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Guy Sotomayor (Madison County Commission Chairman, Alabama, candidate 2024)
Guy Sotomayor (Democratic Party) ran for election to Madison County Commission Chairman in Alabama on November 5, 2024.[1]
Elections
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Guy Sotomayor completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sotomayor's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Retired Master Sergeant Guy Sotomayor is an experienced leader who has dedicated his life to serving his country and community. Now, he's taking his passion for public service to a new level as he runs for Madison County Commission for the first time, bringing a progressive vision to local government.
Master Sergeant Sotomayor's journey to public service began in the United States Air Force, where he proudly served for 22 years. During his military career, he demonstrated unwavering dedication to the principles of integrity, service, and excellence. He held various leadership positions, including leading joint teams of Army soldiers and Air Force Airmen across nine overseas combat deployments. His leadership was marked by a commitment to teamwork, inclusivity, and an unwavering dedication to the well-being of his soldiers and Airmen.
After retiring from the military, Sergeant Sotomayor felt a deep sense of duty to continue serving his community. He was drawn to the progressive values of social justice, environmental stewardship, and economic equality.
- He is dedicated to improving local education systems by investing in schools, reducing class sizes, and expanding access to quality early childhood education.
- Drawing from his military experience, he seeks to enhance support systems for veterans and their families, ensuring they receive the services they deserve.
- Sergeant Sotomayor is committed to protecting the natural beauty of Madison County, advocating for policies that promote clean energy, reduce pollution, and combat climate change.
Veterans' Affairs: Guy Sotomayor prioritizes policies that support veterans, such as improving healthcare access, mental health services, and job opportunities for veterans.
Healthcare: He advocates for expanded access to healthcare services, including addressing the healthcare needs of military veterans and their families.
Education: Guy Sotomayor supports policies to improve access to quality education, including affordable college tuition and K-12 school reform.
Social and Economic Equity: Addressing income inequality, racial disparities, and other social and economic inequalities. He advocates for policies like a higher minimum wage, affordable housing, and criminal justice reform.
Climate Change and Environmental Issues: Guy Sotomayor prioritizes environmental policies such as climate change mitigation, renewable energy, and conservation.
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[1] ↑ Submitted to Ballotpedia's candidate survey in 2023.
