Tony Castro For College Board
Strength the teacher’s union with an emphasis on part time instructors. I refuse corporate donations for my campaign so I can be free to fight for the voters. I am not for sale, and I cannot be bought by super wealthy donors. This is the people’s campaign. People powered, to power the people. Political Studies show, once a candidate accepts corporate donations for their campaign. They tend to vote in the interest of their wealthy donors, 80% - 100% of the time. I refuse corporate donation, so I owe favors to no one. Since I refuse corporate donations from corporate lobbyists, I am free to deliver what I promise. In office, I will never forget that I am a public servant. Elected by the people, to serve the people. I have been offered corporate money. I don't want to win that way. When I win, the people win.
Education Is a Human Right and Not a Privilege
I believe education is a human right and not a privilege. Higher Education should be guaranteed to the people by our government. Including Cal States and UC's all the way through medical school. We need to fully fund higher education to have an educated workforce in the United States and to be competitive in the global economy. Our children's future counts on it, and our children are counting on us. I remember my elementary school teachers telling me "Anything is possible." Let's make anything possible again.
What Characteristics and Principles Should a Candidate Have?
A candidate should be selfless not selfish. And should put others before themselves. They should not seek office for personal gain. But instead, to help their constituents gain opportunity. A candidate should want to change the community for the better. Most importantly, a candidate should be able to resist and refuse the temptation of corporate donations from super wealthy donors. This way they can be free to truly represent the best interest of the people. They should be the type of person who are already helping people. And are only running for office so they can help even more people. This person should be humble and have a great understanding of poverty. And the need for free higher education and basic needs to prevent more poverty. An asset to the community, if you will. An elected official should exceed these expectations.