Candidate Survey: Juan Snell for Maryland House of Delegates, District 40
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Name *
Juan Snell
Age *
39
Office Sought *
House of Delegates
County *
Baltimore City
District, if applicable *
40
Political Party *
Democrat
Education *
Some College
Career/Occupation *
Utility Locator
Political Experience *
N/A
Social Media Accounts *
N/A
Website *
N/A
Why are you running for office? *
I need to be in a position to make well needed changes in my state that affects my community.
Who do you consider your political role model, and why? *
N/A
What is your favorite book about politics and policy, and why? *
The Color of Law by: Richard Rothstein this book speaks on most of the things that we already know. How there are laws and policies in place to keep our nation segregated and the Minority communities such as my district 40 systemically down and uncared for!
What will be your top priority in office? *
Crime!!!
What is the biggest issue facing your area? *
Crime & Trash
What are the three biggest issues facing Maryland? *
Proper leadership, Crime, and Crime
What is your position on life issues? (abortion, assisted suicide) *
I think abortion isn’t any business of the Government, its a personal matter!! But I am a huge advocate for therapy I think a lot of people have the wrong concept of therapy, that is strictly for people with mental issues; I think therapy is good everyone.
What is your position on taxes and spending? *
Taxes need to be cut if spending can not be properly distributed throughout the state.
What is your position on gun rights? *
I believe that Maryland should without a doubt have a self defense law! I’m not for open carry the crime in Maryland, Baltimore Specifically is to out of control to implement and open carry gun law. I do agree the “ghost Guns” should absolutely be banned they can easily go untraceable.
What is your position on the legalization of marijuana? *
I don’t think that Marijuana is a drug I think that it should be legalized for recreational use for ages 21 and over just the same as alcohol.
What is your position on the current three-tiered system for the sale and distribution of alcohol? *
I have no position on the three tiered system I think it’s fine just the way it is.
What is your position on land use, growth, and development? *
Land isn’t being properly used in Baltimore City there’s no growth and/or development it’s just the total opposite. I’m pretty sure the funding is there for growth and development.
What is your position on crime and public safety? *
Crime is a huge issue in Maryland mainly affecting district 40 and surrounding districts. There should be
What is your position on county tax caps? *
There should most definitely be a tax cap on property taxes that counties collect each year.
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…
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