PRECINCT 3 House candidate Corina L. Magofna promises voters that if she is elected, “you can definitely count on me to do what is right for the betterment of all.”
In an interview on Tuesday, Magofna, a former budget officer of the Commonwealth Utilities Corp., said she is “committed, focused and ready to serve” Precinct 3 and the CNMI.
“I believe in good governance, and I strongly believe that our people deserve a better quality of life,” she added.
“We, the people, deserve nothing less than an open and honest government, a government that is responsible and accountable with the people’s money, a government that is open and transparent, a government that makes common sense decisions for the betterment of all, and not just the select few, a government that updates and implements legislation to reflect current economic and financial conditions and a government that supports and encourages enforcement on existing laws and regulations to protect lost revenues,” she said.
A Democrat, Magofna said Precinct 3 voters need a representative “who will put you first, your needs, interests and welfare, and not just a follower or a puppet; who can think independently, but is also capable of collaborating with others; who is a leader, and will be your voice to raise issues and concerns that affect your families and our community no matter how unpopular they may be; who is not afraid to be criticized, and welcomes challenges; who has the compassion to help people from all walks of life; who is focused and determined to bring about change for a better life in the CNMI; and who has experience in management, finance and budget.”
Magofna is running against Republican candidate Grace “Pitu” Sablan-Vaiagae, a consultant for non-profit organizations that address community issues involving substance abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault.
Set for Oct. 16, the special election will fill the House seat of the late House Republican leader Ivan A. Blanco.
Early voting
According to the Commonwealth Election Commission, the special election early voting period for Precinct 3 is from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting on Saturday, Oct. 9, and will end on Friday, Oct. 15.
The polling site location is the Gov. Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe.
On special election day, Oct. 16, the polling places will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. on the same day.
The polling places are as follows:
• Precinct 3A (San Jose) Oleai Elementary School cafeteria (enter south and exit north entrance)
• Precincts 3B-1 and 3B-2 (Garapan) Garapan Elementary School cafeteria (north entrance gate)
“As mandated by 1 CMC §6218,” CEC said, “voters must ensure that they bring with them a picture ID as they will be required to present it in order to be issued a ballot at the polls.”
For more information, call the election commission at 235-8683 (VOTE).
Democratic Precinct 3 House candidate Corina L. Magofna, right, and Rep. Leila Staffler wave at motorists during a road-waving event at the Garapan Fishing Base last month.
