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Councilmanic Districts, Baltimore County EARLY VOTING June 14-June 21 (10AM-8PM) Go to www.vote411.org to read candidates’ responses that could not be included in this Guide due to space See Page 3 for Early Voting Locations limitations. 2 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS Table of Contents About This Voters’ Guide Maps of Congressional, Legislative, and Councilmanic Districts 1 The League of Women Voters offers this Judge of the Circuit Court Questionnaires for Candidates: Voters’ Guide to assist citizens as they Candidates for Judge of the Circuit Court, Governor/Lieutenant Governor 4 prepare to vote in the primary election. The Circuit 3, a nonpartisan race, will appear League of Women Voters does not support on both the Democratic and the Republican Comptroller 5 or oppose any candidate or political party. ballots. Attorney General 6 All candidates were asked to respond to U.S. Senator 7 a nonpartisan questionnaire. Candidates What Is a Provisional Ballot? Representative in Congress 10 running for a particular office were asked A provisional ballot is a safeguard to ensure Congressional District 1 10 that individuals who believe they are identical questions. Responses from Congressional District 2 12 candidates who will appear on the Primary registered and eligible to vote are able to Congressional District 3 13 Election ballot are printed as submitted vote. Voters required to vote by provisional Congressional District 7 13 to the LWV. Thus, some misspelling and ballot will be asked to complete a provisional State Senator 14 typing errors may appear. All responses were ballot application and then issued a paper Legislative District 6 14 ballot. It is important that voters complete limited to 400 characters and were truncated Legislative District 7 15 thereafter. the entire application. Legislative District 8 15 If a candidate did not respond by April 13, All provisional ballot applications are Legislative District 10 16 2018, “No response received by deadline” is reviewed. A provisional ballot will only be Legislative District 11 17 printed. counted after the Baltimore County Board Legislative District 12 17 of Elections has reviewed the application and Legislative District 42 18 Additional information on the candidates determined that the individual is eligible Legislative District 44 18 is available at www.vote411.org. If the to vote this ballot. Additional information candidate submitted a campaign website or House of Delegates 18 about provisional voting is available at Legislative District 6 19 social media site, it is listed under her/his www.elections.maryland.gov/voting/ Legislative District 7 20 name. provisional_voting.html. Legislative District 8 21 The League assumes no responsibility for Legislative District 10 23 errors and/or omissions. Legislative District 11 24 Legislative District 12 25 About This “Closed-Primary” Legislative District 42A 27 Legislative District 42B 28 Election Legislative District 44B 29 Maryland is a closed primary state. In the primary election, voters registered as Ways To County Executive 30 Democrats may only vote for Democratic County Council 31 candidates and voters registered as Vote Councilmanic District 1 31 3 Councilmanic District 2 32 Republicans may vote only for Republicans. 1. Vote Early at a convenient time Other recognized political parties in and location for you. The Early Voting Councilmanic District 3 32 Councilmanic District 4 33 Maryland choose their candidates by Centers are open from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., other methods. Therefore, third party (or Councilmanic District 5 34 Thursday June 14 – Thursday, June 21. Councilmanic District 6 34 unaffiliated) candidates in partisan races will Councilmanic District 7 35 not appear on the primary ballots and are not All County ballots are available. You included in this guide. Maryland prohibits may also register to vote at Early Voting Judge of the Circuit Court 35 write-in candidates in the primary election. Sites. Circuit 3 35 State’s Attorney 36 Voting for Candidates for the 2. Vote by Mail (Absentee) Clerk of the Circuit Court 37 Board of Education from home or away—no need to go Register of Wills 37 All seven councilmanic districts have anywhere! Applications are available Judge of the Orphans’ Court 37 competitive races for seats on the Board of from elections.state.md.us/voting/ Education. Four councilmanic districts have Sheriff 38 absentee.html and at the Board of three or more candidates. In these districts, Republican Central Committee 38 there are run-off elections to determine Elections (11112 Gilroy Rd, Hunt Valley, Democratic Central Committee 39 which candidates go on to the general MD). You may also call 410-887-5700. election. Board of Education 39 Councilmanic District 1 39 In three councilmanic districts, there 3. Vote at Your Assigned Councilmanic District 2 40 are only two candidates running. These Polling Place on Tuesday, June Councilmanic District 3 40 districts will not have run-off elections. Both 26. Go to your polling place. Polls are Councilmanic District 4 41 candidates will automatically be placed on open 7 am to 8 pm. If you are unsure Councilmanic District 5 42 the ballot for the general election. of your polling place, check your voter Councilmanic District 6 42 Councilmanic District 7 42 Candidates for the school board will appear registration card, sample ballot or visit on both the Republican and the Democratic Voter’s Checklist for www.vote411.org. Republican Races 44 ballots in this primary election. In addition, there will be a special school board ballot Voter’s Checklist for for registered voters who are neither Democratic Races 46 Republicans nor Democrats. Voter’s Checklist for Board of Education Races 48 LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org 3 Early Voting Sites Arbutus Recreation Center Preparing to Vote 865 Sulphur Spring Road Voters Take Notice: Halethorpe, MD 21227 There have been numerous changes in polling place locations. Please check your newly issued Center for Maryland Agriculture and voter notification card for your polling place or go to www.vote411.org to confirm your Farm Park polling place. 1114 Shawan Road On the www.vote411.org homepage, enter your street address and zip code. You will be Cockeysville, MD 21030 able to verify your registration status and use the Maryland Poll Locator to identify your County Campus Metro Centre at polling place and your congressional, legislative, and councilmanic district numbers. Owings Mills At www.vote411.org you will also find candidate questions and answers that could not be 10302 Grand Central Avenue printed in this Guide due to space limitations. Owings Mills, MD 21117 Honeygo Run Community Center 9033 Honeygo Blvd. Primary Election Calendar Perry Hall, MD 21128 June 5: Last day to register or change party affiliation before primary election Jacksonville Recreation Center at Sweet Air Park June 14: Early voting 10:00 am - 8:00 pm 3605 B Sweet Air Road June 15: Early voting 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Jacksonville, Maryland 21131 June 16: Early voting 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Randallstown Community Center 3505 Resource Drive June 17: Early voting 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Randallstown, MD 21133 June 18: Early voting 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Reisterstown Senior Center at Hannah More Campus June 19: Early voting 10:00 am - 8:00 pm 12035 Reisterstown Road Deadline for a registered voter to request a mailed or faxed absentee Reisterstown, MD 21136 June 19: ballot (due at Board of Elections by 8:00 pm for mail or by 11:59 pm for fax/email) Sollers Point Multi-Purpose Center 323 Sollers Point Road June 20: Early voting 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Dundalk, MD 21222 June 21: Early voting 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Towson University Administration Deadline for a registered voter to request an electronic absentee ballot Building June 22: (due at Board of Elections by 5:00 pm for mail or by 11:59 pm for fax/ 7720 York Road email) Towson, MD 21252 June 26: Primary Election 7:00 am - 8:00 pm Victory Villa Community Center 404 E. Compass Road Deadline for receipt of absentee ballot (due at Board of Elections by 8:00 June 26: Middle River, MD 21220 pm) Woodlawn Community Center July 9: Statewide certification of election results 2120 Gwynn Oak Avenue Looking Ahead to the General Election Gwynn Oak, MD 21207 July 9: Voter registration reopens October 16: Deadline to register to vote for the General Election, 9:00 pm October 25- Early voting for the General Election, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm November 1: November 6: General Election, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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director of a non profit organizations that re- youngest-ever President & CEO of the NAACP. GOVERNOR/LT cruited and trained teachers to work in schools In my role there I advanced a strong, progres- with diverse populations and urban problems. sive agenda across the board. In Maryland these GOVERNOR BUDGET: Education and transportation funding achievements were recognized in 2013 when I Vote for 1 pair will be my top two spending priorities as governor. was named Marylander of the Year for my piv- Our public schools are the heart of our commu- otal roles in abolishing the death penalty, pass- DUTIES: The Governor is the chief executive of- nities and must be fully funded. As one of the ing the Maryland DREAM Act, helping pass ficer of Maryland and appoints judges to the state most densely populated states, we need a governor marriage equality, and expanding voting rights. courts and the heads of statewide departments. who makes strategic investments in mass transit BUDGET: We don’t have a money problem when The Governor also makes other appointments as infrastructure to create jobs, provide equity and it comes to education, we have a priority prob- provided by the Maryland Constitution or by law reduce congestion. REDISTRICTING: I would lem and we need a governor who is willing to and proposes the annual operating and capital support the creation of a non-partisan, indepen- make education a number one priority. We will budgets to the legislature. The Governor may veto dent body to draw legislative and congressional fully fund our schools and make sure lottery and legislation passed by the legislature. district maps after each census. Non-partisan casino revenues finally supplement education SALARY: $180,000 per year. redistricting ensures that no political party can rig funding. We need a plan for transportation that the system. “Safe districts” can lead to a decrease will revive the Red Line and provide dedicated TERM: Four years, limit of two consecutive terms. in voter participation, limit voter choice and funding for the DC Metro. REDISTRICTING: HOW ELECTED: Elected statewide as a team reduce the incentive to have meaningful debate I believe that Maryland should lead the fight on with the Lt. Gov. and conversations. ENVIRONMENT: I have redistricting reform in a fair and non-partisan LT. GOVERNOR DUTIES: The Lieutenant brought a world class environmental program to manner that does not indefinitely hand control Governor assists the Governor and is elected the county, which now leads the state in waste of the House of Representatives to Republicans. jointly on a ballot with the gubernatorial candi- diversion and recycling. As governor, I priori- Redistricting compacts such as the one passed by date. The Lieutenant Governor fills the office of tize innovative environmental policies to make the Maryland legislature and vetoed by Hogan Governor in case of death, resignation, or disabil- Maryland a leader in clean energy, and create are a fair solution to increase the accountability ity and carries out specific duties assigned by the jobs across the state. I will announce my compre- of Congress to the voters and reduce gerryman- Governor. hensive “Baker Green Print for Maryland” soon dering. ENVIRONMENT: My vision in regards to address climate change, sea level rise, and Bay to the environment brings together the economy, SALARY: $149,500 per year. restoration. DISCRIMINATION: I will work to civil rights, and public health. I will build on WEBSITE: see Maryland Manual Online strengthen the relationship between law enforce- the surge of clean energy jobs and put our state CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR WERE ment and the community and provide resources to on a path to 100% clean energy well before 2050 ASKED THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. forgotten communities through my Transforming and reverse Trump’s attempts to kill the prog- Neighborhoods Initiative to increase racial and ress we’ve made on cleaning up the Chesapeake QUALIFICATIONS: How does your experience income equality across the state. My Equity for Bay. Bill McKibben, Friends of the Earth Action, prepare you for the duties of Governor? Women Initiative is a comprehensive plan to make and 350.org have all endorsed my campaign. BUDGET: What are your priorities for the state MD a national leader in gender equality by cham- DISCRIMINATION: I’ve dedicated my life to budget, particularly regarding education and pioning economic empowerment and security for service and I have a long track record of securing transportation? women. progressive victories in our state. Growing up as REDISTRICTING: What changes, if any, do you the child of a biracial Maryland couple who were support in the process for drawing congressional Ralph Jaffe/Freda Jaffe forced to leave the state in order to legally marry, and legislative district lines in Maryland? http://www.fedupwithcrookedpolitics. Marylanders know I’ll stand up to Trump’s hateful com attacks on our environment which disproportion- ENVIRONMENT: What are the most signifi- ately harms marginalized communities and his cant environmental challenges and how will you QUALIFICATIONS: Political science teacher attacks on our public schools. address them? since 1964. Taught in public and private sectors. Leading a movement which started in 2002 and DISCRIMINATION : What policies will you is an evolving process to get rid of corruption James Hugh Jones, II/Charles S. support to address discrimination based on race, in MD govt. and replace it with true ETHICAL Waters gender, religion, disability, or poverty? reform. My website, fedupwithcrookedpolitics.com No response received by deadline. HEALTH CARE (online at www.vote411.org documents everything BUDGET: Stop wasting only): What are the most significant health chal- taxpayer money on public education and trans- Kevin Kamenetz/Valerie Ervin lenges facing Maryland and how will you address portation programs that don’t work. Invest the http://Kevinformaryland.com them? saved money in public police departments and Mr. Kamenetz died on May 10 after the ballots were REDISTRICTING OTHER PRIORITIES (online at public schools. : Because of printed. Check vote411.org for updates about the www.vote411.org only): What are your priori- unscrupulous, unethical practices of politicians campaign. ties on issues not covered by the other questions? in power for last 50 years, it’s an impossible task. Until we get ethical politicians who care about Rich Madaleno/Luwanda Jenkins REPUBLICAN their constituents rather than themselves dis- http://www.madalenoformaryland.com trict lines will be unfair. ENVIRONMENT: We QUALIFICATIONS Larry Hogan/Boyd K. need ethical politicians who will work together : My experience serving Rutherford on the complicated environmental issues. They the people of Maryland in the State Senate and http://www.LarryHogan.com need to arrive at compromises that will be fair to the House of Delegates for the past sixteen years No response received by deadline. both sides. DISCRIMINATION: I would con- uniquely prepares me to be Governor. I have an vene assembly of religious leaders from churches, extensive record of public and community ser- DEMOCRATS synagogues, and mosques throughout MD - mis- vice and accomplishment, and hold leadership positions in the General Assembly, as Vice-Chair Rushern L. Baker III/Elizabeth sion to generate specific set of recommendations for improving race relations - recommendations of the Senate Budget & Finance Committee, Embry which would be put into operation immediately. and as a member of the Kirwan Commission on BUDGET http://www.rushernbaker.com Also implementation of my TUTOR-MENTOR Education. : My key budget priorities are investments in education -- such as the $200 mil- QUALIFICATIONS: I am the only candidate TEAM PROGRAM. lion dedicated to funding recommendations to im- who has served as County Executive of Prince prove education and opportunity for all Maryland George’s County, leading one of Maryland’s Ben Jealous/Susan Turnbull children in this year’s budget -- as well as long- largest jurisdictions and in the Maryland House http://benjealous.com term sustainable transportation, such as securing of Delegates. I have also served as the executive QUALIFICATIONS: At 35, I was named the $178 million for the Baltimore Metro and $167 LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org 5 million for the DC Metro. I will be the Governor government actions in Maryland do not adverse- who funds these priorities. REDISTRICTING: Jim Shea/Brandon M. Scott ly affect the overall balance of power in the U.S. http://JimShea.com I support redistricting reform. I support estab- House ENVIRONMENT: Saving the Chesapeake lishing a nonpartisan Redistricting Commission QUALIFICATIONS: Over the course of my Bay, reducing air pollution, and acting on climate to prepare and adopt decennial redistricting career, I have led large public and private organi- change will be my top priorities. For the Bay, we plans for congressional and legislative districts zations across the state. For four years, I served will reduce water pollution at it’s source, im- in Maryland. Each congressional district should as Chair of the University System of Maryland prove the Bay’s resilience, & hold upstream states consist of adjoining territory; be compact in – the state’s largest public entity. I also served as accountable. We will reduce air pollution from form; and be of substantially equal population, Chair of the Central Maryland Transportation our transportation and power sectors by investing giving due regard to natural and political bound- Alliance, the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, in clean energy (offshore wind, solar, etc), energy aries. ENVIRONMENT: The most significant and the Empowerment Baltimore Management efficiency, & public transit. DISCRIMINATION: environmental challenges are to protect and Corporation, and my law firm, Venable Discrimination has no place in society. We will continue to be an active steward of the Chesapeake LLP. BUDGET: In my budgets, education and build an inclusive government that reflects the full Bay and to address climate change and its impacts. transportation will be my top two priorities. As diversity of Maryland to end it, because discrim- As governor I will protect, defend and improve the Governor, in my first legislative session, I will ination increases when diverse voices are exclud- health of the Chesapeake Bay, one of Maryland’s pass legislation that includes some of the policies I ed from decision-making. We will guarantee abundant natural treasures. I will reduce harmful know we need in education – from universal pre-K 3-months of paid family leave, ensure equal pay for emissions and increase our reliance on renewable through increased compensation for our teachers. equal work, end sexual harassment, attack sys- energy sources. DISCRIMINATION: I will set the Transportation will be my second priority, and I temic racism, prosecute hate crimes, and improve tone at the top, a strong and effective leader who will focus on mass transit options that moves peo- accessibility. will stand up against racism, bigotry and discrimi- ple across the state. REDISTRICTING: I support nation. Whether the fight for freedom to marry or forming a bipartisan and independent commis- to combat discrimination in housing and employ- sion to advise the Governor during the process COMPTROLLER ment, I have championed equal rights. Building of drawing congressional and legislative district Vote for 1 on my achievements in human rights, criminal lines in Maryland. As Governor, I will also work DUTIES: The Comptroller is the financial officer justice, voting rights and social justice, I will im- diligently to implement changes to the system to of Maryland, responsible for collecting, manag- plement policies to end discrimination. make it more transparent and accountable to the ing and planning for revenue to support the state people. ENVIRONMENT: Our way of life and budget. The Comptroller collects and administers Alec Ross/Julie C. Verratti our economy is strictly tied to our environment. Maryland taxes on income (both personal and http://alecross.com The largest challenges include ensuring that our corporate), retail sales, motor vehicle fuel tax, water is safe to drink, our air is safe to breathe, QUALIFICATIONS: I have spent my entire tobacco, beer, wine and liquor, and estate tax. The and the Chesapeake Bay is healthy. I will push for career in public service. I came to Maryland as a Comptroller serves on the Board of Public Works a shift more completely towards renewable energy, public school teacher and went on to the highest along with the Governor and the state Treasurer, including solar and wind. I will also work to get levels of federal government working on innova- who is appointed by the General Assembly. tion and technology. I believe that our government more cars off of our roads and onto cleaner, mass SALARY: $149,500 per year. needs leaders who will push for new solutions in a transit lines. DISCRIMINATION: Along with my constantly changing world. Talent is everywhere Lt. Governor, Brandon Scott, I will work to create TERM: Four years, no term limit. an Office of Equity that will be charged with en- in Maryland but opportunity is not, and we can HOW ELECTED: Elected statewide. change that. BUDGET: The proper funding of suring that all state agencies complete gender, ra- WEBSITE: see Maryland Manual Online our education system, especially resetting the cial, religious, disability, and income assessments formula through recommendations by the Kirwan of their services, programs, employment, and CANDIDATES FOR COMPTROLLER Commission, is the single most important bud- contracting practices. In addition, the office will WERE ASKED THE FOLLOWING getary concern for our next governor. Regarding direct agencies to create action plans to address the QUESTIONS. findings of these assessments. transportation, I will prioritize use of state money QUALIFICATIONS: How does your experience for multimodal transportation solutions like mass prepare you for the duties of this office? transit and multi-use roads - not just on highway Krish O’Mara Vignarajah/ REVENUE SYSTEM widening projects. REDISTRICTING: We need to Sharon Y. Blake : What policies will you make the modification of Congressional districts http://www.krishformaryland.com implement to improve the efficiency and fairness of the collection of Maryland taxes? a process conducted by independent commissions QUALIFICATIONS: I am a lifelong Marylander, that rely on the fairness of mathematics rather than who has lived the American Dream--going from a BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS: As a member the bias of politics. We also need to look into ways basement apartment on the Baltimore City/County of the Board of Public Works, what criteria would to de-polarize our politics, like open primaries line and attending Maryland public schools to you use for evaluating contracts and capital proj- and Rank Choice Voting. These are simple steps serving as Michelle Obama’s Policy Director at ects that are subject to approval by that Board? and will bring more competition into our politics the White House & Senior Advisor to Sec. of OTHER PRIORITIES: Please describe any other ENVIRONMENT and more choices for voters. : State Hillary Clinton. I’ve led complex organiza- priorities you have for this office. My administration will prioritize cleaning up and tions, multi-billion dollar budgets & initiatives in preserving the Chesapeake Bay by participating in education, healthcare, & creating jobs. BUDGET: REPUBLICAN regional and statewide conservancy programs. We Education is my absolute top priority. As the only Anjali Reed Phukan will make Maryland the center of the green econo- candidate who attended Maryland public schools http://mscomptroller.weebly.com my and provide funding for environmental inno- (K-12), I am committed fully funding our schools, vators by establishing a statewide Maryland Green guaranteeing Pre-K, closing the achievement gap, QUALIFICATIONS: I believe the top tax col- Bank. Conservation and innovation should go hand expanding STEAM education opportunities, & lector, auditor & maintainer of the public general in hand and Maryland is the perfect place to make providing free community college and retraining. ledger should be proficient in accounting. I am it happen. DISCRIMINATION: There are practical I will restart Baltimore’s Red Line and invest in a certified public accountant, legally licensed ways we must address discrimination, but it starts transportation solutions that cut commute times to practice public accounting in Maryland. I with a set of values. Our leaders should work to in half. REDISTRICTING: Gerrymandering also have an MBA in finance & another masters bring people together, not divide them. And they and unlimited dark money are the greatest degree in information systems. I have private, must take strong stands against things that conflict threats to the health of our democracy. I support federal & state work experiences in financial with those values of openness, and move our state independent experts drawing district lines in management systems, tax, accounting & au- in a positive direction. As governor, the values of Maryland using transparent processes/formulas dit. REVENUE SYSTEM: I will update in- openness and inclusion would be first and foremost to ensure fairness. At the same time, I will work formation systems statewide, for usability and in my leadership. regionally on solutions to ensure that our good security, and promote tax credits and other 6 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS incentives for energy star, solar panel, and oth- and most state agencies. The office also has re- er efficiency products and services. I also will sponsibilities for consumer protection, civil rights, DEMOCRAT reduce interest and penalties for people who are medical and investment fraud, and the juvenile being proactive & voluntarily reporting additional justice system. Brian E. Frosh http://www.brianfrosh.com income the state would normally not have time SALARY: $149,500 per year. to audit; coming clean should never be penal- QUALIFICATIONS: I have served as Maryland’s TERM ized. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS: I want : Four years, no term limit. Attorney General for the past three years. spending to be more spread across Maryland, HOW ELECTED: Elected statewide. Prior to being elected Attorney General, I for all to enjoy the amazing nooks and crannies WEBSITE: see Maryland Manual Online was Chair of the Senate Judicial Proceedings of our beautiful state. Safety is my number one Committee, where I sponsored many laws CANDIDATES FOR ATTORNEY priority in public works - safe roads for motor- that now protect Marylanders and our state GENERAL WERE ASKED THE ists, law enforcement, cyclists, pedestrians, and including the law prohibiting oil drilling in FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. our delicate environment. The ethics and prior the Chesapeake Bay, the Maryland Recycling history of contractors completing projects in time, QUALIFICATIONS: How does your experience Act and the Maryland Firearm Safety Act. safely, and within budget should also be consid- prepare you for the duties of this office? ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE: Among the ered. OTHER PRIORITIES: I also think it is ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE: What steps many steps that my office has taken to improve unfair to tax retirement income. If we remove it all will you take to improve the efficiency and fairness the efficiency and fairness of the legal processes in together we would increase our property and sales of legal processes in Maryland? Maryland is our fight for and achievement of re- tax base, hence bring up our net revenues. Lastly, I forming the cash bail system, which jailed people will increase transparency across the comptroller LITIGATION: When should the Attorney General in our state simply because they were poor. I will office, not just in the general ledger, but also in join lawsuits relating to federal regulations or cor- continue to work with the legislature to find and how the state audits and comes to final resolution porate misconduct? invest in strategies that increase public safety and with tax payers. I will loving enforce the law equal- DISCRIMINATION: What policies will you recidivism. LITIGATION: The Attorney General ly for all. support to address discrimination based on should join lawsuits relating to federal regulations race, gender, religion, disability, or poverty? or corporate misconduct when there is evidence DEMOCRAT OTHER PRIORITIES: What actions will you that the people or state of Maryland have been or Peter Franchot take to address other issues, such as domestic will be adversely effected. DISCRIMINATION: http://www.franchot.com violence, human trafficking, substance abuse, and In 2015, my office was the first in the country to protection of consumers? issue guidelines to all law enforcement agencies QUALIFICATIONS: As Maryland’s indepen- prohibiting profiling based upon race, religion, dent fiscal watchdog, I’m proud of my record of REPUBLICAN ethnicity, gender, sexual preference, etc. We achievement and results that I’ve delivered for Craig Wolf published a study of discrimination against LGBT Maryland taxpayers since I became Comptroller citizens that was cited by the Supreme Court in http://wolf4ag.com in 2007. Thanks to initiatives that we have im- its historic Obergefell decision. We have penal- plemented, and the hard work of the dedicated QUALIFICATIONS: I am a former state and ized and shut down industries that prey on the public servants in our agency, ours is regarded federal prosecutor, counsel to the Senate Judiciary poor. OTHER PRIORITIES: Over the past three as the most efficient and effective Comptroller’s Committee, business leader and decorated Soldier/ years my office has achieved hundreds of millions Office in the nation. REVENUE SYSTEM: Veteran. I have also been a volunteer EMT/Rescue of dollars of settlements and judgments from Wall Our main focus continues to be processing tax Diver. I have a history of public service and manage- Street Banks, Predatory Lenders, Automakers, returns accurately and efficiently. We have im- ment. I believe the AG should focus on public safety, Tobacco Companies, and Polluters who sought to proved our agency’s responsiveness to taxpayers not politics and partisanship and should focus on injure or defraud Marylanders.My office is work- and reduce call wait times. In my agency, tax issues of importance to all Marylanders regardless ing with the multi-state investigation of opioid fairness is a top priority. We continue to embrace of party. ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE: The manufacturers. If re-elected, I pledge to remain the innovative ways to make sure that everyone is Attorney General should be focused on balancing People’s lawyer & continue our efforts. paying their fair share. Moving forward, I will the need to enforce the laws and ensure public safe- continue to build upon the tremendous progress ty while ensuring due process for all Marylanders. we have made. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS: The AG should lead by example by being ethical, U.S. SENATOR As a BPW member, I am proud to be a strong avoiding conflicts of interest and making sure that Vote for 1 fiscal watchdog for Maryland’s working families. all voices are heard before weighing in on a particu- DUTIES: U.S. Senators make laws along with the I have advocated against single-bid contracts, lar case, while at the same time vigorously enforcing members of the House of Representatives, rati- fought for the inclusion of more Minority and the laws of the state. LITIGATION: With respect fy treaties, and conduct investigations on issues Women-owned contracts in the procurement to federal regulations, the Attorney General should of national importance. The Senate confirms system, and have worked in a bipartisan fashion weigh in only when there is a compelling state in- Presidential appointments. to instate reforms to our state’s previously broken terest, a sound legal basis and a determination that procurement process. OTHER PRIORITIES: the case can be won on the merits. Those decisions HOW ELECTED: Elected statewide. In 2018, If elected to another term as Comptroller, I will should not be based on political considerations. Maryland voters will elect one of our two Senators. continue to provide the independent leadership With respect to corporate misconduct, the AG en- About one-third of the 100 members of the Senate that Marylanders expect and deserve this office. I sure respect for the law and hold corporations fully is elected every two years. Senators must be at will fight for policies and priorities that grow our accountable for misconduct. DISCRIMINATION: least 30 years old, have been citizens of the United economy, safeguard our fiscal future, and protect There is no room in this state for discrimination States at least 9 years and be residents of the state the financial well-being of working families and based upon race, gender, religion, disability or pov- they want to represent. small businesses. erty/class. The Attorney General should be vigilant TERM: Six years, no term limit. to ensure that our laws are respected and people are BASE SALARY treated equally. OTHER PRIORITIES: As a prose- : $174,000 per year. ATTORNEY GENERAL cutor/counsel to the Senate Jud. Comm., I focused WEBSITE: https://www.senate.gov Vote for 1 on domestic violence/sexual exploitation/traffick- CANDIDATES FOR U.S. SENATOR DUTIES: The Attorney General is the chief legal ing. The AG should make protection of the most WERE ASKED THE FOLLOWING officer of Maryland, providing legal advice to vulnerable a priority. The opioid crisis in Maryland QUESTIONS. needs leadership from the AG to bring together the the Governor, the legislature, and all state de- QUALIFICATIONS law enforcement, public health and recovery com- : How does your experience partments, boards and most commissions. The prepare you for the duties of this office? Attorney General represents the state in all cases munities to find appropriate solutions. Consumer HEALTH CARE that relate to the Governor, the General Assembly, protection must be a priority as well. : What changes in federal health- care policy do you advocate and why? LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org 7

