Tell us about yourself.

Hey there Ducks! My name is Justin Begley and I am from Lacey Washington. I use He/Him/His pronouns and I am a freshman currently majoring in Human Physiology and Political Science with a minor in Legal Studies. I come from a military family and have even lived in Seoul, South Korea. It would be a true honor and privilege to be able to represent you as a member of the Programs Finance Committee!

What are the three key issues that you've noticed on campus that you hope to improve for students as an elected official?
Please list each issue and briefly explain how you hope to improve it.

My focus on Fiscal Responsibility aims not at budget cuts, but at allocating funds to benefit the broader student population but not forgetting the importance of small intimate events. Addressing Student Basic Needs by supporting the establishment of an on-campus food pantry to serve students struggling with food insecurity, promoting alternative rideshare transportation options. Finally, creating a welcoming environment for our non-traditional students on campus is crucial to their success. Enhancing Communication and Transparency is essential! This is a government for YOU and YOU should be involved. This entails communicating with student organizations through regular meetings, personal availability to ALL students, and utmost transparency. More inclusive decision-making processes lead to better outcomes without drawbacks, allowing for greater efficiency and effectiveness in decision making.

Why are you running?

While it might be a bit cliché, I genuinely want to make the University of Oregon a better place, not just for you and me but for future students. I believe I have the skills and background to make a great difference. If we just Enhance Communication / Transparency, Address Student Basic Needs, and be a bit more Fiscally Responsible we have a great opportunity to move forward which is my ultimate goal.