Lopez-Rajaniemi, Catherine

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
State House
District:
30
Political Affiliation:
Republican
Age:
Married with two grown daughters
Occupation:
Some College
Education:
In 1977, her family moved to Mohave County. Her early days were spent helping in her father’s auto repair shop; she learned the values of hard work, honesty, and service. Inspired by his example and community involvement, Catherine developed her commitment to family and community.At 17, Catherine began working in the financial industry. In 2000 she opened Bullhead City’s first in-store bank at Walmart. 2004 she founded Bullhead City Insurance Center, which developed into a regional agency licensed in Arizona, California, and Nevada. Her guiding philosophy, “Becoming a Lifelong Partner with my Clients”, reflects her integrity and dedication. Together with her husband Glen, Catherine built local businesses, including Kitchen, Bath & Beyond and Mountain View Homes, Helping the economy and supporting housing opportunities. Catherine belongs to Rotary, River Cruizers, Mohave Valley Contractors Association, elected to Mohave Fire Board for 10 years, Saint Vincent De Paul Society Board, and Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce Board for ten Years. She helped launch community traditions such as Boom Box Parade, Western Auction, and CPA White Night in the Park. Believing in the trades, they co-founded Academy of Building Industries in 2004.
Family:
Catholic
Religion:
https://www.Catherine4LD30.com
Statement:

This is my home. I want to ensure that the people have a voice in the legislature. Not just for the three larger towns, but also for the smaller towns like Colorado City, Wickenburg and Parker. I know the issues that are facing our communities. We have been ignored or left out in the past. I also know that we need to fight for our fair share of water, state and federal funding. I feel my background and experience gives me the qualifications for this office. I ask voters to Vet me and see my qualifications. Then Vet all the other candidates and Vote for the most qualified.

Survey

Response Legend

  • SSupports
  • OOpposes
  • *Comment
  • −Declined to respond
  • †Declined to respond, Position based on citation
Question Response Comments/Notes
1. Enacting state-level restrictions on firearm ownership beyond current Arizona law. O* I believe everyone should be treated equally under the law.
2. Adding sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes in Arizona nondiscrimination statutes. O
3. Expanding state-level enforcement efforts to deter illegal border crossings. S
4. Prohibiting taxpayer funds from directly or indirectly funding abortion services, except where required by federal law. O
5. Maintaining the universal Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program without limiting eligibility. S
6. Legalizing physician-assisted suicide for individuals seeking end-of-life assistance, regardless of terminal illness. −* I am undecided.
7. Allowing licensed counselors to provide therapy to minors seeking to reduce or manage same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria, with parental consent. S
8. Increasing criminal penalties for the sale and distribution of fentanyl and other illicit drugs. S
9. Requiring stronger age verification and parental consent protections for minors accessing social media platforms and downloading mobile applications. S
10. Increasing criminal penalties for individuals who purchase sex. S
11. Requiring election procedures that ensure voter identification verification and ballot security. S
12. Enacting a legislative referral that would ask voters to repeal Arizona Proposition 139, the constitutional right to abortion. O* There is no reason to increase accessibility to recreational marijuana for adults.
13. Expanding current marijuana laws to increase accessibility to recreational marijuana for adults. −* 106719