DISCRIMINATION: What policies will you experiences have given me the insight neces- immigration; deter/modify birth tourism; full- support to address discrimination based on race, sary to represent Maryland. HEALTH CARE: proof bio-metrics data system; support DACA; gender, religion, disability, or poverty? I would advocate getting the government out of ITIN/DACA-esque lottery/pathway to citizenship; ECONOMIC POLICY: What policies will you Healthcare.Healthcare should be turned over to border defense-drones, patrols, structures; NAFTA support to strengthen the national economy, such private industry. This will create jobs in the private renegotiation/prisoner transfers; foreign aid nego- as those affecting international trade, taxes, labor sector and would lower the price of health care. tiations Latin America & Mexico/end Mexico City rights, and infrastructure? It is also expensive, but using volume or cooper- Policy & allow remittances; expedite deportation atives to buy blocks of coverage in large numbers of criminal aliens. IMMIGRATION: What changes, if any, will you would drive down the costs. The current admin- support in immigration policy? istration had made a start with important policy Nnabu Eze ENVIRONMENT (online at www.vote411.org changes DISCRIMINATION: Discrimination in http://nnabueze.com only): What are the most pressing environmental any form is harmful, detrimental and offensive. QUALIFICATIONS: In Information Technology challenges and how will you address them? There are numerous additional brackets including to implement or upgrade a system we gather age. It extends from employment, finance, insur- OTHER PRIORITIES (online at www.vote411. information, analyze the information, present ance, banking, and real estate. We should have a org only): What other issues are priorities for you? the findings before a solution is implemented. I Zero tolerance policy. ECONOMIC POLICY: will use this same strategy to analyze national REPUBLICAN Under the current administration we have tak- issues such as immigration, social justice and en large steps to improve our economic policies. Tony Campbell gun control that both parties have been kicking The tax reform, cancelling NAFTA ,Tariffs across down the road with opposing views to ginger their http://www.campbell4maryland.com the board especially on steel and aluminum, the base. HEALTH CARE: I would advocate for a QUALIFICATIONS: I have 30 years of govern- re-negotiation of current trade deals, repealed net Patient Centered Healthcare system which involves ment and non-profit experience. I served on a neutrality law. We need to train our workers from listening to, informing and ensuring that patients Congressional staff and as a presidential appointee trades which include welders to cyber security values guide all clinical decisions. My wife Chioma at Social Security Administration. As a former using American workers first. IMMIGRATION: Eze a nurse and other doctors heavily influenced Army officer, I understand national security issues We need a border wall, or a fence, a means of my view in healthcare. The healthcare profession- as well as the need for sound foreign policy based stopping the flood of illegal’s crossing into the als shared the view that when patients are treated on our national interest. I have real world experi- United States. Security along our border is vital with dignity and respect they tend to recover ence and academic knowledge which is necessary to the safety of all Americans. People should not from their illness quicker. DISCRIMINATION: to serve in the US Senate. HEALTH CARE: I live in fear of illegals, gang members, drug dealers I know that you can not legislate an end to dis- advocate for an end to ObamaCare. The nation- and sexual offenders jumping over our border. crimination but government is a critical site for al government should not be in the business The current number of illegal people who are in struggle and change. I would support legislation of mandating health care coverage. A possible our country proves what we have currently isn’t that would require public/private bodies to have change I would be in favor of is looking at pro- working regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, viding block grants to states from the national advance the equality of opportunity and the fi- government to try to solve the opioid epidemic. Evan M. Cronhardt nancial consequences of noncompliance are made http://evancronhardt.com Another change in health policy would be to allow real. ECONOMIC POLICY: I will continue to Veterans to go to any hospital to get the care they QUALIFICATIONS: I believe our Founding support President Trumps campaign promise to need. DISCRIMINATION: The Constitution of Fathers intended for Congress to compose of mul- simplify the tax code and lowering the margin- the United States guarantees liberties for citi- tiple backgrounds of people—business persons; al income tax rates. When tax rates are reduced zens so they are equal under the law through the scientists; educators; civil leaders; government people will be motivated to work, save and invest Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. workers & private citizens; each a life experience. which will help strengthen the national econo- Education Reform is one of the most pressing is- I’m prepared for office because I embody diversity my. IMMIGRATION: Immigration is one of the sues which can help to eliminate discrimination in through a range of life challenges. I put principle lingering issues that both parties do not have a our country. I support School Choice initiatives for over politics & party loyalty, and my motto is “be desire to resolve because they can use immigration all parents to send their children to the schools of the change you seek”. HEALTH CARE: Making to ginger their base during election cycles. I would their choice. ECONOMIC POLICY: I am against CHIP/PACE permanent & legislating a single-pay- support securing our borders (terrorists have indi- raising taxes. I support a balanced budget amend- er co-pay/free market system for PCIP by increas- cated an interest in the past to enter through our ment. I am in favor of bi-lateral Fair Trade policies. ing FICA 1% & keeping 3.8% surtax on capital southern borders) but establish a program of pro- Keeping America Secure is a key focus of my cam- gains; amending the ACA cost-sharing reduction viding Guest Workers with a path to citizenship. paign for US Senate. Our cyber infrastructure is payments toward Ambulatory Care Centers; severely compromised with American companies legislate Medicare drug price negotiations; focus John R. Graziani being hacked by foreign countries. Our energy grid on a balanced hospital Charge Description Master. http://facebook.com/grazianiforsenate/ infrastructure is also at risk and should be priority To do so will be closest to making healthcare a No response received by deadline. of the national government. IMMIGRATION: right. DISCRIMINATION: Strengthen Trans National Sovereignty is connected to the ability of protection/public prejudice, healthcare & endo- Christina J. Grigorian a country to protect its borders. I support enhanc- crinologists; focus on school to prison, Summer http://www.grigorianforsenate.com ing our border security through a variety of means Slide, reduce Juvenile CJS/Adult CJS recidivism; QUALIFICATIONS: I am a first-generation including building a border wall and increased emphasis on gentrification; disabled ‘needs’ American who is a mother, a wife, and a law- border agents. I am against current policies of the earmarks allowance; efficiency in entitlement yer who has practiced for almost 22 years. diversity lottery and chain migration. I am against programs; vocational schooling; advocating sex While raising my three children, I have also a pathway to citizenship for undocumented people. ed. & business ed. Pub. Sch. changes; emphasize counseled financial institutions related to I would support permanent residency status. discrimination/racism/sexism; cordial under- compliance with state and federal regulato- standing. ECONOMIC POLICY: Three stand. ry requirements. I taught Sunday school for 11 Chris Chaffee deductions: $18k (earners under $24k), $12k and years and am an active volunteer in protecting http://www.chrischaffeeforussenate.com $6k; stand. deduction on overtime pay; legislating the gardens and grounds at the Washington QUALIFICATIONS: I am an American, son of a top dollar corps. shareholders foot 40% bottom National Cathedral. HEALTH CARE: Greater Veteran, son-in-law of a Veteran, a brother-in-law tier employees pay (i.e. Wal-Mart’s); Corp. tax 21%; attention should be given to eliminating waste to a Veteran. These men not only fought for my close S & C Corp. ‘pass through’ loopholes; 5% in our healthcare system, which represents over freedom but yours as well. I am husband, father, federal sales tax; progressive tax rates; fair employ- 30% of healthcare spending. Providers must father-in-law grandfather, Catholic, coach, union ee benefits (sick, family & medical leave); support be incentivized to deliver efficient care while worker, state worker, business owner, volunteer, $1.0T+ infrastructure spending. IMMIGRATION: maintaining quality, and we must re-engineer and a lifetime Maryland resident.. All of these Minimum H1-B visa changes; merit based the way care is delivered (e.g., best practices 8 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS that rely on data and analytics to identify the immigrants. My ancestors followed the rules and charge again. Banks write off these losses as tax most efficient way of delivering healthcare ser- obeyed the law. They recognized that “American” credits. The entire nation gets to start over with vices)/ DISCRIMINATION: Discrimination in was not a place but an attitude with a place. What a clean slate thereby. IMMIGRATION: I support any form is anti-American and has no place in defines “American” is our attitude. We hold our the President. Deport all illegal, undocumented our society. It is our responsibility, as an informed head up. We walk in like we own the joint. We aliens ASAP. Build the Wall on the Mexican-US electorate, to ensure that Americans of all rac- look people in the eye. We speak our mind even border. Outlaw all sanctuary territories within the es, genders, abilities and religions have access to if you don’t like it. American newcomers must be US: cities, towns, colleges, etc. Enforce all our laws good jobs, quality schools and a healthcare system legal because that’s the way it’s done regarding the above. that meets their needs. If I become Maryland’s next U.S. senator, I will work tirelessly to end all Gerald I. Smith, Jr. Brian Charles Vaeth forms of discrimination. ECONOMIC POLICY: http://www.humanrightssupport.com http://www.vaethforgov.com No response received by deadline. Maryland needs to look forward to high-growth QUALIFICATIONS: I had an outstanding mili- industries and develop policies that attract those tary career in many leadership roles. I work very DEMOCRATS businesses now. For example, there is a revolution well with others and listen to all sides before mak- coming to the automotive industry in connec- ing decisions. My decisions are based on facts vs. Ben Cardin tion with self-driving vehicles. Maryland should politics. I was a Peace Corps volunteer in Ukraine http://www.bencardin.com become the “incubator”for these technologies and which has given me a very good understanding QUALIFICATIONS: In the Senate, I fight create economic incentives to attract those high- of other cultures. Also lived in Germany for over every day for the issues of concern to my fellow growth businesses that will be the future’s “job 3 years while serving on active duty military. Marylanders, promoting policies, legislation creators.” IMMIGRATION: Immigration reform Living overseas is an import HEALTH CARE: and programs that help our local and regional remains a bottleneck to our country’s growth, The goal of the Affordable Care Act was to ensure economy, encouraging public safety and sup- security and prosperity. A bipartisan solution all Americans received health coverage. I be- porting public health. My success navigating the must be devised to determine the status of those lieve in the goal but the implementation of the Small Business, Environment & Public Works, currently in the United States illegally. Once a Affordable Care Act led to drastic price increas- Finance and Foreign Relations committees al- solution is achieved, the United States Congress es for all Americans. If an individual mandate low me to effectively continue my advocacy for must decide our country’s immigration policies, was not required then many healthy uninsured Marylanders. HEALTH CARE: Health care is not federal agency officials or others who unilater- individuals would have probably not purchased a human right. We should have seamless qual- ally impose their own political agenda. healthcare. Nobody likes higher prices and no- ity health care from pre-natal to death that is body likes mandates to p DISCRIMINATION: affordable without sacrificing quality and basic Albert Binyahmin Howard While serving on active duty in the military http://www.HowardForMaryland.com protections. Congress must restore the payments the Department of Defense has a zero tolerance No response received by deadline. to insurers that have helped keep premiums in policy for discrimination & harassment therefore reach for millions. I have long supported a public I would have the same policy. Many laws currently Bill Krehnbrink option in the health exchanges that would increase exist to protect individuals and I would ensure https://www.facebook.com/bill. competition, put patients first and lower costs. employers are adhering to the law. If laws need to krehnbrink DISCRIMINATION: Bills I have authored or be strengthened then I would do everything to cosponsored include: the End Racial and Religious QUALIFICATIONS: Before I was a teacher I propose new legislation in protecting individuals Profiling Act, a resolution to remove the deadline fixed bulldozers, tractors, and plant equipment. from discri ECONOMIC POLICY: I’m a proud for the Equal Rights Amendment, the Democracy I am a Class A mechanic. If it rotates I can fix supporter of President Trump and believe strongly Restoration Act, The Equality Act of 2017 and it. I became a teacher of History & American in his agenda and policies which are based on his the Paycheck Fairness Act. I continue to support Government so I created lesson plans to have my campaign slogan “Make America Great Again”. legislation to protect our LGBT students and audience understand not only what happened in The tax plan that was signed by President Trump adults. I support an increase in the federal mini- the past but why it happened. Senators should will create economic growth therefore I will mum wage. ECONOMIC POLICY: We should create and preserve the Republic & History. always be for less taxes. Individuals spend their modify our tax code to truly target middle-in- As a proud Coppin graduate I am prepared. money more wisely and efficiently than the gov’t come and working families, help small businesses HEALTH CARE: Prior to Obamacare problems will. When I was in the Peace Corps from 1997 & make smart investments in infrastructure & with healthcare or prices could be taken to the to IMMIGRATION: I fully support President green technologies. Investments should address Maryland Insurance Commissioner...and solved. Trump’s immigration policies. I would add tem- income inequality & raising wages. We need trade Governor, your Delegates, and Senator could porary visas for farm workers and other areas that agreements that level the field for our workers, also leverage a solution if necessary. Now, the may need temporary workers. including robust & enforceable labors rights, two Senators from Oregon and the entire com- environmental provisions & anti-corruption plement of Texas Congressman are required to Blaine Taylor provisions. IMMIGRATION: I support bipartisan, adjust / modify the benefits, premiums, or autho- http://facebook.com/blainetaylor comprehensive immigration reform, but Congress rizations of anything. Current plan is too much. QUALIFICATIONS: Vietnam combat veteran; must first pass legislation to permanently protect DISCRIMINATION: When we find discrimina- careers in journalism, public relations, advertis- Dreamers. We need a legal pathway to residency tion it must be addressed quickly. In the Senate it ing, Capitol Hill press secretary for Congress, for TPS recipients. We don’t need a wall but we can is important to have 59 other Senators on your side four winning PR political campaigns at local, strengthen technology and other border security. to reach a solution. The next Senator must com- State, and Federal levels 1974-78, ‘90, ‘92; prodi- We must stop President Trump’s proposal to slash municate effectively with other Senators to elicit gious researcher HEALTH CARE: Single payer legal immigration, break up families and mostly help and speed toward discovering solutions which National Health Insurance for all citizens only, close America’s doors to refugees. will work. A working solution is key because most no illegals; ban all assault rifles and high-capacity law breakers don’t give a hoot what the law says or magazines, raise firearms purchasing age from Erik Jetmir ECONOMIC POLICY what words are on paper. : 18 to 21, start complete informational univer- http://www.ErikJetmir.com As a Senator I pledge not to pick economic win- sal background checks. DISCRIMINATION: QUALIFICATIONS: Erik Jetmir was born in ners. As a former business person I know the I support all such laws currently in effect deal- 1967, grew up in Harlem and the Bronx in New hassles of making payroll every week. I still ing with all of these aspects, and whatever else York. Erik is the son of a Korean War veteran who flinch when I hear tales of cost overruns, hostile is deemed necessary and prudent when I take became a Baptist minister in Harlem, his mother bureaucratic interactions, fees, and fines. I will office. ECONOMIC POLICY: Repeal NAFTA. is from Albania and met his father while attending work for one rule for everyone not 20 different Support the President on what he’s doing in these college. He spent the last 6 years on active duty rules. There is a reason that the contents of your areas. Introduce legislation for a one-time credit with the United States Navy, most recently as part wallet are called “your money”. I will respect that card debt forgiveness program that wipes out all IMMIGRATION of the Navy Cyber Warfare Group Six team at notion. : We are a nation of legal debt with provision that these debtors can never NSA. HEALTH CARE: Health Insurance has an LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org 9 impact on all Americans and represents challenges tech, and a national infrastructure upgrade bill. that directly affect all communities. A single-payer Marcia H. Morgan IMMIGRATION: Immigration laws in the US http://marciahmorgan.com health insurance program with a strong mandate should be changed to: 1 allow children of immi- No response received by deadline. (backed by incentives) to innovate and root out grants who were born outside of the US, but raised waste insures a system that addresses the entire Jerome “Jerry” Segal in the US (Dreamers) should be allowed to stay population. The key is to mandate and fund in- http://www.segalforsenate.org in the US; 2 misdemeanors and small crimes by centives to innovate all processes and ensure waste immigrants should not warrant deportation; 3 is addressed at every level. DISCRIMINATION: QUALIFICATIONS: all your questions are deportations should apply to those who commit Building inclusion & making change that address- answered in great detail on my campaign web- violent crimes in the US and will be subject to es gender, race, religion, disability & social class site www.segalforsenate.org I apologize for this, imprisonments 4 open doors to asylum seekers requires that we first accept this issue exists. We but I am lurching from one campaign crisis to must define and obligate ourselves to the work another - PHd. Philosopher, MPA as well 4 year Debbie “Rica” Wilson of addressing these issues by clearly expressing on Hill, 10 years in USAID, 20 years at School http://www.politicalbank.com/ their impacts, the generational results and solu- of public affairs. founded the Jewish Peace lob- find-candidates/debbie-wilson by 29 year ago etc. HEALTH CARE: Medicare tions. These include greatly increasing visible QUALIFICATIONS: * Life experience has option for all. Access to solid and affordable programs and funding for cultural education & prepared me to serve my country. I am dedicated coverage is a human right, especially is a wealthy training. ECONOMIC POLICY: I believe with to equality, fairness, and justice. As a mother, dis- society. DISCRIMINATION: I favor a guar- the best trained and highest skilled workforce, abled African-American woman, and concerned anteed job or retraining for any American able we position the nation to drive all areas of the citizen, I am committed to what is in the best to work. Employment in decent jobs (higher economy. We know that by investing in our youth, interest of American citizens. Moreover, I work to minimum wage + variable earned income tax this will drive all economic policy. No cost college improve lives daily through Brown Girl Wellness, credit = living wage income level is the way to with room, board, meals, childcare & healthcare Incorporated. I founded Brown Girl to make a cut through most of the impact of discrimina- is an investment in the long-term success of our positive difference for families. HEALTH CARE: tion and poverty. We also need strong targeted citizens, their families, our communities, our A universal healthcare system would benefit all laws, but going after the core economic reali- nation and economic vibrancy. IMMIGRATION: Americans. Yes, Medicare should be available to ty is key to change. ECONOMIC POLICY: I DACA represents a way forward to ensure we are every American regardless of income. A uni- reject Trickle Down. I taught incoming hires at providing a path of citizenship to many of the versal healthcare system is essential to ensure USAID about the Basic Human Needs approach folks that are already here and doing great things every citizen has access to quality healthcare. to development. We need that in the US as well. in our country. We need to look at our immigra- Quality healthcare is a human right. Moreover, My book: Graceful Simplicity: the philosophy and tion policy in the perspective (1) as the foundation job status should not determine access to care. politics of that alternative American dream lays that built this nation (2) our enduring legacy of DISCRIMINATION: As a disabled African- out a detailed policy agenda and a philosophical inclusion and multiculturalism. I would build on American woman, I know how discrimination grounding. IMMIGRATION: I go with the Statue that foundation with a strong focus on national feels. I will support practical policies that promote of Liberty, give me your wretched. Like the Jews on security. diversity and inclusion regardless of race, gender, the St. Louis who went back to Europe and died in religion, disability, or poverty. I will continue the Holocaust. Chelsea Manning to support policies that oppose discrimination. http://xychelsea.is/running Richard “Rikki” Vaughn ECONOMIC POLICY: Economic inequality QUALIFICATIONS : I have been homeless. I http://www.rikkivaughn.com impacts every American. Elected leaders must spent the summer of 2006 living on the streets of continually seek solutions to eliminate econom- Chicago. I have been to war. I enlisted in the mili- QUALIFICATIONS: For growing up in work- ic disparities in middle-class and low-income tary as an intelligence analyst in 2007, and served ing class household in Baltimore to working communities. By providing transparent solutions in Iraq in 2009-10. I have been to prison. I spent my way up from a McDonald’s employee to regarding trade, taxes, labor and infrastruc- seven years in prison, one year in solitary confine- receiving my MBA and becoming husband, ture, access to viable change will help American ment, and four seeking trans-related healthcare. father, business owner, and restauranteur life communities suffocated by despair. I will support These experiences provide incredible insight into experiences have given me the tools to become fair policies that improve lives. IMMIGRATION: our policies HEALTH CARE: Free healthcare a solid and accountable US Senator for the great Dreamers are Americans! This country was built for all. No conditions or questions asked. No one state of Maryland. I have a fluid understand of on the backs of men and women who worked for should be denied free healthcare for any reason. the needs of people throughout the spectrum of low wages to help their children live better lives. No one should be afraid to seek healthcare based Maryland life. HEALTH CARE: The Affordable Deportation and family division is not the answer. on who they are, how much money they have, or Care Act (ACA) needs to be strengthened. My Congress must continue to create laws to protect what their “legal” status is. DISCRIMINATION: belief is a single-payer ACA would be better for Dreamers and families. I will only support chang- Work toward dismantling the police, the mili- businesses and provide better services to tax-pay- es that create better opportunities for individuals tary, the vast surveillance state, and the prison ers. Reduce Cost for Prescription Drugs. Work and families. systems. These systems carry out discriminatory with Companies to Reduce and Monitor Sales policies on a vast scale, such as mass incarceration of Opioids. Get more federal monies to screen Lih Young of people of color, detention and deportation of packages for opioid deliveries. Decriminalizing http://www.vote-md.org cannabis and removing it from being a Schedule 1 immigrants, and the implicit support of incum- QUALIFICATIONS: Reformer/advocate/activist. drug. DISCRIMINATION: The most important bent businesses and the wealthy. The combined Promote fairness/freedom/justice/peace; produc- cure to inequalities in race and poverty is to have effect of the policies is a vast, gradual ethnic tivity/accountability/cost-effectiveness. Identified good paying jobs. But, we need to go further to cleansing ECONOMIC POLICY: Universal “socio- economic-political- election- media- bud- fully address systemic inequalities to include the basic income for all. Advanced automation is get- legislation- system problems”; local- global; disabled with upgrades to education, higher educa- making the vast majority of all jobs becomes testify/recommend to officials, law enforcement, tion, housing, transportation, criminal justice, and obsolete. We need to transition our economy away 3 branches. TV programs producer speaker; field/ healthcare must all be addressed. For healthcare from an outdated expectation of people working studio. Expertise, commitment: intensive/exten- and criminal justice complete decriminalization of endlessly, to one of people thriving and living sive/diversified civic services HEALTH CARE: marijuana is necessary. ECONOMIC POLICY: life. IMMIGRATION: Abolish the Immigration Support single-payer healthcare by government, There are three major policies I’ll support on day and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. Abolish affordable health care. Our health care system one to strengthen our nation’s economy: support the Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agency. should not be controlled by for-profit corporations. for to decriminalization of marijuana leading up Provide full rights for all immigrants. No bans, no To improve quality, affordable health care for all as to billions of dollars of potential federal tax reve- walls, no borders at all. a fundamental right and should be achieved by the nue, new labor laws that support current workers government. Medical costs should not be shifted and the growth of unions in new industries like onto other programs (e.g., Medicare and Medicaid 10 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS beneficiaries). Promote productivity, account- OTHER PRIORITIES (online at The tax reform passed last year was essential ability DISCRIMINATION: Equal protection, www.vote411.org only): What other issues are in re-establishing America’s pre-eminence in non-discrimination; employment/business/activ- priorities for you? the global economy. Lowering our business tax ities; rights/homes/vehicles/resources/ reputation/ rates to be competitive world-wide will result in freedoms/ affiliation, environment; document, Congressional District 1 millions of jobs returning to the Untied States. I evidence. Equal pay, sick paid leaves. Prosecute support the proposals to increase investment in “official misconduct-government gang- MURDER- REPUBLICAN our infrastructure which has fallen so far behind FRAUD- CRIME- INJUSTICE NETWORKS” - including public-private partnerships and rural operation; threat/coercion/victimization; physical/ Martin Elborn broadband. IMMIGRATION: We have to enforce mental/financial/medication/litigation/levies/ http://martinelborn.wixsite.com/website our current immigration laws while offering con- ECONOMIC POLICY foreclosures : Prosecute/ QUALIFICATIONS: My qualifications are very tinuing temporary legal status to DACA recipients. eliminate “ official misconduct-government simple i am a concerned citizen of this wonder- We should end the diversity visa lottery and shift gang-MURDER-FRAUD-CRIME-INJUSTICE ful district and i truly love this country. As a to a merit-based system like Canada. Finally, we NETWORKS” operation, unjust/false/misleading father I worry about my children,and the future have to recognize that many industries in the 1st practices; private-public; 3 branches, local-fed- of the nation’s children. I am also a decorated District, like seafood processing and tourism, global, inc. non-profit, think tanks. Protect peo- disabled veteran and a former federal law en- depend on temporary foreign labor - so we have to ple/families/ businesses: lives, rights, reputation, forcement officer so a lot of what i will bring to enhance the H2B visa system. assets, vehicles, resources. Promote productivity, the office is life experience, and common since Lamont Taylor public interest, cost-benefits, social needs, bud- solutions for bipartisanship. HEALTH CARE: I IMMIGRATION http://www.lamonttaylorforcongress.com get constraints. : SUPPORT: fully and wholeheartedly advocate for Children’s No response received by deadline. Comprehensive immigration reform. Promote Health Insurance Program (CHIP) we need to humanity, productivity, justice, peace. Protect repeal Obama care this law has had such a eco- DEMOCRATS people, families, environment. Prosecute “official nomic impact on so many working class fam- misconduct-government gang- MURDER FRAUD- ilies and single parents. DISCRIMINATION: Michael Brown CRIME- INJUSTICE networks”; unjust practices, Discrimination is a very sensitive subject in my Campaign Facebook: http:// victimization, deprivation, destruction; threat, view i support the EEO law on discrimination michaelbrownforcongress coercion; unjust arrest, detention, torture. Reduce taking place in the work environment and the fair QUALIFICATIONS: PRMC my birthplace my fees, fast processing of citizen application/replace- housing act. ECONOMIC POLICY: NAFTA was primary and high school education was though ment card a huge economic problem through taxes for the the Wicomico County public system, , the voca- U.S we were losing I truly believe to strengthen tional technical education was pursued my further our national economy is to bring it all back home REPRESENTATIVE IN education. l After several years of military service put our hard working american citizens back into in the United States Marine Corps, which pro- the work force and export our goods. We need to U.S. CONGRESS vided further leadership educational venues, as cut foreign aid to countries that hate us for our well as. the opportunity to actually lead Men and Vote for 1 chose of religion and women’s rights and rebuild women of the Corps. HEALTH CARE: A Health DUTIES our nation’s roads and bridges. IMMIGRATION: : Representatives make laws along with Care system should be available to all Americans Illegal immigration is a huge problem and i do not the members of the Senate and may conduct inves- regardless of financial status, which should include support sanctuary cities we have seen the prob- tigations on issues of national importance. Laws but not limited to age, gender,disability or preex- lems that sanctuary cities has had in other states. that impose taxes always begin in the House of isting condition. DISCRIMINATION: Equal op- I support legal immigration this nation was built Representatives. Representatives can recommend portunity across the board and legislation to level by immigrants i want strict vetting and i want to that the Senate remove from office a public official the existing field for all. ECONOMIC POLICY: know who is our neighbors in the very towns our accused of a crime. The national economic policy is relatively stable, family lives in. TERM: Two years, no term limit however the economic policy and direction of BASE SALARY: $174,000 Andy Harris those in the legislative branch of Maryland’s first http://www.andyharris.com district should be more concern for our present HOW ELECTED: Elected by voters in each con- and future strengths, infrastructure, and com- gressional district. Maryland has eight of the 435 QUALIFICATIONS: Having raised my family promises. IMMIGRATION: America is the land Representatives, based on the state’s population in in the 1st District, I understand the difficulties of opportunity and has provided opportunities the 2010 Census. that face families in today’s economy and cul- for many persons of different social, and ethnic WEBSITE: www.house.gov ture. As a practicing physician, I have first-hand backgrounds. This policy may need to be revisited experience with the problems people have dealing CANDIDATES FOR REPRESENTATIVE as the result of illegal refugees, immigrant, and with insurers, the high cost of health care and IN U.S. CONGRESS WERE ASKED THE undocumented persons.l the difficulty finding providers, especially for FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. our seniors. As a veteran, I know how hard it is to Jesse Colvin QUALIFICATIONS: How does your experience find the benefits they earned HEALTH CARE: http://www.jessecolvin.com prepare you for the duties of this office? We have to bring down the cost of health care QUALIFICATIONS: I’ve spent my adult life and health care insurance, which was a failure HEALTH CARE: What changes in federal health- running towards difficult problems. 9/11 led me of the Affordable Care Act. We can do this by care policy do you advocate and why? to study Arabic, teach English in Syria, and join opening up price transparency in the health DISCRIMINATION the Army. I served as a intelligence officer and : What policies will you care system, by bringing down the cost of drugs, U.S. Army Ranger through four combat deploy- support to address discrimination based on race, and most importantly, by re-establishing high ments to Afghanistan. Afterwards, I worked to gender, religion, disability, or poverty? risk health insurance pools in which the cost of identify insider fraud at an investment bank. ECONOMIC POLICY: What policies will you high premiums are brought down by sharing Our country and our district need leadership, support to strengthen the national economy, such the cost among everyone. DISCRIMINATION: vision, and action - right now. HEALTH CARE: as those affecting international trade, taxes, labor Discrimination in any form should not be toler- Healthcare is a right. I want to allow any individ- rights, and infrastructure? ated in a free society like America - which was ual or business to purchase Medicare coverage; established on the principle that all people are IMMIGRATION: What changes, if any, will you convert Medicaid into a branch of Medicare, so created equal - and should therefore be treated support in immigration policy? each enrollee receives equal benefits and states can that way. One policy that I support is the con- ENVIRONMENT www.vote411.org go back to education and transportation; convert : (online at science protection laws that are unfortunately CHIP into MediKids, so every baby receives com- only): What are the most pressing environmental necessary at the state and federal level for freedom prehensive healthcare until she is an adult; and challenges and how will you address them? of religion protection. ECONOMIC POLICY: permit Medicare to negotiate prescription drug LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org 11 prices. DISCRIMINATION: Discrimination of on religion, age, sex, income level, and disability any sort is abhorrent and contrary to our ide- Erik Lane for housing, education, hiring, and employment. I http://www.eriklane.us als. As an Army Ranger, I fought to protect and am against discriminatory workplace or other un- No response received by deadline. defend our Constitution, which ensures equal fair practices. I supported these laws as a Federal protection under the law for each American. I Michael Pullen employee and supervisor for my entire career support prohibiting all forms of discrimination and as a Realtor and will continue to fight for http://www.pullenfor.us as I believe this will make our nation stronger equal rights for all. ECONOMIC POLICY: The and more just. Similarly, I firmly support guar- QUALIFICATIONS: I was Talbot County national economy can be strengthened through anteeing women’s right to equal pay for equal Attorney for nearly 25 years, working with permanent tax reductions for the middle class and work. ECONOMIC POLICY: The next gener- Democratic and Republican County Councils to increase of current corporate tax rate. Permanent ation of software developers, solar panel techni- get results for the people. I helped protect the Bay, cuts for middle class will improve spending power, cians, or cybersecurity experts can learn, work, affordable healthcare, jobs, and tax payer interests. grow the economy and fund additional infrastruc- and grow businesses in MD1. Let’s invest in tomor- I know how to make government work for the peo- ture for roads, bridges and better education. Also, row. Let’s invest in solar jobs, MD1’s burgeoning ple because I’ve done it. I’ve always stood by the an increase to minimum wage and tax credits for ecotourism economy, and technologies and sus- people I represent, and that is what I’ll do as your college tuition will grow our economy for every- tainable practices that protect the Bay and allow Representative. HEALTH CARE: We are the rich- one. IMMIGRATION: President Trump’s decision farmers to increase harvests and more effectively est nation in the history of the world. Yet, we are to remove DACA provisions without a solution access markets near and far. IMMIGRATION: the only industrialized nation that does not pro- is an embarrassment. As the grandson of Polish We need a comprehensive immigration bill that vide universal healthcare to its citizens as a right. immigrants and someone proud of the people who honors our “nation of immigrants” history and We can and must do better, but it requires taking founded this country, we must open our doors protects Dreamers, offer a pathway to citizenship on the insurance and the pharmaceutical lobbies. to others and provide reasonable protection to to aspiring Americans, and secures our border. We must move to a universal system that allows our citizens. These goals are consistent with our Most people agree with these goals: the only thing the same quality of care for all Americans without heritage and status as leader of the free world. I stopping us is partisan politics. I will work with the risk of bankruptcy. DISCRIMINATION: It is support DACA and a more open society. any other representatives to find common ground. our role as community leaders to loudly say that discrimination has no place in our society and to Congressional District 2 Allison Galbraith do what we can to combat it. We must ensure that http://allisonforcongress.com all communities receive fair treatment by law en- REPUBLICAN QUALIFICATIONS: As a small business own- forcement, the courts, and local governments. We er specializing in program management/federal must make sure that employers who discriminate Liz Matory acquisition, I know how the government works and are punished. We must stand together as a com- http://lizmatory.com munity, in solidarity, in protection of each other. have a proven record of navigating bureaucracy to QUALIFICATIONS: I’m a former Democrat ECONOMIC POLICY: Working families are the save it money. As a middle-class single mom, former turned Republican! I have had several career, backbone of the First District, and they deserve veteran’s spouse, caregiver to parents, and more, educational, and life experiences that will help us the unwavering support of the government. When I have perspective Congress sorely lacks, under- better prepare for our country’s future. In addition working families succeed, we all succeed. To standing of where we most need relief, and strong to my law and business degrees, I have worked to combat the effects of decades of wage stagnation, motivation to address our issues. HEALTH CARE: find equity in access to resources, communica- we should start by raising the minimum wage to Healthcare is a right; misalignment of profit tion, and truth. As congresswoman, I will fight to $15/hr. This would reward a fair week’s work with motive with our interests demands government make sure that our congress represents the people a fair week’s pay, and give higher paid employees play a role in guaranteeing universal access to first and not special interest. HEALTH CARE: increased earning potential. IMMIGRATION: affordable, high-quality care, including vision, Crony capitalists (BigPharma/Insurance Lobby/ It would be impossible, as well as inhumane, to dental, and Rx. I’ll work to strengthen ACA, Paid Politicians) have destroyed our health care deport everyone who is currently undocumented expand and protect Medicaid/Medicare and move system. Both my parents and two of my sib- in our Country. Instead, we should welcome these towards a single-payer system like Medicare for lings were surgeons, and they spoke about how individuals out of the shadows. We must uphold All combined with cost-control policies such as different the practice of medicine had become. the bargain we made with the Dreamers and MD’s All-Payer system. DISCRIMINATION: Healthcare is more about profiting even before provide them a secure home in this Country. We Every American deserves the tools, resources, Obamacare. But Socialized Medicine is NOT the must stand against this Administration’s wasteful and opportunity to provide for themselves and a answer. Individuals must have options. Free the endeavor to build an ineffectual wall against an family. I support comprehensive civil rights pro- market. Stabilize pricing. DISCRIMINATION: imaginary enemy. tections to prevent discrimination based on race, There are very few policies that can address any gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTQ, disability, Steve Worton lingering discrimination that exists in our so- and poverty in credit, education, employment, http://www.worton4congress.org ciety. We have many laws on the books already. housing, public accommodations, etc (e.g. Equal We just need enforcement. My concern is that Pay Act, Equality Act, Voting Rights Act, Equal QUALIFICATIONS: I have 34 years of Federal we are in a “cry wolf” scenario. We have become Rights Amendment). ECONOMIC POLICY: I Experience managing worldwide operations for desensitized to real issues. What we need is 1) a support revision of international trade agreements the Department of Defense and preparing Federal stronger appreciation for our God given poten- to include stronger, more enforceable labor protec- Budgets. I developed legislation, interacted with tial and 2) respect for each other to express that tions and environmental provisions and adjusting Senate and Staff members and gave testimony to potential. ECONOMIC POLICY: We have lost taxes to remove incentives to send jobs overseas. Congress. I will immediately address our pri- our economic ladder. We must free the market We must also protect unions and improve worker orities. My proven ability to create efficiencies place from burdensome regulations and taxes that rights and labor standards at home and abroad. and reduce costs will allow me to address waste favor the powerful incumbents that lobby congress Investment in education and infrastructure (digi- in the Federal government. HEALTH CARE: I to protect their market share. When innovative tal and physical) would create jobs and economic support affordable care for everyone including companies form and grow, citizens and families growth. IMMIGRATION: I support comprehensive those with preexisting conditions. To be success- benefit. I support temp tariffs for some industries immigration reform which keeps families together, ful, we must increase participation and reduce to help rebuild our nation’s economy, address and creates a path to citizenship while protecting costs. I endorse Medicare’s negotiation of drug currency manipulation, intellectual property US workers and reducing exploitation of immigrant prices currently prohibited by law. In addition to theft. IMMIGRATION: Immigration policy is workers. We must preserve DACA, TPS, and pro- drugs, we need standard costs for procedures and the constitutional responsibility of Congress. I’d grams which protect the dignity of working people tests. By reducing costs, we can stabilize premi- push to enforce the laws that exist on our books and allow them to live and work without fear. Cost ums, ensure consistent care and expand enroll- and support local and state governments who work effective, humane, and sensible/sane border security ment. DISCRIMINATION: I strongly endorse to protect the safety and security of their citi- measures help achieve this. Federal laws which prohibit discrimination based zens, like 287(g). I would support full funding of 12 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS border enforcement and perimeter strengthening, skilled individuals into our workforce.We should employers. DISCRIMINATION: There is no place increase criminal penalties for drug and human reform the process of becoming an immigrant to in our society for discrimination of any kind. traffickers and gang violence. make it more streamlined, and make sure that any That’s why I support ratifying the Equal Rights changes ensure that those currently waiting in line Amendment and passing The Equality Act. I re- Hubert Owens, Jr. remain at the front of the line cently fought efforts to undermine the Americans http://www.hubertowens.com with Disabilities Act, as another example. Raising No response received by deadline. DEMOCRATS the minimum wage and improving our education Jake Pretot system would go a long way toward closing the Mark Shell ECONOMIC POLICY http://www.jakepretot.vote wealth gap. : I believe the http://www.shellforcongress.com middle class needs to make more money, which is QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS: My experience includes : I pride myself on being an why I support extending tax cuts for the working manufacturing, banking/finance, and pub- innovator and someone who thinks outside the class – not just the wealthy – as well as a minimum lic sector (USDA and IRS). I also possess three normal box. Over the past 25 years I have been wage increase. Robust “Buy American” provisions master degrees covering IT, Business, and assigned the tough jobs of putting out fires and and workers’ rights will also help strengthen the Finance. HEALTH CARE: Healthcare needs to solving problems. My vast experience in multiple middle class. I support investing in infrastructure be more affordable with better access - everyone industries from military to telecommunications to create jobs, as well as tax incentives for small should have healthcare coverage. Prescription and private sector to government consulting business. IMMIGRATION: I support the biparti- medication costs are too high and that also needs means I can handle pretty much anything that san, comprehensive immigration reform package HEALTH CARE to be addressed. DISCRIMINATION: My pri- is thrown at me. : Our country passed in the Senate in 2013, which included pro- mary focus in this area is pay equality as well as made significant progress with the ACA. Women tections for Dreamers. We must work to secure our setting a fair and equitable living (minimum) who now buy insurance on their own are no borders with a 21st century “wall” of technology wage. ECONOMIC POLICY: Need to reduce tax- charged more than men for health insurance. and manpower and to deport illegal immigrants es on income, improve labor rights through living Before ACA, roughly 35-60% of women’s insur- who have committed violent crimes. We should wages, actively negotiate trade agreements. Enact ance covered contraceptives. Now most plans target businesses who knowingly hire illegal im- tax legislation to repatriate income from large cor- provide contraception coverage without cost migrants at the expense of American workers. porations. Simplify all tax laws. IMMIGRATION: sharing. I have spoken with many breast cancer The whole immigration system needs to be survivors who say the ACA saved them from DISCRIMINATION Congressional District 3 overhauled to improve the immigration process bankruptcy. : The push for as well as handling of those who are currently privatization of our schools is what concerns me. REPUBLICAN undocumented. We combat, we overcome discrimination through understanding and exposure. Our public schools Charles Anthony Mitchell J. Toland, Jr. are the best way to bring children together of No response received by deadline. http://www.mitchformd.com different race, gender, religion, disability and so- cio-economic status. Our public schools often pro- Thomas E. “Pinkston” Harris QUALIFICATIONS : As a political activist over vide breakfast for students who would normally QUALIFICATIONS: I have a BS degree and two the past decade, I felt a need to get more involved go hungry. ECONOMIC POLICY: Education is Master Degrees which gives me a well rounded and take the message of liberty and Constitutional the best way that we can strengthen our economy. education. I studied Economics at Hopkins. I’m government to the people of my district. I hold We generally have failed to match industry needs retired from my own financial services business. a B.A. in Economics and Business and spent the with educational training. There is no reason why So I know how to jobs are created and how our first five years following graduation working at if Maryland needs software developers that we economy works. two CPA firms.I have the knowledge to promote can’t have software development coursework in the HEALTH CARE: We should be able to buy insur- a strong economic plan in Congress leading to last two years of high school. Graduating students HEALTH CARE ance across state lines. ‘ This would increase com- economic opportunity for all. : could start a good paying job straight out of high petition and keep prices low. DISCRIMINATION: I believe every citizen should have the ability to school. IMMIGRATION: We must protect our One thing more education on these subjects. receive the care that they need at an affordable borders. That being said, we must also be sensi- People have to stop making everything about race. rate. Unfortunately, unconstitutional government tive of those women fleeing extremely violent and That’s like crying wolf when there is no wolf. interventions in health-care over the decades abusive environments in Central America. We ECONOMIC POLICY: I support the corporate have driven up the cost of coverage and decreased must provide humanitarian aid for those seeking tax cuts. America has one of the highest business competition within the marketplace. The fed- asylum while at the same time increasing pressure tax rate in the world. Cut taxes that would incen- eral government has no authority here and we on those Central American governments to ensure tivize busnesses to bring the money home and should allow free markets to improve and reduce their safety. All illegals with jobs and without a DISCRIMINATION expand. the cost of care. : There are criminal record should get a green card. already countless laws on the books regarding IMMIGRATION: We don’t need any new laws. this issue. However, contrary to popular opinion C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger We just need to enforce the old ones. I believe this has resulted in more tension be- http://www.dutchforcongress.com tween various groups of people and is the antith- Rob Seyfferth QUALIFICATIONS esis of a free society. I personally am opposed to : I have served in public http://Facebook.com/ all forms of discrimination against any and all office for nearly 30 years, including eight terms robseyfferthforcongress parties, but do not believe individuals should be in Congress, where I have developed a reputation No response received by deadline. for supporting bipartisan, common sense legis- forced to interact with anyone on private prop- DEMOCRATS erty. ECONOMIC POLICY: The economy can lation. I am an expert in national security issues perform best when it allows individuals to volun- and leverage my role as an Appropriator to ensure Adam D. DeMarco the Second District gets its fair share. I have also tarily interact and exchange goods and services http://www.electdemarco.com free of government intervention of any kind. A built one of the best casework teams in the coun- HEALTH CARE QUALIFICATIONS free economy where the government doesn’t pro- try to serve my constituents. : : My professional experience vide bailouts to failing companies, and pick win- There is no question the Affordable Care Act as an Army Officer, federal consultant, small ners and losers in the marketplace. Government is imperfect, but repeal is not the answer. We business owner, and non-profit leader give me a should reduce taxes to a minimal level. This would need to maintain its consumer protections and robust and broad understanding of the challenges provide the best opportunity for all Americans. the individual mandate. I think we should con- and opportunities we currently face. Whether it be IMMIGRATION: The process of becoming a citi- sider a “public option” and allowing Americans security threats, job creation, healthcare solutions, zen is extremely burdensome, expensive, and time to buy into Medicare at a younger age. I would or education reform, I have spent my entire work- consuming. We should encourage immigration also support expanding the exemption for small ing in these realms and am best prepared to lead HEALTH CARE as a means of advancing our society and bringing businesses to reduce costs for many American on these vital issues. : We must continue to fight for the Affordable Care Act and LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org 13 ensure that every American is able to attain quality provide a path to citizenship to Dreamers and oth- necessary only health care. No cosmetic or elective and affordable healthcare. I believe that healthcare er eligible immigrants so that these future citizens surgery be paid for. DISCRIMINATION: my wife is a universal right for every American, and in the can move on to continue being productive mem- was Vietnamese she was also Buddhist I witness country with the most advanced centers for med- bers of society. Only strong bipartisan support for outrageous discrimination even in the nursing ical research and innovation, I will fight to make comprehensive immigration reform will allow us home she was in Forest Haven in Catonsville, universal healthcare a reality for every American. to move forward as a country. MD concerning her religious and being Asian. DISCRIMINATION: A policy and program that We all have bias because of life experiences and I have unveiled is my 21st century jobs program to John Sarbanes we can not legislate to stop these bias but if you ensure that marginalized members of our com- http://www.johnsarbanes.com blatantly abuse other races or religions we can munities are able to attain and retain new 21st QUALIFICATIONS: Prior to entering Congress, legislate that you can be liable both criminally century jobs. In Baltimore, much of the crime we I had nearly 20 years of experience in the pri- and financi ECONOMIC POLICY: 400 charac- face is due to the lack of living and family wage vate, public and non-profit sectors. I worked ters is not long enough to describe this question. paying jobs in our city. I am also advocating for with the MD State Dept of Education, repre- fair trade, sales taxes not income taxes, a balance a complete review of our criminal justice system sented non-profit hospitals and senior living budget nation building in America not third world across our district. ECONOMIC POLICY: We providers and championed efforts to protect countries and the right to unionize or de-union- live in a 21st globalized economy and as such we consumers and ensure fair treatment in the ize IMMIGRATION: BUILD THE WALL must operate like one. However, I believe that workplace. This prepared me well for the di- AND A COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF OUR fair trade and protecting jobs is not mutually versity of issues one must manage as a member IMMIGRATION LAWS TO MAKE THE MORE exclusive. I will fight to ensure that our current of Congress. HEALTH CARE: I am a strong FAIR AND JUST FOR THE PEOPLE WHO trade agreements not only are fair, but equitable supporter of the Affordable Care Act and have WANTS TO COME HERE LEGALLY for our economy. We also need to ensure that opposed every attempt to repeal or defund this our transportation infrastructure, for people and important law. That said, improvements could Richmond Davis http://davisforcongress2018.com cargo, meets the demands of our 21st century be made to further lower costs and expand economy. IMMIGRATION: As great grandson of access to care for all Americans, including pass- QUALIFICATIONS: As a congressman, I an Italian immigrant, I firmly believe our coun- ing legislation to help stabilize health insurance will have had decades of experience dealing try was founded by immigrants. The variety of markets, provide premium rate relief for working with problems derived from my experience cultures and ethnicities is what gives our United Americans and to address the nation’s opioid as a practicing attorney. I, further, am well States strength. Call it amnesty, call it common epidemic. DISCRIMINATION: There is no read and knowledgeable on public affairs to sense, I believe that all DACA dreamers deserve question that our laws and governing practices which I will bring a conservative perspec- citizenship. I also believe that we must reform our continue to permit and sometimes encourage tive. HEALTH CARE: I oppose Obamacare. I will current immigration policies to allow immigrants discrimination against racial and ethnic minori- support alternatives – expanded health savings an easier path to citizenship. ties, the disabled, the poor and other minority accounts and increased competition among communities. We need to end racial profiling in insurance companies. DISCRIMINATION: John Rea our law enforcement, prohibit gender pay dis- I oppose discrimination based on such fac- No response received by deadline. parities and ensure low- and moderate-income tors. ECONOMIC POLICY: I am a firm be- Eduardo Rosas Americans have equal opportunity to achieve the liever in the free enterprise system and free American dream. ECONOMIC POLICY: To trade. IMMIGRATION: First priority – control http://Under Construction combat growing economic inequality, we need to our borders. It is a national obligation. Keep better QUALIFICATIONS: I bring over 30 years of focus on economic policies which grow the middle track of the whereabouts of legal admittees autho- combined federal government experience; public class. These include ending tax breaks for the rized to stay on a limited or visitor visa. service as a Commissioner with the Maryland corporations who ship American jobs overseas, Veterans Commission and as a Member for the investing in national infrastructure, and raising William T. Newton Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. I am the minimum wage. No American who works full http://newton4congress.com the Executive Director for a nonprofit helping time should have to worry about their economic QUALIFICATIONS: 2009 Maryland Delegate to veterans. I am the best qualified and strongest security. IMMIGRATION: I support a policy that the Continental Congress. 2014 Republican nomi- advocate for veterans and the military running considers both national security and economic nee Maryland House of Delegates. 2016 Candidate HEALTH CARE for the third district. : Eradicate interests, as well as the need to provide a fair, legal for U.S. House of Representatives in Congress. Opioid Addiction: This is a real problem! As a cy- and humane framework for people who want to Baltimore County Republican Central Committee bersecurity guy, there are ways which we can apply come to America. I support a solution for our na- Representative for District 3 -Current. Founder/ technology and big data to stop the sale of illegal tion’s DREAMERs, a focus on punishing employ- Co-Chair of the Maryland State Republican prescription opioid at the point of sale. Available ers who knowingly hire undocumented workers, Election Integrity Committee Curriculum vitae/ technology can help identify corruption with and a practical approach to addressing undocu- resume can be viewed at: http://www.newton- Medicare and other federal and state programs mented workers currently in the country. 4congress HEALTH CARE: Government has no saving taxpayers millions (billions at the national Constitutional authority to be envolved in personal DISCRIMINATION level). : Legislative action and Congressional District 7 health insurance. DISCRIMINATION: It’s called public leadership! The first step is to acknowledge the Bill of Rights. There can be no equality by the gravity of the problem. Education is always REPUBLICAN designations using labels. ECONOMIC POLICY: key and it must start at home at a very young Read my policy statement(s) at: http://www. age. We must build better relationships between Ray Bly newton4congress.com/blog IMMIGRATION: We communities and law enforcement, particularly http://raybly.com have a Federal immigration policy (and laws) NOT in low-income communities and how we educate QUALIFICATIONS: Life experience, owning a being followed....begin by up holding the law... community members regarding the legal reme- home in Howard County, that they do not want And yes I support a Wall! There are but few actual dies for discrimination. ECONOMIC POLICY: to exist. I have been fighting the system for our Constitutional requirements/functions/duties of Improving infrastructure and productivity: Our rights since 1969 I have won a lot and lost a lot. government. Actually, 17. One of them is defence national infrastructure is aging and much should No matter how many times the state and county of our citizens and that includes defending our be spent to maintain our road networks; electri- has knocked me down I am still standing and borders. cal grids and water systems. Productivity ensures fighting on as I will in Congress. I have ran two gainful employment for as many people as possible businesses for over forty years. HEALTH CARE: to provide for those who have trouble providing I believe in a one payer system where low income for themselves. IMMIGRATION: For the pass, people are 100% covered and high income people Congress has failed to come to an agreement will have the add on insurance. I would include on immigration - this is unacceptable! We must prescription, eye and dental 100% covered when 14 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

