USAC CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENTS

After taking office as an in-house candidate mid-year, Evan
Okamura has continued advocating for students on important state
and national issues as the external vice president.

He has a strong grasp on issues such as Tidal Wave II, the dual
admissions proposal and the repeal of SP-1 and 2, and has worked
effectively with USAC to ensure that students are not forgotten in
university discussions on these matters.

Okamura also knows that while issues such as affirmative action
are important to advocate for, there are other problems facing UCLA
students that need to be addressed now.

Housing and financial aid are not nearly adequate enough to
serve the needs of our community, and Okamura has vowed to work on
these issues as his top priorities next year.

The only problem we have with Okamura is his complacency at the
council table

Though he believes the bylaw changes made this year were done in
haste, at council meetings Okamura seldom voiced his opposition to
other members or the administration. He also did not adequately
“bridge the gap” between divisive council members,
something he pledged to do earlier in the year when he ran for the
EVP position.

When he takes office next year he must stand up for students on
and off the table, especially given that he will be the most senior
member of the council. Given a chance next year, we believe he
will.

EXTERNAL VICE PRESIDENT Evan
Okamura Student Empowerment!