Rosenblum, Leonard “Len”

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
State House
District:
18
Political Affiliation:
Republican
Phone:
(520) 329-2010
Age:
61
Occupation:
Computer Engineer with Software and Systems sub-specialties
Education:
University of Buffalo (NY), BS Electrical Engineering, 1984, and University of Buffalo (NY), MS Computer Science, 1986
Family:
Married once. Wife of 20 years. Son 18 y/o. Daughter 12 y/o.
Religion:
Jewish
Biographical Info:

In 1997, I relocated from Long Island NY to Tucson — a Smart move.
I graduated University of Buffalo twice (BS Electrical Engineering, and MS Computer Science).
Since 1985, my occupation has been computer engineer (software and systems sub-specialties).
Married once. My wife, son 18, and daughter 12 thrive in our community.
Both kids have been continually educated in local AZ public schools.
I proudly display my CCW permit, Amateur Radio license (N2KRW), and Notary Public commission.
Community minded, I was an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for a volunteer ambulance company, and Little League Coach.
Currently, I am HOA Treasurer, and CPR certified.

Statement:

I am running for AZ House in LD 18 to give voters a Republican choice. I feel the need to provide public service to my state.
1) I have prior campaign experience.
2) As an engineer, I apply logic and seek big picture solutions to complex problems through consistency and rationale.
3) No knee jerk reactions.
4) I will work with my colleagues at all government levels ensuring overall positive results.
The AZ House needs Len Rosenblum, the Logical choice.

Endorsements:

AZ Women of Action

Survey

Response Legend

  • SSupports
  • OOpposes
  • *Comment
  • −Declined to respond
  • †Declined to respond, Position based on citation

Question Response Comments/Notes
1. Interpreting the 2nd Amendment as protecting an individual’s right to keep and bear arms. S* I strongly support our 2nd amendment and also object to excessive firearm regulations.
2. Adding “sexual orientation,” “gender identity,” or “gender expression” to the protected classes of race, religion, age, sex, and ancestry in nondiscrimination law. O
3. Amending the Arizona State Constitution to grant a fundamental right to every individual to an abortion. O* I support women's health. I also support the right of privacy between a patient and her medical providers.
4. Securing the border by preventing all illegal crossings. S* AZ should emulate Texas activities in helping the United States protect our southern border.
5. Using taxpayer funds to support any organization that performs, promotes, or provides referrals for abortion. O
6. Allowing all parents to use tax credits and taxpayer funded empowerment scholarship accounts to enable their children to attend any private school, homeschool, or online academy of their choice. −* ESA has only recently been approved and enacted. I am proud to be the candidate who uses logic and reason to support my views. I have two kids being educated in AZ and have “skin” in the quality of education available to our kids, our next generation of leaders. I firmly believe that improved education would greatly benefit AZ by increasing the number of higher paying jobs and reducing crime. I know administrating ESA has issues which must be addressed ASAP. Clarifications are needed to identify specifics of utilizing the existing income tax credits and ESA options. Currently, insufficient data exists on the impact of ESA towards improving education, even with AZ being a leading state in ESA for all, regardless of financial need. As such, I need to wait a year or two to analyze data that would provide evidence supporting my opinion that ESA is obtaining its goals. ESA is a complicated issue with moving parts during its initial years. The ESA concept can provide precedence to other taxpayer directed funding too which should be explored. I separate school choice and school funding. I support parents being allowed to choose the school (be it private, charter, public, or home) best suited for their child, regardless of the student's address. Each school choice can be funded in many ways. I will support the funding methods that result in a win-win-win for AZ financially, parents’ desires, and our kids’ educational needs.
7. Legalizing physician-assisted suicide. O* I support easing the pain of a terminal patient, and hospice care.No patient should be required to stay connected to life support machines, against the patient's choice.
8. Allowing parents to seek professional counseling for their minor child with same-sex attraction or gender identity issues. S
9. Permitting individuals and businesses to not provide services or promote ideas that violate their moral or religious beliefs. S
10. Keeping the flat income tax rate in Arizona’s state tax code. S
11. Requiring any government entity, including schools, to inform parents about their child’s physical, emotional, or mental health. S* An informed parent can quicken treatment, leading to improved health for the child.
12. Enhancing penalties for the sale and possession of fentanyl. S