Lorna RomeroThis month, CBN spoke with聽Rep.聽Tony聽Rivero about聽what issues he wants to tackle in the upcoming session, what he will be looking to accomplish as the chairman of the State & International Affairs聽and why he decided to stay and serve in his hometown of Peoria.
Question: What are you looking forward to accomplishing during the next session?
Answer: Continuing to promote an environment where every Arizona student gets an excellent education, and fighting to protect Arizona鈥檚 pro-business climate.
Q: Is there anyone in public life you鈥檝e particularly admired over the years?
A: John McCain selfless and courageous service to both our country and state has always inspired me, whether it was his service in Vietnam or in the U.S. Senate.
Q: You grew up in Peoria and now it鈥檚 the district you serve. What made you decide to stay in your hometown?
A: Growing up in Peoria instilled a love and appreciation for the community. It鈥檚 a great place to live and work, I couldn鈥檛 imagine a better place to raise a family and I am honored to be able to fight for my hometown at the State Legislature.
Q: What do you think the biggest issues are going to be for the 54th Legislature?
A: Like every year, education will be a critical issue for the Legislature. In addition, water, criminal justice reform and tax conformity are major topics the legislature will need to tackle.
Q: You鈥檙e the chair of the Committee on State & International Affairs. What will be your top goals with this committee?
A: My goal is to connect Arizona Legislators with business, cultural and political leaders internationally and to help them build relationships with those leaders. I believe that Arizona has a unique opportunity as both a border state, and a state with a fast-growing economy and population, to leverage international trade and to be a leader on international issues. Furthermore, I want to use this committee to promote Arizona internationally and demonstrate why it is a good state to visit and do business in.
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