From Parent Advocate to Public Servant with Heather Rooks - GunFreedomRadio EP513

From Parent Advocate to Public Servant with Heather Rooks - GunFreedomRadio EP513

From Gun Freedom Radio by Dan & Cheryl Todd

June 1, 2026 · 45 min

About this episode

Heather Rooks discusses her journey from parent advocate to public servant and her campaign priorities for Arizona's LD28.

Our guest today is Heather Rooks. Heather is a mom, former school board president, and 2026 candidate for Arizona’s LD28 House of Representatives, advocating for parental rights, academic excellence, fiscal responsibility, and strong community leadership. You are well known for standing up to power, and doing what is right, even when it comes at great personal and professional cost. You have been serving as the President of the Peoria Unified School District Governing Board up until very recently, when just such crossroads had to be traversed. Tell us, very briefly what happened in your District? You’ve said your journey into public service began simply as a mom standing up for your child during the masking debates and helping other families find their voice. How did that experience shape who you are today as both a person and a candidate? Critics sometimes claim that parents who became active during COVID were motivated by politics. How do you respond to those who misunderstand your advocacy journey and the heart behind your involvement? You earned the nickname “The Peoria Mom” because of your willingness to show up, ask questions, and advocate for families. What did those early…

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Hosts: Dan Todd, Cheryl Todd

Guest: Heather Rooks

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Organizations: Peoria Unified School District

Places: Arizona, LD28

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