buy up if you want. DISCRIMINATION: Ongoing ENVIRONMENT: What are the most signifi- Michael Pearson project: this question needs constant examina- cant environmental challenges and how will you No response received by deadline. tion. For the FOUNDATION, however, I believe address them? DEMOCRATS in criminal justice reform based on restorative DISCRIMINATION: What policies will you justice, justice reinvestment, and the expansion of support to address discrimination based on race, Anthony Carter, Sr. behavioral health services, minimizing sentences gender, religion, disability, or poverty? and maximizing the success of those who inter- QUALIFICATIONS: No response received by EDUCATION act with corrections. This will disempower any : What education policies would deadline. HEALTH CARE: I would continue discriminatory agenda. ECONOMIC POLICY: you support and how would you fund them? supporting the affordable care act by President A Universal Dividend will end poverty and create HEALTH CARE: (online at www.vote411.org Obama , make changes where appropriate and jobs in the poorest areas WITHOUT tax increases only): What are the most significant health chal- need it DISCRIMINATION: I would expose areas or welfare cuts. Modernize the NLRA; prohibit lenges facing Maryland and how will you address of concern and educat ECONOMIC POLICY: No permanent replacement of striking workers. Trade them? response received by deadline. IMMIGRATION: and progress WILL displace workers; we must No response received by deadline. TRANSPORTATION: (online at support them until they find new jobs, rather www.vote411.org only): What are your trans- Elijah Cummings than harm our economy with isolationism and portation priorities and how should they be http://www.cummingsforcongress.com tariffs. End identity theft by technical means. YES funded? WE CAN. IMMIGRATION: Sanctuary cities QUALIFICATIONS: Howard Univ.(Phi Beta can keep their unauthorized immigrants IF they Kappa 1973). Univ.Maryland Law School(JD interface with corrections just as anyone else AND Legislative District 6 1976). Md General Assembly (14 years - Speaker they implement these more-humane, behavior- Pro Tem). U.S. House of Representatives (1996 al-health-focused corrections systems. Even if you REPUBLICAN - ). Oversight & Government Reform (Ranking have a suspected terrorist, YOU can hold them Janice Lee Dymowski Democrat) and Transportation & Infrastructure while DHS does their investigation. Work visas http://facebook.com/ Committees, Congressional Black Caucus Campaign Facebook: should be easy to convert to permanent residence JaniceDymowskiMarylandSenate2018 (Past Chair). Lifetime 7th Dist. Maryland resi- (green card). DACA to green card. dent. HEALTH CARE: I have long supported uni- QUALIFICATIONS: After a 30 year career in versal access to affordable, high-quality healthcare. Charles U. Smith business and marketing I formed my own real I will continue to defend the Affordable Care Act http://charlesusmith.com estate investment company. As an experienced as a first step toward making healthcare a federal business woman and business owner, I have first QUALIFICATIONS: serve in every level of civil right, while also fighting for a single-payer hand awareness of how the state of Maryland command in MD Guard and National Guard system based on expanded and improved Medicare hinders businesses and employment through Bureau as General officer. HEALTH CARE: the (H.R. 676), expanded children’s healthcare, and re- regulations and taxes. I am also a mother and same as I supported when I work for the state of formed veterans’ healthcare. DISCRIMINATION: grandmother and as such I have knowledge of Maryland under the state medical board. I ad- • As a former civil rights attorney and Chair of the how our education system lacks accountability. dress DISCRIMINATION: I address these issues Congressional Black Caucus, I will continue our REDISTRICTING: Maryland is one of the worst Adjutant general state of Maryland fight for fair and equal treatment of all Americans, gerrymandered states in the country where the ECONOMIC POLICY: fair trade polices for all. especially in the areas of education, healthcare, politicians pick the voters instead of the other IMMIGRATION: they have to be here legally. economic empowerment, criminal justice reform way around. Redistricting should be done with and voting rights. ECONOMIC POLICY: I Charles Stokes an eye on keeping communities together and am working to create more 21st Century jobs by No response received by deadline. lines should be drawn by impartial panels and investing in American manufacturing, exports, not by politicians concerned about being re-elect- sustainable energy and innovation while ensuring ed. ENVIRONMENT: The Chesapeake is a a living wage, protecting union organizing, ex- STATE SENATOR treasure and must be protected. We do, however, panding worker training, making higher educa- Vote for 1 have enough regulations and laws that have lead to tion affordable for all, solidifying the social safety significant improvements over the last 30+ years. net, fighting pay discrimination, and improving DUTIES: State Senators represent residents in We are reaching a point where the regulations corporate governance. IMMIGRATION: I support each legislative district in the Maryland General hinder employment and business growth and a comprehensive immigration reform with a path to Assembly. The General Assembly enacts laws, more balanced approach must taken in the fu- citizenship to better secure our boarders, protect raises revenue through taxes and fees, and appro- ture. DISCRIMINATION: No one should be dis- workers against abuse, limit the downward pres- priates funds for all state agencies in an annual criminated against for any reason. Period. But we sure on wages, and unify families – policies that budget. The General Assembly may propose already have enough laws and regulations in place are both realistic and humane. amendments to the state Constitution for ratifi- to protect minorities. What has not gotten atten- cation by the voters. The Senate also confirms the tion is reverse discrimination. The best qualified John Moser Governor’s appointments of judges and the heads candidates or applicants are sometimes overlooked http://nb.johnmoserforcongress.com of certain government agencies. because they are not a minority. EDUCATION: QUALIFICATIONS: I’m a problem solver with SALARY: $50,330 annual base. Schools in Baltimore County are not being held accountable for spending and results. I would be in an IT Security and a Project Management back- TERM: Four years, no term limit. ground. I leverage subject matter experts to solve favor of phasing out common core as well as estab- HOW ELECTED: The state is divided into 47 problems, rather than relying solely on my own lishing a jobs training and skills program for those legislative districts, and each district elects one knowledge and experience; and I believe strongly youths who do not attend college. Our schools are State Senator. in stakeholder management to ensure the needs already among the best financed in the country, of all parties are considered and addressed prop- GENERAL ASSEMBLY WEBSITE: http:// so I would recommend an independent audit to erly. This is not a job you do alone, and no single mgaleg.maryland.gov eliminate wasteful bureaucratic spending. HEALTH CARE person is qualified. : The ACA CANDIDATES FOR STATE SENATOR Johnny R. Salling must require employers to provide healthcare WERE ASKED THE FOLLOWING YOU can afford: the payroll cost must fit within QUESTIONS. QUALIFICATIONS: Being in the Senate for 4 9.65% of YOUR paycheck for a family plan with years has helped me tremendously working with QUALIFICATIONS out-of-pocket costs based on YOUR income level. : How does your experience my other senators. I believe I will work well with A zero-premium public option must continuously prepare you for the duties of this office? other Senators for the next four years to pass laws cover ALL Americans who don’t have health- REDISTRICTING: What changes, if any, do you that makes sense for the people in my district care, with the same out-of-pocket cost structure. support in the process for drawing congressional and in the state of Maryland.REDISTRICTING: Congress gets ACA Bronze or a HDHP. You can and legislative district lines in Maryland? All! This has been a problem for years and it LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org 15 meeds to change for the people in Maryland. ENVIRONMENT: We need to take care of the Legislative District 7 Legislative District 8: Bay. It is our gem. And we need to take care of all pollution and types that will help out our commu- REPUBLICAN REPUBLICAN nities. DISCRIMINATION: Just being fair to all J. B. Jennings Christian Miele Races is not the issue. But being fair to everybody http://www.jbjennings.com http://www.mieleformaryland.com including American Indians is important to me QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS let alone every other race. EDUCATION: I believe : Small Business Owner : Elected in 2014, I proudly that the education in our state has a flaw. Money Farmer Military Veteran Member of the House of represent northeastern Baltimore County in the is not the issue. It is homes with two parents Delegates (2003 – 2011) Member of the State Senate Maryland House of Delegates. I sit on the House taking care of our kids and the right policies like (2011 – Present) Minority Leader of the Senate (2014 Health and Government Operations Committee REDISTRICTING Common Core which is not the answer to help out – Present) : Process should be and the Maryland General Assembly’s Joint our kids. Let’s get back to the basics. done in a non-partisan way that ensures politics Committee on Behavioral Health and Opioid is taken out of the process. Each district should Use Disorders. I also serve as chairman of the DEMOCRATS be drawn in a way to ensure communities stay Baltimore County House Delegation’s Public connected and not divided between multiple dis- Safety Committee. REDISTRICTING: I have Russ “No Tax” Mirabile tricts. ENVIRONMENT: One of the biggest chal- been one of the most outspoken advocates for QUALIFICATIONS: 1. A Veteran. 2. Elected lenges facing the Chesapeake Bay is the hundreds of redistricting reform in Maryland. In fact, I have President of two active (separate) community as- thousands of tons of sediment and pollutants sitting introduced legislation to create an indepen- sociations and elected Vice-President of Baltimore behind the Conowingo Dam. Another issues is the dent, nonpartisan body to draw congressional County Police Community Relations Council in over-development of agricultural land and green and legislative districts in a fair and impartial the past 15 years. REDISTRICTING: 1. Every space. This is taking away the natural filter that manner. I have also authored the Maryland Fair geographic community should be represented by purifies the storm water before it makes its way to Representation Act to to guarantee that every their own citizenry NOT a district spread over an the Chesapeake Bay. DISCRIMINATION: I have Marylander has equal representation in the House excessive number of miles. 2. End political ger- and always will support legislation that fights all of Delegates. ENVIRONMENT: We must continue rymandering. ENVIRONMENT: Save the Bay forms of discrimination. EDUCATION: 83% of the to focus on Bay restoration efforts and the protection and its tributaries. I love Maryland crabs, oysters Maryland’s budget is mandated spending. These are of Maryland’s environment and natural resources. and fish. DISCRIMINATION: Support existing fixed formulas that automatically dictate how tax Under Governor Hogan, we have made great strides in this area, but we must continue to invest in preser- laws with emphasis on proven legal cases, not just dollars will be spent. Some of these formulas date back 75 years. There should be a review of all these vation and sustainability projects. Doing so will help allegations. If proven then maximum penalty. improve public health outcomes for our citizens and formulas to ensure each jurisdiction is receiving its EDUCATION: Classroom discipline so educators grow and support Maryland’s economy, which relies proper allotment of school funding. can educate the students. Parent involvement with heavily on the Bay. DISCRIMINATION: My vot- unruly or uncooperative students. DEMOCRAT ing record reflects my commitment to ending dis- Buddy Staigerwald crimination wherever it might exist. For example, Donna Hines I voted for Equal Pay for Equal Work legislation http://Staigerwald.com http://votefordonnahines.com to ensure that women are not paid less than their QUALIFICATIONS: I have been a communi- QUALIFICATIONS: I have taken on the big boys male counterparts on the basis of gender. I also ty, political and public servant for most of my like BG&E when they eliminated my position sponsored a bill that would give nursing mothers adult life. I serve as the Volunteer Chairman for while I was on maternity leave even though I was privacy in the workplace so that they can express The Sky’s the Limit Community Theater. I am a promised a promotion.I took this case all the way breast milk in a more safe and comfortable man- veteran of the Balto. County Vol. Fire service. I am EDUCATION to the supreme court. I took on my neighbor, Jones ner. : The heroin and opioid crisis a member of the Southeast Area School Advisory Dealerships, when they erected stadium lighting in in Maryland has led Governor Hogan to declare Council School Board. In each of these roles I have my backyard..... I have taken on Harford County a state of emergency. We MUST do a better job served in leadership. All of this prepares me for zoning. I am willing to fight the big fight for fair- educating young people on the dangers of exper- the Maryland State Senate. REDISTRICTING: ness and justice. REDISTRICTING: I would make imenting with these highly addictive and deadly I am a supporter of an independent committee them more equal in population. Rather than make substances. That is why I introduced legislation to either drawing the lines or having review and them based upon a particular area, I would even create a compelling educational video that every oversight of redistricting lines. I believe this out the distribution so each district has a similar Maryland high school student would be required allows for public input and transparency in the number of households. ENVIRONMENT: I am to watch. Awareness can save lives! process and helps to alleviate concerns over very concerned how the trump administration is the current process. ENVIRONMENT: I live DEMOCRATS attempting to roll back EPA measures. Please see on the Cheasapeake Bay and I think it is one of https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/10/05/ Max Davidson our greatest natural resources in my area. Many climate/trump-environment-rules-reversed. No response received by deadline. people work on the bay and harvest the seafood html. The Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in that we all enjoy. I believe we need to protect this the U.S. is in my back yard. It took 25 years after Katherine Klausmeier resource for future generations. In order to do the clean water act was passed before we saw real http://www.kathyklausmeier.com this, we need to closely regulate water runoff from change. We have to protect this waterway. I could all industries that threaten the bay as well any QUALIFICATIONS: Started off as a PTA Mom go on.. DISCRIMINATION: I worked for a bank dredging. DISCRIMINATION: I would support and President at Gunpowder ES. Became ac- where the men were paid more than the women for and sponsor any type of legislation that promotes tive in the Baltimore County PTA, and served the same job. I was determined to work for a com- fair and equitable treatment for all. There is no on the Board. Served on the Baltimore County pany that paid employees equally and offered full room in our society for any type of discrimination Commission for Women, and served on various transparency. This is why I chose to work at BG&E. for any reason. We have the right to be who we are community, business, and professional organi- They published the paygrade of each position based as citizens of this great nation. EDUCATION: I zations. Former member of House of Delegates, upon years of service. This information should would support higher pay for teachers as well as Member of Maryland Senate since 2002. Chair of be published for all jobs. EDUCATION: I would making sure pension funds are fully funded. We the Rules Committee and Vice-Chair Baltimore legalize marijuana and use all of that money to in- need to make sure that those we entrust to educate County Delegation REDISTRICTING: I support crease: - salaries for our teachers - our school budget our children have fair and equitable pay as well as an independent, nonpartisan redistricting com- - provide greater resources for our teachers Short a secure future for themselves. I would fund them mittee. ENVIRONMENT: Climate Change - We of enacting that legislation, I would fight to ensure through Casino revenues and through private pub- need renewable energy sources - I have supported that the lottery and casino agreements properly pay lic partnerships. These funds would be in addition legislation in the past to increase this and will con- the education system their due. I have many ideas to to current funding not in place of current funds. tinue to in the future. We are continuing to move make education better that will not fit here..... to 50% renewable standard and preserving our 16 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS offshore wind, and solar. Chesapeake Bay Health - Spending Affordability Committee. I’ve worked We must reduce runoff pollution, and increase our in the pub interest and am ready to serve D10 Lawrence Williams http://lawrencewilliamsformdsta- use of aquaculture, keep our ban on fracking, and as Senator REDISTRICTING: A redistricting tesenate.com fight oil drilling in the Bay DISCRIMINATION: commission comprised of average citizens in- We cannot fight against this until we encourage dependent from legislative or executive influ- QUALIFICATIONS: Having the ability to resolve decent respect from all aspects of society for one ence would lead to a better process and sounder issues is the ability you need in the Senate office. another. I supported legislation to ensure medical outcomes more reasonably representative of the I have been an educator for 28 years and educa- marijuana was expanded to the African-American state’s diversity. Having any plan then presented tion is dealing with what goes on in society and community, and continue to fight against gender as a bill to be voted upon would mean more public have a vision to make it better. Every day I bring discrimination and for pay equity. EDUCATION: involvement and input via testimony which we resolve to many issues that has prepared me for I supported the initial recommendations of the should have. ENVIRONMENT: Improving our this position. REDISTRICTING: Before I would Kirwan Commission this year, and look forward to air quality is very important. Training on ways like to see changes I would like to know what are implementing the final recommendations, though to reduce energy costs more effectively should be the reasoning for the change. ENVIRONMENT: I am not supportive of raising taxes to do so. We integrated into workforce programs in schools and No response received by deadline. must look at all options including a longer phase training programs. We should invest in workers DISCRIMINATION: I will support all policies in. We also need to better utilize our Community and prepare them for career progression in green that will address any kind of discrimination. Colleges for certification, and continuing educa- technology and green building management and Discrimination is the root of all evil and allows tion to make sure everybody gets the training they the State could incentivize use of energy sources hate to grow but by educating people you can need. that fight Bay Pollution. DISCRIMINATION: As change the way they see others. EDUCATION: a mbr of the Balt Co Human Relations Cmssn, I’m More than any thing we need all day head start Legislative District 10 proud that during my time on the commission we and all day kindergarten. A child must develop were able to see the county strengthen its law by basic learning principles or will always be behind. REPUBLICAN expanding protections and prohibiting discrim- I will ask the Gov. to fund the new programs. ination against trans-gendered people seeking TRANSPORTATION: To address the abuse the Stephanie Boston housing, financing, or employment. I would drivers and riders experience every day. http://www.stephanieboston.com support increased enforcement mechanisms for QUALIFICATIONS: My experience includes localities such that sanctions for violations would Legislative District 11 EDUCATION being a daughter, granddaughter, wife, mother, be more meaningful. : Teacher Christian, educator, state worker, advocate, and retention, debt free college, community schooling REPUBLICAN community volunteer. All of these have given expansion, update of the school funding formula No Republican candidate is running for me the skills, compassion, understanding, and addressing Maryland’s economic inequality in our this office. the insight necessary to address the needs of the schools with programs to target concentrated pov- people I will serve. REDISTRICTING: Efforts erty. To generate the requisite revenues for these DEMOCRATS should be made to balance the districts so they (or any changes) I would support legalized and taxed marijuana, closing corporate tax loopholes, Sheldon H. Laskin are more political even. I would improve the http://www.sheldonlaskin.com/ redistricting process by making sure that district Education trust fund gaming rev dedication QUALIFICATIONS: I argued and won an em- lines are drawn in such a way that do not snake Delores G. Kelley through counties with exclusion being based on ployment discrimination case in the US Supreme http://www.senatordeloreskelley.org/ race or income. ENVIRONMENT: Energy and Court. I have represented migrant and seasonal the battle of what is good or not good. It is every- QUALIFICATIONS: 27 years in the General farmworkers, was a trial attorney for the EEOC one’s responsibility to always improve our envi- Assembly, with 164 of my primary sponsorships and a Maryland Assistant Attorney General. I ronment. It starts with personal and corporate enacted into law; I have chaired the Committee have been president of the NDC-5 political club responsibility and ends with constantly updating on Executive Nominations, I am current Vice and of the Maryland American Jewish Congress. I acceptable lawfully passed legislation and regu- Chair of Judicial Proceedings, and I represent am treasurer of the Baltimore County Progressive lations. DISCRIMINATION: The first step in Maryland on several interstate bodies, includ- Democrats. REDISTRICTING: Gerrymandering addressing discrimination is to acknowledge the ing Education Commission of the States, and is a bipartisan activity. The current Maryland gravity of the problem. Overcoming prejudice I am Past Chair of the Legislative Committee legislative district map is a disgrace. Redistricting requires education, community engagement and of the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation must be done by a non-partisan independent dialogue, leadership and, laws and policies which Commission. REDISTRICTING: Maryland commission, subject only to an up or down vote in reflect – and promote – the principle of non-dis- redistricting should be done by a bipartisan the legislature. ENVIRONMENT: Climate change crimination. Political and community leaders committee of citizens with some experience in is the greatest environmental challenge. The state have a vital role to play in speaking out against cartology, statistics, and in demographics anal- needs to increase its renewable energy require- discrimination and promoting principle of non- ysis, with public hearings on proposed maps ments, eliminate the burning of waste as a renew- dis EDUCATION: I will support policies that before their adoption. ENVIRONMENT: State able energy source, and purchase electric vehicles enable all students to acquire basic literacy, prob- and local governments must stop burning waste for state departments. The state should provide lem-solving and communication skills. I will also as a so-called environmental protocol; chicken incentives to individuals and businesses to switch support policies that ensure nurses, social workers, farmers should not bear liability for environmen- to renewable energy. The state should not allow the and counselors are not on the “expendable” list tal hazards dictated by interstate and/or national Potomac pipeline. DISCRIMINATION: We need when budgets are tight. These priorities should be corporations who have Maryland farmers under to end mass incarceration. It decimates minority funded with some federal, state and local funds. contract. DISCRIMINATION: Much of today’s neighborhoods and does not reduce crime. We discrimination results from a lack of adequate and should decriminalize non-violent drug offenses DEMOCRATS ongoing analysis of systems (public education, and maximize resources devoted to alternatives to prison -- counseling, peer to peer mentoring, drug Rob Johnson overuse of tax credits for private development, over-policed communities, public contracts target- treatment and job training. Adequate resources http://www.readyforrob.com ed mainly to wealthy businessmen, with women must be devoted to education in minority neigh- QUALIFICATIONS: My experience since law and minorities on the sidelines). EDUCATION: borhoods. Police practices must be reformed. school has focused on public service. Whether We need strict adherence to Article VIII of the EDUCATION: We need new schools, with mod- as a member of the Balt Co Dem Central Cmte, Maryland Constitution and cessation of vouchers ern HVAC equipment. We need more teachers and Field Organizer for Obama for America, Pro and/or grants to private and parochial schools teacher aides, at higher salaries. We need suffi- Bono work for MVLS and others, serving as Vice and/or students. We need periodic review of public cient resources to provide our students with a 21st Chair of the Balt Co Human Relations Cmssn, funding formulas and fewer grants to multination- century education, including vocational education. State Juvenile Grants Planning Council, Balt Co al corporations. We can fund this by drastically cutting back on prisons and redirecting that funding. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org 17

Chesapeake Bay, our drinking water and the Bobby A. Zirkin air that we breath. It is absolutely unacceptable Mary Kay Sigaty http://www.bobbyzirkin.com http://www.marykaysigaty.com that Maryland has been deemed a “non attain- QUALIFICATIONS: I have been serving the res- ment zone” since the clean air act standards QUALIFICATIONS: Crafted policy and legis- idents of District 11 for 20 years, first as a Delegate were implemented in 1975. Our politicians have lative solutions for the past 14 years as a County and now in the Senate where I currently Chair repeatedly failed us for decades with regards to Council member and a School Board member; the Judicial Proceedings Committee. In that time, the environment. We must improve green initia- forged alliances with colleagues, organizations I am proud of our accomplishments including tives as well as vehicle safety and polution stan- and businesses to effect positive change; passed marriage equality, banning fracking, criminal and dards. DISCRIMINATION: Even with record job county budgets that managed within means juvenile justice reform, education funding, and so numbers we still have more work to do. We need and maintained a AAA bond rating; worked much more. We have done so much together but to elect new senators like me, who will work with hard for my constituents to solve problems there is so much more to do. REDISTRICTING: Governor Hogan to continue his success. We need with housing, food insecurity, jobs, and infra- I believe that the redistricting process is broken to make sure that the working class gets stronger structure. REDISTRICTING: The Maryland both here in Maryland and across the country. and that everyone gets a fair chance to succeed. Redistricting Reform Commission recommen- Although it appears the Courts will soon inter- Let’s fight crime and drug addiction, let’s make dations should be implemented. Selection of vene to provide guidance on the issue, Maryland education affordable, let’s build new schools and members should be well-publicized for the largest should lead by example and create a non-partisan let’s work together. EDUCATION: We need more pool possible. Districts should be equally popu- redistricting commission rather than the current teaching and less testing, more studying and less lated, in compliance with the Voting Rights Act, political process. I voted for legislation 2 years protesting, better safety measures, new schools, congruent, contiguous and compact. Districts ago to do this and would again support such better pay and benefits for teachers. Let’s imple- need to ensure ethnic and racial diversity so efforts. ENVIRONMENT: We have made a lot of ment my “Immigrant pay to work program” it will that no votes are suppressed because all votes progress over my time in office, particularly in the raise $350 million annually in permit sales alone should be equal. ENVIRONMENT: Clean air area of renewable energy. I have already been en- and millions more after income taxes. My “Pay and water, replenishing the soil and slowing dorsed by the Sierra Club and LCV. I was proud to to Work Program” will generate revenue without the pace of global warming are big challenges. sponsore the fracking ban and intend to continue raising taxes, and it will treat people fairly. Communities must become sustainable with land to pursue a Constitutional Amendment for a clean preserved for agriculture, waste managed within environment. Pipeline regulation, climate change, DEMOCRATS communities, streams protected from pollution, renewable energy, and deterring offshore drilling Clarence K. Lam and renewable energy supplanting fossil fuels. DISCRIMINATION are a few of my priorities. : http://www.clarencelam.com The ultimate challenge is convincing residents I am proud to have supported marriage equality, that they are part of the solution thereby chang- hate crime legislation, pay-equity, the anti-dis- QUALIFICATIONS: Over the past three years ing behavior. DISCRIMINATION: I support crimination law, and more. I have led the fight that I have represented District 12, I have become laws that prevent discrimination in public plac- for criminal justice reform particularly related to deeply familiar with the priorities, perspectives, and es, education, housing, employment, voting & addiction, which has disproportionately affected challenges facing the diverse communities that span disability. Additional regulations are needed to minorities. I will continue to pursue hate crimes both Howard and Baltimore Counties. As a phy- ensure women receive equal pay, new parents have enhancements, criminal and juvenile justice sician, I recognize the importance of being a good leave for child rearing, women have adequate and reform, expungement, and anti-discrimination listener, working together with others, and basing appropriate reproductive health care and seniors legislation. EDUCATION: I support full funding decisions on evidence--all important qualities for can find affordable housing. State budgets must of the Kirwan Commission and the legislature this a legislator. REDISTRICTING: I am concerned support affordable childcare enabling parents Session insured that commitment. We also placed about the level of partisanship involved in the to work. EDUCATION: I support the Kirwin casino money into an education “lockbox.” K-12 drawing of district maps, and that is why I support commission--quality early childhood education, education funding is critically important. I sup- legislation that creates a nonpartisan, independent rigorous teacher certification and commensurate port full Commission funding, GCEI and the new body to oversee redistricting in the state. California pay, clear graduation standards, resources for school construction baseline, as well as enhance- has a nonpartisan redistricting commission that at-risk students and system accountability. I await ments for reduced class size reduction, teacher I believe has been fairly successful in drawing the Commission’s funding guidance. Potential training, and school safety including SRO reasonable district maps, which I believe could revenues include returning gambling revenues serve as a model for Maryland. ENVIRONMENT: as supplementing funds, reworking formulas to Legislative District 12 The most significant environmental challenges require equal participation across the state. facing Maryland are climate change, reducing the REPUBLICAN negative impact of runoff on the health of the Bay, Legislative District 42 and decreasing federal funding for Bay programs. Joseph D. “Joe” Hooe I support higher standards to reduce nitrogen, REPUBLICAN http://www.joehooe.org phosphorus, and sediment runoff; better technol- ogy to reduce septic effluent; reduction of green- QUALIFICATIONS: As a business owner, Chris West house gases; and increased state funding for Bay http://www.electchriswest.com husband and father, community activist, past initiatives. DISCRIMINATION: In employment, volunteer firefighter, former trustee of the QUALIFICATIONS: I am a Past President of the I support equal pay for equal work, prohibitions on Lansdowne Improvement Association, Maryland Bar Association of Baltimore City and have been requiring disclose of prior salaries, expanded family State Inspector, Roman Catholic, Member of active in the greater Baltimore community for over leave policies, and greater support for childcare Howard Lodge and a Johns Hopkins University 40 years. In 2014, I ran for public office for the and preschool programs so that working families graduate with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business first time and was elected as State Delegate from won’t face gender discrimination. I favor increasing and Management, I know what it takes to balance District 42B (Towson north to the Pennsylvania the number of contracts allocated for women and a budget, create jobs and fairly solve our state’s Line). I approach issues with neither partisan nor minority-owned businesses and ensuring better problems. REDISTRICTING: Gerrymandering ideological blinders and do my best to represent compliance with targeted goals. EDUCATION: I is, in my opinion, one of the most offensive my constituents REDISTRICTING: Maryland is support greater funding for school construction practices in politics and all voters should be a poster child for bad behavior. We have the worst and renovation, improving teacher recruitment incensed at the mere mention of the word. Unfair gerrymandered districts in the country. Even and retention, increasing resources to students in redistricting has kept numerous highly quali- Martin O’Malley has admitted that Maryland low-income schools, narrowing the achievement fied public servants from getting into office and Democratic leaders drew crazy district lines for gap, and expanding career/technical programs. I improving the problems we all face, while it has partisan reasons. I support Governor Hogan’s favor increasing fees on developers to support local allowed many unproductive politicians to exploit proposal to take redistricting out of politics school systems and the referendum to spend 100% their positions of power. We need fair boundar- and consign it to ordinary citizens who have no of Maryland’s casino revenue to supplement school ies. ENVIRONMENT: We need to protect the partisan axe to grind. Let’s lead by example for funding. 18 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS once. ENVIRONMENT: I have an 86% pro-en- Reconciliation and Equity Conversation on Race vironment voting record, the highest for any Gretchen Maneval that will explore issues on inclusionary justice and http://www.voteforgretchen.com Republican legislator. We are on the right track, racial equity and make recommendations to the No response received by deadline. and the Bay is becoming cleaner with each passing Maryland General Assembly. I also sponsored SB year. Our biggest threat is the huge quantity of 444 Taskforce on Social Determinants of Health contaminated silt trapped behind the Conowingo Legislative District 44 in Baltimore City. The purpose is to examine Dam. We need to dredge that pool to such a depth economic stability, education, social justice and that high water events won’t pick up the sludge REPUBLICAN housing. EDUCATION: I support the findings of and wash it into the Bay. DISCRIMINATION: I the Kerwan Commission and especially want to have no patience with discrimination of any kind. Victor Clark, Jr. work to ensure that the appropriate resources are This year, I introduced a bill to enable homeown- QUALIFICATIONS: I have many valuable allocated for early childhood education, quality ers’ associations to record amended Declarations experiences that have prepared me for this posi- teachers, and equalizing funding for at risk stu- in the State’s Land Records that will permanently tion which are all encompassing. My (15) years dents who live in areas of concentrated poverty. I expunge from such records restrictions on the sale of employment with the State of Maryland at supported legislation that would direct revenues or leasing of homes based upon race, religion or DBED/Commerce in small business development, from Maryland casinos to education and would national origin. I also support minority ownership service on Baltimore City boards and commis- provide $500 million over four years. of medical marijuana firms. EDUCATION: In sions which include the Wage Commission, my district in Baltimore County, we badly need a Community Relations Commission, Board new Towson High School and a new Dulaney High of Fire Commissioners and the Planning HOUSE OF DELEGATES School. Both of these schools are old, overcrowd- Commission. REDISTRICTING: I support any DUTIES: Delegates share responsibility with State ed and deteriorated. The community needs to be efforts that would make the process less partisan Senators for enactment of the State’s laws as provid- consulted about the issues that will develop during and more community focused. This could range ed for in the Constitution of the State of Maryland. the planning process. I pledge to work closely with anywhere from an outside commission to having This includes the approval of all state taxes and the our new County Executive to devise an appropri- citizens becoming more engaged in the overall spending budget for all state programs. ate approach to funding these projects. process by voting on competing proposals prior SALARY: $50,330 annual base. to the actual passage of the laws that implement TERM DEMOCRATS the changes. ENVIRONMENT: Clean air to me : Four years, no term limit. Robbie Leonard is the most challenging of our environmental HOW ELECTED: There are three Delegates for http://robbieleonardforsenate.com issues. Expanding the use of the many emerging each of the 47 Senate districts for a state total of technologies available today to overcome some 141 Delegates. Most of the Delegate districts are QUALIFICATIONS: I have been a public of our more stringent concerns that effect ev- three-member at-large districts, but some areas servant for over a decade. For 11 years, I have eryone. Use of legislation that helps to accelerate of the State have a district subdivided into three been an attorney representing indigent people through incentives the growth of small innovative single-member districts, or a one single-member in Baltimore. Mostly advocating on behalf of companies to address environmental problems. district and one multi-member district. lead-poisoned children. My career has centered DISCRIMINATION : I would be supportive of any GENERAL ASSEMBLY WEBSITE: http:// on fighting for our kids, having been a Youth and all policies including many that currently exist mgaleg.maryland.gov Development Professional with the Boys and to overcome the inhumane obstacles placed in the CANDIDATES FOR HOUSE OF Girls Clubs, on the Board of Parks & Recreation, path of people through discriminatory practices. DELEGATES WERE ASKED THE a mentor through Big Brothers Big Sisters, and a Equal protections under the law wouid as always FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. dad. REDISTRICTING: I am in favor of an inde- be my primary concern in the areas of employ- pendent commission to redraw congressional and ment, housing and education. EDUCATION: I QUALIFICATIONS: How does your experience legislative district lines. While my party might lose have always supported education policies that give prepare you for the duties of this office? a congressional seat, I understand it is the right more power to parents in the process and would REDISTRICTING: What changes, if any, do you thing to do. My hope is that the Supreme Court continue to follow that methodology. Ideas that support in the process for drawing congressional makes a decision this year based on the maps include attainable performance and evaluation cri- and legislative district lines in Maryland? of Maryland, North Carolina, and Wisconsin teria for both the students, teachers and adminis- so that neither political party is at a disadvan- trators of our school systems. I could be supportive ENVIRONMENT: What are the most signifi- tage. ENVIRONMENT: Climate change is real of having certain funding sources of the State to be cant environmental challenges and how will you and we are seeing its effects. We need to quickly lock boxed for education only. address them? reduce our dependency on fossil fuels by shifting DISCRIMINATION: What policies will you to renewable energy. I support offshore wind and DEMOCRATS support to address discrimination based on race, expanding solar to more commercial/industrial gender, religion, disability, or poverty? areas, not farms. We also need to pick up the tab Aletheia McCaskill No response received by deadline. EDUCATION: What education policies would if the White House cuts the Chesapeake Bay from you support and how would you fund them? the federal budget. Investing in mass transporta- Shirley Nathan-Pulliam tion is also a priority. DISCRIMINATION: The HEALTH CARE (online at www.vote411.org http://www.shirleynathan-pulliam.com children that I represent didn’t choose to live in only): What are the most significant health chal- areas of limited opportunity. We need to have QUALIFICATIONS: I was elected as State lenges facing Maryland and how will you address equitable public schools so all children regardless Senator in 2014 and I am finishing up my first them? of zip code have a chance to succeed. We need term. Prior to that I served as a State Delegate TRANSPORTATION (online at REDISTRICTING to invest in infrastructure and transportation to for 20 years. : I support the www.vote411.org only): What are your trans- create economic mobility. I support the HOME development of a bi-partisan or non- partisan portation priorities and how should they be Act to end clustered poverty. Indexing the min- committee after a census to create the map- funded? imum wage to inflation will also help people ping for congressional and legislative districts. survive. EDUCATION: I support current legis- ENVIRONMENT: The challenges are trash burn- lation to have a lockbox on casino revenue that ing incinerators have contaminated the air quality, goes to our schools. We need to fund our schools threats of harmful pesticides to humans, birds, and according to the recommendations of the Kirwan most specifically the pollinating bees, off-shore Commission. Maryland recently had the #1 rated drilling, and fracking. I sponsored the Pollinator public school system nationally, but not anymore. Protection Act that protects bees and other pol- Our kids deserve better. They deserve 21st century linators. i have also sponsored similar bills that schools, not brown water. Taxable marijuana sales address harmful pesticides. DISCRIMINATION: should be our next funding source. This session I sponsored SB 350 Taskforce on LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org 19

