Get ready to cast your votes. The campaign for your new president is on.

The Associated Student Government—ASG for short—is composed of students who represent the entirety of Shoreline Community College students. They maintain the college’s efficiency by devising strategies, establishing policies, and setting priorities. They’re also in charge of running events and providing services to fellow students.

This year, we have two candidates running for president: Liz Ho and Jason Chan.

Here is a brief introduction/description of the candidates from the campaign posters:

Ho is a Political Science and Philosophy student from Hong Kong who aims to pursue a career in law. Her mission in becoming the president of ASG is to make “positive contributions” and to serve individuals at SCC by providing “innovative solutions to cope with several problems or issues surrounding the campus.” She also seeks to foster an overall “better study environment and enrich the experience in Shoreline.”

Chan, a computer engineering student from Hong Kong, aims to work for a company related to his degree in the future. His motivation behind running for president is to improve the school’s environment by acting as a “communication bridge between students and the school.” He is all ears when it comes to collecting opinions from students and hearing what they have to say.

The Ebbtide asked both candidates three questions regarding their run for president and here was what they had to say.

They were asked their top priorities if they were to be elected president:

• “My experience here in Shoreline has taught me huge lessons,” Ho said. “I’ve gone up and down but the school really provided me with different help, services, and support. So as a student in this community, if I am elected president, I will surely bring up and foster a better environment and community for the Shoreline students. I hope that Shoreline is not only a place that can provide education but also a place to teach us to thrive.”
• On the other hand, Chan’s primary goal is to “bring students and the school together.”
  “I’m an easygoing [person], so I really want to allow students to get in touch with ASG without boundaries,“ Chan said.

Next, they were asked how they would fulfill their promises:

• Ho stated that she intends to provide different ways of aiding students, for example, by planning social events for students to meet new people.
  “I will keep the current events and maintain other events we’re having right now and would like to plan more further events… Shoreline has a really beautiful campus, right? So, I would like to host outdoor events that could bring up other international and domestic students so everyone can have a chance to meet people,” Ho said.
  In addition, she intends to implement more academic-related activities in aiding students’ transfers and plans. “I hope that we can have more transfer workshops, transfer talks by inviting experts or [people] from different universities… I want to provide more opportunities because I find that many people struggle in transferring.”
• Chan mentions that he promises to be open to all opinions and feedback from all the students in Shoreline. In addition, he intends to plan more “fun events” for the students.
  “This is what I’m thinking right now: Christmas movie night and talent shows,” Chan said.

Lastly, they were asked how they felt running up against each other and to share some final words with the students of Shoreline about why they should pick them:

• “People may think there must be some conflicts, but I think we’re running for this position peacefully,” Ho said.
  “I truly hope that you choose more or vote for me for my abilities, but not because ‘you look pretty’ or ‘I’m your friend’, I don’t hope that… I truly hope that you can appreciate me because of my abilities to contribute to this community.”
• “Of course, we’re still friends, I think this is a really good experience,” Chan said.
  He expresses and appreciates how Ho, his opposing candidate is a hard worker and so he believes that from this experience, they “can learn from each other.”
  “I really want to let all the students know that I’m a really hard-working and humble person. I will try my best to improve the school,” Chan said, “I’m really confident that I am capable of being ASG president.”

Now that you’ve met the candidates, cast your vote until May 10: