Legislative District 16
Julia Romero Gusse is running for the State House as a single-shot candidate in the nested district of LD 16, which comprises the cities and neighborhoods of Maricopa, Casa Grande, Coolidge, Arizona City, and Marana. Zip codes included in LD: 85121, 85122, 85123, 85128, 85131, 85132, 85138, 85139, 85141, 85142, 85145, 85147, 85172, 85191, 85193, 85194, 85248, 85339, 85623, 85653, 85658, 85705, 85713, 85735, 85737, 85739, 85741, 85743, 85745.
Julia Romero Gusse
What is Julia Romero Gusse’s background?
Service has always been at the center of Julia Romero Gusse's life. As an Air Force veteran, educator, real estate professional, and former Maricopa City Councilmember, Julia has spent decades helping Arizona families build stronger futures.
Julia began her career in the United States Air Force, where she developed the leadership, discipline, and commitment to service that continue to guide her today. After her military service, she became a teacher and college administrator, helping students develop the skills and confidence they needed to succeed. As the Director of Veterans Upward Bound at Arizona State University, she assisted many veterans move into higher education.
She later built a successful career in real estate, helping families navigate one of the most important steps in life and gaining firsthand insight into the challenges of housing affordability and economic security.
Throughout her career, Julia has remained committed to public service. From serving on the Maricopa City Council to advocating for veterans and military families as an Advisor with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She has focused on bringing people together, solving problems, and delivering results for her communities.
What are Julia Romero Gusse’s legislative priorities?
Julia is running for the Arizona Legislature to continue her lifetime of service. She is focused on strengthening public education, supporting veterans and military families, expanding economic opportunity, and ensuring Arizona remains a place where families can afford to live, work, and succeed.
How will Julia Romero Gusse protect Arizona’s water?
Julia Romero Gusse knows that Arizona isn't keeping up with the demand for water. In the State House, she'll work to make sure Arizona residents have priority for water distribution over out-of-state companies, improve water infrastructure to increase access and lower the cost of water, and work with the federal government and other states to invest in technologies and methods that improve water supply, like diverting from the Colorado River, and improve water conservation.
How will Julia Romero Gusse improve transportation?
As our communities continue to grow, Julia Romero Gusse understands we need to invest in our infrastructure to keep up with demand. She will fight to secure the investment we need to finally repair our crumbling roads and bridges. She knows we need to expand roads in addition to I-10 to be able to commute to work or school and help our economy grow. Gusse will fight to increase investments in infrastructure and transportation while also protecting our rural way of life.
How will Julia Romero Gusse strengthen Arizona’s economy?
Julia Romero Gusse knows Arizona's economy grows when the government makes smart investments and lives within its means. She'll support responsible, transparent budgeting, invest in infrastructure and public safety, strengthen education and workforce development, and create the conditions for businesses to grow and create good-paying jobs.
Julia’s Top Message: Julia Romero Gusse is an Air Force veteran and former Maricopa City Councilmember. Julia has spent her career supporting veterans, strengthening local communities, and delivering people-first solutions. She spent her career working tirelessly to provide veterans with the benefits they earned. When she saw that there was no women's clinic in the VA, she rolled up her sleeves and got to work. She brought people together to get our veterans the care they deserve. She is running to ensure families across our community have strong schools and safe communities, and to put people over politics to create an Arizona that everyone can afford. She'll work with anyone to accomplish the mission.
Top Hits On Lopez: Chris Lopez puts corporations and special interests ahead of Arizona families—supporting massive data centers that threaten our water and drive up utility costs. He even voted for legislation that could put police officers’ and firefighters’ pensions at risk, weaken survivor and healthcare benefits, and lower first responder pay.
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