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Rosanna Gabaldon

State SenateDemocrat

AZ-AZ SD-21 State Senate

Hispanic·Arizona State Senator, District 21 (2023-present)

About

Born in Bermuda while her father served in the U.S. Air Force. Long-serving Arizona legislator from Sahuarita, first elected to the AZ House in 2012. Served on the Sahuarita Town Council (2009-2012). Active on boards including Chicanos Por La Causa, Green Valley Salvation Army, and the U.S. International Boundary Water Commission advisory council.

Family & Heritage

Born in Bermuda while her father served in the U.S. Air Force. Attended Central High School in Phoenix. Moved to Sahuarita in 2004. Married to Arturo with one child named Andres. Served on the boards of the Salvation Army of Green Valley, the Southeast Arizona Advisory Board of Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc., and The Friends of the Green Valley Library.

Political Career

Before Politics

Clerk for Pima County. Worked in retail and banking. Extensive community board service including Salvation Army of Green Valley, Chicanos Por La Causa Southeast Arizona Advisory Board, Friends of the Green Valley Library, and Southeast Arizona Citizens Forum Board.

Education

Central High School, Phoenix, 1978

Key Issues & Priorities

*Water sustainability and drought contingency
*Public education funding
*Economic development
*Housing affordability
*Infrastructure and transportation