PERSONAL BACKGROUND<\/p>\n
Date of Birth: August 04, 1964
\nVillage: San Vicente Village
\nSpouse: Elizabeth Mangarero-Sablan Ada
\nChildren: April S. Camacho (Glenn Sakisat Camacho), Jamie Lynn S. Ada, Alexia Faustina S. Ada
\nGrandchildren: Vicasha & Jose CH. Camacho II
\nParents: Former Mayor Gilbert Castro Ada and Faustina Terlaje-Aldan Ada<\/p>\n
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND<\/p>\n
Elementary: William S. Reyes Elementary School
\nJunior High: Hopwood Junior High School
\nHigh School: Marianas High School
\nCollege: University of Guam
\nGraduated? No<\/p>\n
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
\nCurrent job: Director, Roads & Grounds Division
\nCompany\/agency: Department of Public Works<\/p>\n
Previous jobs and company\/agency name:<\/p>\n
January 1998 to Present: Director, Department of Public Works, Roads & Grounds Division<\/p>\n
1998: Member, Dept of Public Works Response & Recovery Team<\/p>\n
1994: Public School System: Parental Involvement<\/p>\n
1985-1986: Public School System: Physical Education Teacher (Hopwood Junior High School)<\/p>\n
1987-1991: Department of Community & Cultural Affairs, Division of Sports & Recreation Specialist I.<\/p>\n
1992-1997: Office of the Municipality of Saipan, Special Events and Project Coordinator.<\/p>\n
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT (ABRIDGED)<\/p>\n
1998 to Present: Member, Tagaman Committee<\/p>\n
1999\tAdvisor for the Far East Major Little League Baseball Regional Tournament held in Rota<\/p>\n
1999\tJunior, Senior & Big League Far East Regional Tournament Committee held in Palau<\/p>\n
1999-2001\tAppointed, Far East Regional Tournament Director by the Regional Director from Japan, Mamuro Itoh.<\/p>\n
2001\tBaseball Tournament Director during Asia-PacificRegional Tournament for Junior, Senior & Big League Divisions.<\/p>\n
2002\tMember, Asia-Pacific Regional Tournament in Guam<\/p>\n
2003\tAdvisor, Asia-Pacific Regional Tournament for Major, Junior,<\/p>\n
Senior & Big League in Rota<\/p>\n
2004\tVoted unanimously in Guam by Members of the Asia-Pacific District Administrators to serve in the Little League Baseball International Board of Directors<\/p>\n
2004\tAttended the Little League Baseball International Congress in Virginia Beach, Virginia<\/p>\n
2004\tSworn-In as member of the Little League Baseball International Board of Directors in Williamsports, Pennsylvania
\n -Member of the By-Laws Committee;
\n -Member of the Operations Committee;<\/p>\n
2005\tAdvisor, Asia-Pacific Regional Tournament for the Junior, Senior, & Big League in Tinian<\/p>\n
Q. What would you consider the top three issues or concerns facing the CNMI that demand immediate action from our government leaders?<\/p>\n
a. Economy
\n b. Power & Water
\n c. Environment<\/p>\n
Q. What ideas can you bring to the table to revive the CNMI economy?<\/p>\n
a. Expose CNMI to other countries.
\n b. Expand and improve our CNMI College to foreign students.<\/p>\n
Q. What is your vision for the Commonwealth? And what are the steps that must be taken to achieve that vision?<\/p>\n
A. As your candidate for Mayor of Saipan, I promise to do my utmost to better the quality of life on our beautiful island by:<\/p>\n
* forging and establishing an effective and functional collaboration between the Office of the Mayor and the private and public sector.<\/p>\n
* seeking additional funds for effective and efficient public services.<\/p>\n
* forging and establishing mutually productive relationship with our municipalities regionally, nationally, and internationally.<\/p>\n
* seeking ways and means to strengthen or to empower the Office of the Mayor to better serve the people responsively.<\/p>\n
* transforming the Office of the Mayor into a fiscally lean entity, yet maintaining its effectiveness, efficiency and responsiveness.<\/p>\n
* effecting the completion of island signages.<\/p>\n
* assisting and working closely with the schools.<\/p>\n
* implementing the Stray Dog Program.<\/p>\n
* removing junk cars and other eyesores in the villages.<\/p>\n
* making the Office of the Mayor responsive to the plight of our local employees in the private sector.<\/p>\n
* seeking ways and means to better assist our local farmers and fishermen.<\/p>\n
* initiating action to begin the construction of the Little League Baseball Sports Complex.<\/p>\n
* actively supporting sports and academic programs.<\/p>\n
* maintaining the SHEFA Program.<\/p>\n
* seeking ways and means to allow the local residents to be more involved in the welcoming and hosting of our visiting military personnel or any other group visitors.<\/p>\n
* establishing programs to improve out tourism industry.<\/p>\n
* seeking ways and means to better clean, improve and beautify our landscapes based on our unique way to attract all, especially our visitors.<\/p>\n
* establishing various programs to responsively address the needs of our youth and adults at the village centers.<\/p>\n
* establishing programs to prevent juvenile delinquency and crime.<\/p>\n
* seeking other ways and means to assist families.
\nto work closely with other departments and agencies.<\/p>\n
Q. What needs to be changed in people’s ways of thinking and doing things as a means to help you achieve your vision?<\/p>\n
A. The community needs to be more involved on issues relating to community and social events. How can that shift in thinking be achieved? Publications and advertisements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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