sediment, failing infrastructure,eliminate sewage Legislative District 6 spills. DISCRIMINATION: I will support any leg- Nicholas C. D’Adamo, Jr. No response received by deadline. Vote for up to 3 islation that will ensure discrimination will come to an end. EDUCATION: I will be rely on Kirwan Diane DeCarlo REPUBLICANS Commission Recommendations. I’ve been in the Robin L. Grammer forefront leading MD to create a safe learning QUALIFICATIONS: Appointed to the Maryland Senate July2002-January2003 http://www.robingrammer.com environment for students, teachers, faculty & staff, I’ve been working on this since 2016. I introduced Served on the SenateCommittee on QUALIFICATIONS: As an incumbent elected legislation in 2017 & 2018 that are integral parts Education,Health&Environmental Matters official, my experience in office passing legisla- of SB1265 MD Safe to Learn Act of 2018. I’ve Member of the Maryland House of Delegates tion and working with state agencies will help me been working w/Center for Safer Schools, MSP & 1994-2002 Served on the HouseCommerce and execute the duties of the office. However, I believe Homeland Security. Government MattersCommittee. Served as one of the best parts of American politics is that House Deputy Majority Whip. Member of the it provides opportunities for the citizen legisla- Ric Metzgar House Legislative Leadership:.Member of the tor. In that spirit, my best qualification is that I http://www.ricmetzgar.com DemocraticStateCentralCommittee 1985-1994 stand up for the values and beliefs of the people REDISTRICTING QUALIFICATIONS: first term was wonderful : I support an independent that I represent. REDISTRICTING: The cur- experience , what I find is very simple it is called redistricting reform commission to be set up. rent state of redistricting has left Maryland with relationships, working together is how things get Maryland has some of the most gerrymandered the most gerrymandered districts in the entire done REDISTRICTING: it takes everyone work- districts in the country. An independent redis- country. Instead of physical boundaries that are ing together, not one party. ENVIRONMENT: tricting commission could be set up to make clear drawn to organize a collection of communities we really need to look at are air quality, I work redistricting criteria and promote public input with similar interests, our districts are explicitly with every one with common sense, the bay has and transparency in processes, by putting these drawn to benefit one party over another. I believe come along way but we have a long way to go , in place, representation may be enjoyed by all of we should pass Governor Hogan’s bill putting in ENVIRONMENT DISCRIMINATION: plain there is no room in my our Citizens : Water Pollution: place a non-partisan redistricting commission. life for any kind of discrimination EDUCATION: Water is essential for healthy living.yet it is pol- ENVIRONMENT: One of the biggest environ- we need to revamp the education system, for luted by chemicals,airborne diseases or toxins. mental threats to southeastern Baltimore County example vo tech in high schools, we still need the Waste disposal: Trash ends up in two places,land- is the potential dredging of Man-O-War Shoal. We labor pool ,brick layers, electricians,plumbers, fills or local waterways,sheds,system and ocean. have destroyed resources in the upper Chesapeake carpenters, etc, the current education moneys can Deforestation: trees serve as Carbon sinks,mean- Bay for forty years and are no closer to solving our handle this ing they absorb CO-2 so it won’t escape into the oyster problems. This shoal is a unique resource atmosphere.Republicans&Democrats&Citizens in the Chesapeake Bay that is utilized by residents Jake Mohorovic through legislation must work on these issues. and local businesses. We should not destroy it for https://www.facebook.com/jake. DISCRIMINATION: Put equal opportunity a short term solution. DISCRIMINATION: Many mohorovic policies in place. Even with rules in place, peo- of our troubles are due to the biggest disparity, ple still fall victim to discrimination.Everyone QUALIFICATIONS economic disparity. Historically, Baltimore was : During my work experi- should be treated equally if they are an American the city of opportunity for the working poor. Steel ence, I have worked in the Judicial, Executive and Citizen. In order to be effected,people need to be and the surrounding industries offered prosperity Legislative branches of Maryland State govern- made aware that a problem exists. Contact your REDISTRICTING for generations of families. However, for decades ment. : Being a state delegate elected representatives, The ACLU, and the office we destroyed our manufacturing industries with candidate, redistricting needs to establish single for Civil Rights EDUCATION: Schools must be ENVIRONMENT bad policy, divested from trade skills and pushed member districts. : Conowingo updated: Security&Safety,AirCondition&Heat, students into college. We must retune education. Dam. The silt needs to be removed. Maryland Wi-Fi,Access for Students with Disabilities,Smaller EDUCATION: Over the last term, the state legis- needs to have Pennsylvania share in the cost as class size.OverAchievers&UnderAchievers should DISCRIMINATION lature passed funding measures aimed at tacking well as BGE. : Enforce the work together.OverAchievers can look at it as extra EDUCATION issues such as population growth, water/air quality laws on the books. : In addition to credit&UnderAchievers can be brought up to date and school construction which were much need- encouraging students to attend college, I would and this can cut cost down. This can be funded ed reforms. Currently, our biggest goal should be add encouraging students to consider apprentice by Federal,State,Counties and revenues from the connecting disadvantaged communities with good schools too. CASINO’S paying jobs that need employees - that is skilled DEMOCRATS trades. We must emphasize skilled trades and Justin Holliday erase the skills gap. Jonathan H. Campbell https://www.facebook.com/ VoteHolliday/ Bob Long QUALIFICATIONS: The challenges I have QUALIFICATIONS: Having been involved in http://www.boblong2018.com overcome in working with people from almost every walk of life has helped shape me into some- local, state, & federal politics and attending the QUALIFICATIONS: Raised by a single mom I one that can work with and negotiate with peo- University of Baltimore as a Government & Public was taught that you can accomplish anything with ple. REDISTRICTING: I support any changes that Policy major my knowledge, experience, and pas- hard work,dedication & tenacity. Husband,father, will make certain that Maryland citizens have fair sion on the subject of public service have prepared youth leader, union truck driver, business owner, representation. ENVIRONMENT: Pollution of our me greatly for my desire to hold elected office. realestate broker, community activist & 4 years as air and water are some of the most significant issues REDISTRICTING: I would vote for legislation an elected official. I have achieved many accom- we face. I would work to promote more efforts to that would put the power of elections in the hands plishments in Annapolis working together to get reforest trees in Maryland and to find better ways of voters, not politicians. ENVIRONMENT: things done. It doesn’t matter who proposes the bill to clean Maryland waters. DISCRIMINATION: I The biggest environmental challenge would be it’s about passing good laws REDISTRICTING: would support policies that penalized discrimina- protecting the Chesapeake Bay. With the federal It should be done by an independent committee tors and support an increase of financial penalties government’s decision to cut nearly 90% of federal and it should be fair and balanced to represent of anyone in Maryland found guilty of this type of Chesapeake Bay cleanup funding Maryland must the area. ENVIRONMENT: Chesapeake Bay a discrimination. EDUCATION: I support working come up with the funding to continue to restore national treasure, we must continue to ensure with Maryland teachers to find a better curriculum and protect the progress we have already made clean water & air. In 2017 I introduced State to teach our children. I would also support creating on the Bay. DISCRIMINATION: As delegate I wide leg. allowing non-profits to remove sunk- S.T.E.M. curriculum within the school system. I would be in favor of any legislation that would en & abandoned boats was signed into law by believe better oversight in school spending would end any form of discrimination in Maryland. Gov. Hogan, 15 boats have been removed from fund these policies as well as the systems already in EDUCATION: Lower the teacher-student ratio my District alone. We need to address sediment place to fund education. by hiring more teachers in order to ensure smaller from the Conowingo dam, address placement of 20 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS classroom sizes and more individualized instruc- institutionalized discrimination that is perva- tion and increase funding for our schools through sive today, smaller government and less govern- Norm Gifford No response received by deadline. a redistribution of current state funds and alterna- ment is the only way to truly address this. You tive forms of revenue. cannot changes the hearts and minds of people Rick Impallaria through legislation, but you can take away the No response received by deadline. Megan Ann Mioduszewski power they have by limiting the scope of all gov- http://meganann2018.com ernment institutions that perpetuate those be- Tammy Larkin EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS: I have a Bachelor’s degree liefs. : I would end federal education http://www.tammylarkin.com policy completely. I believe the best decisions for in Medical Laboratory Science and I work in No response received by deadline. Sinai Hospital’s Pathology department. In 2014, I curriculum are made at the LOCAL level, by the was the youngest person elected to serve on The teachers and the communities they serve. I would Trevor Leach Baltimore County State Central Committee. I like to see Maryland never again participate in any No response received by deadline. currently serve on the Dundalk Parade Committee type of Federal Education initiatives. I would also and organized blanket drives for the local animal like to see a focus on family and including family Bill Paulshock shelter. I hope to continue to serve my community in the process of education. https:// in The House of Delegates. REDISTRICTING: billpaulshockformdhouseofdelegates I believe redistricting needs to be a bi-partisan Joshua Barlow http://www.barlow4delegate.com QUALIFICATIONS: I have worked in and for my decision. Too often, district lines are changed community my whole life. I always try to put others QUALIFICATIONS and people who have lived in the same house : I grew up in Kingsville, first. I am the owner of a small business which has are no longer in the same district. One party graduated from Perry Hall. I put myself through employed over 1,000 members of my community. should not have complete control to sway elec- college by doing concrete , earning a BA in politi- I have volunteered since I was a teen and con- ENVIRONMENT tions. : We have a problem with cal science. I have had both private and public ex- tinued through out my life. REDISTRICTING: being too dependent on fossil fuels. By increasing perience in employment. Currently am employed Partisan gerrymandering is unconstitutional. We the use and implementation of solar and wind en- by the MD military dept. as an instructor. I teach need to protect the rights of our citizens’ by cre- ergy, we would be creating jobs and protecting the the GED to at-risk youth and have earned multiple ating a nonpartisan redistricting commission to REDISTRICTING environment. A second environmental challenge awards as a state employee. : draw congressional and legislative boundaries. is protecting the bay. We have dumping grounds Redistricting should be done by a bi-partisan panel ENVIRONMENT: As someone whose entire liveli- close to waterways and we are dredging. If we of both Dems and Republicans. This will better in- hood has depended on the resources provide by the ENVIRONMENT don’t take care of the bay, we will lose our sea life. sure democracy’s effectiveness. : land and water in Maryland it is essential that we DISCRIMINATION : I would support any polices Environmental issues I am wanting to address protect it. We need to find clean, renewable energy or bills that would protect our citizens from dis- are outdated sewage treatment plants, and urban while reducing pollution and making serious stride DISCRIMINATION crimination. I would also support creating oppor- sprawl. : Discrimination toward restoration. DISCRIMINATION: Maryland EDUCATION tunities to educate the public. : We should not exist in any form. Judge me not has a clear obligation to end discrimination under need to support any policies that would help our upon anything but the content of my character. the law and to enact effective laws against direct and EDUCATION schools. We need to invest in education and ap- : Education, transparent budget indirect discrimination by both government and prenticeships to increase the likelihood of finding !! Lockbox for funding should have been done private sectors. I would support any policies that are long lasting careers. We can also remove public years ago, cash incentives for great teachers, Trade anti-discrimination based on race, gender, religion, education revenue from the general fund. This school availability! disability, or poverty. EDUCATION: Providing a would make sure that money for education stays quality education for all Maryland children is a top with education and other departments cannot Russ English, Jr. No response received by deadline. priority. We need to reclaim the funds that were borrow freely. intended for schools, from the casinos and lottery, Michael A. Geppi and put them where there were supposed to go... Legislative District 7 http://mikegeppi.com schools. We need to work hard to stop bullying and Vote for up to 3 make our schools safer. Every child deserves to feel QUALIFICATIONS: I am a former member of safe while at school. REPUBLICANS the Harford County Council and served as Deputy Secretary of Health under Governor Hogan. I am Aaron Penman Lauren Arikan also a seasoned business leader who runs compa- http://www.aaronpenman.com http://electarikan.com nies. These experiences give me an both an inside No response received by deadline. QUALIFICATIONS: As a small business owner view on how dysfunctional state government is. I in the Financial Services industry and have been also see the effects of burdensome regulation and David Seman on the boards of several local 501c3’s, including legislation on the private sector. I will focus on en- http://www.davidseman.com REDISTRICTING Maryland Friends of Midwives and the Victoria couraging entrepreneurship. : I No response received by deadline. believe that districts should be drawn bi a bi-parti- Russell Foundation. I am also the founder of Love Angela Sudano - Marcellino Maryland PAC and have spent the last 8 years in san commission in order to avoid partisan gerry- ENVIRONMENT http://facebook.com/ Annapolis regularly testifying both for and against mandering. : The health of the angelasudanomarcellino legislation that I believe will harm the family and Chesapeake Bay must be preserved. Great strides No response received by deadline. undermine parental rights. REDISTRICTING: have been made, but the State of Maryland must I fully support a non-partisan, term-limited continue to fund initiatives that are improving the Bay’s health. The Susquehanna River is also a pri- Kathy Szeliga committee for redistricting. No one party should http://electkathy.com ever be able to gerrymander a state in the man- ority as there is a great deal of pollution that flows ner that the state of Maryland has experienced. into the bay from other states. We need to continue QUALIFICATIONS: As a mom, grand-mom, and ENVIRONMENT: I care deeply about issues to push our neighboring states to be more respon- small business owner with a degree in education, DISCRIMINATION relating to the impact the environment has on our sible. : State law prohibits I will always put people first and work to ensure children’s health. My faith in our government to discrimination based on race, gender, religion, that every Marylander has the opportunity to live impact these issues is at an all time low. Industries disability. I believe that the best way to eliminate the American Dream. A fiscal conservative, I have ultimately dictate all of our environmental move- poverty is to provide a path to self sufficiency for a proven record of working with Gov. Hogan for EDUCATION ments in this country and due to the revolving all of our citizens. : I fully support lower taxes, better education, and protecting the door between industry and regulators in D.C. placing School Resource Officers in every school Constitutional rights of all Marylanders especially change will need to come from the consumers. in the state. The state, counties, and municipalities the 1st and 2nd Amendments REDISTRICTING: Don’t like it, don’t buy it! DISCRIMINATION: should share in the costs of this measure. I have been a cosponsor of Gov Hogan’s redis- I abhor all forms of discrimination. Due to the tricting reform bills. We need to implement a LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org 21 non-partisan panel to draw our state and federal amounts of rain and it causes flooding in low-lin- districts. Maryland has some of the most ger- Gordon Koerner ing areas. I would like to invest in trash traps http://facebook.com/gordon.koerner rymandered districts in the nation. The current which is a netting to keep trash from entering in process deprives Marylanders of real choices and QUALIFICATIONS: Supervising an electrical our waterways and eventually the Chesapeake a fair political debate. Voters should choose their maintenance unit of 35 employees and managing Bay. DISCRIMINATION: No one should be representatives, not politicians choosing their vot- a budget of over 15 million dollars. Experience discriminated based on their race, gender, religion, ers. ENVIRONMENT: The Chesapeake Bay is the in computers and improving the production disability, or poverty and I believe that laws are centerpiece of Maryland and our national treasure. of steel while lowering maintenance costs and in place to prevent that type of discrimination. Cleaning up the Bay for our kids and grandkids is production delays. Working on the campaigns of As for people in poverty, I would like to provide the priority we can most directly impact. Ensuring Mark Warner, Tim Kaine, Al Weed, Tom Perrillo more opportunities for job training for trade jobs. the pollution behind the Conowingo Dam is and Terry McCaulife gave me knowledge of the There is a need for jobs in plumbing, cosmetology, cleaned up and that neighboring states enforce political establishment. REDISTRICTING: Work truck driving and other areas, and we can help clean water and environmental standards is a chal- to make the legislative lines into a more sensible get people to work. EDUCATION: The key to lenge we must meet. This needs to be a local, state arrangement. The length and width of District 7 funding education is not to spend more but to start and regional partnership. DISCRIMINATION: and the shape on Congressional District 1 point spending wisely. We are spending $16,000 on each Every child deserves a world-class education in our just how bad gerrymandering is for the can- student in Baltimore City and sadly the students’ a safe neighborhood, regardless of their zipcode. didates and the voting public. ENVIRONMENT: academic level is rated one of the worst in the state. Baltimore City Schools are failing our kids and Global Warming is at the top of my list. Pass Is that money getting to the students? I want to see lack educational and fiscal accountability. Crime laws to reduce the carbon effect. Clean water is more transparency from our schools. Too much and gun violence in the City has been intensified next. Pass laws that cannot be overwritten by funding is being spent on the administrative level by judges and prosecutors who fail to get violent executive orders. Move the Bay restoration into and not in the classrooms criminals off the streets. Expanding job oppor- cleaning up the rivers and streams before they tunities including the trades and technology is polute the bay. Enhance the 2018 Bay restoration Joseph C. Boteler, III essential. EDUCATION: I cosponsored Hogan’s subliment to put all septic systems near rivers http://www.joeboteler.com bill to create an independent unit in the State to onto a sewer system. Promote wind and solar QUALIFICATIONS: Former Member House of investigate, analyze, and report on educational energy. DISCRIMINATION: Discrimination is Delegates,consistently voted against tax increases standards and investigate fraud, abuse and waste the most difficult tissue in our society to make and growing government.Rank 4th most business in our schools.Our funding levels are some of the progress. I believe it will take a national effort friendly (twice received John Shaw Award) 4th highest in the nation at $16K/pupil/year. VIP-more of education to overcome the bias set in human most conservative delegate. Owner Print Solutions. efficient use of dollars to get more resources to the minds. So many people do not even realise the Former member MD Taxpayers,Optimist Club, classroom & expanding school choice, especially resentments they harbor. Laws can be passed but Parkville-Carney and Overlea-Fullerton Business for kids in failing schools I feel only education can over ride the racism Assocs. Member Perry Hall Improvement Assoc.. in this country and the world. EDUCATION: I DEMOCRATS Married four children and eleven grandchil- would fund education by revenue from Marijuana, dren. REDISTRICTING: I believe it is very Allison Berkowitz fund the schools much like the gaming laws do. I important that Communities should not be so http://www.allisonfordelegate.com would want laws that no child can be expelled or divided. There are communities that have so suspended from school. School funding should many representatives that it makes it difficult for QUALIFICATIONS: As a social worker, I’ve seen include more councilors, etc. to educate trou- citizens to know whom they should call when the face of trauma, poverty, and chronic stress, bled students. The schoool to prison pipeline has a problem arises. The process of redistricting and the toll it takes. This would help me draft laws gotten entirely out of hand. I would definely want should be placed in the hands of an independent which take the concerns of everyday Americans smaller class size and better teacher pay. Less commission with all stakeholders represent- into account. I also have more traditional qualifi- administrator ed. ENVIRONMENT: Challenges I consider cations, such as eight years of legislative advocacy, important (Chesapeake Bay, Energy Development, helping usher in just laws on state and federal lev- Legislative District 8 Bee population survival). Reducing impact on els, which has helped me understand the legislative the environment is crucial. Not seeing people process. REDISTRICTING: I support moving Vote for up to 3 as separate from nature or harmful to environ- Maryland towards redistricting by independent, ment, allow freedom to choose how to live, but nonpartisan panels to ensure that all voices are REPUBLICANS take responsibility to pay. With cooperative and heard politically. ENVIRONMENT: Excess nu- Ben Boehl property-rights-based approaches and use of reg- trients could be fought with incentives for better http://electbenboehl.com ulations only when it is the only effective option. manure management, planting wildflowers along QUALIFICATIONS DISCRIMINATION: No response received by the shore, and using “smarter” drainage systems. : I have covered Eastern Baltimore County since 2006 so I know the deadline. EDUCATION: No response received For deforestation, I’d fight for an amended Forest by deadline. Conservation Act to protect existing tress and strengths and the needs of District 8. Citizens require new trees be planted in the wake of ones of District 8 are blue collar and take pride in their communities. As a Legislative Aide at the Joe Cluster demolished for construction. Regarding high http://WWW.joecluster.com House of Delegates, I drafted many bills and carbon use, I’d like to see a carbon fee and divi- No response received by deadline. dend. DISCRIMINATION: I care deeply about helped get two bills signed into law. I also helped inclusiveness and everyone getting a fair shot. One constituents resolve personal issues by working Kevin Leary of my policy ideas is to support the passage of the with BGE, MVA, MTA, and other state agencies. http://facebook.com/ REDISTRICTING HOME Act (which seeks to end discrimination by : Without question, there KevinLearyForHouseOfDelegates2018/ should be an independent panel that draws up the landlords on the basis of income). As poverty is No response received by deadline. my number one legislative priority, I would seek to Congressional and Legislative boundaries. I sup- reduce wealth inequity - especially on a systematic port Governor Hogan’s bill, that called for an in- Joe Norman level - in any ways I could. EDUCATION: Every dependent commission to draw Congressional and http://JoeForMD.com person benefits from a well educated population, Legislative district lines and stop the partisan ger- QUALIFICATIONS: I have been a community so I believe public money should stay in public rymandering but that bill was defeated. I will sup- leader for many years. As Vice President of the schools. It’s critical we take care of our teachers port that Redistricting bill along with a bill calling ENVIRONMENT Perry Hall Improvement Association I lead com- by increasing pay and keeping classrooms under a for legislative term limits : In munity input meetings, interfaced with govern- 25:1 student to teacher ratio. To pay for these mea- portions of Baltimore County, we need to update ment officials, and advocated for my community. I sures, Maryland can put casino revenue into an the stormwater management system. Many sys- have been active in the local recreation council as education lock-box, legalize and tax recreational tems are outdated since the 1950s. When it rains, a coach, and served on the Commission of Home cannabis, and prioritize investing in education. some of our stormwaters can not handle heavy 22 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

Appraisers and Inspectors as an appointee of utilizing housing vouchers in Baltimore County. Governor Hogan. REDISTRICTING: I will advo- Jared Wineberg Discrimination based on race, gender, orientation, http://www.facebook.com/ cate for an immediate transition to a non-partisan religion, disabilities, or financial status is unac- WinebergForDistrict8/ redistricting scheme. The current multi-state com- ceptable in any form. We need to enact legislation pact being pushed by General Assembly leadership QUALIFICATIONS: I have a background in that protects all groups from discrimination, is completely insincere, especially when viewed engineering and managing - I love finding new including housing discrimination. EDUCATION: through the lens of State Legislators drawing their and clever ways to fix problems and making As an educator for many years, I have been an own Legislative boundaries. ENVIRONMENT: things work more efficiently. I have a servant’s advocate for better schools and funding to the Air pollution from power plants, incinerators, heart. I’m not trying to become a delegate be- teachers who teach our youth. I currently work as a and automotive traffic have significant negative cause I’m arrogant enough to believe I know all teacher and I have seen issues facing the education impacts on our environment. I will support a the answers. I’m running because I know how to system. Overcrowding schools, brown fountain transition away from coal fired power, as well as listen to people and help them make things bet- water, the schools that are structurally not sound. incentives for individuals and businesses to pursue ter. REDISTRICTING: I believe districts should These safety hazards are not acceptable. We need greener transportation. Municipal sewage and be made up of neighbors, regardless of their party to create funds using models of other states like industrial waste are a significant impacting our affiliations. By keeping districts small, they can CO & MA Chesapeake Bay and I will focus reducing these be better represented since communities in close pollutants. DISCRIMINATION: I believe that we proximity have more similar issues than those Eric Bromwell have strong anti-discrimination policies in place spread apart. Lines can be redrawn using math by http://www.ericbromwell.com in the State of Maryland. EDUCATION: I believe keeping the perimeters as small as possible and QUALIFICATIONS: I have spent my entire adult that our commitment to public education should the districts should be based solely on population life serving my community in the MD House of be measured in results, not in the amount of dol- and neighborhoods. ENVIRONMENT: The big- Delegates. I am the Vice Chairman of the Health lars spent. I would support an expansion of charter gest challenge is making sure the environment is and Government Operations Committee, one schools, vouchers for students who attend failing protected without wasting taxpayer’s money. I love of six standing committees in the House. I was public schools, and increased funding for proven the outdoors and want to make sure generations appointed Chairman of Behavioral Health and programs and staff. I would fund these initiatives to come can enjoy the same beauty, if not better. Substance Abuse as well as the Opioid Workgroup initially by reprioritizing resources & abuse like we I will make sure government programs improve started in 2017. Both of those committees have are currently seeing in BCPS. the environment and not just fund an environ- played a leadership role in the fight against mentalist’s pet project. DISCRIMINATION: REDISTRICTING: I support non-partisan Norma Secoura Discrimination of any sort will not be tolerated. redistricting. Partisan politics should take no role http://www.votenormasecoura.com This is the land of the free regardless of your race, in redistricting in Maryland or any other State. QUALIFICATIONS: Life-long commitment gender, religion, etc. EDUCATION: I support ENVIRONMENT: I have supported and will to preserving & advocating for the long-term empowering good teachers by providing them the continue to support some of the toughest pro-en- stability of our neighborhoods. Extensive volun- resources they need. I do not support micro-man- vironmental legislation in the Country. We are the teer work experience in a variety of civic groups. aging/telling teachers how to do their jobs nor the stewards of the Chesapeake Bay, and must contin- Comprehensive foundation and understanding over-testing of our students. I support local, elect- ue fighting for that resource, especially at a time of business, economic matters. Experience in ed school boards and creating safe schools by uti- when federal funding is in question. The same corporate, private, and public sectors. Former lizing trained, School Resource Officers. Students goes for air quality. If the federal government will Transportation Legislative Liaison, Baltimore should graduate high school fully prepared to be not take measures to maintain and improve air Metro Area, MTA-MDOT. REDISTRICTING: successful in life. quality, I will continue to DISCRIMINATION: I The current process needs to be changed and DEMOCRATS have no tolerance for discrimination in any form. reformed. Create an independent, non-partisan Furthermore, I look at equal pay for women as a commission. Districts should be compact and eas- Harry Bhandari discrimination issue. We must ensure equal pay. ily recognizable to the voter. The current congres- http://www.harryforstatedelegate.com/ EDUCATION: I have and will continue to vote for sional lines-atrocious! Consideration to whether record school construction and renovation dollars. QUALIFICATIONS: As President of the Linover to have a single or 3 member legislative districts. In Baltimore County, I have supported legislation Community Association, I have connected with ENVIRONMENT: Health of Chesapeake Bay. to make our school administration more trans- the people of my community and have gained Reduce sprawl and overbuilding, and the destruc- parent. I also voted to bring accountability to their perspectives on issues facing Balt. Co. As tive consequences. Reduce pollution & trash on the Board for the first time in Baltimore County an educator, I see what is wrong with schools streets, in waterways. Improve energy efficiency history by having elected members on the Board. in the county and have a plan to fix what needs in buildings. Increase the tree canopy. Prioritize Our job in Annapolis is to bring back the resource fixing across the state. I have connected with resources on rebuilding and revitalizing our our schools need, people from both sides as Vice President of YDA existing business corridors and the older proper- Balt. Co, and acted as a community organiz- ties and neighborhoods. DISCRIMINATION: Be Carl Jackson er. REDISTRICTING: Creating a true bipartisan willing and able to work with, and be with people http://www.votecarljackson.com/ team to redistrict Maryland fairly is the only way from all walks of life. Try to see God in the eyes QUALIFICATIONS to move forward to the polarizing gerrymander- : As one that has spent his of every person. All schools should be welcoming ing of the past. Ensuring everyone in the state is entire adult life working in the public sector I to the student and offer a high quality education properly represented is one of many goals I hope have firsthand experience of working with peo- regardless of zip code. Instruction in vocation to accomplish if given the opportunity to serve ple from different backgrounds and experienc- trades, life skills, and financial literacy for all District 8 as Delegate. Gerrymandering by both es to find common ground that helped move students. EDUCATION: Audit expenditures. parties is wrong, and creating a neutral party to projects forward. A successful State Legislator Prioritize funding to classroom. Re-evaluate how draw lines is extremely fair. ENVIRONMENT: 1) has to have the ability to work with others to the schools are structured to educate students - to Reducing carbon emissions is a goal of my cam- find common ground on legislation that helps be prepared for adulthood. We need vocation- paign, and expanding the roads to add bike lanes move our great state and Marylanders for- al trades and life skills training for all students. REDISTRICTING will help ease the amount of carbon emissions that ward. : I think a nonpartisan Support apprenticeship-journeymen programs. we produce and providing a safer place for biking process is necessary, in order to take the politici- More flexibility on class size. Size of school, small- in Baltimore County. 2)Stopping overdevelop- zation out of the way districts are drawn. I also er is better to manage. Learning options include ment, and focus on re-developing businesses and believe that we need a framework for requiring charter schools, vouchers. focus on selling already built homes rather than that districts be drawn more densely, so that continuously building more homes, it is turning communities have more unified political rep- ENVIRONMENT us into a city. DISCRIMINATION: Racism and resentation. : The General discrimination have grown in recent years, wheth- Assembly recently attempted to move towards er it comes to the issue of immigration or just a 50% renewable portfolio standard by 2030, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org 23 meaning Maryland has to source or off-set 50% zoning need to include more environmental multiple levels. Being a former Baltimore County of its energy consumption by renewable sources considerations to PREVENT future degrada- Police Officer also has taught me how important like wind and solar. We need to continue to push tion. DISCRIMINATION: I will support the the role of our public servants to our community towards this goal. We should also be protecting the strengthening of family and religious policies. is. REDISTRICTING: I am supporting redistrict- Bay and the funding threatened to be removed by These two inter-related focal points can do ing reforms at every level in Maryland. I support the federal government. DISCRIMINATION: I more to help society than almost anything else. Governor Hogan’s efforts in creating a nonparti- want to facilitate a more compassionate approach Creation of the attitude for self-determination san redistricting commission to draw congressio- to the relationship between community and police, will promote equity throughout our communi- nal and legislative boundaries. ENVIRONMENT: so that communities of color and working class ties. Economic opportunity for all will likewise I will not support any drilling that can possibly neighborhoods can see officers as an asset, not benefit any concerns with discrimination and cause harm to our communities coming from any as a oppressive force. I also believe in creating equality. EDUCATION: Family values are key oil or gas companies. We must ensure our public’s access to economic opportunity through appren- to strengthening the educational potential of our safety is number one and I do not plan of rolling ticeships and better wages. Discrimination in youth. Financial accountability in using existing the dice with the track record they have. I will any form is unacceptable. Diversity is always our funding is needed before more money is used also be in support of more solar power industries strength! EDUCATION: We need better school for excessive numbers of administrators in some and making solar power more attainable to our buildings that have 21st Century heating and air, jurisdictions. The lack of traditional family values communities. DISCRIMINATION: I will support drinkable water and sound building structure. I creates challenges for students that go beyond the any policy that involves helping another human also believe that we should have universal pre-k in capabilities of teachers and counselors. regardless of race, gender, religion, disability or our public schools, so that all of our children get a poverty. I believe it is our sole duty to serve the head start on a lifetime of success. A new funding Matthew Kaliszak public at all levels to ensure we can give equal formula coming from the Kirwin commission and http://www.facebook.com/ opportunities to everyone affected. Also holding requiring casino revenue to go towards education mattkaliszak2018/ the individuals accountable when discrimination are potential funding stream QUALIFICATIONS: I am more than qualified has been located is a must for all of us to move for this office, im turning 26 and the age stat- forward. EDUCATION: I am 100 percent for our Joe Werner ed for this office is 21 and over I am a lifelong students, teachers, and families in any policies that http://facebook.com/joewerner Maryland resident born in Baltimore city raised will help our community and better our schools. I No response received by deadline. and live in central maryland and graduated from believe we need to ensure our students have all the Maryland public schools. I will be a breath of opportunities we can give them to ensure a future Legislative District 10 fresh air and new blood that Annapolis sorely they can be proud of. I support Gov. Hogan’s Vote for up to 3 needs at this time, I will be a public servant not efforts in giving schools more funds from the a politician. REDISTRICTING: I would argue “lockbox” money from the casinos. REPUBLICANS that highways and certain cities shouldn’t connect DEMOCRATS whole districts solely because they touch signifi- Michael Tyrone Brown, Sr. cant pockets of specific registered voters. I would Benjamin Brooks QUALIFICATIONS: Thirty five years state further suggest that the lines be drawn indis- http://benbrooksmd.com employment Thirty plus years as a union activist criminately and by the State Board of Elections to QUALIFICATIONS: I am finishing my fourth Thirty Plus years as a volunteer for Senator C. show absolute fairness and impartiality, the state year in this role as the State Delegate for District A Muse REDISTRICTING: More involvement elections board has a record of operating fairly 10. My experience as a community member from the citizens and less from politicians that while the legislature has not. ENVIRONMENT: for over 40 years, business owner, and engaged will benefit from the new map. ENVIRONMENT: We need to keep cleaning up the Chesapeake citizen has made me an effective representa- chemical run off; regulations on farmers and bay and connecting waterways as much as pos- tive. I have worked hard to hear from com- chemical companies. To include fines and pris- sible, Maryland’s ecosystem is very fragile and munity members and take their views back to on. DISCRIMINATION: Legislation on work in need of continued focus, i will consider most Annapolis. I am prepared to take this experience place bullying and harassment in both the private rational measures to help heal the bay and keep into my next term to continue serving the peo- and public sector.EDUCATION: More reading our beaches clean without trying to raise taxes. ple of D10. REDISTRICTING: I would support programs and science; funded through lockbox Maryland has a lot of things that need to be done putting a nonpartisan commission in charge legislation and fines from certain crimes and taxes that are expensive but we need to spend frugally. of drawing the state’s congressional districts. from gun registration and state mandated gun DISCRIMINATION: There are already enough ENVIRONMENT: I believe the threat of global training programs. laws on the books, Maryland citizens should just warming is critical. To address it, I have fervently get over the fact that people are different, be more supported incentives to increase the use of green George H. Harman kind to one another it is that simple. Be kind energy like solar. I also see preservation of land and respectful to everyone you meet even if you QUALIFICATIONS: Diverse work experience and waterways as a significant environmental fundamentally disagree on some issues it is not with national security, public school teaching, issue. For this reason, I have supported measures weakness to agree to disagree at certain places and and State government, along with community like the ban on fracking and land conservation. times it shows mutual respect. If you show respect, leadership provide a sound basis for almost any DISCRIMINATION: In my role as a member of it should be reciprocated. EDUCATION: I would functions required in State government. State the Economic Matters Committee, I have had the introduce legislation if elected to lower the pay of work touched on water quality, chemical safe- opportunity to vote on many issues that address all state elected lawmakers down to $30k / year ty, fish health, pesticides, truck safety, noise, the workplace discrimination, including the Equal stipend from Governor to State Delegate, elected and nuclear disaster planning. B.S. and gradu- Work Equal Pay Act. I have and will continue to officials get paid out of general funds (tax dollars), ate education focused on biology and chemis- support legislation that prohibits employers for smaller paychecks for politicians means more try. REDISTRICTING: An independent body seeking salary history from applicants, as I know revenue for projects for the citizens like funding using a “blind” computer must be created to that this practice disproportionally affects women education. I would also vote to remove common remove biased boundaries and form compact and people of color. EDUCATION: I have been core standards from the state curriculum. districts with starting points originating in the supportive of efforts to better fund our Maryland corners of the state and counties. Almost no Brian Marcos public schools including recommendations from consideration should be given ethnic, religious, http://www.brianmarcos.com the Kirwan Commission and the efforts to secure or other social factors that have been used in the funds from gaming revenue for public school QUALIFICATIONS the past. ENVIRONMENT: Holding the line : Being in management of funding. I will continue to support these funding on past progress with an eye on efficiency and customer service for many years has taught me changes in order to pay for facility updates in our cost considerations are paramount. Water, land, a high level of professional service. As a leader schools and more resources for our students and and air quality need continual evaluation in the building credibility, establishing rapport, and teachers. face of population growth. Local planning and maintain communication with stakeholders at 24 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

