBMA ELECTED AND SERVED AS CHAIRWOMAN FOR THE 17TH TINIAN MUNICPAL COUNCIL ELECTED TO SERVE AS VICE CHAIR FOR THE 18TH TINIAN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL |
| 1.) What are the major issues in your district and how do you intend to address them? |
| *Drug problem in our tiny island is rampant. This is a serious problem that we need to address for it contributing factor to family violence and hardships. We need to secure and monitor our seaports and airports for importation of these destructive elements. Train and equip our Enforcement Personnel properly to tackle and handle the situation. We need to educate our community of its effects on our people, Subject Experts conduct awareness at schools and bring back the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program (DARE). *Lack of Employment opportunities for our returning graduates that we have invested in through our municipal and CNMI Scholarship Programs. We need to secure employments where they can apply their field of studies. |
| 2.) What are some of the bills you plan to introduce? |
| 1.) Bill to support the Pacific Alliance of Municipal Council giving them authority over their perspective jurisdiction on predominately local matters. 2.) Bill to encourage the Public School System to include Farming/Local Arts and Craft for exportation, food security and a diversified economic prosperity. 3.) Bill to call on the re-visitation of the Technical Agreement between the Department of Defense and the CNMI, Creation of the Military Advisory Council to address the mandates, agreements and commitments of DOD to the CNMI. 4.) Bill to address the non existence of Medical Evacuation for the residence of Tinian. This a critical issue that needs our immediate attention and put in place a Standard Operating Procedure to include the necessary action needed to address this life saving component for our people. |
| 3.) What is your background/experience, and how would you apply them to your position if elected? |
| Prior to having the honor to being elected to serve for two terms as a Municipal Council Member, I had the opportunity to serve our community as a Social Worker for more than 20 years. It has always been my passion to help others that are in need, It is caring for the welfare of others that I find comforting and rewarding, knowing that I can helped someone and make an impact in their lives, listening, knowing and feeling their struggles. If I can help one person, one family a day I would for sure be helping 365 families out of the year. And as long as I am protecting and safeguarding their wellbeing… I can sleep well at night. |
#3
| Name: |
| Francisco Cruz (R) |
| Village: |
| San Jose village, Tinian |
| Highest level of education: |
| 12 grade (JFK) |
| Professional experience: |
| 1. Retired Police Capt. 20yrs. 2..Chairman of 11th Tinian Municipal Council. 2yrs. 3. 13yrs. as Senator for the 2nd senatoria dist. Tinian. 4. 13yrs. Chairman of the Executive Appointment and Government Investigation standiing committee and members of all senate standing committees. |
| 1.) What are the major issues in your district and how do you intend to address them? |
| 1. Is to repair Tinian break water and Habor. We have been meeting with DOD high officials to help us with the repair of the harbor, since its going to be a join use with the DOD. Just this month three US congress came to visit the site and witness the condition of the subject matter. I am Hopeful that they’ll considered helping in repairing one of our most pressing issue on Tinian. 2. Is introduced Legislation that will alleviate the hardship post on the homesteaders with the present Viillage and agricultural homestead program permit regulations. Most especially during this difficult time. However, we have secured funding for Water and power infrastructure to address EPA requirements to not contaminate under ground water, before any houses built on the homestead. |
| 2.) What are some of the bills you plan to introduce? |
| I’ve introduced CNMI village and agricultural homestead bill and passed in the Senate that will address the concerns of homesteaders from DPL taking back the land from individuals after been qualified that the person dont have interest in village or agricultural homestead. Just because the person bought land or by inheritance after been issued the permit. Subject bill is sitting in the lower house for 8mos. now. This is a very critical legislation for the protection of our new homesteaders from loosing their lot after been qualified by DPL. SB#22-22 |
| 3.) What is your background/experience, and how would you apply them to your position if elected? |
| l’ve been a police officer for 20yrs. Been a Municipal council Chairman for 2yrs. And a Senator for 13yrs. and still active member of the 22nd CNMI Legislature. A total of 35yrs in Government sector. I’ve intrioduced so many beneficial Legislation for the interest of my constituents and the cnmi as a whole and 17 of them became into law. Note: my record as public servant speak for itself. |
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