Felipe Rodriguez

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Felipe Rodriguez
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Education

High school

George Washington High School, 1976

Contact

Felipe Rodriguez (born December 4, 1957) was a 2014 Democratic candidate for District 3 of the Nevada State Assembly.

Campaign themes

2014

Rodriguez's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]

A Plan to create Jobs...NOW!

  • Excerpt: "I have a real plan to create jobs and stabilize our economy. The federal government has $30 billion in weatherization funding through the stimulus funds program. Nevada is among the most qualified States to receive these funds. The state must aggressively seek these funds to create training programs."

Diversifying and Stabilizing Our Economy

  • Excerpt: "We must attract new businesses and industries so we can broaden our tax base. Only then can we begin to fill the gap that exists in our State budget. This can only be achieved by creating unique ways to attract businesses and creating a social structure that will entice them."
  • Excerpt: "For instance, we can declare Nevada a free trade zone by lobbying the federal government. This will allow us to be an international trading hub and allow businesses from foreign countries to purchase products without paying a tariff. This will serve to increase our state’s bottom line, diversify our economy and create new, sustainable jobs virtually overnight."

Education at the Top

  • Excerpt: "I will oppose a State budget that robs our children of their future. We must take a stand, NOW, to ensure the quality of education at our schools is acceptable. We must train and recruit highly qualified teachers so our children will perform to their greatest potential."

Stimulate the Economy

  • Excerpt: "I will put pressure on big banks to loan money to small businesses and Nevadans going through foreclosure. I would also propose funding Community Development Coalitions (CDC’s)."

Supporting Unions for Our Working Men and Women

  • Excerpt: "I believe our Unions are the most qualified entities to conduct re-training of unemployed workers. In fact, unions have been conducting this type of training long before it became popular on a global scale. I am proposing that we utilize these training and apprenticeship program dollars to train the workforce of tomorrow."

2012

Rodriguez's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[2]

  • Excerpt: "I have always been concerned about fiscal stability, health and the well being of the Great State of Nevada. I believe there are workable solutions available that will enhance job creation, education and promoting the economic well being for all of Nevadans. Through a focused effort on the continued creation and expansion of small businesses, along with support of established industries; I look forward to joining you as we proudly bring Nevada back to glory."
  • Excerpt: "For Nevada to reclaim this glory it will be critical for us to support our children and their academic endeavors; it is imperative our children receive the best education and become the brightest leaders of tomorrow!"

Elections

2014

See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2014

Elections for the Nevada State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 10, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014. Nelson Araujo defeated Danny Alires, Chris Barry, Felipe Rodriguez, Matthew Tramp and Nakia Woodson in the Democratic primary. Jesus Marquez was unopposed in the Republican primary. Araujo defeated Marquez in the general election.[3][4][5][6]

Nevada State Assembly District 3, General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngNelson Araujo 55.9% 4,381
     Republican Jesus Marquez 44.1% 3,456
Total Votes 7,837
Nevada State Assembly, District 3 Democratic Primary, 2014
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngNelson Araujo 42.7% 687
Matthew Tramp 20.8% 334
Felipe Rodriguez 11.8% 189
Nakia Woodson 11.5% 185
Chris Barry 10.4% 167
Danny Alires 2.9% 46
Total Votes 1,608

2012

See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2012

Rodriguez ran in the 2012 election for Nevada State Assembly, District 19. Rodriguez ran unopposed in the June 12 primary election and was defeated by incumbent Cresent Hardy (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9][10]

Nevada State Assembly, District 19, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngCresent Hardy Incumbent 56.6% 13,152
     Democratic Felipe Rodriguez 43.4% 10,090
Total Votes 23,242

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Footnotes


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