challenges Maryland faces. I support a carbon tax Nathaniel M. Costley, Sr. Jordan F. Porompyae to reduce emissions and finance programs to assist No response received by deadline. http://[email protected] those most affected by Climate Change. Also, I am Jay Jalisi QUALIFICATIONS: ? Prospective 2018 gradu- a proponent of using chicken manure for organ- ate of Ashworth college with a master’s of sci- ic farming outside the Chesapeake watershed or http://www.friendsofdrjay.com ence degree in Criminal justice- Legal Studies storing the manure in properly-lined landfills to QUALIFICATIONS: I am in office and President and CEO of the Jordan P Center for reduce pollutants in the Bay. DISCRIMINATION: have served as a Delegate since 2014. intellectual and social development- Facebook. I support any measures that effectively address REDISTRICTING: It should be done by a A political/ human rights activist from Liberia, discriminatory practices on the basis of race, group of bipartisan voters based on scientific West Africa. Former President, Liberian as- gender, religion, disability or poverty. I believe and mathematical reasoning. ENVIRONMENT: sociation of Maryland.. Political Talk Show education is the great equalizer and breaks down Water and air pollution are probably the most host- RADIOLIB/SHATIA FM 102.5 FM I am a barriers that reinforce socioeconomic divisions. significant issues. We can improve both by staun REDISTRICTING: I believe there should As such, I support a state commission to examine restricting air pollution from our factories and be a panel or committee of voters who would policies and programs that can effectively address vehicles, and water pollution by reducing run offs assist state or federal officials to draft district discrimination of any kind in all sectors of soci- in Chesapeake Bay from factories, poultry farms, maps. ENVIRONMENT: I support legislation to ety. EDUCATION: The teaching and school ad- etc. DISCRIMINATION: I am a minority both develop and utilize energy other than fossil fuels. I ministration professions must be elevated to reflect by color and by religion, so naturally I support support the use of wind power when placed in ar- the role education plays in our society. Increased any efforts to make Maryland more accepting eas acceptable to the community. I support efforts compensation and benefits, funding for resource of people of all ethnicities, races, and religions. to clean the Chesapeake Bay and to protect our staff and supplies, and school construction are my EDUCATION: Education is a right not a privilege, water shed throughout the state. I support clean priorities. Dedicated revenues from gaming and and I believe college education should be free. The air projects including tobacco smoke and industri- increased cigarette and alcohol taxes should be funding can be from the revenue collected from al smoke. DISCRIMINATION: I would draft or a secure supplemental funding source for public the casinos taxes. support legislation to prevent racial, gender, relies education. and economic discrimination. As a former immi- Adrienne A. Jones grant, I understand the importance of maintaining Jon S. Cardin http://facebook.com/adrienne.jones.581 a state-wide community free if discrimination and http://www.joncardin.com QUALIFICATIONS: A member of the House the guarantee of equal rights for all residents of the QUALIFICATIONS: With a JD, an MA in policy of Delegates since 1997. Became Speaker Pro state. I support DACA and would work to preserve and 17 years practicing law, I have the educa- Tem in 2003 and have served in that capacity for those laws that are currently in place to address tion, specialized experience, strategic planning the past 15years. I serve on the Appropriations discriminatory practices. EDUCATION: I would and managerial skills to reignite confidence Committee, Chair the Education and Economic work to improve the allocation of funding to in our political systems. I also have a proven Development Subcommittee and Chair, the those communities that have the greatest need for record, as a three-term legislator, a govern- Capital Budget Subcommittee. In addition to additional funding which documented by student ment affairs consultant, a foundation director the General Assembly, I worked for Baltimore performance, staffing issues and building condi- and a Spanish school teacher – for being an County Government for 38 years, before retiring tions, I look forward to working with committees innovative, legal-minded and dedicated lead- in 2014. REDISTRICTING: I support any redis- to develop additional safety measures to protect all er. REDISTRICTING: As former Chair, Election tricting changes that are fair and nonpartisan. school age children. I would also work with com- & Redistricting, I lead the charge to protect our Committees that participate in the redistricting munity leaders to enhance parental I=involvement sacred civil liberty – the right to vote – & success- process should be objective and open to fairness with fully blocked voter suppression efforts & improv- for every citizen in the State. ENVIRONMENT: ing measures against election fraud. I also wrote Climate Change-The MGA passed legislation, Legislative District 11 the most comprehensive campaign finance re- HB 3-Environment-U.S. Climate Alliance- Vote for up to 3 form and election integrity legislation Maryland Membership requiring the Governor to join has seen in 50 years. I support legislation to make the U.S. Climate Alliance which is a group of REPUBLICAN redistricting non-partisan. ENVIRONMENT: I states that have committed to greenhouse gas lead by example, living in a carbon-neutral house. reduction goals. Protect Our Waterways- The Jonathan Porter In the legislature, and my community, I have MGA passed,HB 1456-Offshore Drilling Liabilty http://porterformaryland.com been a voice for protecting Maryland’s unique Act DISCRIMINATION: There are already laws No response received by deadline. environment for future generations. I increased on the books to address discrimination based on the recycling requirement for the state and fought race, gender, religion, disabilty and thanks to a bill DEMOCRATS energy companies polluting our backyards. And I sponsored in 2005, sexual orientation is also a Amy Blank I will do it again! The Environment inspired me protected class. As it relates to Poverty, there is the http://amyblank2018.com to serve 2003-2015 and with two girl, it will be Alice Report that provides a framework to under- my legacy. DISCRIMINATION: I lead the fight stand the number of Households that don’t earn QUALIFICATIONS: I worked tirelessly on to re-enfranchise ex-felons with the right to vote, enough to afford basic necessities. EDUCATION: campaigns that changed our country; Mikulski supported increases in minimum wage, fought As the Chair of the House Education ‘86, Obama ‘08, Reproductive Choice and for equal pay for equal work and demanded more Subcommittee and as a member of both the Marriage Equality. At Planned Parenthood, discretion in judicial proceedings. I will also Kirwin Commission and Knott Commission. I am the Baltimore Jewish Council, and Advocates continue to support and sponsor these and other reponsible for working on the Education Budget, for Children and Youth, I was an advocate efforts to demand equality such as equal pay and both Operating and Capital. Both Commissions for causes that changed people’s lives. If I am equal protection efforts for women, and pro- had legislation that passed this Session that had elected, I will continue to fight for the issues of tected classes. EDUCATION: I am a supporter associated funding attached. importance to the people of District 11 and all of common-sense gun reform. We should NOT Marylanders. REDISTRICTING: Voters should arm teachers. I sponsored the Maryland Gang Lauren Lipscomb choose their representatives, not the other way Prosecution Act of 2007 which established tough- https://www.facebook.com/ around. I support a nonpartisan redistricting er accountability measures for schools to mon- lipscombfordistrict10/ commission that will ensure a fair and democratic itor gang involvement. I authored 2014 Grace’s No response received by deadline. process of drawing political subdivisions. Districts Law, the toughest anti-cyber bullying laws in the should be representative of the views and values nation and a bill requiring schools to develop of the constituents and should not be subjected bullying policies. A priority is school construc- to the political agendas of the party in power. tion money. 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that wash into the bay, and enforce laws set Linda Dorsey-Walker up to protect our waterways. We also need to Legislative District 12 http://www.lindadorsey-walker a make investments in alternatives like wind Vote for up to 3 QUALIFICATIONS: I have been elected to and solar that will provide jobs and clean ener- the Democratic Central Committee five terms gy. DISCRIMINATION: Discrimination of any REPUBLICANS from the10th and the 11th Legislative Districts. • kind that is based on race, gender, religion, disabil- Bob Cockey Drafted 24 successful bills, including a law that ity, or poverty, has no place in our state. I support- http://www.citizenstoelectbobcockey. created Dept. of Environment • Drafted a County ed bail reform to prevent defendants from being com redistricting plan that Baltimore County adopted jailed because they are too poor to pay bail; voted • Organized four statewide hate crime police train- to end gay conversion therapy used on teens; voted QUALIFICATIONS: As a small businessman ings • Started County’s first JROTC Unit. (JROTC for pay equity for women; and have sponsored I have had to deal with making payroll, keeping is now at most high schools) REDISTRICTING: educational programs in support of making policy budgets, and human resource issues for over 40 Having witnessed the drawing up of the last using a racial equity lens EDUCATION: I support some years. I am familiar the plight of the small Congressional district lines, redistricting should the recommendations of the Kirwan Commission. businessman with complying with regulations and not begin day one with the premise, here is where Critical priorities are: teacher recruitment and re- restrictions. I am eager to transfer these skills to are our encumbants live, let’s protect them by tention; early childhood programs including wrap- help and become the champion of the little man. drawing a pie shape out away from their homes. around family services; targeted assistance for I know what they are going through to make ends That’s no way to restrict. It doesn’t consider at-risk students including students with disabilities meet and I want to help. REDISTRICTING: common communities or compactness. In some and limited English proficiency; and career and I would recommend the removal of any refer- cases makes it mathmatically impossible for some technology education. Additional funding must be ence to race, religion, sex, political affiliation, groups to win a seat. ENVIRONMENT: Clean, available to reflect regional differences. or any other personal information from the renewable, and sustainable energy must be our census. Redistricting would then be done on a focus. Maryland needs to develop primacy in Kate Skovron fair, numeric basis and not slight any category of emerging industries like wind turbine manufac- No response received by deadline. persons. Redistricting should be based on popu- turing to reduce utility costs, put solar collector lation alone. ENVIRONMENT: I would encour- panels atop State highway walls, and invest in Dana Stein age the use of high-tech, non-fossil fuel vehicles. sustainable solar streetlights. Environmentally http://www.danastein.com Corporate incentives should be offered for employ- we most protect our fresh water resources, clean QUALIFICATIONS: I have been a delegate repre- ees to telecommute and work from home in today’s clogged sewer lines and use the removed debris senting District 11 since 2007. A key part of the job digital world. Create more flex hours to reduce for landfills. DISCRIMINATION: We must of legislator is being an advocate for constituents, road congestion thereby saving fossil fuels. I would take hate crimes more serious. The State passed and I believe that I have been an effective advocate. also expand commuter ride-share and parking. legislation 12 years ago making it mandatory that I also have been executive director of Civic Works, DISCRIMINATION: I would remove all refer- hate crimes be reported on a separate form at a Inc., an “urban Peace Corps” that engages young ence to the aforementioned criteria employment crime scene. That information must be given to adults in community service and job training applications, driver’s licenses, loan applications the Dept. of Justice. I held 4 hate crime confer- activities. REDISTRICTING: I would support and census bureau’s forms. People would then be ences with law enforcement officers who said they the establishment of a non-partisan commission judged on information provided and not by any were unaware.The law should prohibit turning to draw congressional and legislative district ethnic origins. The fact that we ask these questions off body cameras or sound once officer exiting lines. ENVIRONMENT: Given Maryland’s are discriminatory in themselves. It encourages cruiser. EDUCATION: School principals need extensive coastline, the biggest environmental discrimination rather than promote unfair prac- more options for handling dangerous students challenge we face is climate change. To address tices. EDUCATION: I would create more vo- in school and should be to suspend them. These this, Maryland needs to continue to increase tech schools specializing in the trades and other students threaten the safety of others, and with renewable energy requirements, and we must also vocations not requiring the traditional college each day they are allowed to stay in school, they to prepare for the inevitability of rising sea levels. education. By graduates entering the workforce push their personal boundaries further. Schools We also need to ensure that Maryland stays on from high school with a skill encourages more must spend less time using the technology that track to reach its pollution reduction requirements people to be successful. I would work hard to raise was bought to augment learning as a babysitter. for the Chesapeake Bay. DISCRIMINATION: the salaries of the teachers who do not receive the Parents should limit access to screens I supported 2017 legislation that would have accolades they deserve. I would investigate where prevented housing discrimination on the basis of the lottery/casino monies go Shelly Hettleman source of income, and would support future leg- http://www.shellyhettleman.com islation on this issue. I also would support efforts Melanie Harris http://www.harrisinthehouse.com QUALIFICATIONS: I have been an effective ad- to reduce the pay disparity between women and vocate in my first term as an 11th district Delegate, men. EDUCATION: I support implementation QUALIFICATIONS: I’m the only candidate improving our education system, advocating for of the recommendations of the Commission on besides the incumbents that has worked in working families and underrepresented communi- Innovation and Excellence in Education (Kirwan Annapolis. My experience working for a state ties, expanding access to healthcare and cleaning Commission). This year, the legislature reserved Senator has prepared me for everything this job up the environment. Whether it is standing up for $200 million to begin implementation of those entails, from constituent relations to shaping survivors of domestic violence and rape or fight- recommendations. I also support the proposal policy. I began a formerly defunct political club, ing for additional school funding, I am not afraid (to be on this year’s ballot) that would amend the bringing its local membership to the highest in to fight for my constituents REDISTRICTING: Constitution to require that all casino-related edu- the state. I’m extremely well-organized, thought- I support efforts to make the redistricting pro- cation revenue be put into a lock box. ful, and purpose-driven. REDISTRICTING: I cess more fair & transparent. For state legislative support Governor Hogan’s efforts to put togeth- offices, I support a nonpartisan commission er a nonpartisan redistricting commission to to make recommendations. For Congressional redraw fair lines statewide. Maryland has some of districts, I am concerned about the impacts on the most gerrymandered districts in the coun- Maryland if we modified our districts and other try, and with the help of our legislature, we can states did not. Neither Democrats nor Republicans support redrawing the lines in a fair and non- should have an advantage, so I support a national partisan process. ENVIRONMENT: Improper effort. ENVIRONMENT: The most significant waste disposal and dumping are large challenges environmental challenge is climate change. In that we face to our environment and our Bay. I Maryland that means the health of our greatest recycle, compost, carpool, and eat vegetarian, but treasure, the Chesapeake Bay, and preparing for I don’t expect everyone to. We need more envi- rising sea levels. We need to reduce pollutants ronmental education in schools. We have a lot of environmental regulations on the books, and 26 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS rather than more, we need greater enforcement. and flooding from increased major storm events. DISCRIMINATION: I support school systems Eric Ebersole DISCRIMINATION: Discrimination continues to http://ericebersole.org in allowing Muslim and Jewish students leave persist in a number of areas. One specific exam- for holidays to practice their faith. I support QUALIFICATIONS: I have served as a state ple is wage discrimination. We should require higher penalties for employers who violate Title delegate since 2015. I serve on the Ways and Means transparency and accurate reporting of wage data; VII in the state of Maryland, whether the causal committee Education,Elections,Revenues,Finance prohibit retaliation against employees who share relationship between the firing and the racial, Resources subcommittees.In particular, I find information about their pay; prohibit use of salary gender, maternity status or any other is expressed the work in Ed Sub to be the most important.As history during the hiring process so historical or implied. There is currently too much lenien- a public school teacher for 35 yrs., I attach great disparities are not perpetuated; and establish real cy with circumstance. EDUCATION: We are value to education and I have a unique classroom penalties for pay inequity. EDUCATION: Strong paying $17k per student in Baltimore City. We perspective to offer on educational issues and how public schools are essential to our democracy, need to introduce a voucher system, and evenly they will manifest themselves. REDISTRICTING: economy, and opportunity for upward mobility. distribute school funds to parents, who can send I believe we need more compact and fairly drawn We must ensure all schools and students get the their children to any public or nonpublic school districts. One of the great dangers of unfairly resources they need: universal pre-K, highly qual- they choose. This eliminates All location-based drawn districts is that voters feel powerless and ified diverse teachers, and college and career read- discrimination, and will pay more to teachers. disenfranchised. Voting may be suppressed. The iness. We can’t afford to underfund education any Any leftover funds can be in a lockbox for any most significant thing we can do to advance the longer. We must approve the Fix the Fund Act and future health or testing needs for that child. democratic process is encourage voters to the polls. stop diverting public dollars to private schools. Drawing more representative districts will do that. Michael Russell The process needs to be as non-political as possi- Malcolm J. Heflin No response received by deadline. ble. ENVIRONMENT: The large issue is climate http://www.malcolmheflin.com DEMOCRATS change.The first challenge is to get everyone to QUALIFICATIONS: I was in the Navy for 12 acknowledge the science behind it.We need to take years, and my experiences from that help me to Jonathan Bratt actions to decrease our contribution to it.We need to appreciate the value of teamwork and compromise, No response received by deadline. incentivize clean energy production by increasing as well as serving one’s country and community goals for percentage of and offering tax incentives with integrity and honor. We are all a part of a Dario J. Broccolino for it, as well as more restrictively defining clean larger whole, and maintaining that perspective http://db4d12 energy. We must also continue to protect our natu- helps to better understand how each of us fits into ral resources. DISCRIMINATION: Justice reform. QUALIFICATIONS: For the last 11 years I have that larger whole. We all have to work together to From bail reform to flexible sentencing to decrimi- make Maryland better for all. REDISTRICTING: served as the elected State’s Attorney for Howard nalization of lesser non-violent offenses, we can help County. During that time, I served as a mem- I support a system where a non-partisan board mend the extreme racial imbalance in our justice determines our legislative and congressional ber, and for 4 years the chair, of the Legislative system, which tends also to follow socio-economic Committee. The Legislative Committee review districts. Elected officials should not be able to lines. Also, we must eliminate biases in the work select their constituents. This system also forces every bill dealing with Criminal Law and testifies place against women and the LGBT community. before the Legislature. I’ve seen the “sausage” both parties to listen to the people of Maryland, Restrictions on employer questioning and informa- and to adopt a platform that is more represen- being made and it’s not a pretty sight. I will bring tion gathering are critical here. EDUCATION: We an open, fresh perspective. REDISTRICTING: tative of what we want out government to do need universal pre-k for 3 & 4 year olds. The fund- for us. ENVIRONMENT: Our most troubling The gerrymandering by the party in power ing can come from the Ed Trust Find once we “lock makes elections for legislators almost meaning- challenge comes from an administration that the box.” A severe imbalance of school quality exists has appointed an EPA director that is hostile less. This is true in most States controlled by one along socio-economic & disability status. We must party – Dems or Republican. The only answer is towards the department that he runs. We are make sure educational opportunities are equitable, looking at the systematic dismantling of decades to create a commission to set district boundar- both for those who are in poverty and those with ies. This will not take politics out of the process, of hard-won environmental policy. I will work to disabilities. Finally, we need to let school calendar buttress Maryland’s efforts to stay in step with I’m not naive, but it has to be better than the decisions be made at the local level. current process. Just look at a map of current the rest of the world, and get a Democrat into the districts. ENVIRONMENT: I have 4 grandchil- White House. Only a change in leadership will Jessica Feldmark do. DISCRIMINATION: I support addressing the dren that I want to live in a healthy environment. http://jessicafeldmark.com We owe all children that much, at least. I would inequity of infrastructure in lower-income areas. QUALIFICATIONS support measures that work to accomplish such. : I’ve worked 22 years in a I would make sure that these areas receive enough However, we must take a balanced approach variety of nonprofit and government roles with of a share of investment, to close the quality gap. that does not burden the citizenry with over a single common focus of strengthening our More attention should also be paid to how infra- regulation and costs. Solar, wind, geothermal communities. As Chief of Staff and Council structure is planned and managed in lower-income and other forms of renewable energy should Administrator, I have extensive experience in communities and communities of color. Universal be encouraged through grants and tax cred- the legislative process and government oper- pre-k will also help to close persistent academic EDUCATION its. DISCRIMINATION: The problems facing ations. I tackle complex issues and get things achievement gaps. : I support new us are so significant that we need the talents of done. I’m a practical progressive who collaborates school construction; our students and teachers EVERY citizen. To discriminate based on any of on solutions without compromising on values. deserve to learn and work in modern facilities. I REDISTRICTING the above – and I would include sexual preference : It is the job of the voters to also support initiative to create more community or gender identity – would be counter-produc- elect their representatives, not the job of the elect- schools, which will improve the communities that tive to our best interest. I would support any ed representatives to select their voters. I support they serve by providing free breakfast and lunch, legislation that imposes severe sanctions on any reforming the redistricting process as well as other after-school activities, job placement and train- individual or company practicing any form of small-d democratic efforts including public cam- ing, and health care. I also support significantly discrimination. EDUCATION: We must provide paign financing and initiatives to increase access increasing teacher pay. a quality education for all in SAFE, MODERN to and ease of voting, such as same-day voter regis- ENVIRONMENT Terri Hill facilities. We must pay our teachers fair and just tration and voting by mail. : http://www.voteterrihill.org compensation. This must be done throughout the Without federal leadership on climate change, we State. Conditions in City schools are disgraceful; must redouble our own mitigation efforts: increas- QUALIFICATIONS: As a District 12 delegate Dulaney (where I taught) and Lansdowne are ing renewable energy standards, investing in clean serving on the HGO committee, I review every bill unacceptable. The “lockbox” proposal of using energy job training, strengthening forest conser- before my committee. I rely on my unique expe- gambling money should be passed, and tax on the vation, and pricing carbon. We must focus on re- rience as a practicing surgeon to introduce legis- eventual legalization of Marijuana (I’m opposed). siliency and adaptation strategies for communities lation to improve health care access and peoples’ at risk from rising sea levels, rising smog levels, lives. I’ve built relationships and gained the respect LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org 27 of colleagues, advocates, and house leadership on the existing solution when it really hasn’t his voters ENVIRONMENT: We need to con- for my tenacity, thoroughness, coalition building been tried. EDUCATION: I support the recom- tinue MD’s tradition of protecting natural re- skills and analytic approach REDISTRICTING: mendations of the Kirwan Commission. I am a sources with strong policies based on sound cost/ I’ve introduced legislation to create a non-partisan, firm believer in the value of education and the benefit calculations. The risks posed by climate independent body to draw legislative maps and Commission has provided many good ideas. But change should be addressed with a REVENUE- separate non-partisan commission to study ways the Commission does not address the importance NEUTRAL shift in taxation towards carbon based to dismantle MD’s congressional gerrymandering of capital improvements to existing facilities and consumption (away from income & property), without disadvantaging citizens. Governing rules the need for new facilities. Our schools are in dis- improving both the environment & MD’s eco- and factors to prioritize must be spelled out. The repair and must be improved. This should be paid nomic growth. Need to protect old-growth trees in 2020 and future censuses must be as accurate as for through long-term bonds. our communities. DISCRIMINATION: We need possible. Supreme Court may establish national to address a history segregation and isolation by standards. ENVIRONMENT: Climate change, Mark Weaver making the City a more attractive place for middle environmental disparities and Bay health are http://weaverfordelegate.com class families to live & raise kids, not imposing our greatest environmental challenges. I sup- QUALIFICATIONS: My blue collar work ex- its failed housing, education & welfare policies port accelerating transition to 100% renewables, perience gives me a an appreciation for practical on Baltimore County. Many young families joining the US Climate alliance, challenging EPA’s problem solving. My political activism has giv- move to 42A because the City School system gave retreat on environmental protection, assuming en me a front row seat in the political arena in them no choice. This is unjust & unsustainable. EPAs role, and am against increased underwater Maryland. I am past president of the S.W. Balt. Systemic failure demands reform, not more of the fracked gas pipelines, unfettered drilling off MD’s Co. Democratic Club (7 years). We fought for same. EDUCATION: I am a parent of 2 BCPS shoreline, and weakened mitigations for runoff. marriage equality and against fracking, among elementary students. This requires more than 400 DISCRIMINATION: Systemic discrimination other issues. Now I want to serve inside the sys- characters, but the first step to achieving world- effectively creates a caste system. Correction re- tem. REDISTRICTING: We should draw them class public schools is accountability and trans- quires looking at policies and practices through an fairly. When drawing, we could tally the vote by parency in the hundreds of millions worth of tech equity lens, asking “who might be hurt by this ac- party from two past elections in the proposed contracts signed by corrupt leadership. We also tion”, and checking for compounding, unintended districts. Then, if the results statewide doesn’t need to reform this systemic failure in Baltimore consequences. Banning inquiries on past salaries, come close to the overall statewide vote, then the City that drives out middle-class families & fails assuring equal pay for equal work, supporting districts should be redrawn until the new result disadvantaged kids. affordable childcare, enforcing laws that address closely reflects the overall state vote. Ideally, we DEMOCRAT inequities will help. EDUCATION: Lock box and would team up with a Republican state to do this, grant funding to support Kirwan recommenda- but in the end we have to. ENVIRONMENT: Stephen Lafferty tions: universal pre-k; trade and technical training; Climate change is the number one threat to human http://www.delegatelafferty.com p-tech & other accelerated curricula; resources for civilization, so we have to do our part by raising QUALIFICATIONS students facing barriers such as poverty, disabili- Renewable Portfolio Standards, stopping the Trans : I have been a member of ty or language; identifying, hiring and retaining Canada pipeline and encouraging renewable pow- the House of Delegates for 12 years, serving on great teachers; assuring diversity in admin and er generally. We also need to continue cleaning up the Environment and Transportation Committee. teaching staff; and providing compensation and the bay by limiting the nutrient pollution that cre- I have been a subcommittee chair, Chaired the incentives commensurate with their value ates “dead zones.” DISCRIMINATION: I support Regional Revitalization Workgroup and the the HOME Act that stops landlords from discrim- Baltimore County House Delegation and served on James Howard ination by source of income. I support eliminating the Joint Audit Committee and Joint Committee http://jameshoward.md cash bail that penalizes the poor. EDUCATION: on the Critical Areas. I have received honors for my work to protect the Bay and communi- QUALIFICATIONS: I am a working mathema- I support expanded public preschool education. I ties. REDISTRICTING: The Supreme Court tician. This has meant four years in law enforce- also believe that life skills, such as knowledge of has never said that partisan politics in drawing ment working on counternarcotics and human how credit cards work and budgeting, should be maps violates the Constitution. But, we need trafficking interdiction. And work to make the required to graduate high school. Preschool would some better ways to formulate a body that can citizenship application easier. I’ve created sys- be expensive. We should pay for it by raising taxes recommend new districts so that they are contig- tems for internet security and looked for holes on high income Marylanders. uous, compact and representative. I do not know in our election process. These are the core pol- how such a body can be chosen but am open to icy problems I work on daily. I am running to Legislative District 42A ideas. ENVIRONMENT: I have fought to pro- get things done. REDISTRICTING: Maryland tect Maryland’s environment since being elected should adopt an independent commission for both Vote for 1 in 2006. My legislation has expanded recycling, Congressional and state redistricting. The com- REPUBLICAN improved strategies for reducing septic pollu- mission should be charged to create compact dis- tion, reducing sediment pollution and improving tricts approximately equal in population. Finally, Stephen A. McIntire waterways, protecting pollinators and reducing the courts should have the power to review, upon http://stevemcintire.org pesticides. We still need to ban plastic bags, sup- challenge, the district maps and the independent QUALIFICATIONS: -Policy understanding: U port clean energy and eliminate polysterene and judiciary should be able to evaluate if the maps Penn, business & public policy -Diverse experi- reliance on fossil fuels. DISCRIMINATION: I meet the requirements. ENVIRONMENT: In ence: tech/telecom, finance helping mid-sized fully support efforts to eliminate all discrimina- the short term, the Bay is at risk due to pollu- industrial & services businesses fund growth, tion. Prior to my election, and since, I have worked tion. Increasing mitigation and managing de- and small business owner & real estate entrepre- to eliminate discrimination in housing and have velopment to view risk holistically must be done neur -Active in community & schools Shared advocated for greater investment in communi- across the entire watershed. In addition, climate goals: World-class schools, safe welcoming com- ties, schools and individuals where poverty and change is real and will disproportionately af- munities, good-government accountable to the inequities exist. We need more focus on equity in fect Maryland. We must cut carbon emissions, people & dynamic economic opportunity for educational investments, transportation and job but we cannot rely on everyone else. Therefore, all. REDISTRICTING: Yes to an Independent opportunities. EDUCATION: I support the lock- we must establish a mitigation program against Commission! Gerrymandering undermines box to ensure that casino revenues are dedicated rising sea levels. DISCRIMINATION: The good democracy, increasing the power of special to education. I support the recommendations of news is that Maryland is holding firm against interests, fringe pressure groups and party boss- the Kirwin Commission that will intensify efforts the tide, but more can be done. Historically, the es. Those bosses created SD42 to punish Sen. to help low income communities and students, be enforcement mechanisms are weak, subject to Brochin (D) for being too independent. Then more aggressive and creative in recruiting teachers substantial review, and expensive for the victim. to protect a loyal partisan, they let Del. Lafferty and address under performance. We need to sup- We must address the enforcement piece before carve out a 1 member sub-district. In this system, port and promote career and technical education creating new hurdles. That is, we can’t give up Speaker Busch has more power over a Del. than as well. 28 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

