Keith A Washington

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Keith Washington completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Washington's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-129685-2022-05-25\" id=\"heading-bio-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-129685-2022-05-25\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-129685-2022-05-25\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAs a military veteran, former police officer and former Deputy Director of Homeland Security for Prince George's County, Maryland, I am committed to making my community better and have been a public servant all of my adult life. I am a husband and a father and have experienced the trials and obstacles that so many of my fellow Marylanders experience on a daily basis, and it is my goal to make the lives of those in my community better. As a military officer I gained the leadership experience and discipline to assess situation, make the tough decisions, and understand the impact those decisions have on the lives of others. Being a husband and father has taught me patience and empathy and helped me understand the issues we all face. Our common destiny is intertwined with our ability to work together to a common good for all Marylanders.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-129685-2022-05-25\" id=\"heading-key-message-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-129685-2022-05-25\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-129685-2022-05-25\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Healthcare -- Universal and Quality Health Care for all, and a woman's right to choose</li><li>Out of control inflation and cost of living -- high gas prices and cost of food is out of control making basic needs out of reach for far too many.</li><li>Criminal Justice Reform and Immigration Reform</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-129685-2022-05-25\" id=\"heading1-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-129685-2022-05-25\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-129685-2022-05-25\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tUniversal and quality health care for all, a woman's right to choose, managing the high cost of living for everyday people, criminal justice and immigration reform, assisting our veterans and seniors.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-129685-2022-05-25\" id=\"heading2-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-129685-2022-05-25\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-129685-2022-05-25\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tCourage, integrity and selfless service are the most important characteristics for an elected official.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-129685-2022-05-25\" id=\"heading3-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-129685-2022-05-25\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat legacy would you like to leave?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-129685-2022-05-25\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI would like my legacy to be leaving the world a better place for my children, and all children. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-129685-2022-05-25\" id=\"heading4-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-129685-2022-05-25\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-129685-2022-05-25\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tNewspaper delivery boy for 2 years from the age of 13 to 15\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-129685-2022-05-25\" id=\"heading5-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-129685-2022-05-25\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was the last song that got stuck in your head?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-129685-2022-05-25\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tIsn't She Lovely (by Stevie Wonder) which reminds me of my daughters.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-129685-2022-05-25\" id=\"heading6-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-129685-2022-05-25\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIf you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-129685-2022-05-25\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAs a representative I would be most interested in being a part of the House Armed Services Committee, Homeland Security, and Ways and Means.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-129685-2022-05-25\" id=\"heading7-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-129685-2022-05-25\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat are your thoughts on term limits?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-129685-2022-05-25\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tTerm limits should be imposed to encourage fresh ideas, new perspectives and to reflect the needs of their constituents.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-129685-2022-05-25\" id=\"heading8-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-129685-2022-05-25\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-129685-2022-05-25\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-129685-2022-05-25\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI believe that compromise is necessary for policymaking, as it is in many aspects of life. The important thing is to ensure that you not compromise your values in doing so.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1548351761485-0\"><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(\"div-gpt-ad-1548351761485-0\"); });</script></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nKeith Washington completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Washington's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. As a military veteran, former police officer and former Deputy Director of Homeland Security for Prince George's County, Maryland, I am committed to making my community better and have been a public servant all of my adult life. I am a husband and a father and have experienced the trials and obstacles that so many of my fellow Marylanders experience on a daily basis, and it is my goal to make the lives of those in my community better. As a military officer I gained the leadership experience and discipline to assess situation, make the tough decisions, and understand the impact those decisions have on the lives of others. Being a husband and father has taught me patience and empathy and helped me understand the issues we all face. Our common destiny is intertwined with our ability to work together to a common good for all Marylanders. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Healthcare -- Universal and Quality Health Care for all, and a woman's right to choose Out of control inflation and cost of living -- high gas prices and cost of food is out of control making basic needs out of reach for far too many. Criminal Justice Reform and Immigration Reform What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Universal and quality health care for all, a woman's right to choose, managing the high cost of living for everyday people, criminal justice and immigration reform, assisting our veterans and seniors. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Courage, integrity and selfless service are the most important characteristics for an elected official. What legacy would you like to leave? I would like my legacy to be leaving the world a better place for my children, and all children. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? Newspaper delivery boy for 2 years from the age of 13 to 15 What was the last song that got stuck in your head? Isn't She Lovely (by Stevie Wonder) which reminds me of my daughters. If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of? As a representative I would be most interested in being a part of the House Armed Services Committee, Homeland Security, and Ways and Means. What are your thoughts on term limits? Term limits should be imposed to encourage fresh ideas, new perspectives and to reflect the needs of their constituents. Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? I believe that compromise is necessary for policymaking, as it is in many aspects of life. The important thing is to ensure that you not compromise your values in doing so.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}]