Four questions with the council candidates

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How well do you know the city council candidates? Sure, you might have heard or read their stance on the issues facing Maricopa. But do you know what they do for fun or their hobbies? Or do you know which words they would use to describe themselves?

Here’s a look at the lighter side of the men and women who hope to help steer the future of Maricopa.

Peg Chapados

When I’m not working, I:
Enjoy crafts, reading and crossword puzzles.

Three people I’d most like to have dinner with are:

Walt Disney, Abraham Lincoln and my mom.

The one thing people would be surprised to know about me is:
I wrote and published a textbook.

Three words that describe me are:

Organized, Strong and Dependable.

Edward Farrell

When I’m not working, I:
Spend time with my wife, and our children.

Three people I’d most like to have dinner with are:

Jesus Christ, Jerry Colangelo, Edward Farrell (my deceased Grandfather).

The one thing people would be surprised to know about me is:
I hate snakes!

Three words that describe me are:

Honest, Outgoing and Competitive.

Julia Romero Gusse

When I’m not working, I:

Like to spend my time with my three kids (two boys and a girl, ages 17, 15 and 8).

Three people I’d most like to have dinner with are:

My maternal Grandmother, Mother Teresa and Martin Luther King.

The one thing people would be surprised to know about me is:
I was married at age 19 and the fact that I am still married. 

Three words that describe me are:

Honest, Dedicated and Genuine.

Bridger Kimball

When I’m not working, I:
Enjoy playing golf, camping and having beers with my friends.

Three people I’d most like to have dinner with are:
Gen. George Patton, Phil Mickelson and my Grandfather (whom I never met) .

The one thing people would be surprised to know about me is:
In my free time I like to write poetry.

Three words that describe me are:
Outgoing, Confident and Trustworthy.

Alan Marchione

When I’m not working, I:
Am spending time with my wife and children, or working on other community volunteer activities.
 
Three people I’d most like to have dinner with are:

My Grandfather, Neil Armstrong and Ronald Reagan.
 
The one thing people would be surprised to know about me is:
I am the first person in my family to ever have a college education.
 
Three words that describe me are:

Honest, Passionate and Direct.

Brent Murphree

When I’m not working, I:
Hike, volunteer, cook, climb rocks and go on road trips.
 
Three people I’d most like to have dinner with are:
Teddy Roosevelt, Leonardo Da Vinci and my Grandpa Murphree.

The one thing people would be surprised to know about me is:
I am extremely shy.

Three words that describe me are:
Adventurous, Humorous and Loyal.

Dallas Paulsen

When I’m not working, I:
Love to spend time with my wife and taking cruises.

Three people I’d most like to have dinner with are:
Jesus, my father-in-law and dear friend George

The one thing people would be surprised to know about me is:
I do have a strange sense of humor.

Three words that describe me are:
Honest, Trustworthy and Loyal.

Rosalin Sanhadja

When I’m not working, I:
Love hot cocoa and playing board games with the family.

Three people I’d most like to have dinner with are:

My daughter, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Leonardo Da Vinci. 

The one thing people would be surprised to know about me is:
I love to cook and want to open a Puerto Rican restaurant.

Three words that describe me are:

Trustworthy, Forthright and Resourceful.