Meet Your 2005 Election Candidates

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE CANDIDATES
Who they are, what you
see, and what you don’t

PRECINCT 2 CANDIDATES

Editor’s Note: There are three candidates for this precinct. The Saipan Tribune already came out with the profile of Rep. Oscar M. Babauta in yesterday’s edition. We continue today with the interview with Rep. Jesus SN. Lizama.

JESUS SN. LIZAMA
Covenant Party

Personal Background
Spouse: Trinidad Aldan Lizama
Children: Vincent, Leticia, Jason, and Shame
Father: Juan Naputi Lizama (Dec.)
Mother: Francisca DLG. San Nicolas Lizama (Dec.)
Father-In-Law: Antonio Tenorio Aldan (Dec.)
Mother-In-Law: Corina Dela Cruz Aldan (Dec.)

Educational Background
Elementary: CK Elementary School (WSR)
High School: Hopwood Jr. High School Class of 1974 Graduated Marianas High School

Professional Background:
Representative, 14th N M Commonwealth Legislature, House of Representatives.
Chairman, Judiciary and Governmental operations
Vice-Chairman, Committee on Federal & Foreign Relations
Member, Committee on Public Utilities Transportation & Communication
Member, Committee on Natural Resources
Member, Law Revision Commission
Member, Secretary Six Saipan and Northern islands Municipal Council
Member, (AMIM) Association of Mariana Islands Mayor’s Council

Previous jobs and company/agency name:
Director, Legislative Bureau
Administrative Officer, Legislative Bureau
Administrative Assistant, Legislative Bureau
Legislative Staff Assistant, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th , and 6th Legislature
Coordinator, (APIL) Association of the Pacific Islands Legislature
Supply Technician Press Operator, Publication T.T. Government

Community Involvement
Treasurer/Secretary Dist. #1 Fiesta (Sacred Heart of Jesus)
Assistant Coach Dist.#1 Basketball Team

Q. What would you consider the top three issues or concerns facing the CNMI that demand immediate action from our government leaders?
A. The government should work closely with the business sector to improve the CNMI’S poor economic situation. The government must listen to the needs of the business sector and be responsive to their needs.
Provide more adequate funding for PSS, provide funding for more classrooms as well as repair and maintenance of each school. Scholarship funds should be increased to meet the needs of the CNMI’S growing population.
Provide reliable power and water and other important infrastructure to support the economy and the general public. Reduce the government deficit and put in place a mechanism for the government to live within its means.

Q. What ideas can you bring to the table to revive the CNMI economy?
A. Provide funding for the Free Trade Zone board so it can fulfill its responsibilities as provided in the FTZ statute. Provide additional incentives to businesses so they could recover their investments. Implement the zoning statute for orderly development. Install confidence in the business community by having them participate in any policy changes that will affect the business sector.

Q. What is your vision for the Commonwealth? And what are the steps that must be taken to achieve that vision?
A. My vision if we do things right is a vibrant CNMI. The economy will recover and more of our local people will find good paying jobs in the private sector. To achieve this vision, the government must have a good relationship with the business sector and the general public through their participation whenever there are major policy changes to get their views and support.

Q. What needs to be changed in people’s ways of thinking and doing things as a means to help you achieve your vision? How can that shift in thinking be achieved?
A. To achieve a better vision for the CNMI, the public must participate in the process for change. They must be informed and made aware of the necessary changes and solicit their views and support.