Candidate Survey: Aisha Khan for Delegate, District 44-B

TheDuckpin.com Candidate Survey

Name *

Aisha Khan

Age *

38

Office Sought *

House of Delegates

County *

Baltimore County

District, if applicable *

44-B

Political Party *

Democrat

Education *

Bachelor of Science

Career/Occupation *

Entrepreneur/ Childcare Specialist

Political Experience *

Ran for House of Delegates & Endorsed by Baltimore Sun 2018 Elected member of Democrat State Central Committee 2018

Social Media Accounts *

Aisha Khan Political page & Aisha Khan

Website *

friendsofaisha.org

Why are you running for office? *

I want to make change & represent community at large.

Who do you consider your political role model, and why? *

Barak Obama

What is your favorite book about politics and policy, and why? *

A promised land by Barak Obama. America & its commitment to its citizens

What will be your top priority in office? *

Improve neighborhood conditions. Bring new businesses.

What is the biggest issue facing your area? *

Neighborhood safety, opioid crisis & business opportunities

What are the three biggest issues facing Maryland? *

Job opportunities. Attract new businesses to state. Programs to train our next generation

What is your position on life issues? (abortion, assisted suicide) *

I'm not a conservative nor a liberal. I take positions based on what I think is correct and will help Americans at large. Abortion is a personal decision & has to be decided by a woman. We should keep our religious believes to ourselves. I think Assisted Suicide is unethical & only a medical doctor should decide about a medical condition of a patient.

What is your position on taxes and spending? *

I think it's time to control spending & balance our budget. Reduction of taxes will help average person.

What is your position on gun rights? *

I respect 2nd amendment but we should hold people accountable for their actions and background & psychological check should be mandatory.

What is your position on the legalization of marijuana? *

Medical marijuana should be allowed but not recreational use.

What is your position on the current three-tiered system for the sale and distribution of alcohol? *

If system is not broken, please try to fix it.

What is your position on land use, growth, and development? *

Candidates should be ban from taking money from developers.

What is your position on crime and public safety? *

Safe neighborhoods are important for community stabilities. Crime control is the essence for public safety.

What is your position on county tax caps? *

There should be no property tax for retired residents.

For candidates for the General Assembly: Legislators can receive $101 per day for lodging and $47 per day for meals during the 90-day General Assembly session. If elected, do you plan to accept these benefits? Why or why not?

Yes, I will accept the benefits. How a legislator can pay all the money for the expenses.

Was Joe Biden legitimately elected President of the United States in the November 2020 Election? *

Yes

Do you pledge to accept the results of your election? *

Yes