Undergraduate Student Government

Senator

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• Name:
  Brandon Edwards
• Major:
  Political Science
• Year:
  Freshman
• Slate:
  Working For You
• Website:
  http://www.WorkingForYouOSU.com
• Constituency:
  College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Image:
• Question 1:How would you make sure your constituents know who you are and how they can contact you?
  Having the opportunity to represent my peers in the Senate makes it imperative that I reach out and speak to the people I'm representing. By attending the meetings of organizations comprised of SBS students, I will be able to listen to, and address the issues our students are facing every day. I would also hope to implement open forums where SBS students will able to meet and discuss their issues with me.
• Question 2:How do you respond to accusations that joining USG senate is all about resume padding?
  Hopefully, none of my opponents are running for this position merely to earn some type of status or to add a point to a resume. I do not believe this is the intention of many, and one can point to previous accomplishments by the Senate in order to prove the passion and dedication that many have for this organization. The Joint Police Patrol, GEC Textbook project, and contributions to a plethora of student organizations indicate the ingenuity and fervor not indicative of an organization full of "resume padding."
• Question 3:How would you like to see USG improve?
  I think it is imperative that USG begin the process of repairing its image. USGs has its greatest opportunity to demonstrate itself during election time. Unfortunately, in recent years, these elections have only brought out the worst of USG. In a recent investigation led by the Internal Affairs Committee, 57% did not know what USG was, and for those who did, 2/3 looked unfavorably on USG. This indicates a significant disconnect between USG and the people they are supposed to represent. By electing passionate and concerned candidates who will focus on implementing strategies that are beneficial to the student body, USG will improve on these dismal statistics.
• Question 4: Pick a ballot initiative, state your position and explain why you hold that position.
  None
• Question 5:What is your least favorite day of the year; and why?
  Being a huge Ohio State football fan, my least favorite day of the year is the day our season ends. It's no fun waiting nine months to return to the 'Shoe and root on the Bucks!
• Ledger:
  None