foremost authorities on critical issues facing our Legislative District 42B community. REDISTRICTING: I feel like the DEMOCRATS Vote for up to 2 process was unfair in Maryland and has served to hold our state up to ridicule across the country Michele Guyton REPUBLICANS thanks to Governor O’Malley. It is wrong, the http://micheleguyton.com Raymond C. Boccelli process is flawed and must be changed. I totally QUALIFICATIONS: My educational and work http://www.boccellifordelegate.com support Governor Hogan’s approach to resolving history as an advocate for at-risk families and this problem. ENVIRONMENT: I feel like the students with disabilities, my personal experiences QUALIFICATIONS: I am a U.S. Army Officer, continued clean-up and restoration of the Bay is as a mother with children who have challenges, retired, after 20 years active Federal service and the top priority on the environmental front in and my experience making policy decisions within currently in my 21st year as a supervisor in a Maryland. We are making progress and that must a large state department (MSDE) have all unique- major Law Enforcement department in Maryland. continue. It is essential that we solve the problem ly prepared me for this office and will certainly I have a proven record of accomplishments with the Conowingo Dam and the sediment issues. inform the decisions I make as State Delegate for and I possess the leadership and organization- It is equally important that we require our neigh- 42B. REDISTRICTING: I believe that a nonpar- al skills to complete any task that I undertake. bors from the north to assist and help pay for the tisan committee should redraw the districts after REDISTRICTING: I support changes that clean-up. DISCRIMINATION: We are against each census. The current Maryland districts are so allow for fair and equitable distribution of pop- discrimination of all kinds and our decision unfairly gerrymandered that they do not allow fair ulation growth and information. Redistricting making will reflect how we respect individuals representation for all citizens. ENVIRONMENT: should not be considered because of political and their rights. EDUCATION: My priority is The environment is very important to our state advantage, demographics or commercial growth. to make certain that our tax dollars make it into and county economy and identity and I will ENVIRONMENT: No response received by the classroom. Today, too many of our education fight to fiercely defend our rivers, bay, coastlines deadline. DISCRIMINATION: Being a defender dollars are diverted away from the classrooms. and forested areas from over development and of public rights for over 40 years, I have continu- Additionally, I want to make sure we are providing pollution. I will strongly support clean renew- ously and consistently enforce a sense of fairness a sound foundation in reading, writing, arithme- able energy efforts, land preservation and open and equality regardless of race, gender religion, tic, sciences and computer skills to our children. space programs and re- training for workers to disability, or poverty. EDUCATION: No re- Security at our schools is a priority as is removing make conservation a viable economic alterna- sponse received by deadline. illegal drugs from them. I belie tive. DISCRIMINATION: My adult life has been dedicated to trying to level the playing field for all Justin Kinsey Tim Robinson families regardless of race, income, sexual orien- http://www.justinkinsey.com http://www.robinsonfordelegate.com tation, immigrant status or disability. I believe in QUALIFICATIONS: My career has been eclec- QUALIFICATIONS: I practiced as a general investing in comprehensive community school tic, with time spent in healthcare, education, and practitioner for the Public Health Service in rural models, supporting family leave plans and a living emergency services. I have been a volunteer fire- Louisiana, and then as an anesthesiologist in wage, providing access to high quality child care, fighter/EMT for over 16 years, and spent a year- Maryland for 25 years. I have spent many years early intervention programs and essential health and-a-half working in Iraq and Antarctica as a on the legislative committee of Medchi, and been care for all families. EDUCATION: I support the government contractor. As a product of Baltimore president of a large group of physicians in Towson. Kirwin Commission recommendations to fund County Public Schools, I understand the difference The current chaos in medicine demonstrates the universal access to high quality Pre-K programs, that an excellent public school education can pro- need for legislators with knowledge of all parts of increase teacher salaries to recruit and retain high vide to someone. REDISTRICTING: I am in fa- medicine and patient care. REDISTRICTING: quality educators, increase Career Technology vor of non-partisan redistricting. Gerrymandering We need an impartial, nonpartisan commission Pathways and provide more comprehensive has no place in a republic, regardless of which on redistricting. New districts should draw heavily supports to our under performing schools. We party is in control. Congressional and legislative on continuity of community groups along with must focus more on student safety and less on test districts should be drawn to best represent the geographic continuity, with strong emphasis scores and should only use public money for public population that is served, and should be drawn on minimizing changes from census to census. schools. as competitively as is reasonable. These districts Voters should be able to identify their district should respect jurisdictional and geographical from election to election, rather than knowing Sachin Hebbar boundaries whenever possible. ENVIRONMENT: their district was chosen to advantage a political http://sachinhebbar.com Maryland needs to redefine its energy policy. We party or politician. ENVIRONMENT: Protecting QUALIFICATIONS: I earned my Ph.D. and have outlawed fracking, yet our regulations for the agriculture and agricultural nature of rural conducted cancer research for 17 years. I have the solar power are not conducive to wide-spread or Baltimore County, by respecting conservation necessary understanding to attract healthcare commercial implementation. I am in-favor of a easements, and carefully controlling develop- startups in Maryland. I am the VP of a middle total review and necessary overhaul of regula- ment above the Urban Rural Demarcation Line school PTA. I know the challenges facing our pub- tions and programs that pertain to state energy (URDL). Protecting the Chesapeake Bay, most lic education system. I founded and lead a grass- policies. DISCRIMINATION: I am generally critically by control of sediment overflow from roots advocacy group. I am an immigrant, and I opposed to policies that discriminate against the Conowingo Dam after storms, and continuing shaped my destiny with hard work, perseverance, people. EDUCATION: I am in favor of supporting to work toward relief of sediment buildup behind and support from my community and fami- trade programs and joint diploma/certification the dam. DISCRIMINATION: We’ve made a lot ly. REDISTRICTING: We need to take politics programs. I am in favor of decreasing standard- of progress in the last few decades, but often it out of redistricting. Communities that live togeth- ized testing and focusing the preparation and has come at the price of lost civility and sense of er should be represented together. People should testing time back into classroom instruction. I community. We can and must do better; civility choose their representatives and not the other believe that Governor Hogan’s proposal to secure and progress are possible together. I want to keep way around. I support the formation of an inde- additional education funding via casino “lock box” moving forward, working to bring us together pendent commission to draw new district lines legislation is a necessary step, and I am supportive by working on the problems that separate us. after the 2020 Census. ENVIRONMENT: We of this legislation. EDUCATION: School choice and the ability of should enforce existing environmental regulations, parents to pick the schools with the best fit for follow through on our commitments on limiting Nino Mangione their children are crucial. Every child is different nutrient flow into the bay, and work to prevent http://www.ninomangione.com/ and has individual needs, which may not fit into shoreline erosion. We should save our open spaces QUALIFICATIONS: I was born and raised in a common curriculum. Communities should and prevent overdevelopment. We must engage in Baltimore County and feel like I have a good control their schools and determine the best meth- public-private partnership to install solar pan- understanding of the issues that our residents are ods. Individual children have different needs and els on parking lots and commercial buildings to concerned about. My career at WCBM has allowed strengths, as do communities. We must strengthen reduce our dependence on conventional energy me to exchange views and learn from some of the Charter School laws. sources. DISCRIMINATION: We need to end LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org 29 discrimination in housing on the basis of source of income. I will also support equitable funding Legislative District 44B Aisha Khan http://aishaforchange.com of schools. I applaud legislators for protecting Vote for up to 2 LGBTQ against forced conversion therapies. I QUALIFICATIONS: As an entrepreneur who strongly support protecting women’s right to REPUBLICAN came to this community with nothing, I know No Republican candidate is running for privacy. We also need to ensure that the decennial what it takes to build a business, raise a family, and this office. census counts all residents to ensure appropri- strengthen a community from the ground up. My ate funding and representation. EDUCATION: DEMOCRATS years of interfaith volunteer work have given me The interim Kirwan Commission report calls for the coalition building skills needed to advocate for more money and renewed commitment for early Aaron J. Barnett my constituents in Annapolis. REDISTRICTING: childhood education, teacher training, hiring of http://electaaronjbarnett.com Legislative and congressional districts should be qualified teachers, and more emphasis towards drawn compact to keep communities together and QUALIFICATIONS: I served as a labor rep- at-risk students. I broadly support these goals, and avoid fragmenting distinct neighborhoods. We resentative for over thirty yrs, shop steward, I am looking forward to the findings in the final need to establish an independent, nonpartisan re- EEOC rep,wage scale member, convention del- report. I also support locking in casino revenues districting commission whose sole duty will be to egate, vice president Port of Baltimore and I for public schools. draw district lines that respect neighborhoods and have been a community advocate for over twen- communities. ENVIRONMENT: Climate change ty yrs, serving on various boards and elected Daniel Nemec is the most urgent issue. Our state needs to help to different positions such as President PFIA http://www.danielnemec.com lead the way toward a 100% renewable energy fu- Comm. Ass., Liberty Road Community associ- ture. We must therefore enact legislation that will QUALIFICATIONS: My professional background ation VP, VP Rec & Parks, Community Liaison set specific, measurable goals to scale back fossil is in finance and accounting. I earned my CPA in Woodlawn Sr Center REDISTRICTING: fuel dependency and increase the use of renewable 2011. Before that, I graduated from the University none ENVIRONMENT: Carbon pollution equal energy. It has already been proven that the econo- of Maryland in 2008 and Hereford High School in to that produced by as many as 53,000 cars, can my actually grows when we reduce emissions and 2004. For the past ten years, I’ve helped companies be eliminated by introducing stronger legislation clean our. We can do both. DISCRIMINATION: and individuals manage their finances. I don’t to support giving Tax credits for the use of clean As a Muslim-American woman who immigrat- pretend to know everything, but I promise to work energy such as Wind power, funding that by 2020 ed to this country, I have experienced discrim- with other delegates to make Maryland a better with moderate growth will create methods that ination first-hand. I will support programs to place. REDISTRICTING: This is one issue where will reduce waste and improve the quality of life educate people on the importance of diversity there is common ground among Democrats and for all Marylanders DISCRIMINATION: as a la- in schools, in the workplace, and in our soci- Republicans. Gerrymandering is fundamentally bor leader and representative of working men and ety. I will work to establish protocols to combat unfair when Republicans do it, and it’s funda- women I have fought and will continue to fight sex-based discrimination and harassment in all mentally unfair when Democrats do it. A possible against any form of discrimination and support Maryland workplaces, beginning with the General remedy to this would be to have an neutral agency any and all policies that do so EDUCATION: any Assembly. EDUCATION: I will support career oversee the redistricting process, not composed and all policies that improve the quality education training programs for high school students and of politicians, but of mathematicians, statisti- for Maryland students, by ensuring that the reve- universal Pre-K. In this 21st century economy, we cians, and data scientists. ENVIRONMENT: The nue that was initially promised to Marylanders by need young people who are adequately trained for most significant environmental challenge is of the gambling industry for education is used and high-tech careers, including students who opt for a course reducing and reversing climate change. directed as promised The Maryland Legislature can play their part by vocational track. To offset the cost, we should col- implementing clean, renewable energy initia- Bishop Barry Chapman laborate with companies, unions, and non-profits tives in solar, wind, and hydroelectricity. This http://www.facebook.com/ geared toward job training to help prepare young requires those in the legislature to listen and to Politics-Really-Clear-677278565667298/ people with apprenticeships. take seriously input from scientists and energy QUALIFICATIONS: My qualifications are as policy experts on best to implement these tech- Charles E. Sydnor, III follows: 1) Associate of Arts Degree, Paralegal http://www.charlessydnor3d.org nologies. DISCRIMINATION: I will support any Studies 2) Bachelor of Arts Degree, Labor Studies policy that prevents discrimination of any type. QUALIFICATIONS: My educational back- 3) Law Student 4) Union Representative / Lobbying Any policy that strengthens Section 20-606 of the ground and professional experience as an at- for State Workers Collective Bargaining Legislation Maryland code which prohibits employers from torney provide me the skills that I need. I had (Memorandum of Understanding 5) Contract discriminating against individuals based on race, a successful first term sponsoring impactful Monitor REDISTRICTING: Yes, but I think that color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital legislation that ushered in the use of police the people should come directly from the com- status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or body cameras statewide and was one of three munity “ we the people”, under the supervision disability has my support. EDUCATION: This is freshman appointed a subcommittee chair and of a Maryland Federal Judge. The Judge will be the first issue in my platform. I am very strongly expect to continue working smart for my dis- charged with the responsibility of explaining the in favor of strengthening public schools. I will trict and the state as a whole. If re-elected, I’m mission of the independent body and answering support bills like HB 978, the Protect Our Schools ready! REDISTRICTING: I support the creation any questions about packing the districts to any Act, which ensures school ratings will rely on 65% of a non-partisan, independent body to draw leg- party over the other. ENVIRONMENT: Continued academic indicators (based on state test scores, islative and congressional district maps after each restoration of Chesapeake. The state could go into graduation rates, etc) and 35% school quality indi- census. The concern for me is how the non-parti- the seafood business and use the revenues to give cators (based on school climate, attendance, and san, independent body would be formed and how the money back to a fund created for the restoration access to a well-rounded curriculum). reflective of the state’s diversity it will be. While of the Chesapeake. DISCRIMINATION: Enforce I support the work of the Maryland Redistricting the state, and federal laws with penalties for all Reform Commission, I believe some recommen- parties violating the laws. The 14th Amendment dations should be revisited. ENVIRONMENT: of the U.S. Constitution states that “ no state shall There are likely multiple things we can all do and deny equal protections of the law”. Also 42 U.S.C.A many things may not be new. Maryland must 1983 Color of State Law, can be used to deal with continue on its path to ensure that the TMDLS the misuse and abuse of authority by government protects this resource. I think we also need to officials. EDUCATION: Free education for all work with our federal elected officials to make community colleges and universities in Maryland. sure they have what they need to ensure this Provide all online courses for those who want free administration does its job. DISCRIMINATION: education. It would be funded the Maryland Lottery This last session I introduced six bills that / Stadium Authority and Maryland Tolls Facilities addressed discriminatory practices and policies revenues 30 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS that I came across in higher education, insurance as County Executive? Explain. underwriting, campaign finance and criminal Al Redmer, Jr. EMPLOYMENT: What role, if any, should the http://Redmer2018.com law. This included the HBCU Equity Act of 2018, County government play in encouraging economic QUALIFICATIONS HB 656, HB 657, HB1748, HB759 and a law to development and job growth? : I have more executive-level clarify Maryland’s Hate Crime Statute. I have leadership experience than any candidate in this EDUCATION also supported the HOME Act during my first : What role can, and should, the race or recent Baltimore Co. Executive. I have 35 term. EDUCATION: I support the findings of County Executive play to ensure quality public years’ experience in the public & private sec- the Commission on Innovation and Excellence schools? tors, running large and small companies. I have in Education. To fund the reforms noted by the FAIR/AFFORDABLE HOUSING: How would started 2 businesses of my own, and have twice Commission, I supported HB 1697 during the you approach the discrepancy between the current lead the MD Insurance Admin as Commissioner. 2018 session to achieve the promise made years level of affordable housing in Baltimore County I served as a state Delegate for 13 years, serving as ago when casino gambling was first allowed in and the need for such housing? Minority Leader for the last two. PRIORITIES: Maryland-- to supplement funding for our public PUBLIC WORKS (online at www.vote411.org The county has failed to make proper investments schools. only): How would you prioritize the county’s most in nearly all priorities. My first act will be to create critical infrastructure needs? an Office of the Inspector General to conduct a Pat Young review of county govt, find ways to streamline www.patyoung4md.com LAND USE/DEVELOPMENT (online at operations, reduce waste, & help build a blueprint www.vote411.org only): How would the fol- QUALIFICATIONS: I have served as a Delegate for a long-term plan &budget. We’re also grap- lowing factors influence your zoning decisions: in the Maryland General Assembly since 2014 pling with complex education issues. I will be a) property owners’ wishes; b) Planning Board and have gained a valuable perspective related hands-on, and engaged in our classrooms & school recommendations; c) the Planning Board staff to passing legislation and supporting the needs system. EMPLOYMENT: The county needs to recommendations; d) Master Plan directives; e) of my community on the State level. My time ensure that businesses aren’t burdened by need- developer’s wishes? as a United States Marine has provided me less regulations or high taxes & fees. We need to with a work ethic and “never quit” mentality HEALTH/SOCIAL SERVICES (online at address crime and education issues that negatively that I employ in Annapolis as a Delegate and www.vote411.org only): The growth of poverty impact economic development opportunities, back home as a father and community advo- in Baltimore County has outpaced urban and rural particularly in low-income areas. Additionally, cate. REDISTRICTING: I support revamping poverty growth. What steps, if any, should govern- I will work with Gov. Hogan to continue the out redistricting process where the majority of ment take to respond to this trend? success of the More Jobs for Marylanders Act in Baltimore County. EDUCATION: While the the power falls in the hands of an independent REPUBLICANS commission. ENVIRONMENT: Maryland has a County Executive doesn’t control the Board of special responsibility to care for and maintain the Pat McDonough Education, the county has a fiduciary responsi- bility to make sure that our tax dollars are being health of the Chesapeake Bay. With the Federal http://patmcdonough.com/ Gov’t backtracking on important regulations that spent efficiently and wisely to benefit the edu- QUALIFICATIONS help us ensure we hold accountable those that : 20 Years of elected cation of our children. This is an area where the would pollute the bay we must be more vigilant public office. Reviewing and voting on multi current administration has been totally disengaged than ever in passing and enforcing environmen- million government budgets. Reviewing an- and has ceded everything to the school system tal laws in Maryland. DISCRIMINATION: I alyzing different policy, issues, in Education, without thought of oversight, including disci- will continue to support legislation that works Healthcare, Public works, and many other public pline. FAIR/AFFORDABLE HOUSING: I do to dismantle institutional racism and bias. government agency’s. Working on local coun- not believe that additional Section 8 vouchers are Specifically hiring bias, pay disparities, housing ty government policy and issues as a member the way to solve our need for affordable housing; discrimination, health disparities. EDUCATION: of the Baltimore County Delegation. General rather we need to find ways to reduce the unit cost I support the recommendation of the bipartisan experience and knowledge related to commu- of building homes in our county. This can be done PRIORITIES Kirwan and Knott commission that have worked nity affairs. : Education, Remove through targeting smaller infill projects, making tirelessly to provide recommendation to improve Verletta White. Abolish Common Core. Reduce them more efficient, and more affordable to build. Stat by 50% use Stat funds for upgraded secu- our public school system. I support changing the DEMOCRATS way we fund school construction, putting budget rity cost. Armed SRO’s in all schools. Tough power back in the hands of local jurisdictions. I student rules Public Safety 0 tolerance period, Vicki Almond abolish all sanctuary policies neighborhood also support looking at innovative ways to reduce http://www.vickialmond.org testing times that distract from planned curricula police centers and patrols. Serious crackdown QUALIFICATIONS: My mom never went to and learning on Mexican Heroin. Citizens on Patrol in ev- ery neighborhood. EMPLOYMENT: Expand college, but she did everything she could to take Economic Department and privatize some care of me-- working three jobs at a time. I am a BALTIMORE COUNTY aspects. Improve workforce development pro- mom, I am a grandmother, I am a caregiver, and I gram. Recruit more apprenticeship and job am a 30year community activist and I’ve lived here EXECUTIVE training programs. Work with the Community my entire life. Baltimore County needs a cham- Vote for 1 College system and other private educators pion who knows what County families are facing in job development. Development opportuni- every single day and I know because i’ve lived it. DUTIES: The County Executive is the chief ties in County Government for young people. There is no better preparation. PRIORITIES: administrative officer of Baltimore County. The Promote annual job development regional I will fight to protect children to provide them County Executive provides direction to all county summits EDUCATION: Education, Remove greater opportunity. I am going to expand our departments and proposes plans, programs, bud- Verletta White. Abolish Common Core. Reduce school breakfast and lunch program, and make get, policies and legislation to the County Council. Stat by 50% use Stat funds for upgraded security sure our students can focus on learning and not ANNUAL SALARY: $175,000 per year. cost. Armed SRO’s in all schools. Tough stu- on being hungry. I am going to tackle the Opioid dent FAIR/AFFORDABLE HOUSING: I am epidemic just like I did with the drug SPICE. TERM: Four years with a term limit of two terms. committed to reducing all section 8 and afford- And I will expand our School Resource Officer HOW ELECTED: Elected countywide. able housing programs and units. I will declare program because there is nothing more import- CANDIDATES FOR BALTIMORE a moratorium on section 8 housing. the county ant than keeping kids safe. EMPLOYMENT: COUNTY EXECUTIVE WERE ASKED is over saturated. We have done our part. The Economic development and job growth is a key THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. county will initiate a lawsuit against the court component to a prosperous Baltimore County. ordered on section 8 housing. Senior Citizens and Economic stability helps build strong neighbor- QUALIFICATIONS: How does your experience responsible tenants will be appreciated treated in hoods, great schools, stable and livable wages, and prepare you for the duties of this office? a professional manner. provides the amenities our residents crave. The PRIORITIES: What are your 2 highest priorities County should encourage economic development LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org 31 by providing support to businesses who choose to prepare you for the duties of this office? locate here, and their employees. EDUCATION: John “Johnny O” Olszewski, Jr. http://www.gojohnnyo.com PRIORITIES: What are your 2 highest priorities As County Executive, I will work collaborative- as County Council member? Explain. ly with BCPS to ensure our education dollars QUALIFICATIONS: I have done it all in EDUCATION are being spent wisely and responsibly, and that Baltimore County: been a student, school board : What role can, and should, the students are our focus and priority. I believe we member, teacher, state Delegate and private sector County Council play to ensure quality public must be proactive in maintaining our capital software executive. Yet my most important titles, schools? assets, while filling our classrooms with additional by far, are father and husband. I am ready to lead FAIR/AFFORDABLE HOUSING: How would educators and support staff. I also support giving our county into the future. My experiences have you approach the discrepancy between the current the County Auditor greater oversight over BCPS prepared me to fight for you and your family. I level of affordable housing in Baltimore County contracts. FAIR/AFFORDABLE HOUSING: As believe it’s time for Baltimore County to get back and the need for such housing? PRIORITIES a team and consensus builder, I know that ignored to working for the people. : My PUBLIC WORKS: How would you prioritize the to solve the complex problem of affordable hous- highest priorities are improving our school system county’s most critical infrastructure needs? ing, we must have advocates, residents, and apart- and reforming local government so that it is trans- ment owners at the table to reach resolve. While parent and accessible to the people it serves. I will LAND USE/DEVELOPMENT (online at we must be conscience of property owners rights, invest the resources necessary - in our people and www.vote411.org only): How would the fol- we must also work towards breaking the cycle of infrastructure- to make our school system among lowing factors influence your zoning decisions: poverty and giving our residents an opportunity to the best in the country. I’ll also enact campaign a) property owners’ wishes; b) Planning Board thrive. finance reform, hold regular community meet- recommendations; c) the Planning Board staff ings and expand outreach efforts in the county. recommendations; d) Master Plan directives; e) Jim Brochin EMPLOYMENT: Baltimore County government developer’s wishes? http://jimbrochin.com should be at the forefront of encouraging eco- HEALTH/SOCIAL SERVICES (online at QUALIFICATIONS: As a Senator, I sponsored nomic development. I have a record of helping to www.vote411.org only): The growth of poverty bills creating the Hybrid School Board, allowing create jobs and will chart a course where Baltimore in Baltimore County has outpaced urban and rural bad acts to be allowed in court, and allowing County is a center of job growth. We will do that poverty growth. What steps, if any, should govern- nonviolent offenders to choose treatment over by building out job training programs, creating ment take to respond to this trend? arts and entertainments districts, investing in our prison. I voted for the ban on assault weap- EMPLOYMENT (online at www.vote411.org main streets and incubators and through partner- ons, the ban on bump stocks, and Same-Sex only): What role, if any, should the County govern- ing with the private sector. EDUCATION: The Marriage; have a 100% pro-choice record and ment play in encouraging economic development County Executive should be leading the charge am an ardent environmentalist. I will collabo- and job growth? rate with the Council and be independent and to improve our schools. As the only former BCPS transparent. PRIORITIES: 1. Stop pay-to-play teacher in this race, I know what it takes to im- Councilmanic District 1 politics in Baltimore County and eliminate de- prove our public schools. I will make education my top priority -- implementing universal pre-K and veloper contributions on projects in the various REPUBLICAN Councilmatic districts. 2. Expand quality of life making community college free for all residents. projects for residents: preserve green space and I will pay teachers better, feed our kids, hire more Pete Melcavage, II develop more parks, ball fields, and recreation staff and finally address our infrastructure needs. No response received by deadline. centers, improve traffic, provide timely services, FAIR/AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Baltimore and strengthen our schools. EMPLOYMENT: We County is behind on addressing the need of afford- DEMOCRATS able housing for our residents. I’ll address the gap must showcase our diverse economic potential. Tom Quirk Neighborhood downtowns need support attracting by thoughtfully leveraging incentives and require- http://www.votetomquirk.com small businesses and promoting arts and cultur- ments for developers to create more units. We’ll No response received by deadline. al venues. Suburban corridors like Reisterstown also end discriminatory housing practices. In fact, Rd, Liberty Rd, and Security Blvd need redevel- I am the only candidate running for Baltimore County Executive committed to ending housing Sheila Ruth opment. I will promote economic incentives and http://www.sheilaruth.com resources, secure available State financing and discrimination through passage of the HOME Act. aggressively pursue commercial partnerships to QUALIFICATIONS: In recent years, I’ve dedicat- encourage job growth. EDUCATION: My role ed my time to progressive political activism, which is to fund transparent solutions to address our BALTIMORE COUNTY directly motivated my decision to run. I’ve also aging school infrastructure by rebuilding and been a small business owner, computer program- renovating schools, to provide teachers, counsel- COUNCIL mer, web developer, book publisher, homeschool- ors, social workers, nurses and teaching aides to Vote for 1 ing parent, and on the Boards of Directors for support our students, to encourage the expansion DUTIES: Members of the Council pass legisla- small nonprofits. These responsibilities have given of vocational programs and community schools tion, adopt the budget, set the county tax rate and me diverse skills and knowledge that will help PRIORITIES with increased access to community services and exercise planning, zoning and subdivision respon- me excel as councilperson. : One, ensure accountability for BCPS policies and spend- sibilities. The Council makes appointments to enacting a small-donor public financing system ing. FAIR/AFFORDABLE HOUSING: For the offices, committees and commissions that are to reduce the political reliance on big money new apartment structures in Baltimore County, directly responsible to the legislative branch. and encourage candidates and elected officials I would support a percentage of the units being to engage with and address the concerns of all SALARY: $62,500 for council members and marked for affordable housing. Furthermore, my citizens. And two, reducing concentrated pover- $70,000 for council president. administration will introduce a “Live Where you ty by passing the HOME Act to prevent housing Work Program” to encourage our teachers, police TERM: Four years with no term limits. discrimination by source of income, and creating officers and firefighters to live here. I want to ex- HOW ELECTED: The county is divided into more affordable housing in areas where there isn’t EDUCATION pand our Veterans Housing Program and support seven council districts. Each district is represented enough. : We must think resource- our senior citizens in securing affordable housing. by one council member who must reside in that fully and carefully prioritize to fund critical school district and who is elected by only those citizens infrastructure. That means a comprehensive Kevin Francis Marron who reside in that specific district. ten-year, 21st century schools plan, developed by No response received by deadline. independent experts. The plan should fairly and CANDIDATES FOR BALTIMORE precisely detail when each school can expect to COUNTY COUNCIL WERE ASKED THE have its needs fully addressed, and short-term fixes FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. for urgent needs until they’re solved by permanent QUALIFICATIONS: How does your experience construction. FAIR/AFFORDABLE HOUSING: 32 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

Baltimore County’s distribution of affordable private sector (non-profit). I have an unparal- Our community leaders will be more incline to housing is a bigger issue than its amount. Limited leled track record of fighting for communities support development that provides open spac- areas of the county tend to have affordable especially on issues of land use, budget, contract es for bringing families together for a variety housing, creating pockets of concentrated pov- review and constituent services which are the of activities like, biking, sports, music and the erty. Through a combination of incentives and core functions of County Council. PRIORITIES: arts. PUBLIC WORKS: Our aging infrastruc- requirements, we should ensure that develop- Public safety is my top priority. I plan to work ture needs immediate attention. We need to get ment in areas with insufficient affordable hous- closely with police & with the council member out in front of water and sewer line replacements ing includes an adequate number of affordable in the adjacent district in Baltimore City to drive in conjunction with our road repairs. Too many units. PUBLIC WORKS: Our schools are the down crime. 2nd is protecting the environment. times roads are repaved only to dig them back county’s most critical infrastructure need. Our Development must be done in a respectful way up in a few months for water and sewer repairs. children--the county’s future--should always be a to the community, to the environment & to the Transparency in where the county is spending top priority, but especially while children attend small business community. The urban rural capital funds is paramount. I am committed to our schools with severe overcrowding and poor facili- demarcation line (URDL) works well and I will district receiving our fair share. ties. Many people tell me that they need more and hold the line in place. EDUCATION: I will work expanded recreational facilities. Of course, basic to have a robust capital budget for county schools Harlan K. Zinn infrastructure such as roads, sidewalks, and street- which includes a new Dulaney High School. No response received by deadline. lights must be well-maintained. For the first time, Baltimore County will have a hybrid school board that includes elected mem- Councilmanic District 3 Councilmanic District 2 bers from each council district. I look forward to working with the 2nd District School Board REPUBLICANS REPUBLICAN Member to help improve our schools. I will also work closely with the Pikesville Schools coali- Ed Hale, Jr. Michael Lee tion. FAIR/AFFORDABLE HOUSING: I will http://www.edhalejr.com/ http://MikeLeeBC.com work with appropriate county agencies and other QUALIFICATIONS: As a small business owner, QUALIFICATIONS: I believe my 15+ years of council members in furthering fair housing princi- I know how to make payroll; I know how to cut running an international small business prepares ples, including provisions to expand the locations expenses and I know how to set goals for perfor- me well for this position. I understand not only available to multi-family housing and prioritize mance standards. I also like to collaborate with Return on Investment but Opportunity Costs the investment of HOME Investment Partnerships others in order to work towards a common goal. and Budget Management (like real families have Program (HOME) and Community Development Any business owner will tell you--you have to work PUBLIC WORKS to). Working in an international company with a Block Grant (CDBG). : 90% together in order to be successful. PRIORITIES: diverse team of men and women in leadership roles of Baltimore County’s population lives inside the First I want to Bring in new business in order to is only possible by fostering clear communication Urban Rural Demarcation Line (URDL), and 2/3 expand our tax base, keeping our property taxes and shared end vision. PRIORITIES: Education: of the land remains rural. Much of the County’s low. Second, I want to build a new Dulaney High Our children will compete against the best in the infrastructure was built in the 1950’s. Water and School with the new revenue used from bringing world, and our schools need to focus on preparing sewer pipes are aging and severely strained. Some in new business. Dulaney is long over due for them for the future (language, arts, STEM, nature, may be undersized. Funding needs to be prior- updates, and the window of time for an “updat- financial and health training). Public Safety - We itized to replace aging infrastructure inside the ed” building is passed--we need a new school for require more officer training. More technology for beltway and other vulnerable areas. our kids to feel excited to learn. EDUCATION: County Council should be entirely behind fund- surveillance of communities, and common sense Rick Yaffe gun regulations. EDUCATION: I believe it’s critical ing--they control the purse and should cut unnec- http://www.rickyaffe.com to be involved. The Council must be a check and essary funding, at the same time finding ways to balance on the Executive and School Board with QUALIFICATIONS: I have spent my entire improve schools performance by increasing fund- an eye to common sense and long term solutions life in this district volunteering. My experience ing. One example of this is the current schedules to make Baltimore County schools the best in the includes: Foundation Chair- CCBC, Trustee- for high schools. In order to save money we went Maryland. We must demand more from our lead- CCBC, Board Member- Beth El Congregation, from 7 50min classes to into 4 hour and 30min ers, schools, teachers, parents and all residents. If we Firefighter & Paramedic, Chestnut Ridge and classes. How can our kids be expected to be excit- do this BC will be the envy of the State (home val- Pikesville Vol. Fire Comp., President 11years ed to learn? FAIR/AFFORDABLE HOUSING: ues will rise). FAIR/AFFORDABLE HOUSING: – Chestnut Ridge Vol. Fire Comp., Advisory Although there are many philosophical questions: There are already initiatives set forth to increase Board- Jewish Vocational Services, Baltimore should we help others less fortunate; or should affordable housing and there should be. But, I County Planning Board, Landmark Preservation we protect our own hard-working citizens from believe this should come with resident responsibil- Commission. PRIORITIES: Education and problems? I feel that we are pigeonholing our- ity and the government’s responsibility to provide Public safety with emphasis on making certain selves into this issue. It’s not should we increase or a way for those initiatives to succeed. Affordable our seniors are safe. Quality Public schools are decrease affordable housing--it’s how do we give income housing, without addressing underlying critical to our community. Students deserve people more opportunity for employment in order problems will simply make situations and tensions the highest standards for a quality education. to support themselves and the families proper- worse. PUBLIC WORKS: Technology as a basic Maintaining a safe environment is critical to ly. PUBLIC WORKS: I think the priority should utility should be our top priority. Private/public our continued growth. I want to insure that our be two of our biggest resources--water and power. (google) partnership to provide internet in the seniors feel safe in the community. Our pub- If we do not have either of these things everyone County will provide businesses, residents, schools, lic safety agencies must have the most updated will suffer. I’m not looking to see a Flint, Michigan public safety a necessary tool. If done properly technology. EDUCATION: I would be active in styled situation within our District. I would then technology can help our county then expand into Annapolis to insure Baltimore County its fair say, after both our pipes, waterways, and power providing improved public transportation options share of funding from the State. The Council is lines are taken care of, then we can start fixing our using connectivity (as in other countries). also charged with reviewing the Education budget roads, bridges, highways and street lights. to insure our teachers are given the tools and DEMOCRATS equipment needed to do their job at the highest Wade Kach http://www.WadeKach.com Izzy Patoka standards. Our Community Colleges must be affordable with strong ties to workforce develop- QUALIFICATIONS Campaign Website: http://voteizzy.com : I am currently serving in ment. FAIR/AFFORDABLE HOUSING: This my first term on the Baltimore County Council. QUALIFICATIONS: I have spent my entire is where we must bring community organizations Previously I served our County for many years in lifetime working to strengthen, improve and and reputable builders together to design and the Maryland House of Delegates. As a graduate of protect communities at the neighborhood lev- create housing that is not only affordable, but also Baltimore Poly and Western Maryland College, I el, community level, local level, state level and increases the quality of life in our communities. have worked in the county school system as a math LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org 33 teacher and an auditor for most of my career. My can be subsidized through bond issues and/or the bottom up. For strong foundations stand the experience has lead to many legislative success- government/private industry collaboration via test of time. And save money by tackling the root es on behalf of my constituents. PRIORITIES: grants. PUBLIC WORKS: Infrastructure needs causes of issues rather than managing their more I am committed to decreasing county taxes. would appear to be schools, roadways, housing expensive consequences. Education is cheaper I bring to this effort a working knowledge of and supportive facilities which accommodate a than jail. Treatment is cheaper than an overdose. government budgets and the ability to identify growing population. A priority ranking of infra- Homes are cheaper than shelt EDUCATION: and eliminate wasteful spending while targeting structure needs should be developed and moni- The rubber stamp of apathy must be discarded resources to provide needed services. My other tored with funding and support identified early in favor of active engagement and oversight. New priority is to continue to advocate for openness in the planning process. Project planning would and secure schools must be built now. Bloated and transparency. Two bills I introduced, which be continuously monitored to ensure adoption of administrative costs must be reallocated to student are now law, provide for a greater opportunity recommendations & achievement of objectives. services, counselors, social workers, and personal for citizen input. EDUCATION: My experience pupil workers. Curricular choices must be evi- as a school teacher gives me the background and DEMOCRATS dence-based. The digital takeover must be slowed knowledge to be an effective advocate for making Colleen Marie Ebacher and reevaluated for safety, privacy, and efficacy. FAIR/AFFORDABLE HOUSING our schools safer and stronger. The County must http://www.colleenebacher.com : Investing provide adequate facilities for current and future in a suite of innovative solutions makes financial populations. My legislative experience in both QUALIFICATIONS: The challenges we face sense. Per night, it costs more to be housed in the state and county has enabled me to address in Baltimore County and the rigors of the office a homeless shelter, a jail, a hospital or a mental the needs of our schools, including securing will require hard work. I have the experience and institute than in subsidized housing. Don’t forget funding for new Towson and Dulaney High expertise for the job. In addition to being small that the mortgage interest deduction is a housing Schools. FAIR/AFFORDABLE HOUSING: business owner, I have been a teacher for 30 years, subsidy. Safe and stable homes give children a Revitalization and possible expansion of our including 22 as professor at Towson University. good start in life and builds strong communities. aging and deteriorating communities should be a I have managed large budged and have brought PUBLIC WORKS: Public safety is priority one. County priority. Encouragement of development people together to find fresh solutions to complex That means continued investments in our aging where adequate public facilities (roads, schools, problems. PRIORITIES: 1. Transparent and water and sewerage systems, roads and bridges as etc.) and open space is smart as well as preferable. responsive government. Residents of the county well as creating safe and secure new institutes of However, I do not support mandating that land- deserve representation that understands and is learning. These projects must utilize new ap- lords accept government run section 8 vouch- responsive to their concerns. I will hold regular proaches, materials, and technologies to ensure re- ers PUBLIC WORKS: In the next term, public forums to listen to concerns and viewpoints and siliency and sustainability – improving the “triple works priorities must center first and foremost on share information through regular newsletters bottom line”, economic, social, and environmental road repair and repaving, then storm water man- and social media. 2. Education. For econom- benefits. agement improvements and stream restoration ic growth and increased job opportunities in designed to reduce pollution and soil erosion. Also the county, we must respond to our education Councilmanic District 4 needed are new recreational facilities to meet the needs. EDUCATION: Education is one of the needs of County citizens. With our growing senior biggest challenges facing the county. To ensure REPUBLICAN population, expansion of senior center facilities is quality public schools we must: pay teachers No Republican candidate is running for equally as critical. and support staff at a rate that is comparable to this office. other workers with the same education; provide Doug Zinn adequate support staff; expand free pre-K; more DEMOCRATS http://WinWithZinn.com support for at-risk children; and more vocational training and dual high school community college Derrick A. Burnett, Sr. QUALIFICATIONS: 30+ years in local & federal degrees. FAIR/AFFORDABLE HOUSING: I No response received by deadline. government management; extensive grant writing support the federal housing consent decree and for non-profit organizations; and award-winning will push for passage of the HOME act. The act Julian E. Jones, Jr. community service have enabled me to deliver simply eliminates a form of discrimination that http://www.julianejones.com real solutions for individuals, families, seniors, prevents landlords from discriminating against QUALIFICATIONS students and communities. A win-win leadership : I have a history of leader- applicants on the basis of their source of income. approach and a passion for assisting others ensure ship, advocacy and accomplishments. AACo FD- Landlords may still decline to rent to individu- that Baltimore County will improve as a result 1985. 1st African-American Officer. Lt, Captain, als with criminal histories, poor credit ratings of my election to public office. PRIORITIES: Batt Chief and Division Chief. President AACo or any other criteria that is not prohibited by (1) Schools-- improve security at all schools; African-American FF Assoc. IAFF. Pres. - Capts law. PUBLIC WORKS: Baltimore County has remove, counsel & continuously monitor dis- and Lt.s Assoc. and Pres. of the AACo Chiefs many critical infrastructure needs including ruptive students; & provide internships & job Assoc. Pres- Hernwood ES PTA. Chairman of schools, public transport systems, roadways and guarantees for CCBC graduates. (2) Seniors-- ex- the Balt. Co. Council, becoming the 1st African- bridges. We must fund necessary repairs to our PRIORITIES pand services and hours for all Senior centers; American Chairman Balt.Co,. : #1. schools and construct new school buildings. Our increase number of low and moderate priced Children – My highest priority is doing what is current public transportation network is inade- senior housing; and promote part-time jobs for necessary to ensure our children receive the best quate and requires real vision and investment to active seniors interested in working in County education possible, including recreation, em- move it beyond a car-centric system. Roadways departments or local businesses. EDUCATION: ployment and other opportunities to succeed in and bridges must be repaired. The County Council should make its positions life. College Promise Program (Free Community known to the School Board via its representative College) come to fruition. #2. Community – I Bronwyn Mitchell-Strong work hard every day to make our community a to the Board as well as through quarterly meet- http://www.bstrongdistrict3.com ings with Board members. Council members best great place to live, work and play. Hosted many EDUCATION represent the position of constituents on many QUALIFICATIONS: Service is my mission, comm events business dev : The issues—school facilities, school security, curricula science my guide and hands-on is my method. council should make sure schools are well fund- development, testing to meet State and national As a regulator, I enforced laws. As an educator, I ed and assist in every way to ensure schools standards, internships, recreational opportuni- built thinkers. As an executive director, I leveraged and personnel within are of the best quality. ties, etc. FAIR/AFFORDABLE HOUSING: partnerships. As a program director, I expanded The Council members should be engaged in The County should explore alternative uses for services to diverse audiences. As a foster parent, I the schools. By being engaged, I am available under-utilized /unused facilities—churches, broke the cycle of poverty and despair, one child at to provide assistance as needed to make surer schools, factories, former retail sites and other a time. PRIORITIES: Invest the people’s money our children receive the best education possible. FAIR/AFFORDABLE HOUSING buildings-- which can be converted into afford- in the people with new schools, job training, and : I support- able housing with jobs for residents. Renovation health services, to strengthen the county from ed the source of income legislation. My goal is to make sure people have the necessary tools to get 34 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS a sustainable job that will allow them to afford FAIR/AFFORDABLE HOUSING: I be- the trades- I’ve had to earn every job based on a great home. I have been supportive of various lieve in free market solutions. It’s important to my own merit and skills. I have studied politics affordable housing initiatives. PUBLIC WORKS: keep the government from interfering in the and economics informally for years and would 1) Schools, improvements and new schools, has marketplace which leads to artificial pricing. bring that background as well. PRIORITIES: 1) been our priority for the past 8 years. 2) Roads – PUBLIC WORKS: If the roads need to be ser- Bring financial restraint and creativity to County Continue to resurface aging roads and invest in viced we need to service them. This is common Government. In my roles of project management, new roads I.E. Owings Mills Blvd. 3) Sewage sys- sense. no process is too sacred to revisit for efficiency tem – Improve our aging water and sewage system. and we would often reward people for their ideas. DEMOCRATS While politicians bemoan that there is nothing Councilmanic District 5 Alex Foley not cut- I’m sure with incentives that government No response received by deadline. employees would be happy to report waste and REPUBLICANS bring ideas. 2) Be transparent and open and weigh John Michael Torsch issues EDUCATION: The Council can only cut David Marks No response received by deadline. from the Executive’s budget- not add, so it may http://www.councilmandavidmarks.com seem that a councilperson can’t do much. What QUALIFICATIONS: For two decades, I have Councilmanic District 6 they can do is ensure there is no over-develop- worked to improve the Fifth District—as a volun- ment in an area already besieged by overcrowd- teer, community leader, and County Councilman. REPUBLICANS ing in schools and work with the executive and My record is clear: three new schools, eight their state delegation on securing funding for the new parks, and neighborhood improvements Glen Alan Geelhaar proper maintenance of existing schools and for FAIR/AFFORDABLE HOUSING from Charles Street to the Harford County http://www.facebook.com/ new schools. : line. PRIORITIES: Public safety must be the glengeelhaarforcountycouncil/ I don’t believe in forcing property owners to take top priority for local government, which is why QUALIFICATIONS: While I have not held government vouchers if they don’t want to or I have championed the needs of our law en- Elective office, I have been active in the mandating the building of a percentage of homes forcement community. I have been endorsed in Community. I am a member of a small group of in new development. What I do believe in is every election by the Fraternal Order of Police. volunteers who plan and fund raise throughout the allowing a property owner to have more options My second priority is education—strengthen- year, so our neighbors can celebrate the 4th of July that may also increase housing options for others. ing discipline, removing repeat offenders, and Fireworks in Fullerton. It always amazes me that Some things I’d want to make easier to build- le- finishing the work we have started to elimi- the efforts of a few can organize an event enjoyed gal apartments, accessory dwelling units, tiny PUBLIC WORKS nate school overcrowding. EDUCATION: The by Thousands. I plan to encourage additional homes. : We are very lucky to County Council funds the budget recommend- community events when elected. PRIORITIES: have an excellent and mostly reliable water supply, ed by the School Board. I secured funding for It’s been forty Years since Baltimore County but I’d also look to renegotiate any deal with the three new schools, renovations at Dumbarton Public Schools closed Rosedale, and Parkville city that the county has so that county water users Middle School, and air conditioning at every Elementary Schools. Addressing School Over- can have better customer service and accountabili- Fifth District school. The Council also regulates crowding is my top priority. Also, I would like ty. They say there’s no politics in getting a pot hole land use. I downzoned thousands of acres to to see the 750 Seat Golden Ring Middle School filled- but an overdeveloped area can strain roads lighten the impact of development on overcrowd- Building, which is planned to close, transformed not meant for that traffic. I’d prevent over-devel- ing. FAIR/AFFORDABLE HOUSING: We into a Northeast Vocational High School. Students opment first. need to eliminate poverty, not spread it around. should be able to walk right into jobs with Licenses Ryan Nawrocki That’s why I helped block legislation that would when Graduating. EDUCATION: My campaign http://ryannawrocki.com have oversaturated communities like Seven slogan touts the 3 E’s of Education, Emergency No response received by deadline. Courts, Carney, and White Marsh with Section Services, and Economic Development. I have a 8 housing. The better approach is to invest in job one Baltimore County view of our schools. When Allen E. Robertson training, better transportation, and temporary Students who have Mold allergies suffer in schools http://Robertson4council.com help for needy families. PUBLIC WORKS: like Lansdowne High, the reputation of our entire As Councilman, I secured funding to resurface Baltimore County School system is put at risk. QUALIFICATIONS: As a banking manager I numerous neighborhoods, repair water mains, Our tax revenue is tied directly to our housing worked with many other departments to accom- and plan for a Towson shuttle. With a new County values, so healthy schools must be a priori- plish projects just like the council has to work with Executive, I hope to resurface the Joppa Road ty. FAIR/AFFORDABLE HOUSING: It’s been other Districts and Balto. Co. Government. My corridor and routes such as Bosley Avenue and over a year since the Section 8 Maryland Home BA in Accounting and years of financial experi- Stevenson Lane that were denied funding by the Act Bill was introduced, and I testified against it. ence is a base for budget issues. The last 20 years Executive for political reasons. When I am Elected, I will continue to oppose this of fighting overdevelopment and appealing bad potentially disastrous Legislation. Together, I hope decisions has given me a working knowledge of Jay Payne to advance opportunities for our young people zoning, the code and the laws. PRIORITIES: Campaign Facebook: @JayPayne4MD by extending the Towson University Shuttle to The 2 largest problems in Baltimore County are the overbuilding of homes and the “pay to play” QUALIFICATIONS: A family man and inde- Hillendale in order to increase access to affordable PUBLIC WORKS style of leadership. The leadership style costs the pendent businessman. I have been a resident Education. : With the passage taxpayers millions of dollars and allows things to of the fifth district of twenty plus years. I have of the Republican Tax plan, we have a golden happen which should not occur. The overbuild- a passionate belief in personal ownership and opportunity to attract manufacturing jobs to the ing is the primary cause of traffic congestion, integrity, with a commitment to always do the Rt 43 corridor. This area offers Martin’s State overcrowded schools, water and sewerage prob- right thing. I place a high value on our communi- Airport, the CSX Rail-line, Easy access to I95, and lems, electric low use days, and even increased ty and family first. My professional background even a nearby Seaport. There are very few areas crime. EDUCATION: The council can resolve is in sales and marketing and also worked in the in our Country that offer all these Transportation possible solutions to problems in the schools, such restaurant industry. PRIORITIES: Public Safety: opportunities in one location. as resolved to have trained couselors in each school I refuse to acquiesce to political correctness at the Erik Lofstad to identify problems before they occur. This is expense of common sense public safety issues. http://www.eriklofstad.com not the responsibility of police and we are expect- Schools: A father with two young children and ing too much from the teachers who are there to a wife who works as a school teacher. I’m con- QUALIFICATIONS: I’ve worked in various teach, not baby sit or by default raise other people’s cerned about overcrowded schools and school capacities in Information Technology and Project children. FAIR/AFFORDABLE HOUSING: safety. EDUCATION: We should make sure our Management in for-profit, nonprofit, and gov- We have too much of the so called “affordable children and teachers have the proper resourc- ernment settings in my 12 year professional housing” which is creating poverty areas like es to teach within a safe learning environment. career. With a family in commercial fishing and LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org 35

