Candidate Survey: Nick Johnson for Baltimore County Council, District 5
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Name *
Nick Johnson
Age *
31
Office Sought *
County Council
County *
Baltimore County
District
5
Political Party *
Democrat
Education *
Bachelors of Science, Political Science-UMGC
Career/Occupation *
Retail Loss Prevention
Political Experience *
N/A
Social Media Accounts *
Facebook.com/nickford52022 Twitter: Nickjohnsond5 Instagram: Nickjohnsond5
Website *
Coming soon
Why are you running for office? *
I am running to promote change, to bring a new way of thinking to Baltimore County. It is time to have someone in office that doesn’t work for government, but for people.
Who do you consider your political role model, and why? *
Kenneth Harris, he was my baseball coach growing up and never got to finish his work due to his death.
What is your favorite book about politics and policy, and why? *
N/A
What will be your top priority in office? *
Public Safety
What is the biggest issue facing your area? *
Public Safety
What are the three biggest issues facing Maryland? *
Public Safety, public education, and reform
What is your position on life issues? (abortion, assisted suicide) *
I believe that what a woman does with her body is her choice. I have no opinions on assisted suicide.
What is your position on taxes and spending? *
I do not believe that there needs to be higher taxes without justification or looking to cut somewhere else first. Spending should also be looked at as a whole to determine is it worth it
What is your position on gun rights? *
I support the right to legally bear arms
What is your position on the legalization of marijuana? *
I support this
What is your position on the current three-tiered system for the sale and distribution of alcohol? *
I have no position on this
What is your position on land use, growth, and development? *
I welcome all opportunities of growth as it relates to land use, growth and development, as long as it all makes sense
What is your position on crime and public safety? *
This should be a number one priority
What is your position on county tax caps? *
No position at this time
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