Manny Gregory Castro is a member of the following committees:

• Senate:
  Federal Relations and Military Affairs - Member
• Senate:
  Health, Welfare, and Programs - Vice Chair
• Senate:
  Committee on Rules and Procedures - Member
• Senate:
  Education and Youth Affairs - Member
• Senate:
  Executive Appointments & Government Investigations - Member
• Senate:
  Fiscal Affairs - Member
• Senate:
  Judiciary, Government and Law - Vice Chair
• Senate:
  Public Utilites, Transportation & Communications - Chair
• Senate:
  Resources, Economic Development and Workforce - Member

MISSION STATEMENT

Responsive and Organized Government

Manny believes, as our founders did, that a legitimate government operates only by the consent of the governed and is more efficient and less corrupt when it is limited in its size and scope. Decentralized authority, and the elimination of unnecessary regulations and bureaucracy that helps ensure the government serves the people, and not the other way around.

Compassionate Public Service

Oftentimes, organizations have great people, but do not manage or support them correctly. People are subdued by systems and processes that restrict experimentation, limit learning, hinder the transfer of knowledge, fail to motivate, and suppress innovation. As a result, organizations fail to capitalize on the talent they have and in the long run perform poorly.  We need departments and agencies that are designed and managed—from the boardroom to the frontline—in ways that optimize talent attraction, retention, and performance.  We need new legislation that involves having the right structures, systems, processes and practices in place.


Real Public Safety

The criminal justice system is broken, and in need of major changes. Laws must be amended to help prevent kids who get into trouble from slipping into a lifetime of crime and help adults who commit non-violent crimes become more self-reliant and less likely to commit future crimes. 

To safeguard our community, a significant investment must be made toward advanced training, forensic facilities, technology and equipment as well as an increase in compensation for law enforcement officers.  These steps would reduce the cost to taxpayers of our criminal justice system and increase public safety. 

Elevate Education

Education can prevent the transmission of poverty between generations. Education also influences health, nutrition, economic development and environmental protection. Schools should never be on the chopping block, even when budgets are tight. Now is the time to strengthen our education system, expanding and enhancing programs to all, K-12, Adult Education, Continuing Education, so residents are prepared for jobs in a post-COVID economy. 

Create a Healthier CNMI

Manny is passionate about creating healthier communities. He believes in innovative legislation that helps individuals and organizations manage their healthcare and health related needs effectively, efficiently and affordably.

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