Balto. City. The City has proven that the current for people. This has helped me enormously as County workers and need to protect our workers model to handle the problems do not work. People a Councilwoman because a big part of the job and keep state job. We need to hire and give people either need education or skill training in order of the local government is constituent services. a chance to work for the state and have insurance. to qualify for jobs that are open today and will PRIORITIES: My two biggest priorities as a Yes the state can contract out jobs. I understand be needed in the future. They would then be able council member are constituent services and fully that. But we need to keep State jobs too. to afford housing and we could decrease poverty funding education and public safety. As a coun- areas. PUBLIC WORKS: Schools need the first cil member I am the closest representative to the Brian Weir priority. To minimize costs one model each for people, therefore being able to help them with http://Friends of Brian Weir Elementary, Middle and High Schools needs to be their issues and problems is a very big priority for QUALIFICATIONS: Community activist created and then mass funded for various locations me and since being elected my office has handled over 40 years volunteer service with Recreation to streamline the development process and reduce over 5,500 constituent issues. EDUCATION: and Parks. Board member last 6 years with costs with mass purchasing of interchangeable The County Council’s only formal role to ensure Baltimore County Dept of Recreation. Involved materials from school to school. Interchanges for quality public schools is to approve the Baltimore in many community activities, Clean Bread and roads needs to be addressed for smoother traffic County Board of Education Budget which com- Cheese Creek, American Legion Post 38, Police flows. Sewer Upgrades are necessary. prises 52% of the entire County Budget. However Community Relations Council, representative for there is a lot more an individual council member 13 local recreation councils. Had new park built Deb Sullivan can do to ensure quality public schools. Such as for Eastwood, Out of characters much more to http://DebSullivanforbc.com visiting every school in the district and meeting list PRIORITIES: Work on local issues, many QUALIFICATIONS: As PTA President (7yrs), with principals and teachers to advocate on their local issues have been neglected. ex Failing sewer BCPS Title I Aide (7yrs), and BCPS Volunteer behalf. FAIR/AFFORDABLE HOUSING: systems, Work orders not completed by County (20yrs), I was a team leader and team player Housing is a very challenging issue, especially in property management for over 2 years. Police working productively with parents, offices and Eastern Baltimore County and the Sixth District monument not moved. Need more Police in agencies within BC. I am skilled at advocating, where there is a disproportionate amount of our district with a power shift from 7pm-3am and use common sense approaches to resolve affordable housing. This is why I voted to against strictly for proactive policing not reactive. As the problems and reach a common goal. I have the Home Act in 2016. PUBLIC WORKS: I councilman I will ride with the police 1 night created and met budgets. I care about Baltimore would prioritize the county’s infrastructure needs on the weekends going to the problem areas County citizens and will be their voice in our as fixing roads and bridges, filling potholes, EDUCATION: Some don’t like this but I would District. PRIORITIES: 1st priority will be to repairing waterlines and installing traffic calming like to see common core go away need to get back advocate for citizens of all ages whose concerns devices such as speed bumps or raised crosswalks to common sense IE “kiss Method”. Need to have fallen on deaf ears. Our schools can be better. in residential neighborhoods. I would also say that hold students and parents responsible for unruly There are problems within school buildings such improving intersections to improve traffic flow is behavior. Need to be more transparent about the as safety, and overcrowding that are not getting vitally important and I have worked to improve issues that ARE happening in our school system. resolved. 2nd, is to work cooperatively, across par- intersections around the district. Need better pay for staff including AA’s and all ty lines, with fellow Council Members to resolve employees. FAIR/AFFORDABLE HOUSING: countywide concerns such as overdevelopment Councilmanic District 7 Once again the government has this program all and infrastructure problems. EDUCATION: The wrong biggest complaint about affordable hous- County Council should be a voice for the students, REPUBLICANS ing is the condition of the house and its effect on parents, teachers, bus drivers in our Districts the neighborhood. If a recipient rec’s a voucher and the County. If a citizen brings a concern to Todd Crandell for $1695. per month over the course of 5 years a Council Member, it would be their responsi- http://www.teamcrandell.com that’s $101,700 for a house that cost app 100K with bility to take the concern to the school board or No response received by deadline. addition to what the recipient pays which is app principal. There should be open communication $6000 per year. Not enough characters to finish between the Council, school board, and parents. Dave Rader statement PUBLIC WORKS: The failing sewer http://votedaverader.com It will take a collaborative effort to resolve is- system and water lines that are over 70 years old No response received by deadline. sues. FAIR/AFFORDABLE HOUSING: I do in most cases. Fixing old hazardous bridges and not think that more affordable housing should be DEMOCRATS roads. Our low level lands that continuously flood built until the current housing is accessed. There with a hard rain need better drainage. are many vacant homes and apartments. There Richard Davis needs to be a determination if the vacant housing http://[email protected] is still needed. Are the vacant ones and the occu- JUDGE OF THE QUALIFICATIONS: I have ran operation di- pied houses up to code and following regulations? rector of security for Days Inn Harbor for several These findings will help determine the need for CIRCUIT COURT years and know about safety and security oper- additional housing that best suits the communi- ation for staff as well as well as guest. I ran the ties. PUBLIC WORKS: We need to stop allowing Circuit 3 safety department as well and make safety rules overdevelopment in Baltimore County. There has Vote for up to 4 for guest and staff. I have great Customer Service been way too much development with no regards skills and I care and love working with people and DUTIES: Judges preside in the Circuit Court, to schools or infrastructure. We need to repair make sure I have all safety concern and security which is a trial court that hears major civil cases the water mains, roadways, bridges to withstand matters in order. PRIORITIES: My main pri- and more serious criminal cases, such as those the high volume of traffic in Baltimore County. orities our hearing the voice of the people and requiring a jury trial. Circuit Courts also may There are too many water main breaks, sink holes, their concern. I want to be there and listen and decide appeals from the District Court and certain potholes, unkept roadways and bridges. BC needs act for our community. I want to respond to all administrative agencies. to be pro-active, rather than re-active. matters that our community may have. education SALARY: $154,433. and work shop for training people for good trade DEMOCRAT TERM: Fifteen years, no term limit. Mandatory and jobs. Change the 30 drug rehab. program retirement age of 70 years. Cathy Bevins to 60 days and once someone completes the 60 http://www.cathybevins.com day training , they will be able to attend work- HOW ELECTED: The state is divided into 8 shop. EDUCATION: No response received by Judicial Circuits. The General Assembly deter- QUALIFICATIONS: Prior to being elected to deadline. FAIR/AFFORDABLE HOUSING: I mines the number of judges in each circuit and the County Council, I served as the Constituent would like to see a cap on rent control how much county. When there is a vacancy, the Governor Coordinator for Eastern Baltimore County landlord can raise someone rent. We need to bring appoints a qualified person to fill the office. Each under former County Executive Jim Smith. This the price down and help people to be able to pay newly appointed Circuit Court judge then must experience taught me how to solve problems for housing. PUBLIC WORKS: I think we need stand for office at the first election that occurs at 36 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS least one year after the vacancy happened. One or Build further confidence in the Judiciary by ob- based on law and facts. Raising awareness re- more other qualified members of the bar may also serving and then accurately reporting on the work garding possible implicit bias is critical. People run to fill the vacancy. All candidates run on both of the Courts. Rekindle our trust and belief in the may not know that their prior experiences might the Democratic and Republican primary ballots. Court system. affect decisions. Diversity training is essential CANDIDATES FOR JUDGE OF THE to understanding and appreciating differences. CIRCUIT COURT WERE ASKED THE Michael Finifter Using decision-making tools, such as checklists for http://www.sittingjudges.com FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. sentencing, help ensure that decisions are based QUALIFICATIONS: Having served as a Circuit on non-discriminatory factors. COURT NEEDS: QUALIFICATIONS: How does your experience Court Judge for 16 years, I have handled a wide Not everyone can afford a lawyer. Some parties prepare you for the duties of this office? variety of jury and non-jury trials involving civil, do not qualify for free legal services, but cannot DISCRIMINATION: How can the courts address family, criminal, business and technology mat- afford to hire an attorney. Continuing to increase discrimination based on race, gender, religion, ters. Prior to my appointment, I was in private law the number of self-help centers, adding online disability, or poverty? practice for 20 years. I was also a Certified Public resources, making reduced-fee services available, COURT NEEDS: What are the greatest needs Accountant. Born and raised in Baltimore County, and increasing the types of cases for which support of Maryland’s court system and how can these be I have actively served in numerous organizations. is available will go a long way in providing parties addressed? DISCRIMINATION: Judges must be mindful of resources to have enhanced access to the courts. the need to prevent and eradicate discriminatory Candidates conduct in the court. We can achieve this goal by setting the proper example ourselves -- by respect- STATE’S ATTORNEY Robert A. Cohen ing and treating everyone equally, by reaching fair Vote for 1 http://www.rcohen4judge.org and impartial decisions, and by interceding to stop DUTIES: The State’s Attorney prosecutes felony, the discriminatory conduct of others, whether QUALIFICATIONS: I bring our commu- misdemeanor and juvenile cases in Baltimore intentional or not. COURT NEEDS: Our greatest nity over 25 years of courtroom experience County and assists victims and witnesses. challenge is to ensure equal access to justice for as a Prosecutor, Defense Attorney and Judge. ANNUAL SALARY: $206,229 all. Every person should have access to court that Additionally, for nearly 23 years, I have dedicat- is meaningful, with the knowledge of available TERM: Four years with no term limits. ed myself to the service of our Nation as a Judge legal resources, the accommodation to physically Advocate in the United States Army Reserve HOW ELECTED: Elected countywide. enter the courthouse, the full understanding and where I am currently a senior Military Trial CANDIDATES FOR STATE’S ATTORNEY participation in the process, with confidence that Judge. I possess unquestioned integrity, exper- WERE ASKED THE FOLLOWING their case will be decided by a fair and experienced tise, as well as proven judicial temperament and QUESTIONS. judge according to the rule of law. demeanor. DISCRIMINATION: Judges need to QUALIFICATIONS: How does your experience understand the harm that is caused to our com- Ruth Jakubowski prepare you for the duties of this office? munity when the laws are enforced unfairly or http://www.sittingjudges.com unjustly. Judges must possess the personal cour- GOALS: What are your goals that you hope to age and integrity to make decisions that promote QUALIFICATIONS: I have served on the Circuit accomplish if you are elected to this office? equality under the law, and never tolerate or Court since 2002. Over the past 16 years I have ALTERNATIVES TO PRISON: In what situa- condone any conduct which undermines the fair, handled jury trials in both civil and criminal cas- tions would you recommend pretrial diversion and just and respectful treatment of anyone in our es,family law and guardianship cases and admin- other alternatives to prison in sentencing persons community, whether in the Courtroom or out. istrative appeals. Prior to being appointed to the convicted of crimes? COURT NEEDS: Additional Veteran’s Courts bench, I handled complex civil litigation for over BAIL AMOUNTS: Explain your position on use designed to address and remedy the legal issues 20 years. My diverse experience on the bench and of bail. faced by a growing number of military veterans in the practice of law has prepared me to continue who live in our communities and who suffer from to serve. DISCRIMINATION: As a Judge, I am OPOID USE: What specific role could this office PTSD or trauma related mental-health issues acutely aware of my role and responsibility to be play in confronting the epidemic of opioid abuse in resulting from their service to our Nation. This fair and impartial. As judges we learn and have the county? will require additional resources for counseling, been trained to be aware of any implicit bias. We specialized job training and placement, and struc- all come to the bench with different background REPUBLICAN No Republican candidate is running for tured reentry programs. and life experiences. It is important for judges to understand that implicit bias exists and to recog- this office. Carey Deeley nize it and assure that it does not interfere with DEMOCRAT http://www.sittingjudges.com your decision making. COURT NEEDS: The biggest challenge is assisting the self-represented QUALIFICATIONS: Prior to my appointment Scott Shellenberger litigants. Many can’t afford to hire an attorney and to the Baltimore County Circuit Court, I spent http://www.scottshellenberger.com navigating the legal system can be difficult. The nearly four decades representing clients in a broad QUALIFICATIONS Judiciary has implemented self-help centers and on : I have been the elected range of civil and criminal cases and serving the line resources to help these litigants. Providing at- State’s Attorney since 2007. I have run this office community in various leadership roles. Recently, I torneys at no cost or a reduced fee service also help of 60 attorneys and approximately 60 support received the Maryland Defense Counsel’s Lifetime litigants that can’t afford an attorney, especially in staff for over ten years. This experience makes me Achievement Award for the highest attributes of family law cases. uniquely qualified to continue with our important intelligence, character, impartiality, judicial sen- work of fighting crime and supporting the victims sitivity, and temperament. DISCRIMINATION: Dennis Robinson of those crimes. GOALS: I hope to continue to Judges must assure that the courtroom presents http://www.sittingjudges.com prosecute violent criminals and keep them off the a level field by demanding and exemplifying an streets of Baltimore County. I hope to offer ser- QUALIFICATIONS atmosphere of fairness. A judge must consciously : I had extensive litigation vices and professional prosecutions to the victims identify and exclude bias from legal proceedings, and courtroom experience in a wide range of of all crime so that they have their day in court. apply the law forcefully, appropriately, and con- cases and was an Arbitrator for the American My goal is to make Baltimore County as safe as sistently, and treat represented and unrepresented Arbitration Association. It is important to know possible. ALTERNATIVES TO PRISON: My participants in the Court process with the same the law, but it is also important to understand the office has pretrial Diversion programs for non-vi- dignity that the law requires. COURT NEEDS: communities we serve. I served as President of olent minor crimes such as bad checks, possession Fund additional personnel and improve facilities one of the oldest and largest community orga- of certain drugs and underage drinking. For most to address an ever increasing caseload. Provide nizations in Baltimore County and on boards of first time non-violent offenders treatment of their dedicated community resources for follow up many community and charitable organizations. underlying problems is always a must whether monitoring of litigants needing post trial support. DISCRIMINATION: Judges must make decisions LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org 37 it be for alcohol, drug abuse or anger manage- continue using my management skills to motivate ment. BAIL AMOUNTS: I have recently partici- our clerks to maintain our stellar reputation in DEMOCRAT pated in the modernization of our pretrial process. providing excellent customer service. A happy staff We have instituted an objective risk assessment means happy customers. Grace G. Connolly to determine who should be released and who QUALIFICATIONS: I have currently served should be held in jail. Money bail still has a place for 20 years as the Register of Wills of Baltimore in the system for certain Defendants to assure they REGISTER OF WILLS County. Prior to that time, I served for 12 years on appear in court. OPOID USE: When it comes to Vote for 1 the Orphans’ Court, the last 8 years as the Chief drug dealers who are dealing opioids we need to DUTIES: The Register appoints personal rep- Judge. During that time, I have taken numerous aggressively prosecute them so they cannot con- resentatives to administer decedents’ estates, courses on Estates and Trusts and have attended tinue to sell. Users of opioids need to be brought oversees the proceedings, determines and collects many classes and conferences to stay aware of to court and probation needs to be used to assure inheritance taxes and probate fees/court costs and changing rules and laws concerning probate. It has them to get the treatment they need. GOALS serves as the Clerk to the Orphans’ Court. been a privilege to serve. : I plan to con- tinue to have the best office full of qualified staff ANNUAL SALARY: $114,500. to be available to serve the public. I will continue CLERK OF THE TERM: Four years with no term limits. to serve as Chair of the Legislative Committee for the Registers and implement changes that effec- HOW ELECTED: Elected countywide. CIRCUIT COURT tively aid in the administration of estates. I will Vote for 1 CANDIDATES FOR REGISTER OF continue to assist organizations requesting speak- WILLS WERE ASKED THE FOLLOWING DUTIES: The Clerk of the Circuit Court is ing engagements to educate the public regarding QUESTIONS. AREAS OF NEED responsible for the daily operation of the office, estate and trust matters. : performing such functions as filing, docketing, QUALIFICATIONS: How does your experience Due to the volume of estates that my office does and maintaining various legal records, recoding prepare you for the duties of this office? on a daily basis, I have plans to enlarge the staff to better accommodate the needs of the public. real estate documents, and collecting of related GOALS: What are your goals that you hope to I’m in the process of enlarging the area to better fees, commissions and taxes. accomplish if you are elected to this office? assist and expedite all who come to this office. ANNUAL SALARY: $114,500. AREAS OF NEED: What changes, if any, are Both attorneys and the public who utilize this TERM: Four years with no term limits. needed to ensure more effective and efficient oper- office understand the need for this implementa- ation of the Register of Wills? tion. ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC: The office HOW ELECTED: Elected countywide. ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC: What policies assists the public as much as possible. Given the CANDIDATES FOR THE CLERK OF THE would you implement to assist the public, especial- restrictions placed upon by statute we are limited CIRCUIT COURT WERE ASKED THE ly low-income residents, in using the services of to procedural matters only. When possible we FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. your office? will answer questions and advise them to seek QUALIFICATIONS: How does your experience counsel if necessary. When appropriate we rec- prepare you for the duties of this office? REPUBLICAN ommend that they call the Baltimore County Bar Association and request assistance. GOALS: What are your goals that you hope to Jane Roger accomplish if you are elected to this office? QUALIFICATIONS: Lifetime citizen of AREAS OF NEED: What is needed to ensure Baltimore County. Attended JHU. Worked with JUDGE OF THE efficient operation of the Clerk’s office? Register of Wills and attorneys. Familiar with ORPHANS’ COURT REPUBLICAN Register’s operations and Maryland law. Started various businesses and currently hold a supervi- Vote for up to 3 sory position with the State of Maryland which Deb Hill DUTIES: The judge of this court supervises the requires management skills. Served on Balt. No response received by deadline. administration of estates. There is concurrent County Commission on Aging. Former Treasurer jurisdiction with the Circuit Court over guard- DEMOCRAT for the Balt. County Republican State Central ianships of minors. The judge conducts hearings Committee. GOALS: I want the citizens to feel involving probate and guardianship disputes, Julie Ensor confident they will receive quality service from the reviews and acts upon administration accounts http://facebook.com/julie.ensor.39 Register of Wills. My primary goals will be to treat and requests for payments from estates (or QUALIFICATIONS individuals with respect and compassion while : Clerk of the Circuit Court for guardianships). Baltimore County since 2010; Member Conference they face the challenge of resolving the affairs of Circuit Court Clerks, Maryland Circuit Court of deceased loved ones and to better educate the ANNUAL SALARY: $39,000. Clerks Assoc., Court Security and Bench Bar public and my staff on the duties of the Register. TERM: Four years with no term limits. Committees; 12 years Judge of Orphans’ Court; I plan to conduct thorough customer service HOW ELECTED: Elected countywide. Corporate Manager at PHH Corporation; 22 training within the office. AREAS OF NEED: years Information Technology; Magna cum laude Electing me will be the first time the position has CANDIDATES FOR JUDGE OF THE Graduate Business Administration at Towson changed hands since the last century. I will work ORHANS’ COURT WERE ASKED THE State University; Lifetime Baltimore County to modernize the office by improving its website FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. Resident. GOALS: In 2015 we implemented and implementing a secure, electronic communi- QUALIFICATIONS: How does your experience eRecording of Land Record documents to be cation system. By improving coordination efforts prepare you for the duties of this office? used statewide in all Circuit Courts and recog- with other elected officials such as the State’s DISCRIMINATION: How can the courts address nized by the Mid-Atlantic Association of Court Attorney’s office, I will combat issues like elder discrimination based on race, gender, religion, Management with an Award. As an accomplished abuse in the most effective and just ways possi- disability, or poverty? leader in Project Management, with my strong ble. ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC: As former pres- technology and judicial background, I have the ident of the Kiwanis Club and of my community COURT NEEDS: What are the greatest needs experience to successfully implement electron- association, volunteer at local women’s shelters, of the Orphans’ Court and how can these be ic filing for court cases in our Clerk’s Office in and recipient of the Governor’s Citation for Public addressed? 2019. AREAS OF NEED: Having served as your Service, I have been a longtime public servant. In order to serve all of the County’s residents, REPUBLICAN Clerk of Court for 8 years, we proudly received the No Republican candidate is running for including those with low income, I will expand the top rating in our 2018 Legislative Audit from 2014 this office. through 2017 with full fiscal compliance in our office’s public outreach to include free online tools operations. We’ll continue fiscal responsibility. 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and restitution would be the most appropriate DEMOCRATS SHERIFF sentence for nonviolent and non-serious offend- Vote for 1 ers. COMMUNITY COOPERATION: Adopt William R. “Bill” Evans and schedule regular forums and neighborhood DUTIES QUALIFICATIONS: 12 years as a Judge of the : The Sheriff provides service to the meetings where members of the community can Orphans’ Court, 9 of those years as Chief Judge Baltimore County Circuit Court, provides assis- interact and have a dialog with Sheriffs/Police for the Orphans’ Court and 33 years as a litiga- tance and support to the citizens and cooperates to air their concerns that will ultimately build tor. DISCRIMINATION: The sitting Judges in with all law enforcement agencies in maintaining trust. It is also of paramount importance to build the Orphans’ Court for Baltimore County have a order. trust and mentor our youth by creating various strong commitment to fairness in our courtroom, ANNUAL SALARY: $90, 000. programs and projects; i.e. tutoring, coaching football, basketball, & creating an Officer Friendly to ensure all parties are heard and any needs TERM: Four years with no term limits. accommodated. Should any such discrimination Program. DISCRIMINATION: Develop a strong HOW ELECTED occur, as Chief Judge, I would immediately correct : Elected countywide. written policy statement (standard operating it. Our courtroom is open daily and we invite the CANDIDATES FOR SHERIFF WERE procedure) making certain the community is clear public to observe our proceedings at any time. ASKED THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. about the Sheriff’s position against discrimination. COURT NEEDS Every Deputy in this office must be held account- : Our courtroom is obsolete and QUALIFICATIONS: How does your experience able for practicing & following that philosophy. the court administrative staff operate in a crowded prepare you for the duties of this office? environment. As the busiest Orphans’ Court in the Deputies and trainees need to be trained and state of Maryland our greatest need is more space GOALS: What are your goals that you hope to educated through in-service & academy classes to and updated facilities. accomplish if you are elected to this office? avoid race discrimination. ALTERNATIVES TO PRISON: In what situa- Juliet Fisher tions would you recommend alternatives to prison Al Roberts http://Www.Robertsforsheriff.com QUALIFICATIONS: I have been an Orphans’ in sentencing persons convicted of crimes? Court Judge in Baltimore County since April COMMUNITY COOPERATION: How would QUALIFICATIONS: I have over 35 years of law 2014. DISCRIMINATION: The Court continues you promote community engagement to improve enforcement experience, I retired as a supervisor to receive education and updates as how to always public safety? from Baltimore Police and I’m now a supervisor be neutral and address the needs of all of the con- in the County sheriffs Office. I Have the unique DISCRIMINATION: What policies would stituents of Baltimore County. COURT NEEDS: advantage of recognizing the problems, safety is- you pursue to avoid race discrimination in law The greatest need is for people to understand that sues and deficiencies that exist within the Sheriff’s enforcement? the Orphans’ Court is a probate court. If people Office. My training ,expertise, leadership skills engage in estate planning prior to death, it makes OPOID USE (online at www.vote411.org and commitment to duty differentiate me from it much easier for our court to do what they wish only): What specific role could this office play in the other candidates. GOALS: Given the oppor- after death. Our three judges engage in education confronting the epidemic of opioid abuse in the tunity I will make the Baltimore County Sheriff’s to the community and have recently spoken at all county? Office more efficient and productive by improving of the Senior Centers in the county. courthouse safety, providing advanced training REPUBLICANS for staff and updating equipment; all of which will Arthur M. Frank Carl H. Magee, Jr. better serve and protect the citizen’s of Baltimore http://orphanscourtjudge.com http://www.CarlHMageeJr.com County ALTERNATIVES TO PRISON: Every QUALIFICATIONS: I have been engaged in No response received by deadline. case is different, so I don’t believe there is a gen- the general practice of law for over 40 years. My eral answer to this question, However I believe experience as a trial attorney has involved just Brian J. Noon money can be better spent on other programs about every aspect of the law, so that I am able No response received by deadline. other than jail for minor non violent offenses and to handle any issues or situations that may come some first time offenders not convicted of serious COMMUNITY COOPERATION before me. With so much trial experience, han- DEMOCRATS crimes. : I dling cases in the courtroom is second nature to spent several years in community relations while R. Jay Fisher at the Baltimore Police Department. You have me. DISCRIMINATION: Our Court is already http://www.fisherforsheriff.com very cognizant of these issues. There is absolutely to engage the youth in the communities. Work QUALIFICATIONS no place for any discrimination for any reason in : I have (33) years of pro- with the community on issues that improve their our courtroom. When low income or impover- fessional law enforcement experience with the quality of life. You have to do more then walk ished persons come to our court, they are given Baltimore Police Department. Prior to my re- in a parade. You must do things like sponsor a information that can greatly assist them in find- tirement, I was the Operational Commander youth sports team or better yet have some of your ing either pro bono attorneys or lawyers that will of the nationally famed Warrant Apprehension personal assist in coaching a sports team or other DISCRIMINATION accept cases at reduced fees. COURT NEEDS: Task Force; a unit that is multi-jurisdictional and activity : Training and more Our court has already implemented a mediation responsible for serving violent felony warrants training on the policies of the agency on discrim- program which has helped to resolve cases more throughout the State of Maryland. I am now ination. This component also must be coupled quickly. There can never be enough information serving in my fourth term as Sheriff of Baltimore with proper education on different cultures and GOALS given to the public so that everyone understands County. : *Continue to increase the lifestyles and consequences for violations both in how the Orphans’ Court operates. I am also very service of the “Dead Beat Parents Program” that the community and agency. grateful to and would like to thank the League prioritizes the service of child support war- of Women Voters for providing voters an op- rants. *Expand the CCTV Surveillance System portunity to learn more about the Judges of the to include additional staircases and elevators. Orphans’ Court. *Continue to be proactive and enhance the training on Homeland Security issues. *Begin and complete the accreditation process with (CALEA), Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement. ALTERNATIVES TO PRISON: An alternative to prison should be reserved for individuals convicted of less serious crimes or first time offenders. Alternatives to prison can provide benefits to the community, reha- bilitate offenders, and treat the mentally ill or drug addicted. Probation, community service, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org 39

