Thomas Dugger was born in Morristown, New Jersey. He earned a bachelor's degree from the Catholic University of America in 1992. His career experience includes working in information technology, finance, computers, contract negotiations, project management, accounting, and securities. As of 2022, Dugger was a precinct councilperson for Coyote Basin.[1]
Thomas Dugger completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dugger's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
Thomas Dugger grew up in New Jersey. He was educated at Catholic University where he majored in Computer Science. While studying, he worked 3 jobs in order to pay tuition and living expenses. After college, he moved to Hoboken, NJ and worked for 15 years as the CIO of a consulting firm. Clients included Verizon, ABC Television, Prudential, Chase, AIG, Bank of New York, and Société Générale. Thomas was present for both attacks on the World Trade Center- in 1993 and then in 2001. After the second WTC attack- he decided to move to Arizona where he formed Arizona Consulting Services. He was drawn by the weather, low cost of living, and job opportunities. He has three daughters, two of whom are currently enrolled at Northern Arizona University. His wife is a physician who currently works at several hospitals within the Phoenix area. His youngest daughter has cystic fibrosis which has resulted in a lifelong dedication to healthcare policy.
If elected as State Senator for LD3- Thomas Dugger would like to increase funding for schools. 51.7% of voters cast their ballots in favor of Proposition 208. The measure was struck down, despite having the support of the people.
As an Arizona State Senator- Thomas Dugger will work to determine the best solutions for the current water crisis, which will only worsen as the population of Arizona grows.
I really would like to return sanity and common sense to Arizona legislature. Millions of dollars are being spent on political grandstanding, and billions on tax cuts for the rich. We need to address our water issues proactively instead of reactively, invest more in our schools to attract high-paying jobs and companies, and protect bodily autonomy.
I look up to my father, he is my mentor in both business and in life. For example, he had two weeks vacation, and instead of going on a fancy trip, he spent the time helping AIDS patients in Jamaica.
The governor should work for the good of all citizens, keeping partisan politics out of their decision making process. Sadly, this no longer happens in our country. The governor should work with both parties to make compromises. In Arizona, our governor only meets with Republicans and totally ignores Democrats - Despite Democrats being the majority of the population.
Declaring a state of emergency with our water shortage. Instead of proactive measures, the Republicans only look to line the pockets of their corporate masters, and are leaving the entire agriculture business on the verge of ruin. Landowners must be protected by converting their land to Solar Fields to ensure their investments are not drained away as water restrictions are increased. In Pinal county, many farmers are making more from their solar fields than they were from agriculture. This model must be replicated on a large scale.
Having a senate and house of representatives is an additional "checks and balances" that a unicameral system would have. Only Nebraska has a single chamber in the United States. This drawback is that in a highly politicized environment nothing gets done. All legislation should be done with a 60% majority so that the people are represented. Currently, with gerrymandering, the minority controls the state legislature and the majority are no longer represented. New Zealand is a great example of a well-functioning unicameral legislature.
It is beneficial that some members have prior experience, however most career politicians are completely detached from real life issues of the people, and only hear the words of their corporate sponsors whispering in their ears.
You must build relationships or you will never gain trust. Without trust you will not get support. Unfortunately, we have become so partisan everyone in the legislative, executive, and judicial branches check off boxes based on their party, instead of using their own common sense and values. In today's world, we have an entire party that has been hijacked by someone who lost an election and would rather push for revolution than accept defeat. This is the terrible consequence of ignoring bi-partisanship and giving in to our basest fears and emotions.
Emergency powers should be granted by legislature. Legislature should be subject to mandates from the citizens. Government overreach has gotten out of control.
This is (or should be) the basis of all politics. Having a 2-party system has made this almost impossible. Our county is suffering from partisan politics while the citizens are ignored. It is all a show for the corporations who write the bills, bribe the politicians, and subvert our democracy.
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1. Schools. I would like to increase funding for schools. 51.7% of voters cast their ballots in favor of Proposition 208. However- it was determined that this would result in schools receiving "too much money." The measure was struck down- despite having the support of the people.
2. Water. I will work to determine the best solutions for the current water crisis, which will only worsen as the population in Arizona grows.
3. Budget. I will work to ensure that the senate stops misusing funds for political grandstanding and tax giveaways for the rich.
4. Healthcare Workers. Healthcare workers are currently subject to an alarming rise in verbal aggression and physical violence. I support increased penalties for those who assault healthcare workers.
The Arizona state senate leadership is completely corrupt and cannot be trusted with our money. All they do is give tax cuts to the rich and throw our money into the trash on partisan political grandstanding. Every year they run out of budget for schools and the majority of the republicans in the State Senate do not believe in public education.
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Note: Dugger submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on June 28, 2022.
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