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Paul C. Maxwell

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Paul Maxwell
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Paul C. Maxwell was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 34 of the New Mexico House of Representatives.[1]

Campaign themes

2016

Maxwell's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

“

Ethics and Anti-Corruption:

  • District 34 residents deserve public officials and leadership they can trust. Without trust the very foundation of our government at all levels, is eroded. This sabotages our ability to grow and develop as a community. Trust comes from transparency and strong ethical values. Regrettably, parts of our district have been affected by a history of corruption and scandals that have had a direct impact on our ability to develop both socially and economically.
  • I (Dr. Paul Maxwell) have spent most of my life working in the public sector as an educator, a civil servant, a diplomat and at the helm of a non-profit organization, focused on bi-national business development in our region. I am committed to promote transparency of both officeholders and campaign donors, to champion public values and to reduce the influence of moneyed interests. I promise to ask the tough questions of local and state leaders and to ensure that our governance is fair and equitable to all.

Economic Development:

  • District 34 stands poised to become one of the State’s largest economic drivers. Governors and state leaders from both parties have recognized this for many years. These opportunities for economic growth hinge on our proximity to Mexico, the strategic border crossing at Santa Teresa, the construction of a Union Pacific Intermodal Transport Center, the influx of new industrial partners in Santa Teresa, and a regional, international airport capable of accepting large transport aircraft and business jets. Our district needs leaders with the vision and skills to synthesize all of these opportunities; whether public or private, to take advantage of their potential as well as to develop new opportunities.

Equity and Right of Self-Determination in Governance:

  • Our nation was founded on the bedrock of self-determination by its citizens. Now, New Mexico has adopted a regulatory policy designed to prevent the creation of unsustainable cities and townships. While seemingly well-intended, the application of that policy has been used to prevent the four thousand residents of Santa Teresa from incorporating, detracting from their right to self-determination.

Water / Energy:

  • In describing our history of water policy issues, it has been said that “whiskey is for drinking, but water is for fighting.” While we are not looking to fight for water rights in District 34, creating and developing a sustainable water policy is one of the largest challenges facing our region, our state, our country and indeed, our world!
  • We must take steps today to incorporate renewable energy sources into a conservation management plan for power generation. This will ensure that our area’s growing population and local industries are adequately supported. As I have worked with businesses devoted to sustainable natural resource development, it will be an important objective of mine to bring that experience to bear in representing District 34, in the state legislature.

Education:

  • Education is the foundation upon which every individual reaches their full potential and makes their greatest impact on our society. Our district is challenged to not only make a great education available to our children but to ensure that they remain in school long enough to complete their high school education and beyond. Ensuring that they complete a college certificate or degree is a challenge we must advocate. District 34 statistics are staggering. 18% of those who live in Santa Teresa did not finish High School while 47% of Sunland Park’s population lacks a High School diploma.
  • Those with college degrees range from the 32% reflected in the residents of Santa Teresa to 9.3% in the population of Sunland Park. Investing in our schools and in particular, our teachers, is essential. That means minimizing a “teaching to the tests” approach and adopting innovative and creative programs that emphasize the basics but focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) subjects. My experience with regional STEM competitions at the high school and college level, has provided me with a unique skill set and clear understanding of how to improve our education system.[2]
 ”
—Paul C. Maxwell, [3]

Elections

2016

See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the New Mexico House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 8, 2016.

Incumbent Bealquin Bill Gomez ran unopposed in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 34 general election.[4][5]

New Mexico House of Representatives District 34, General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Bealquin Bill Gomez Incumbent (unopposed) 100.00% 5,757
Total Votes 5,757
Source: New Mexico Secretary of State


Incumbent Bealquin Bill Gomez defeated Raymundo Lara and Paul C. Maxwell in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 34 Democratic primary.[6]

New Mexico House of Representatives District 34, Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Bealquin Bill Gomez Incumbent 44.93% 767
     Democratic Raymundo Lara 32.69% 558
     Democratic Paul C. Maxwell 22.38% 382
Total Votes 1,707


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Footnotes

  1. ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed March 10, 2016
  2. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  3. ↑ Maxwell 34, "Platform," accessed May 16, 2016
  4. ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2016 general election contest/candidate list," accessed August 18, 2016
  5. ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official Results General Election - November 8, 2016," accessed November 29, 2016
  6. ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed March 10, 2016


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