NameJeff Tobey
What office are you running for?Peoria Unified School District Governing Board
County, District/TownshipPeoria Unified School District
Address7558 W Thunderbird Rd 1-484
Peoria, Arizona 85381
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Phone(602) 688-3586
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Are you currently the officeholder and seeking re-election?No
Is this your first time running for office?Yes
Election Date11/05/2024
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1. What inspired you to run for public office, and what positive changes do you hope to bring to your district/state if elected?

As a Parent Advocate in Peoria, I successfully mediated various situations between parents and the district, ranging from communication misunderstandings to criminal behavior by an employee. As I became more involved as a parent, I noticed that certain issues were not being addressed from a policy perspective, which was necessary for the betterment of all students and staff. Running for the board and having a vote became the next logical step. I have four children in the district so it’s important for me to implement proper safety and education goals while enforcing transparency for the parents and community.

2. Please identify the top three critical issues facing your state, and how do you envision solving them to benefit the communities in your state?

In Peoria Unified, our top issues are School Safety, Increasing our Proficiency rates, and budgeting our money properly. I have already been meeting with the superintendent to brainstorm ways to complete these tasks. I would set the goal and financial priority of finishing our safety upgrades at all schools, implementing annual background checks for all employees, get rid of unlicensed social workers, focus on elevating reading comprehension specifically for third grade, and full line item reviews of our budget.

3. Would you support or oppose implementing specific policies to promote fiscal responsibility and reduce government spending at the state level, while also addressing debt and ensuring a sustainable economic future for your state?Support
4. Do you support or oppose the belief that the pandemic’s negative impact on medical freedom, which emphasized the importance of safeguarding individual liberties, as well as its negative economic consequences on the people, calls for crucial lessons learned and need for both federal and state governments to avoid overregulation and overreach on small businesses while effectively preparing to handle future challenges?Support
5. In the context of the Bill of Rights, do you support or oppose safeguarding and upholding individual liberties, such as the right to bear arms and freedom of speech, when confronted with potential challenges?Support
6. Considering the ongoing debates on the environment, would you support or oppose balancing economic growth and environmental protection in your approach to environmental policies?Support
7. Do you support and advocate for religious freedom as a fundamental right for all citizens in our nation?Yes
8. Given the issues concerning open borders, border security, and drugs (like fentanyl), do you endorse the classification of Mexican cartels as a terrorist organization and recognize them as a significant national security threat to the United States?Yes
9. Do you believe the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are important and necessary?No
10. Would you support or oppose the implementation of policies to expand school choice options, such as charter schools, vouchers, or education savings accounts, to empower parents to make the best educational decisions for their children?Support
11. Would you support or oppose passing laws to make it illegal to transition children medically or chemically under 18 years of age?Support
12. Would you support or oppose passing laws to restrict the education of students from K-12 on gender identity, homosexuality, and sexual conduct, and instead, adhere strictly to biology, science, and biological nature?Support
13. Would you support or oppose implementing classical liberal arts education standards in K-12?Support
14. Do you believe that parental rights are fundamental and hold the highest authority, and would you support prioritizing and protecting these rights in education? This includes acknowledging parents’ fundamental role in teaching, raising, and nurturing their children. Please indicate whether you support or oppose this approach.Support
15. If elected, would you support and implement the bill introduced by Moms for America Action that endorses the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Standard in schools, prohibiting obscene, indecent, and profane content, similar to the regulations for radio and TV broadcasts?Yes