Quezada to run for House District 13 seat


<p>Martin Quezada, '08 alumnus of the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, plans to run for the Arizona State House of Representatives, according to ASU's student-run newspaper <i>The State Press</i>.</p><separator></separator><p>Quezada grew up in a predominantly Hispanic area of the Valley and, if elected, hopes to work on the state's budget deficit &quot;so that we protect our investment in public education.&quot; He also hopes to provide a positive role model to young Latino people and motivate them to strive for higher goals. &quot;Latino issues are Arizona issues,&quot; Quezada said. &quot;Improving the Latino community will improve the state of Arizona.&quot;</p><separator></separator><p>Quezada worked as a staff member for five years in the Arizona House of Representatives and Senate and served as president of the Chicano/Latino Law Student Association while attending the College of Law. He recently was chosen by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce for their list of 40 Hispanic Leaders Under 40.</p><separator></separator><p>To read more click <a href="http://www.statepress.com/node/8339&quot; target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br />Lori Faling, <a href="mailto:lori.faling@asu.edu">Lori.Faling@asu.edu</a><br />(480) 965-8702<br />Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law</p>