{"id":280797,"date":"2018-07-26T06:00:11","date_gmt":"2018-07-25T20:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=280797"},"modified":"2018-07-26T06:00:11","modified_gmt":"2018-07-25T20:00:11","slug":"tina-sablan-files-precinct-2-candidacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/tina-sablan-files-precinct-2-candidacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Tina Sablan files Precinct 2 candidacy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Susupe resident Christina \u201cTina\u201d Sablan filed her candidacy yesterday for a Precinct 2 seat in the CNMI House of Representatives.<\/p>\n

In a statement after filing her candidacy, Sablan said: \u201cSince beginning this journey to the Legislature, I have been meeting people every day\u2014in their homes, in stores, in church, at the beach, at the laundromat. I have been taking this time to really listen to them\u2014to their concerns, their ideas, their hopes. And I\u2019ve noticed some common themes. <\/p>\n

\u201cPeople want a government that works for them. A government that pays its bills and honors its obligations. A government that prioritizes investments in the things that improve the quality of life for all. Like our healthcare system. Like public infrastructure. Like our public schools, our community college, our trade school. Like the safety and cleanliness of our villages. <\/p>\n

\u201cPeople want an economy that works for them. An economy that makes life better for all and not just a few. An economy that is sustainable\u2014driven by the vision of this community, the people who live here. And development that respects our island culture and environment. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople want leaders they can trust. Leaders who listen. Leaders who do their research before acting on bills. Leaders who put the wellbeing of the community first above special interests and self-interest. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI am often advised not to make any promises in this campaign because I might not be able to keep them. It\u2019s sound, practical advice that I take to heart. <\/p>\n

\u201cBut there are a few commitments I know I can make, because I have made and kept them before, when I served in the 16th Legislature. <\/p>\n

\u201cI am committed to being open and transparent as a candidate and as a legislator, and to pushing for greater transparency and accountability from all public officials. <\/p>\n

\u201cI am committed to consulting with my constituents, listening to them, and doing my research and due diligence before I make decisions.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd I am committed to putting the wellbeing of our community first, and working for a safer, healthier, and more beautiful Marianas that we can be proud of. <\/p>\n

\u201cI am grateful to all who have been with me from the very beginning of this journey\u2014my family, friends, mentors, and fellow independent and Democratic candidates\u2014and to all who have contributed so generously to this campaign. Thank you for your time, your donations, your prayers, advice, and encouragement. <\/p>\n

\u201cI look forward to meeting with many more people in the coming months. Anyone with questions or ideas to share can reach me at 285-3935 or tinasablan@gmail.com.\u201d \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sablan is running as an independent candidate for a Precinct 2 seat. Precinct 2 includes Susupe, Chalan Kanoa, Fina Sisu, As Lito, and As Perdido. <\/p>\n

Sablan is currently the deputy communications director and outreach coordinator for Delegate Gregorio Kilili C. Sablan (Ind-MP). She has previously worked as a news reporter and anchor for KSPN2, and as a member of the 16th Northern Marianas House of Representatives. (PR)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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