CANDIDATES FOR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE WERE ASKED Councilmanic District 1 CENTRAL COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. Candidates QUALIFICATIONS (online at Deborah Arnetta Cason Republicans may vote for candidates as www.vote411.org only): How does your experi- listed in the Voter’s Checklist at the end of ence prepare you for the duties of this office? QUALIFICATIONS: I currently have a Master this Guide. of Science degree in Education with a focus in NOMINATING THE PRESIDENT (online at Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment. In addi- DUTIES: The party central committees make www.vote411.org only): What changes, if any, tion, I have over 14 years experience as a teacher. I and guide policies of the party, finance state should be made in the party’s process for nominat- have also served on the educational board as PTA campaigns, and recommend candidates for ing a candidate for President? state-sponsored positions. Should a vacancy occur president for the Islamic Society of Baltimore. I PARTICIPATION OF UNAFFILIATED between the primary and general elections in the currently serve as secretary on the Gwynn Oak VOTERS (online at www.vote411.org only): PRIORITIES party’s nominations for statewide office or the Islamic Community Board. : My What steps will you take to appeal to voters out- U.S. Congress, that party’s central committee is top priority is to fight to ensure schools get the side the party, such as opening the party primary empowered to fill the vacancy. When a vacancy proper funding needed to create successful student to unaffiliated voters? occurs in the General Assembly, the departing achievement. Enough funds could ensure schools official’s central committee recommends replace- PRIORITIES FOR PARTY (online at can have the resources needed to produce suc- ments for appointment by the Governor. www.vote411.org only): What are your priori- cessful students. I would like to see the board ties for the party? focus on maximizing opportunities for every high TERM: Four years. school student to attend and succeed in college FILLING VACANCIES IN OFFICE (online at HOW ELECTED: Elected by the members of or receive some sort of postsecondary training. www.vote411.org only): What criteria will you the party in the primary, voting by councilmanic BUILDINGS: I would first identify schools in use when considering candidates to fill a vacancy district. need of facility repairs. I would also identify in the General Assembly or other office? CANDIDATES FOR REPUBLICAN schools that are overcrowded and address those CENTRAL COMMITTEE WERE ASKED issues. I think the Board should fight to ensure THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. BOARD OF EDUCATION schools get the proper funding needed to address the issues. They should use the funds to find cre- QUALIFICATIONS (online at Vote for 1 ative ways to reduce class sizes. SAFETY: Every www.vote411.org only): How does your experi- DUTIES: The Board of Education determines school should have mental health professionals on ence prepare you for the duties of this office? educational policies for the county school system. staff. Many behavioral problems are the results of NOMINATING THE PRESIDENT (online at Its three major areas of responsibility are school students needing therapeutic intervention. In addi- www.vote411.org only): What changes, if any, policy (enrollment, attendance and instruction), tion, administrators must have a no- tolerance for should be made in the party’s process for nominat- budget, and school property. The Board hires the bullying and gang problems to provide a safe place ing a candidate for President? Superintendent, who is charged to carry out those for students to learn. Those who disrupt the flow PARTICIPATION OF UNAFFILIATED policies. of learning should be removed from the school environment. BUDGET: At this time I am not VOTERS (online at www.vote411.org only): ANNUAL SALARY: None sure of how money is allocated to the educational What steps will you take to appeal to voters out- HOW ELECTED: Seven members are elected, programs. However, I do believe that all schools side the party, such as opening the party primary one from each of the councilmanic districts; four should be treated equally according to the school to unaffiliated voters? are appointed by the governor size and the needs of the school’s population. All PRIORITIES FOR PARTY (online at TERM: 4 years. schools should have the same resources available www.vote411.org only): What are your priori- CANDIDATES FOR BOARD OF to them based on their population. ties for the party? EDUCATION WERE ASKED THE Pete Fitzpatrick FILLING VACANCIES IN OFFICE (online at FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. www.vote411.org only): What criteria will you http://fitzpatrickforboe.org QUALIFICATIONS: How does your experience use when considering candidates to fill a vacancy QUALIFICATIONS: I am a product of Baltimore prepare you for the duties of this office? in the General Assembly or other office? County Public Schools and have lived my entire PRIORITIES: What are your priorities for the life in my community. I have been involved in school system? education advocacy work in the Southwestern DEMOCRATIC BUILDINGS: What steps would you take to area of the county for the last five years. I current- address aging facilities, school capacity, and in- ly assist in managing a pediatric transport team CENTRAL COMMITTEE creased enrollment? which involves supervising staff, planning, budget- Democrats may vote for candidates as ing and directing one of the busiest such teams SAFETY: How do you propose to address safety listed in the Voter’s Checklist at the end of in the country. PRIORITIES: 1. Transparent issues such as the opioid epidemic, gang problems, this Guide. decisions - openness in all BCPS processes 2. and bullying? DUTIES: The party central committees make Teacher Empowerment - build a system that and guide policies of the party, finance state BUDGET: What programs within the education listens to its teachers in the classroom and pro- campaigns, and recommend candidates for budget should be increased or decreased? vides them with the tools they need to educate state-sponsored positions. Should a vacancy occur COLLEGE ALTERNATIVES (online at while freeing them from unnecessary burdens between the primary and general elections in the www.vote411.org only): What options do 3. Equitable Education - allocation of resources party’s nominations for statewide office or the you support for (1) non-college bound students based on need and sound planning. Education U.S. Congress, that party’s central committee is and (2) students who need an alternative path to should not be based on advantage - it should create empowered to fill the vacancy. When a vacancy graduation? advantage. BUILDINGS: I would see a ten-year occurs in the General Assembly, the departing plan based on facility lifespan, current enrollment, PARTNERSHIPS (online at www.vote411.org official’s central committee recommends replace- projected enrollment and community need. The only): How can the County Public Schools better ments for appointment by the Governor. current system of allocating capital resources integrate county and community services to en- based on which community can best advocate TERM: Four years. hance the educational experience of our students? for itself is inherently inequitable and must be HOW ELECTED: Elected by the members of the ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNTABILITY (on- fixed. SAFETY: School disciplinary policies, party in the primary by legislative district. line at www.vote411.org only): How would you while firmly rooted in safety, must always be edu- work to ensure administrative accountability and cationally-focused. We must avoid programs that effective oversight? unequally target minorities and the disadvantage, 40 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS and must look to root causes for discipline prob- reallocation of students. SAFETY: The school sys- lems. BCPS should partner closely with public heal tem, by itself, cannot solve these problems. Schools Councilmanic District 3 and law enforcement agencies where appropriate, must find a way to increase parental/guardian Candidates and always seek innovation and best practices involvement in their children’s education. There for school safety. BUDGET: I support increased has to be a partnership between schools and par- Kathleen Causey funding for early intervention programs - in- ents to ensure that the message heard in school is http://www.kathleencausey.com cluding early reading screening and intervention. the same message heard at home. There should be QUALIFICATIONS: I am uniquely and well Career education and programs that engage at-risk zero tolerance for drug use, bullying, and/or gang prepared for these duties: almost 3 years as students are also important to me. Teacher pro- activity in all schools. BUDGET: Before any other Current Member of Board of Education, Parent fessional development and new-teacher retention devices are purchased, teachers at all levels should of BCPS students, beneficiary and advocate of should also receive more energy and resources. be polled for their input. Teachers are in the best quality public education, Real Estate Professional, position to assess the need for new, or any, devices former Information Systems Professional, and Matt Gresick in the classroom. Although the impact of doing so Commitment to Community Service. I serve http://mattgresick.org may initially be huge, BCPS must stop all forms of on BOE with integrity, dedication, enthusiasm, QUALIFICATIONS: Being a Maryland public social promotion. This may create a bottleneck in diligence, independence and passion for student school teacher for over 15 years teaching both elementary school and impact resources, but it is success. PRIORITIES: Our mission is educating, middle and high school social studies has blessed necessary change. nurturing, and preparing our young people to me with insights as to what’s best for our students fulfill their potential and lead our neighborhoods, and teachers. I also have a bachelors in secondary Richard M. Young county, and country to a safer, more equitable, and http://Friends of Rick Young@ education, masters in curriculum and instruc- prosperous future. BOE must regain its former and richardyoungforschoolboard tion, and my certification in administration. legal role of governance & oversight of BCPS with PRIORITIES: We want the best educators for our QUALIFICATIONS: I’m a retired 20 year US ethical behavior, integrity, accountability, trans- schools and in order for that to happen, we need Army veteran. I retired in 1995 and transitioned to parency, and fiscal responsibility (audit needed) to to empower them to do their best for every child. teaching through the DOD “Troops to Teacher’s” achieve vital goals. BUILDINGS: I have posi- This empowerment includes reducing initiatives program. I received my Masters Certification from tively advocated for equitable safe, healthy, and that overburden educators as well as reducing UMBC in 1998. I worked for BCPS from 1995 - modern schools to improve teaching and learning class sizes so that individual students are engaged 2009. I was a full time Social Studies teacher at environments for highest student achievement. in learning. BUILDINGS: In order to address Woodlawn High until I resigned in 2007. I con- Success with amplifying community concerns; all three, we need to raise revenue which is why I tinued as an educator and have always been an researching best practices; collaborating with support the Fix the Fund Act as well as the Kirwan advocate for better education. PRIORITIES: 1. stakeholders, county and state leaders. New Board Commission proposals to increase school funding. Make BCPS great again. It’s become a mediocre should pursue 10 year comprehensive strategic There also needs to be a determined approach to system IMO. 2. Our teachers in BCPS are under- plan modeled on Ann Arundel County Public an equitable allocation of resources. SAFETY: paid. (11th in State). BCPS teacher’s pay should be Schools Plan. SAFETY: Focus on physical, mental Schools need to be a safe place to learn and teach. in the top FIVE. 3. Our school construction plan and emotional health and safety with experts, To achieve this we need to promote progressive is a mess. Why have a Board of Education and instruction, nutrition, exercise and orderly setting. discipline, restorative practices, and the commu- a School Construction committee if it’s recom- Lower class size. Increase: SRO’s, counselors, nity school model which will provide a holistic mendations are going to be ignored? 4. Equity for social workers, psychologists, behavior specialists, approach in dealing with safety issues in our ALL schools in EVERY district, not just District PPW, special ed teachers and programs, nurses, schools, while also helping build a more inclusive 3, BUILDINGS: We need to redraw enrollment other supports. Add security specialists. Update school community. BUDGET: The STAT program lines and balance out the over crowded schools and strengthen discipline Policies & Procedures. should be reassessed to best fit the needs of our and the under capacity schools. BCPS projections Monitor adherence & results. BUDGET: Entire students, and more staff including but not limited have been inaccurate for decades. We need to use budget needs review and audit. Former supe to educators, social workers, counselors, and pupil real time numbers and fill our BEST schools to “re-aligned” all areas of budget to support STAT. personnel workers need to be hired to meet state capacity. We have certain Magnet schools that STAT and Administration need reduction. recommended ratios. work GREAT but still are not at capacity and use a Equitable, financially-sustainable, effective tech- lottery? That’s insane. A NEW review of construc- nology is beneficial for teaching and learning. Yet, Lisa A. Mack tion plans by the NEW board. SAFETY: Utilize BCPS is spending twice what suggested for student QUALIFICATIONS: As a retired director from every grant and monies made available from devices amid many concerns. Increase: student Verizon, I am skilled at problem solving, resolv- the State. More social workers and community & staff safety, instructional salaries, capital and ing budget constraints, leading others towards workers in our AT-RISK schools. Strongly enforce others. BCPS policies on school apparel and INCREASE a common goal, and working in a collaborative John W. Egan environment. As a former adjunct faculty member suspensions of any gang related involvement and at CCBC, I have had hands on exposure to recent reported bullying. Administrators need to report QUALIFICATIONS: My experience as an graduates of the BCPS system and have specif- safety issues. Every time.These are societal issues organization development consultant prepares ic knowledge of how well prepared, or not, our not just school problems. They cannot be solved a me for the School Board because: 1) I have ex- graduates are for work or college. PRIORITIES: vacuum. BUDGET: The bureaucracy at BCPS is tensive experience working with executives to My priorities for the BCPS system are to review too large. It takes over 9100 personnel to support create and improve organizational efficiencies, 2) past decisions made by the BOE to ensure those 9000 teachers and 170 schools. There are many I have a firm grasp of essential leadership prin- decisions are in the best interests of students. areas that need reorganizing, reductions, and ciples, and 3) I understand the critical necessity While most people would assume that all deci- across the board reduction in funding. We have of building collaborative partnerships with all sions made by the BOE are in the best interests spent WAY too much for STAT. We don’t need 1:1 stakeholders. PRIORITIES: Three issues that of students, that does not always appear to be so. in elementary schools. Teachers have not received must be addressed: Oversight, Transparency, and Students must be safe, well and truly educated, adequate software training. Safety is a mess. More Competence. A strong, elected Board with mem- and all expenditures questioned to ensure direct money for safer schools. bers accountable to the electorate will help address benefit. BUILDINGS: To address the issue of oversight. For transparency, I want the Board to aging facilities, the BOE should create a template Councilmanic District 2 hold monthly town halls throughout the County of standards for BC schools. Each school should Candidates to engage the entire community. And, the Board must assume a more proactive role to recruit and be measured against the template. Schools must There is no run-off in this primary election. The support our most talented teachers. BUILDINGS: have adequate heat and air conditioning, drinking candidates will be on the ballot in the General BCPS has a responsibility to provide a safe and water, working bathrooms, no lead paint, and no Election. asbestos. Once this inventory is completed, it can secure infrastructure in which to educate our be used to look at the need for new schools or the children. Decisions on allocating resources to LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org 41 facilities should be prioritized first to address Supervisory Accountant with the Centers for on opioids and talk with other Boards on their any outstanding safety issues. Any long-term Medicare & Medicaid Services. Contracting work on bullying, etc. BUDGET: Provide Board infrastructure issues should be addressed with a Officer with the Federal Government. Retired staff to evaluate contracts and use budget variance long-term perspective of anticipated demographic Navy Captain, with two tours as a Commanding analysis to track spending to determine if funds changes and not just to address a short-term situ- Officer. PRIORITIES: 1. Ensure the safety of are spent timely and consistent with the budget. ation. SAFETY: The critical formula for quality students, teachers, support staff, administrators, School-based support for the classroom teacher education includes three essential elements: an and the public with regard to public schools. 2. is vital - counsellors and psychologists. Increase engaged learner, a competent teacher, and support- Ensure that teachers are paid adequately so that compensation that demonstrates the importance ive parents (care givers). Any disruptive behavior we do not have the problems that have been in of the teaching profession. Reevaluate technology that negatively impacts the ability of others who the news recently regarding teacher walkouts in spending. Evaluate the cost of testing. wish to learn needs to be addressed promptly. We Arizona, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and West Virginia. should not abandon the troubled student but our 3. Effective oversight of the $1.6 billion operating Joan Magnani priority must be to support the students who want budget. BUILDINGS: Just as we need an adequate Campaign Facebook: http://Joan Magnani to learn. BUDGET: My top priority is to address school budget to pay teachers what they deserve, No response received by deadline. our schools’ highest performers. BCPS must iden- we also need an adequate school budget to en- tify these students and give them the resources and sure that we have enough new schools to prevent Michael Petrella encouragement to excel. Carver Center has done a overcrowding in any school and to ensure that http://facebook.com/mpetrella superb job of supporting our students in the arts. class sizes are reasonable. The Board must ensure No response received by deadline. We have an equal responsibility to provide compa- that it does an excellent job of convincing the rable resources dedicated to academic excellence approval authorities of the need for new construc- Michael V. Voelker in both the social sciences and STEM. tion and renovations if appropriate. SAFETY: QUALIFICATIONS: I have over 35 years of New buildings and renovations should consider experience leading teams, from the factory floor Paul Evitts safety as a priority in their design and construc- to the corporate boardroom. I have learned how QUALIFICATIONS: I currently hold four roles tion. Safeguards should be enhanced for everyone to listen, assess, collaborate and problem solve in that will help me if elected to the board: 1) Parent entering a public school. A Student Resource order to find sustainable solutions. My experienc- of two children in the BCPS system so have a Officer placed in all schools may be a necessity es enable me to integrate diverse points of view vested interest in how the board of ed operates; 2) given the current climate. Such an officer will also and find win-win solutions that best serve all the Teacher - provides me insight into the challenges assist in addressing drug and gang problems, as stakeholders of our school system. PRIORITIES: of education; 3) Professor - serve on numerous well as to combat bullying. Enact age-appropriate Accountability. Collaboration. Transparency. committees and know how to work as a team; and lessons BUDGET: Increases for most programs We need to look at our budget through the lens 4) Scientist -can analyze and review the research to stay even with inflation. Ineffective programs of return on investment and make cost/benefit to make informed decisions. PRIORITIES: The should be decreased or eliminated. The fastest based decisions. Practices like no bid contracts main reason I became involved was because I was growing student groups are students with severe are hard to justify when viewed from this per- tired of the current board members not putting a disabilities and English learners and the budget spective. We need to make operational excellence stop to the corruption and wasteful spending of should recognize that where needs are dispropor- the standard we expect and deliver in Baltimore our tax dollars. It seemed every day I was read- tionate, then so should be the budget. Students and County. BUILDING: We need a safe, constructive ing a story in the news about ethical violations or Teachers Accessing Tomorrow (S.T.A.T.) may need learning environment for our students and teach- some other problem. All of those problems could decreases until it is proven ers. I would offer that we need to make investment have stopped by the existing board members. If decisions with an eye to making the most of our elected, I hope to bring some common sense to John Lang, III taxpayers’ dollar. New is not necessarily better the board. BUILDINGS: Obviously, updates need QUALIFICATIONS: I have 46 years experience than repaired, so we need to be thoughtful and to be made. For any of our kids to have school in government, including as a legislative fiscal and insure that our investments make sense from a cancelled because a few schools don’t have air policy analyst;10 years with the State Department financial perspective. SAFETY: Every student conditioning and its too hot, that’s an embarrass- of Education in the areas of local school system has the right to expect to come to a safe learning ment. We need to reprioritize our funding and financial reporting; food services, school, and environment. So we need to make sure our school stop wasteful spending. We also need to stream- purchasing policies; and grants administration. Principals are empowered to put all the elements line the renovation and repair process so that I was a transportation manager for BCPS and in place to create this environment at the school changes can be made more quickly and not get Executive Director of several public education itself-- education, health care/treatment, commu- lost in red tape. SAFETY: Currently, our schools associations. PRIORITIES: Restore confidence in nity parental involvement, and strong disciplinary have a good safety record. However, given recent the leadership of our public schools and improve standards. BUDGET: Without going through a events, we should never stop making sure our kids the School Board’s analysis of BCPS business detailed budget or operational review, I will say I are safe. As a board member, I’ll make sure that operations and spending. Ensure a safe and secure support Blueprint 2.0; our spending needs to sup- all safety procedures in every school are up to date learning environment. Improve teacher working port the goals and strategies of this initiative, and and that schools have the resources they need so conditions and compensation, elevate the status of are effectively and efficiently used. kids feel safe. This includes looking at the research the teaching profession, and provide more support and what other school systems are currently for classroom teachers. Conduct a thorough review Councilmanic District 4 doing. BUDGET: Technology should be immedi- of procurement practices. BUILDINGS: Many Candidates ately addressed. The current board just approved BCPS campuses are aging, overcrowded, and in funding for the STAT and I will look into ways to need of replacement or significant renovation. Gaston A. Horne reverse this decision. The evidence just isn’t there These decisions are too critical to allow politics http://www.politicalbank.com/ and too many tax dollars are being wasted to fund to enter the decision-making process - these find-candidates/gaston-a-horne unproven methods. I would redirect monies to re- decisions are best left to the Board of Education. QUALIFICATIONS duce class sizes which has strong research support Adequate funding is obviously vital and part : I grew up in the BCPS and provide more support in existing classrooms of that is convincing the taxpayer that BCPS is system, my parents taught in it, my youngest sister to help teachers. spending it s school construction wisely and fair- is in high school now. I have spent a lot of time ly. SAFETY: Teaching and learning must be done mentoring and coaching (even teaching driving Paul V. Konka in a safe and distraction-free environment. The school across the county). I connect to current students better than most on the school board. QUALIFICATIONS highest priority is making our schools secure from : BA, MBA, and JD. Teacher We need decision makers that are in tune with the in Baltimore County Public Schools for the intruders and, tragically, from students. The Board must focus on this, monitoring and directing needs of teachers and students, and my experi- last four years. Adjunct professor with UMUC. ence has prepared me for that. PRIORITIES: Former professor at the University of Notre school leadership in setting policy and budgeting funds. The Board should study the State’s work Financial literacy should be a mandatory gradua- Dame. Management consultant with Booz Allen. tion requirement. Students should be exposed to 42 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS vocational and technology-based career options that identifies the causes drug-usage behavior, during high school, especially those that may not Makeda Scott applying such research, and implementing pro- http://www.makedascott.com require a college degree. I want more opportunities grams to combat the initial deeper psychological No response received by deadline. for students to explore artistic outlets (especially issues, such as broken families, emotional and in my district) and I’d encourage more parental QUALIFICATIONS: My background as a former physical abuse, poverty, childhood trauma, self- involvement through programs targeting young- Congressional staffer taught me the importance of hate, etc, that lead to drug and alcohol use behav- er students BUILDINGS: Funding is not evenly working in a collaboratively way to make mean- ior. BUDGET: Programs that promote mental dispersed throughout the county. My first step to ing full change. Most importantly I was the PTA health, student consoling, police intervention, and fix aging buildings is to make sure every school re- President for more than 5 years at my children’s’ behavioral interventionists should get more fund- ceives funding based on need. Second, we need to school to more than 800 students and more than ing. Addressing the psychological needs of stu- address conditions for teachers and students. Small 1,000 parents and grandparents. I formed a board dents can address an array of other needs such as things like modernizing bathrooms, updating and worked with parents to advocate on our drug use, alcoholism, bullying, rebellion, distrust walls and windows and updating desks and chairs children’s behalf. PRIORITIES: School Safety- in the school system, as well as violence. Programs can be an inexpensive way to drastically improve children and teachers deserve a safe learning envi- that ignore the psychological needs of students student and teacher attitudes. SAFETY: It is prov- ronment College Readiness - preparing students to should be defunded. en that when parents are involved in their child’s attend college Career Preparation - proper training education, those children do better. Giving stu- and certification programs available prior to high Kathleen White dents more groups to join gives them the opportu- school graduation Disciplinary Actions - county- Campaign Twitter: twitter.com/electKWhite nity to interact over an activity, which can negate wide disciplinary reports that will disaggregate QUALIFICATIONS: My career trajectory the anxiety of making friends. Parents and peers data by school, gender, age, race, and disability includes being a classroom teacher, lead teach- are the two greatest influences on a student’s life BUILDINGS: I would work with the board to cre- er, assistant principal, principal, central office and if we can keep those influences positive, it can ate a report that outlined the needs of the schools administrator, coordinator, director, etc. coupled help us keep students safe. BUDGET: I think the in the county particularly showing the age of the with my education experiences; having a bachelor’s biggest problem with our budget is that it doesn’t facility, the school’s capacity, and its enrollment. I degree, master’s degree, and a doctoral degree, has seem to be evenly distributed. Certain districts would then work collaboratively to design a plan equipped me with the foundational knowledge tend to get more funding and/or attention while that would address the needs of the schools most necessary to be an active and collaborative board others go neglected for longer periods of time. I do in need of help. SAFETY: I would address each member. PRIORITIES: The first priority are stu- not think that the budget should be a merit based of these issues individually based on the needs dents; their safety, assurance that the best teachers item, but rather money should be dispersed based of the school and which safety issue was most are in front of students that are knowledgeable of on who needs it or as evenly as possible. impactful. A solution for one school may not be content and pedagogy and that deliver instruction the solution for another school. I would work with such that all students are equipped to compete Tara Huffman the board to create programs to dissuade young globally with respect to academics and are col- QUALIFICATIONS: Since graduating from people away from using drugs, joining gangs and lege and career ready. BUILDINGS: Consulting law school in 1999 I have used litigation, policy bullying. BUDGET: I feel that more money should and partnering with senior leaders whom oversee advocacy and nonprofit leadership to improve out- be directed to hire more resource teachers and facilities will provide insight of school capacity comes for children and youth. In addition, I have teachers aids to assist teachers in the classroom. and allow BCPS to prioritize facilities that require amassed deep experience in organizational man- Additionally, I feel that more money should be immediate attention; such that increased student agement and oversight, serving on more than 5 directed toward special education programs. enrollment and overcrowding is addressed with local and national boards, including as an appoint- immediacy. SAFETY: Partnering and consulting ed member of the Baltimore City Board of Election Regina Ann Smith with local senior police leaders and local health No response received by deadline. Commissioners. PRIORITIES: 1. Safer Schools departments to disaggregate data statistics related where students and teachers are safe from human Autrese Thornton to all safety issues with the intent of developing threats as well as bias, discrimination and failing action steps that provide local communities with https://www.facebook.com/autrese. facilities. 2. A 21st Century Approach that offers specified actionable steps to be implemented to thornton diverse career paths to students with various needs address all safety issues unique to their specified and interests. BUILDINGS: I would advocate an QUALIFICATIONS: What primarily qualifies communities. BUDGET: Conducting a forensic approach that (1) sets ambitious goals for student me is that I am an active community member accounting analysis and internal auditing of cur- success and conforms every part of the system who is aware of the issues and concerns of our rent and past budget expenditures over a 3-5year to those goals, including facilities, capacity and community members as far as the needs of our span will depict programs that warrant increases enrollment, and (2) participates more proactively children. Secondly, I have fulfilled multiple roles and/or decreases. in local development projects to inform project de- in the Baltimore County Public Schools’ system. signs and timelines and better manage the oppor- With my vast experience directly serving children, Councilmanic District 5 tunities and challenges any given project presents. I have an intricate knowledge of student needs SAFETY: Adopt an updated definition of safety and the flow of school operations. PRIORITIES: Candidates There is no run-off in this primary election. The that not only includes threats to physical safety, Primarily, I will focus on three issues while serv- candidates will be on the ballot in the General but also the threats that students face every day ing on the board: Increasing student performance Election. because of structural inequities driven by racial, and achievement, and consequently opportu- gender and class bias. This broader definition will nities and exposure to practical uses of their help ensure that policies and practices designed schooling skills Creating incentives—for teachers Councilmanic District 6 to address one kind of threat do not inadvertently and administrators, such as performance-based Candidates exacerbate another kind of threat. BUDGET: As I salaries and compensation Incorporating passion, There is no run-off in this primary election. The stated above, each program within the education perspective and pride into our work as facilitators candidates will be on the ballot in the General budget should be evaluated against the outcomes to our students BUILDINGS: Given the recent Election. for student success set by the school system. Also, collapse of a university bridge in Florida, regular I would advocate that we evolve from an annual audits of building safety need to be in place as well budget to a 3-5 year budget. This would require as a system to implement renovations and repairs additional steps to protect the budget from politics according to priority needs. A more strategic and fluctuations in the economy, but would also and verifiable enrollment process should also be provide a vision that everyone can get behind. implemented to eliminate the issue of non-county residents attending county schools. SAFETY: Emphasizing and promoting mental health will be a priority. I will advocate for behavioral research LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org 43 Councilmanic District 7 Candidates William Feuer Dear Voter , http://www.facebook.com/ ElectWillFeuer You can make a tax-deductible contribution to support the League of Women Voters. Your check will support the Voters’ QUALIFICATIONS: I have served and continue to serve on various boards and work with numer- Guide and voter education. ous organizations in my community. These inter- actions have taught me to understand what it takes Make your tax deductible contribution payable to: to work with and for a diverse group of people with different backgrounds and personalities. I am League of Women Voters of Baltimore County willing to collaborate and contribute to an open dialogue. I have the dedication to spend the time ...and mail to: necessary to be well informed. PRIORITIES: League of Women Voters of Baltimore County Allocation, Investment, and Safety. Our facilities 6600 York Road, Suite 211 need attention, we have inadequate school build- ings and overcrowded classrooms. We need to get Baltimore, MD 21212 more resources to the classroom. Class sizes are increasing and teachers are not able to adequately reach every student with the attention they need. NAME With a class size of 30 there is no way a teacher can reach every student. BUILDINGS: As a system we spend money to have a physical facilities rating ADDRESS of all schools. Logic says that you would go to the worst school and work backwards-addressing those worst schools because they need the most CITY, STATE, ZIP attention. We do not do it that in Baltimore. By reining in wasteful spending we can dedicate the resources necessary to ensure our children have adequate facilities for instruction. SAFETY: Smaller class sizes can be a very helpful method to address school safety. Being able to develop personal relationships with students and having the available time to do so leads to identification of bullying, drug use, and possible gang activity at an early stage. With smaller class sizes teachers can build a rapport with the kids and construct Go to www.vote411.org to read meaningful collaborative relationships. BUDGET: responses from candidates that The budget needs to be more effective. We need to deliver as many resources to the classroom as pos- are not included in this Guide due sible. While many reports say Baltimore County to space limitations. spends roughly $14,000/student that is misinter- preted.$14,000 does not make it to the classroom, a lot is allocated to individuals that are not even in a schoolhouse. We need to be better stewards, yet make the investment, in proven effective programs. Rod McMillion No response received by deadline. Eric C. Washington https://www.facebook.com/ ericcarltonwashington No response received by deadline. 44 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS Voter’s Checklist for Republican Races This checklist may be marked, clipped and taken with you into the voting booth. (You may also take the whole Voters’ Guide in with you.)

GOVERNOR/LT. GOVERNOR STATE SENATOR Angela Sudano-Marcellino Vote for 1 Pair LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 6 Kathy Szeliga Larry Hogan & Boyd K. Rutherford Vote for 1 LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 8 COMPTROLLER Janice Lee Dymowski Vote for up to 3 Vote for 1 Johnny R. Salling Ben Boehl Anjali Reed Phukan LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 7 Joseph C. Boteler, III ATTORNEY GENERAL Vote for 1 Joe Cluster Vote for 1 J. B. Jennings Kevin Leary Craig Wolf LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 8 Joe Norman U. S. SENATOR Vote for 1 Vote for 1 Norma Secoura Christian Miele Tony Campbell Jared Wineberg LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 10 LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 10 Chris Chaffee Vote for 1 Vote for up to 3 Evan M. Cronhardt Stephanie Boston Michael Tyrone Brown, Sr. Nnabu Eze LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 11 George H. Harman John R. Graziani There are no Republican candidates for Matthew Kaliszak Christina J. Grigorian this office. Brian Marcos Albert Binyahmin Howard LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 12 Vote for 1 Bill Krehnbrink LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 11 Joseph D. “Joe” Hooe Vote for up to 3 Gerald I. Smith, Jr. Jonathan Porter Blaine Taylor LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 42 Vote for 1 LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 12 Brian Charles Vaeth Chris West Vote for up to 3 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS Bob Cockey LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 44 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1 Vote for 1 Melanie Harris Vote for 1 Victor Clark, Jr. Michael Russell Martin Elborn HOUSE OF DELEGATES LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 42A Andy Harris Vote for 1 LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 6 Lamont Taylor Vote for up to 3 Stephen A. McIntire CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2 Robin L. Grammer LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 42B Vote for 1 Vote for up to 2 Bob Long Liz Matory Raymond C. Boccelli Ric Metzgar Hubert Owens, Jr. Justin Kinsey Jake Mohorovic Mark Shell Nino Mangione LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 7 Mitchell J. Toland, Jr. Vote for up to 3 Tim Robinson CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 3 Lauren Arikan LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 44B Vote for 1 There are no Republic candidates for this Joshua Barlow Charles Anthony office. Russ English, Jr. Thomas E. “Pinkston” Harris COUNTY EXECUTIVE Michael A. Geppi Vote for 1 Rob Seyfferth Norm Gifford Pat McDonough CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 7 Vote for 1 Rick Impallaria Al Redmer, Jr. Tammy Larkin Ray Bly COUNTY COUNCIL Trevor Leach Richmond Davis COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 1 Bill Paulshock William T. Newton Vote for 1 Aaron Penman Michael Pearson Pete Melcavage, II David Seman LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org 45

COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 2 REPUBLICAN CENTRAL Vote for 1 COMMITTEE Michael Lee COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 1 Vote for up to 4 COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 3 Vote for 1 Melanie Harris Ed Hale, Jr. John C. Lerch, Jr. Wade Kach Pete Melcavage, II Doug Zinn Liliana Pulvirenti COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 4 COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 2 There are no Republican candidates for Vote for up to 4 this office. Gregory Certeza COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 5 Ruth E. Goetz Vote for 1 John C. Gordon David Marks Lisa Robin Lederman Jay Payne COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 3 COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 6 Vote for up to 4 Vote for 1 Raymond C. Boccelli Glen Alan Geelhaar M. J. Madwolf Erik Lofstad William T. Newton Ryan Nawrocki B. Scott Patrick Allen E. Robertson Angela Sudano-Marcellino Deb Sullivan COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 4 COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 7 Vote for up to 4 Vote for 1 J. Michael Collins Todd Crandell Alfred Mendelsohn Dave Rader COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 5 JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Vote for up to 4 CIRCUIT 3 Richard A. Brown Vote for up to 4 Eugene S. Craig, III Robert A. Cohen Bradley Lang Carey Deeley Jay Payne Michael Finifter Tony Ristaino Ruth Jakubowski Chandra P. Sharma Belbase Dennis Robinson Kathleen A. Smero STATE’S ATTORNEY There are no Republican candidates for COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 6 this office. Vote for up to 4 Tony Campbell CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Vote for 1 Jonah Jarosz Deb Hill Kimberly Klacik REGISTER OF WILLS Norma Secoura Vote for 1 COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 7 Jane Roger Vote for up to 4 JUDGE OF THE ORPHANS’ COURT Paul M. Blitz There are no Republican candidates for Brian J. Noon this office. Robert D. Schweitzer SHERIFF Vote for 1 Joshua Wolf Carl H. Magee, Jr. Brian J. Noon 46 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS Voter’s Checklist for Democratic Races This checklist may be marked, clipped and taken with you into the voting booth. (You may also take the whole Voters’ Guide in with you.)

GOVERNOR/LT. GOVERNOR Eduardo Rosas Nicholas C. D’Adamo, Jr. Vote for 1 Pair John Sarbanes Diane DeCarlo Rushern L. Baker, III and Justin Holliday Elizabeth Embry CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 7 Vote for 1 Megan Ann Mioduszewski Ralph Jaffe and Freda Jaffe Anthony Carter, Sr. Ben Jealous and Susan Turnbull LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 7 Elijah Cummings Vote for up to 3 James Hugh Jones, II and John Moser Allison Berkowitz Charles S. Waters Charles U. Smith Gordon Koerner Kevin Kamenetz and Valerie Ervin Charles Stokes Rich Madaleno and Luwanda Jenkins LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 8 Vote for up to 3 Alec Ross and Julie C. Verratti STATE SENATOR Harry Bhandari Jim Shea & Brandon M. Scott LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 6 Vote for 1 Eric Bromwell Krish O’Mara Vignarajah and Sharon Y. Blake Russ “No Tax” Mirabile Carl Jackson Joe Werner COMPTROLLER Buddy Staigerwald Vote for 1 LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 7 LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 10 Vote for up to 3 Peter Franchot Vote for 1 Benjamin Brooks ATTORNEY GENERAL Donna Hines Vote for One LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 8 Nathaniel M. Costley, Sr. Brian E. Frosh Vote for 1 Jay Jalisi U. S. SENATOR Max Davidson Adrienne A. Jones Vote for 1 Katherine Klausmeier Lauren Lipscomb Ben Cardin LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 10 Jordan F. Porompyae Vote for 1 Erik Jetmir LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 11 Chelsea Manning Rob Johnson Vote for up to 3 Marcia H. Morgan Delores G. Kelley Amy Blank Jerome “Jerry” Segal Lawrence Williams Jon S. Cardin Richard “Rikki” Vaughn LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 11 Linda Dorsey-Walker Debbie “Rica” Wilson Vote for 1 Shelly Hettleman Lih Young Sheldon H. Laskin Kate Skovron REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS Bobby A. Zirkin Dana Stein LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 12 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1 LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 12 Vote for 1 Vote for 1 Vote for up to 3 Clarence K. Lam Michael Brown Jonathan Bratt Mary Kay Sigaty Jesse Colvin Dario J. Broccolino Allison Galbraith LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 42 Eric Ebersole Vote for 1 Erik Lane Jessica Feldmark Robbie Leonard Michael Pullen Malcolm J. Heflin Gretchen Maneval Steve Worton Terri Hill LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 44 James Howard CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2 Vote for 1 Vote for 1 Mark Weaver Aletheia McCaskill Jake Pretot LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 42A Shirley Nathan-Pulliam C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger Vote for 1 HOUSE OF DELEGATES CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 3 Stephen Lafferty Vote for 1 LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 6 LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 42B Vote for up to 3 Adam D. DeMarco Vote for up to 2 Jonathan H. Campbell John Rea Michele Guyton LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org 47

Sachin Hebbar Ruth Jakubowski Delores G. Kelley Daniel Nemec Dennis Robinson Pat Kelly LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 44B STATE’S ATTORNEY Danyell P. Smith Vote for up to 2 Vote for 1 Frederick H. Strickland Aaron J. Barnett Scott Shellenberger George “Tip Top Tables” Williams Bishop Barry Chapman CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 11 Vote for 1 Aisha Khan Vote for up to 5 Charles E. Sydnor, III Julie Ensor Veronika Beaver Pat Young REGISTER OF WILLS Jasmyne Birch Vote for 1 COUNTY EXECUTIVE Linda Dorsey-Walker Grace G. Connolly Vote for 1 Brenda Hatcher-Savoy Vicki Almond JUDGE OF THE ORPHANS’ COURT Vote for up to 3 Jon Herbst Jim Brochin Noel Levy William R. “Bill” Evans Kevin Francis Marron Tracy Elizabeth Miller Juliet Fisher John “Johnny O” Olszewski, Jr. James Reece Peak, III Arthur M. Frank COUNTY COUNCIL Dana Vickers Shelley SHERIFF COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 1 Vote for 1 LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 12 Vote for 1 Vote for up to 4 R. Jay Fisher Tom Quirk Robert Benjamin Al Roberts Sheila Ruth Tara Ebersole DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 2 COMMITTEE Sam Moxley Vote for 1 Pauline Kibby Rada LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 6 Izzy Patoka Vote for up to 5 LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 42A Rick Yaffe Vote for up to 2 Cory D. Edwards Harlan K. Zinn Chris Maher Jason Sean Garber COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 3 Douglas Ray Sentz, III Rekha R. Rapaka Vote for 1 Scott Sokol LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 7 Colleen Marie Ebacher Vote for up to 4 LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 42B Bronwyn Mitchell-Strong Vote for up to 3 Tyler Hagen COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 4 Brad Kroner Yasminah Abdullah Vote for 1 Ed Livingston Katie Dott Derrick A. Burnett, Sr. Julie Sugar Anne George Julian E. Jones, Jr. Ben Lawrence LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 8 COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 5 Vote for up to 5 Jack R. Sturgill, Jr. Vote for 1 Harry Bhandari LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 44B Alex Foley Vote for up to 4 Elizabeth W. Brown John Michael Torsch Emily Lynn Cooke Raymond Briggs COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 6 Chris Burk Vote for 1 Timothy L. Everd Bishop Barry Chapman Cathy Bevins Margaret A. Forte Michael Matthew Manning, Jr. Jackie Graves COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 7 Vote for 1 Nina McHugh Brian L. Huffman Aisha Khan Richard Davis LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 10 Vote for up to 5 Nayna C. Philipsen Brian Weir Sheila Ruth JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Al Apatira Franklin Blatt Charles E. Sydnor, III CIRCUIT 3 Vote for up to 4 Danny M. Blount George White Robert A. Cohen Charlee Childs Carey Deeley Morgan Dowell Michael Finifter Jay Jalisi 48 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS Voter’s Checklist for Board of Education Races This checklist may be marked, clipped and taken with you into the voting booth. (You may also take the whole Voters’ Guide in with you.)

COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 1 Joan Magnani COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 7 Vote for 1 Vote for 1 Michael Petrella Deborah Arnetta Cason William Feuer Michael V. Voelker Pete Fitzpatrick Rod McMillion COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 4 Matt Gresick Vote for 1 Eric C. Washington Lisa A. Mack Gaston A. Horne Richard M. Young Tara Huffman COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 2 Makeda Scott There is no run-off election in this district Candidates will be on the ballot in the General Regina Ann Smith Election. Autrese Thornton COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 3 Kathleen White Vote for 1 COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 5 Kathleen Causey There is no run-off election in this district. John W. Egan Candidates will be on the ballot in the General Election. Paul Evitts COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 6 Paul V. Konka There is no run-off election in this district. John Lang, III Candidates will be on the ballot in the General

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