2 2014 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | www.mont.lwvmd.org LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY THE VOTERS’ GUIDE AND TABLE OF CONTENTS THE LEAGUE OF STATEWIDE OFFICES WOMEN VOTERS GOVERNOR AND LT. GOVERNOR . .3 COMPTROLLER . .5 The League of Women Voters is a arate one for the Democratic and ATTORNEY GENERAL . .5 nonpartisan organization of men and Republican Party Central Committee women that works to promote politi- candidates. Share it with others! UNITED STATES CONGRESS cal responsibility through active par- Material from the Guide may not ticipation in public policy and gov- be reproduced in whole or in part U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by district . .6 ernment. The League has a long tra- without permission of the League of dition of publishing the unedited Women Voters of Montgomery MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY responses of candidates to questions County. The League assumes no lia- important to voters. The League bility for errors or omissions. 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Other help is some- the General Election if no record Still have questions? times available. is found. MONTGOMERY COUNTY LEAGUE of WOMEN VOTERS BOARD OF ELECTIONS of MONTGOMERY COUNTY 18753 N. Frederick Avenue, CITIZEN EDUCATION FUND Suite 210 12216 Parklawn Dr., Suite 101 Gaithersburg, MD 20879-3121 Rockville, MD 20852-1710 Come prepared to vote. Mailing address: PO Box 4333, mont.lwvmd.org Rockville MD 20849-4333 e-mail: [email protected] A sample ballot is mailed to all be surprised. Research the candi- 24 hour information: Election Hotline: 301-984-9585 registered voters from the Board date responses in this Guide or at 240-777-VOTE (8683) Staffed 10 am – 4 pm weekdays of Elections a few weeks before Vote411.org and mark your sam- Tel: 240-777-8500 After-hour messages returned the Primary Day and indicates your ple ballot to assist with voting FAX 240-777-8560 next weekday polling place. Some legislative either at an early voting center or MD Relay/TTY: 1-800-735-2258 districts and precinct borders your designated local precinct on www.777vote.org have changed since 2012 – don’t Primary Day. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY www.mont.lwvmd.org | 2014 PRIMARY ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE 3 domestic violence and finding more permanent homes RALPH JAFFE AND MARYLAND for children in foster care. ECONOMY: We will grow our economy and increase FREDA JAFFE GOVERNOR/ jobs by investing in infrastructure and new energy CAMPAIGN WEBSITE: http://fedupwithcrooked- sources that stimulate economic development and by politics.com LT. GOVERNOR enhancing government responsiveness to the needs of QUALIFICATIONS: As an experienced political sci- ence teacher who has created a non-conventional way of DUTIES: The Governor is the chief executive officer of employers. In order to increase prosperity for all teaching students (documented in the Readers’ Digest), the state of Maryland and appoints the heads of statewide Marylanders, we will grow our small, women and I’m leading a movement to end corruption in Maryland departments and judges to the state courts. The Governor minority-owned businesses, invest in workforce training politics and replace it with ETHICS. Check my website, also makes other appointments as provided by the for in-demand careers, and close the gender wage gap. fedupwithcrookedpolitics.com Maryland Constitution or by law and proposes the annual BUDGET: Our budget priorities will reflect a commit- operating and capital budgets to the legislature. The ment to expanding Maryland’s economy, creating jobs PRIORITIES: To really serve the people, listen to my Governor may veto legislation passed by the legislature. and growing and protecting the middle class. Together, constituents, and do what is right for the people, not for The Lieutenant Governor assists the Governor and is we will invest in: high quality public education; infra- myself. To build trust and demonstrate integrity. To prac- elected jointly on a ballot with the gubernatorial candi- structure that creates jobs and encourages smart tice these 5 principles - refuse campaign contributions, date. The Lieutenant Governor fills the office of growth; public safety that reduces violence; a compas- serve one term only, serve free, keep away from paid, Governor in case of death, resignation, or disability and sionate child welfare system; affordable housing for professional lobbyists, and tell the truth all the time carries out specific duties assigned by the Governor. more families; and a clean environment. ECONOMY: Let private enterprise take its natural course. SALARY: $165,000 Governor, $137,500 Lt. Governor. REDISTRICTING: I support the creation of an inde- TERM: Four years. Limit of two consecutive terms. pendent redistricting commission. However, redistricting BUDGET: No tax increases. I will attempt to: Stop BGE from ripping off its customers, Abolish the Public HOW ELECTED: Elected statewide as a team. is a national challenge that requires a comprehensive 50- state solution. I would support Congressional action to Service Commission, Abolish the Maryland State WEBSITE: http://www.governor.maryland.gov revise redistricting standards across the country. Department of Education, Abolish the Maryland Stadium Authority, Stop nursing home rip-offs of their THE ISSUES DOUG GANSLER AND residents, Abolish the Maryland Vehicle Emissions QUALIFICATIONS: How do your qualifications and Inspection Program experience prepare you for the duties of this office? JOLENE IVEY REDISTRICTING: Get rid of all current politicians in PRIORITIES: If elected, what would be your priorities CAMPAIGN WEBSITE: http://douggansler.com the state legislature. Elect new representatives who will for this office? QUALIFICATIONS: In my 23 years serving make a commitment to serve one term only. They will ECONOMY: What policies would you support for Marylanders, first as Montgomery County State’s draw up the new district lines. strengthening Maryland’s economy and increasing Attorney and now as Attorney General, I have fought jobs? against gangs, domestic violence, and Bay pollution, and for civil and human rights like marriage equality. I have HEATHER MIZEUR AND BUDGET: In proposing a budget for the state, what DELMAN COATES are your priorities for expenditures and revenues? effectively led a 500-person state agency, and recovered hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars. My record CAMPAIGN WEBSITE: http://HeatherMizeur.com REDISTRICTING: What changes, if any, would you demonstrates my qualifications to lead as Governor. Some people run for Governor support in the process for drawing congressional and QUALIFICATIONS: because they want the job.