ASUA elections head denied re-appointment

Hill, who blamed Associated Students members for poor student turn out in the organization's March general elections, was replaced last week when ASUA hired students for its appointed positions, said President Cisco Aguilar.

Aguilar denied Hill's request, citing an "awesome" interview with new commissioner Gloria Montaño, as well as complaints from other ASUA members.

"I like Anthony, he's a good guy," Aguilar said. "(But) there's a lot of concern from senators and elected officials within ASUA about how the election was handled."

Aguilar refused to elaborate on the complaints.

"You have to think of the group dynamics of the cabinet," Aguilar said. "They have to be able to work with the Senate."

Montaño, incoming ASUA elections commissioner, is eager to learn, he said.

"We looked at the qualifications," Aguilar said. "She's made a big effort already...Gloria had some really good ideas."

Although she has no previous experience as an elections commissioner, Montaño said she is prepared for the job.

"I've been involved on campus," she said. "I believe I'm qualified."

Montaño added that the new year brings "different people, different circumstances."

Hill said although he was shaken by the decision, he does not feel slighted.

"I respect that decision, but it doesn't mean I like it," he said. "This would have been a very critical year."

Hill said he has not heard of any complaints regarding the election.

"I welcomed any criticisms anyone had," he said. "I didn't hear anything, but I'm not stupid enough to assume they didn't have criticisms for me."

Despite the controversy surrounding his term, Hill said he has separated himself from ASUA.