Zulema Lazarin, City Council Candidate District 6

Name: Zulema Lazarin Position: City Council Candidate, District 6 Age: 55 years Occupation: Former Program Manager, El Paso Healthy Marriages Education: Attended University of Texas at El Paso Family: Married to Richard Lazarin with four sons

1. My number-one campaign focus is to help strengthen El Paso’s economy with the establishment of new businesses and provision of a business friendly environment all of which will alleviate El Paso’s heavy property tax burden and provide jobs for El Paso.

2. I am already establishing neighborhood associations throughout District 6 to meet the needs of my constituents. I am providing breakfast or evening meetings to be accessible to my constituents and allow them the opportunity to voice their concerns. In case of a citywide emergency, I will be equipped to communicate with my district by contacting the neighborhood association leaders. I will commit to answer phone calls, emails and address petitions.

3. I have held many professional and leadership positions in El Paso that qualify me for this position, they are the following: Former Program Manager for El Paso Healthy Marriages; Rio Grande Council of Governments Project Specialist and Chair for their Citizens Advisory Council; VOLAR Center for Independent Living Program Managerfor Elderly and Advocate for children with disabilities; Greater Chamber of Commerce Leadership El Paso Coordinator; and City of El Paso Administrative Assistant to former City Representative Joe Pickett. Civic Roles held: Rio Grande Council of Governments Mediator, Faith Based Groups in Action Chair, Texas Silver Hair Legislature Selection Committee, United Way Allocations Panel, and Amigo Airsho Public Relations Middle Manager

4. I would revoke the pet ordinance and find another way to prevent abuse of animals.

5. Discovering the power of forgiveness changed my life.

6. The voting rights of the people need to be respected.

7. The resignation of my former position will allow me to serve my constituents on a full time basis.

8. I grew up in El Paso, Texas

9. Not applicable, I grew up in El Paso.

10. My website is www.zulemalazarin.com