I was cordially invited with adequate notice.  In my large LD 30 district in Pima, Cochise and Santa Cruz counties, I often have several events scheduled for the same night.  Glad I was able to attend in the end.   Groups who invite me have been very gracious in understanding my situation.

Recap of Candidate Forums from where I sit:
1.  July University of Arizona, Pima Community College and COVE (Citizens of Vail for Education) invited me to attend an Education Forum.  I would have attended and changed conference plans.  Vogt and Gowan declined or did not answer.   EVENT CANCELED.
2.  September Green Valley LWV, Chamber of Commerce, AAUW and others sponsored a Candidate Forum-Gowan and Vogt were represented by empty chairs
3. September  Sierra Vista League of Women Voters Not an opponent to be seen.  Vogt sent a statement say he was “protecting” education-maybe in Salt Lake City where he is from or in DC, Texas or other states where he is raising money but clearly not on Arizona where he has lived since only 2006 or 2007. 
4.  September Catalina Foothills Education forum Not a LD 30 opponent in sight but LD 26 GOP candidates did supply “interesting” comments.
5. I attended two Forums on Disability Issues.  Vogt attended one and gave the exact same speech that he gave earlier at a poorly attended Pima Council on Aging event in Green Valley.
6.  A Vail Academy government teacher wanted his class to run a candidate debate for the LD 30 House race.  My opponents either refused to attend or did not RSVP.  EVENT CANCELED.
7.  University of Arizona South Candidate event.   EVENT CANCELED.  It was on my calendar.The only Gowan sightings were on AZ Illustrated http://tv.azpm.org/whatson/spotlight/2010/9/14/1444-ld-30-showdown/  and the Clean Election Debate http://www.azcleanelections.gov/home/video/generaldebatevids2010/LD30.aspx.My letter that recently appeared in the Sierra Vista Herald.On Wednesday, September 22, 2010, I was ready to face my opponents, David Gowan and Janson “Ted” Vogt at a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Cochise County.  I received my invitation on July 1 and put the date on her calendar because Sierra Vista, its people and their issues are important to me.

To me, a campaign is like applying for a job and when you don’t show up for the job interview, you should not be given the job.  I want the voters of Sierra Vista to know that I showed up for the interview, my opponents did not.  I also plan on taking your concerns to Phoenix on the merits of what Sierra Vista needs, not on what Phoenix thinks you should have, unlike my opponents.I am grateful to the LWV for going forward with the event at the Sierra Vista Library last Wednesday to give citizens an opportunity to ask me questions during the meet and greet after my opening remarks. 

It saddens me that the people of Sierra Vista don’t mean enough to either of my opponents for them to take the time to interview with their constituents. They take the voters for granted so why bother listening to what they have to say?  I just don’t operate that way, and hope that the people of Sierra Vista give me the opportunity to represent them with real respect for their concerns. It’s time to give Sierra Vista professional, capable and independent representation at the Capitol.  People are tired of Phoenix puppets and ineffective incumbents. You deserve better.  http://www.andreaforaz.net Andrea DalessandroCandidate for Legislative District 30 Representative.Sound Policy over Politics,

Andrea Dalessandro
Candidate for Legislative District 30 Representativehttp://www.ANDREAforAZ.net
2214 E. Falcon Vista Dr.
Green Valley, AZ 85614
(520) 648 2092
(520) 248 2858