Brenda Sperduti, Arizona Independents: Independents Will Lead the Way

I am truly motivated and excited to be attending this year’s Conference of Independents. The timing couldn’t be better. We, the people, are ready for action. Action that will put an end to the hyper-partisanship that has continued to grow in recent years leading to unprecedented gridlock at all levels of our political system. It is unconscionable to think that the “greatest nation on earth” is wasting precious time that could be spent advancing critical reform in areas including 21^st century education strategies, legal and effective immigration (in a nation of immigrants) and affordable health care focused on keeping all people healthy. I believe independents will be at the forefront of policy changes needed to usher in a more cooperative and community-oriented spirit in public policy. We know that we must be persistent, relentless and strong to realize success. I look forward to meeting like-minded independent advocates from across the country on February 16^th to promote the critical shift needed for a new era of cooperation.