School: College Year: Third Majors: Economics and Political Philosophy, Policy, andLaw (PPL) Hometown: Stafford, Va.
Housing: Off Grounds, 161 Rugby Road
Activities: Everything
Current Office: Student Council Representative
Web site: www.votegibson.com
What makes you a competent and qualified candidate?
Experience. I cannot stress the importance of experience in this election. I am currently serving my second term as a representative for the College, and I have been involved in Council my entire time here. I have brought the representative position to a new level, and I encourage you to view all the great things I have done at www.votegibson.com.
In your opinion, what are the most pressing issues facing the University and how would you use your office to deal with them?
The most pressing issues are student safety and issues pertaining to diversity. We have serious problems concerning vandalism, theft and assault. Hate crimes plague our University. There is no substitute for an activist leader with experience. I will be forthright with administrators next year, and I will use my skill as a strong leader to make sure changes are made.
How will you maintain contact with your constituency and ensure transparency in your actions?
I have put my heart and soul into Student Council these past years, and I plan on continuing to strengthen the bonds between Council and the students. Unlike my opponents, I have consistently voted for transparency with voting records. If we do not allow people to see what we do, then how do we maintain the trust of the students?
Why did you decide to run for office?
My theory is to always leave something better than you found it. I assumed my position as a lowly representative without the knowledge that I could achieve great things with such a low position. It's not the title of your job--it is what you do with it. I want to apply this next year and leave Council better as a whole. With being a third year, there is no Lawn residency in it for me, nor is there any glory. There is work to be done, and I am here to do it.
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