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Paula Aboud
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Democrat
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District 28
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Senate
1700 W. Washington
Room
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Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone Number: (602)
926-5262
Fax Number: (602)
926-3429
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Member Information
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District Information
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Personal Information: |
Home City: Tucson
Occupation: Semi-Retired; property manager
Member Since: January 9, 2006
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Legislative Achievements:
I was appointed by the Pima County Board of Supervisors to fill the Legislative
District 28 Senate seat vacated in December 2005. As an appointed senator
in 2006, I served on 3 standing committees, including (a) Appropriations,
(b) Commerce and Economic Development and (c) Government Accountability
and Reform. In November 2006, I was elected to serve a 2-year term (2007-2008).
I am presently serving on 3 standing committees, including (a) Appropriations,
(b) Higher Education and (c) Health.
I am presently serving on 2 statutory committees, including (a) Joint
Legislative Budget Committee and (b) Joint Captal Review Committee. Additionally,
I am serving on 4 interim committees, including the (a) Joint Ad Hoc Task
Force on Higher Education Reform, (b) Joint Legislative Oversight Committee
on Residual Contamination of Drug Properties, (c) Domestic Relations Committee,
and (d) Education Commission on the States.
Education:
I graduated from Tucson High School and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree
from the University of Arizona with a major in English and a minor in
Physical Education. Upon completion of master-level education courses,
I received a Certificate of Teaching for secondary education from the
Arizona Department of Education. Subsequently, I became a licensed real
estate agent in Arizona. I further pursued education and training in mediation
through the American Arbitration Association and became a Life Coach through
the Coaches Training Institute of Berkeley, California.
Professional Experience:
I taught freshman and sophomore English at Rincon High School in Tucson,
Arizona for 7 years while coaching the state champion volleyball teams
and the girls’ tennis teams. Desiring to pursue another professional
career, I became a licensed real estate agent in Arizona and specialized
in marketing residental properties for 5 years. Presented with another
opportunity in coaching, I relocated to the State of Maine to assume duties
as Director of the Racquets Program at Colby College in Watterville, Maine
while coaching the Women’s Varsity Tennis team as well as the Women’s
Varsity Squash team for 7 years; additionally, I created and instructed
the Women in Sports class at Colby. Returning to Arizona as the property
manager for a family-owned business in Tucson, I am currently responsible
for the operation of this small business.
Political Experience:
In the community of Tucson, I am involved in the Richland Heights West
Neighborhood, having served as a board member and currently serving as
Chair of the Transportation Committee. I co-founded the Ward III Neighbors-Ward
III Neighborhood Coalition organization having served as a board member
and a Ward III candidate for the Tucson City Council. I rebuilt the Democrats
of Greater Tucson organization and served as President. I strongly campaigned
for the City of Tucson, Ward III City Council seat and I am an active
member of the Southern Arizona Stonewall Democrats. I am a strong advocate
for civil rights.
In Pima County, I served in various leadership capacities
for both the Pima County Democratic Party and the Arizona Legislative
District 28 Precinct. I created and co-founded a 5-year strategic plan
for the Pima County Democrats. I also actively worked on the 2004 U.S.
Presidential Campaign, coordinating and directing volunteer phone banks,
the walk program, the bumper sticker/button campaign and voter registration
events.
Community and Professional Affiliations:
I am a member of the (a) Women’s Political Caucus, (b) Richland
Heights Neighborhood, (c) Ward III Neighbors, (d) Southern Arizona Stonewall
Democrats, (e) Democrats of Greater Tucson; a volunteer for Wingspan;
and a mediator of Our Town Family Services.
Skills and Training that Paula brings to the Legislature:
As a graduate of the University of Arizona and a third-generation Tucson
resident, I am committed to improving the quality of life for Arizona
residents and especially for Southern Arizona. I bring a strong and superb
record of public service in Pima County. I have worked tirelessly to build
a strong Democratic Party organization, to engage and inspire individuals
to become active in the political process, and to promote the Democratic
message of hope and equality, I have been told that my significant contributions
are admired and appreciated by party leaders, grassroots activists and
elected officials across Arizona. I believe those significant contributions
have been greatly enhanced by my skills in teaching, athletic coaching,
mediation, life coaching, supervision, volunteer coordination, small business
management, large group facilitation and substance abuse facilitation.
Along with those skills, my passions and interests include politics, community
building, reading, languages, self-empowerment, home building, women’s
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Committee Assignments
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Sponsored Bills
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HB2164
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C
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pharmacists; administration of immunizations
(NOW:
administration of immunizations; pharmacists
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HB2403
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C
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state parks; solar hot water
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HB2404
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spay; neuter; incentive programs
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HB2460
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mental health services; court costs
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HB2489
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healthcare group; small employers; eligibility
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HB2491
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healthcare group; sole proprietors
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HB2517
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kennel inspections; counties
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HB2518
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homeowners' associations; rainwater systems
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HCR2036
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supporting the citizens of Iran
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SB1114
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Indian affairs commission; legislative day
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SB1312
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perinatal mood disorder study committee
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SB1367
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sentencing; aggravating factors; misdemeanors
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SB1368
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employment discrimination; prohibition
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SB1369
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cemeteries; price list requirements
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SB1370
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P
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WICHE student loans; repayment.
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SCR1029
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C
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perinatal mood disorders
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SCR1045
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death resolution; Jake Flake
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