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Candidate Survey: Zia Ashraf for Dorchester County Council, District 5

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Jun 16, 2022
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Name*

Zia Ashraf

Age*

24

Office Sought*

County Council

County*

Dorchester

District, if applicable*

5

Political Party*

Democrat

Education*

Bachelor in Political Science and currently law student

Career/Occupation*

Student

Political Experience*

Worked on Hogan campaign on Eastern Shore and interned for various political offices

Social Media Accounts*

N/a

Website*

N/a

Why are you running for office?*

To engage more youth in civic engagement and change the toxic political environment

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

Anyone who has a common sense and can work across political parties

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

Manifest destiny

What will be your top priority in office?*

Broad band internet

What is the biggest issue facing your area?*

Broad band internet

What are the three biggest issues facing Maryland?*

Education, public Saftey, economics

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

It depends on circumstances of every individual

What is your position on taxes and spending?*

Should be proportional

What is your position on gun rights?*

Sensible solution

What is your position on the legalization of marijuana?*

Legalise and tax it

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

It’s good for now

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

Respect individual rights and incentivise to persuade

What is your position on crime and public safety?*

Need to work on it depending on different parts of state

What is your position on county tax caps?*

Depends on fiscal position

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

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