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