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ONE on ONE with ED OCAMPO ANDERSON
Filipino-American candidate for Florida House of
Representatives, District 3 (R)
BPN: Before your candidacy for Florida State
House of Representatives, District 3 (R), have you been involved
with Asian-American communities? How
about the Filipino-American community? Should they support your
candidacy because you are one of them?
Anderson: Before I decided to run for a public
office, I traveled around the world getting involved in
Philanthropic work in such places as Cambodia. In 1996, I led a
team of contractors and medical personnel into Phnom Penh and
distributed clothes and food. We were also responsible for
building housing and establishing a Christian clinic. As far as
the Filipino-American Community, my family has been long
involved in the various Fil-Am communities in the west coast.
One of the attributes that we as Filipino's revel in is the fact
that we assimilate easily into our society. However, we are not
represented in Government. My candidacy is important because its
the first step towards assimilating into the Government levels
of our country. I think when the Filipino-American communities
realize that we have a good chance at accomplishing this, than they will be able to see this campaign
like a cause for all Filipino-Americans. For this reason, the
Filipino-American community shoulder involved.
BPN: You have been behind closed doors with
Republican leaders before you decided to run for public office.
Take us into one of those meetings and
tell us candidly what was said.
Anderson: Well, quite frankly, the Republican
insiders don't know exactly what to make of my campaign because
of the support from the community. My first meeting was at an
Olive Garden where I had lunch with the Campaign Manager and
Office Manager to Congressman Scarborough. We talked over
numerous issues ranging from the environment to gun control.
That first meeting went very well and a week later, the
Legislative Aide to Congressman Scarborough flew back from
Washington to ask of me my position
on China Trade Agreements. To make a long story short, I was
asked to throw my hat into this race because of my knowledge of
the issues and the
comprehensive plans that I have regarding economic development
and education. I took a week to pray about it and talk to my
wife and family, then after my first speech to the Republican
Executive Committee, many insiders knew that my candidacy was
legitimate.
BPN: You mentioned you strongly feel you will
top the primaries. When you do so, how do you, as a Republican
candidate, intend to win in a Democrat
district?
Anderson: I can win the primary with the
financial assistance from the community in District 3 and my Fil-Am
family around the state and nation.
But the real challenge comes after the primary.
I was told by Al Cardenas, the State Republican party chairman,
that funds will be given to help me win the general election. I am hoping for this. As far as votes, I
am already working with 40 ministers in the African-American
community that represent a large block of democrat voters.
Because I am already working to bring better jobs into the
community now, they are organizing their churches to get their
people out to vote for me on November 8. Interestingly, half of
the petition cards that I was required to obtain in order to
qualify came from democrats. The real strength of my campaign
comes from the fact that my platform issues are non-partisan.
BPN: What are the factors in this race? What
significant issues matter?
Anderson: The factors in my race is the ability
to get my name out in the public using media, grassroots
strategies, print media, and signs. The significant
issues revolve around economic development, education and
consistent teamwork. The great thing is that the community know
these are significant
issues.
BPN: What kind of support do you expect from
the Asian-American community? Is money the only thing that's
going to make a difference here? What support
have you received so far?
Anderson: I hope that the support from the
Asian-American community will be more than positive, but
overwhelming. As I see it, an Asian-American breaking down the doors in the south is like
opening the gateway for others who follow and its a continuing
fulfillment of the dream first fought for by Martin Luther King,
Jr. We still have a long way to go, but we are marching forward.
What will make a difference is community involvement by the
Asian-American community.
No money can ever replace a dedicated and reliable volunteer. So
far I have received tremendous support from individuals all over
the state such as Tampa and Miami, but we are still organizing.
Now that my race has been brought to the attention of the
Asian-American communities in the state, I hope to see a rise in
contributions, prayers, and involvement.
Joel, one thing that I need to say is that what our people and
fellow citizens have not discerned is that in helping to advance
the work and cause in other areas, they would be helping the
cause at home.
That which is given to start the work in one area, will result
in strengthening the work in other places.
Many individuals feel that my race is not close to home and they
don't know me; however, after I win this race, I will represent
them as a Florida State
Representative and they would realize that I am actually one of
them - For the elders, I am like one of their grandkids; for my
contemporaries, I am
like one of them; for the young, I am like one of their Kuya's!
BPN: What programs do you plan for the youth?
For the elders?
Anderson: Using the influence of the position,
I would like to be a spokesperson for all Asian-American
concerns such as elderly concerns, Military benefits and
business tax incentives (Most Filipino's in Florida are either
retired or military or business owners!) As far as youth
concerns, my Campaign Office Manager - an extremely important
position - is a Fil-Am youth interning with me while she
completes her Senior year in high school. Many of the Fil-Am
youth are involved in one way or another in my campaign as they
work together with their parents. I want to motivate the next
generation of Filipino-American's to get educated and involved
in the political process. I am very interested in continuing to
do this even after the election - no matter what the outcome.
Thank you Joel.
Those interested in getting more information about Mr. Ed Ocampo
Anderson can contact:
Ed Ocampo Anderson (R), Candidate for Florida, State House of
Representatives, District 3
P.O. Box 1451, Pensacola, FL 32597
(850) 982-2234, (850) 406-5332
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