Name: Kate Jones
Position: Senate Seat 9 (DFC 2 yr.)
Age: 22
Hometown: Burlington, Wash.
Class Standing: Second year law
Major: Law
Arrests: None
Platform:
Student empowerment, ensure student oversight of all student money that is spent.
Qualifications:
Current senator, wrote by-laws for DFC, understands departments need more time, worked with both EMU Board and SRC Board.
How to increase interest in the ASUO to ensure quality candidates for open positions:
More outreach before students come to campus for classes.
Current student oversight of the Student Recreation Center:
I’ve been disappointed in lack of student oversight and would like to see more oversight on student dollars being spent.
Student government expansion:
Absolutely, programs are competing with departments and contracts for funds.
Changes to student athletic ticket distribution:
Student enthusiasm is more important than seniority.