RESPONSIBILITIES
Advises president and council on all fiscal issues
Oversees activity-fee distribution
SALARY ‘amp; BENEFITS
$5,250 per year
A-spot parking upgrade
WHY WE ENDORSE HIM Has vision and knowledge to cut dependence on student fees.
There is no one more qualified than Peter Benesch to be next year’s vice president of finance and resources. He has worked diligently on the A.S. finance committee this year alongside current incumbent Naasir Lakhani to ensure a seamless transition period. But more importantly, he has infused the committee with an enthusiasm and thirst for efficiency ‘mdash; working to improve the state of council spending this year.
As the current associate vice president of athletic relations, Benesch has often been a voice of reason, providing a much-needed historical perspective to the self-involved council. His personal interest and attention to detail spans well beyond his job description, and his extensive knowledge of the council’s recent history should be applauded.
Benesch knows the council’s dependency on student fees desperately needs to change, and unlike other candidates he has concrete plans to start the process. In addition to finally giving A.S. enterprises ‘mdash; such as the failing Grove Caffe ‘mdash; the attention they deserve to start turning a profit, Benesch is interested in pursuing a new A.S. Store. Although other candidates have piggybacked this idea, Benesch is the only one who’s done the research to form a responsible, feasible plan to make that goal a reality. He also plans to lighten the council’s financial burden with tasteful sponsorships at council events like Bear Gardens.
Not only will Benesch make an excellent vice president, he will be exactly the kind of councilmember those Wednesday meetings need. He will bring a momentum for improvement to his position, finally weaning the council off its student-fee addiction, and a refreshing atmosphere of competence to the council floor.