Willie James Lenard

[{"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>Willie Lenard completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lenard'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-212190-2023-11-24\" id=\"heading-bio-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-212190-2023-11-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-212190-2023-11-24\" 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-212190-2023-11-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-212190-2023-11-24\" 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 am honest hard working individual. I seek ways and opportunities to improve myself and those around me. I have worked myself from that of a farmworker to that of an executive in a boardroom. I have a BS Degree business administration and a Master's Degree in computer information systems. I am a US Air Force veteran. I am a world traveler and have interest in global politics. I am a widower (Dr. Delorias M. Lenard) and married for 47 years. I seek changes to the United States' political system and an end to the killing of our children. I am an experience change maker and I will deliver beneficial results to the people of Alabama Congressional District 2 and the people of America.\r\n<p>My candidacy represents a different approach to the duties and responsibilities as a US Congressman. I will seek ways to stop the Alabama State Legislature from damaging, harming and depressing its citizens. My reasons for the U.S. House of Representatives are 1). Fight corruption and seek legislation to correct bias laws, policies and decisions made in past years, and 2). Stop this senseless killing of our children. \r\n</p>\nI will donate my congressional annual salary ($174,000) to Alabama Congressional District 2 hungry children and people in need of food. Hungry children and hungry people in this district need food more than I need the congressional salary of $174,000; therefore, I will donate my salary to them if I am elected.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-212190-2023-11-24\" id=\"heading-key-message-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-212190-2023-11-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-212190-2023-11-24\" 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-212190-2023-11-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Fight corruption and seek legislation to correct bias laws, policies and decisions made in past years</li><li>Stop this senseless killing of our children</li><li>none</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-212190-2023-11-24\" id=\"heading1-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-212190-2023-11-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-212190-2023-11-24\" 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=\"heading1-212190-2023-11-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-212190-2023-11-24\" 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\tCriminal Justice Reform <br/>\n<p>Human Sterilization/Population Control by State Agencies prevention <br/>\r\nAffordable Utilities<br/>\r\nAffordable Housing <br/>\r\nAffordable Health (medical and mental) Care <br/>\r\nEducation Reform <br/>\r\nLand Reform <br/>\r\nSmall Business Opportunity<br/>\r\nEnvironmental protection and the preservation of our natural resources<br/>\r\nAddressing climate change<br/>\r\nEmbrace clean energy solutions<br/>\n</p>\nCommunity development stress relief projects <br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-212190-2023-11-24\" id=\"heading2-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-212190-2023-11-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-212190-2023-11-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-212190-2023-11-24\" 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\tMy mother and father, George Washington Carver, John Henrik Clark, Kwame Nkrumah\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-212190-2023-11-24\" id=\"heading3-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-212190-2023-11-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-212190-2023-11-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-212190-2023-11-24\" 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\t, I will do my level best to earn your vote any way I can. You will see and hear from me in your businesses, on the street corners, door-to-door (where possible), messages and web media, phone calls, radio announcements, TV appearances, Social Media, on the side of the road, shopping malls, churches, community activity centers, nursing homes, office buildings, medical facilities or at a community meeting. I will be there trying to earn your vote and support.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-212190-2023-11-24\" id=\"heading4-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-212190-2023-11-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-212190-2023-11-24\" 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=\"heading4-212190-2023-11-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-212190-2023-11-24\" 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\tHonest, integrity and hard work\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-212190-2023-11-24\" id=\"heading5-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-212190-2023-11-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-212190-2023-11-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-212190-2023-11-24\" 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\tVision, leadership, experience, character, fortitude, value, honest and integrity\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-212190-2023-11-24\" id=\"heading6-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-212190-2023-11-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-212190-2023-11-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-212190-2023-11-24\" 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\tTo responsive to the people of the United States and to serve the people with honest and integrity.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-212190-2023-11-24\" id=\"heading7-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-212190-2023-11-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-212190-2023-11-24\" 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=\"heading7-212190-2023-11-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-212190-2023-11-24\" 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 may not always succeed, but I have always tried! And Tried, And tried again! Always!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-212190-2023-11-24\" id=\"heading8-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-212190-2023-11-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-212190-2023-11-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-212190-2023-11-24\" 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\tThe civil rights and voting rights movements in the 1950's and 60's.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-212190-2023-11-24\" id=\"heading9-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-212190-2023-11-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-212190-2023-11-24\" 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=\"heading9-212190-2023-11-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-212190-2023-11-24\" 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\tFarm work was my first job. I performed farm work three years as a youth\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-212190-2023-11-24\" id=\"heading10-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-212190-2023-11-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is your favorite book? Why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-212190-2023-11-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-212190-2023-11-24\" 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\tThe Aftermath of Slavery, by William A. Sinclair, MD\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-212190-2023-11-24\" id=\"heading11-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-212190-2023-11-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-212190-2023-11-24\" 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 could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-212190-2023-11-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-212190-2023-11-24\" 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\tNo, there are no fictional character's who I would like to be.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-212190-2023-11-24\" id=\"heading12-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-212190-2023-11-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-212190-2023-11-24\" 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=\"heading12-212190-2023-11-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-212190-2023-11-24\" 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\tRay Charles - America<br/>\n<p>Spinners - Rubber band Man<br/>\r\nDolly Parton - Coal Miners Daughter<br/>\r\nPatsy Cline - Crazy<br/>\n</p>\nJim Reeves - Put Your Sweet lip a little closer to the phone<br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-212190-2023-11-24\" id=\"heading13-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-212190-2023-11-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is something that has been a struggle in your life?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading13-212190-2023-11-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-212190-2023-11-24\" 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\tDealing with disparities in health care, affordable housing and land ownership\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-212190-2023-11-24\" id=\"heading14-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-212190-2023-11-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading14-212190-2023-11-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-212190-2023-11-24\" 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\tIt is supposed to represent the people of America, but now represent the rich, big corporations and confederate bullies. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-212190-2023-11-24\" id=\"heading15-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-212190-2023-11-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-212190-2023-11-24\" 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 it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading15-212190-2023-11-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-212190-2023-11-24\" 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\tNo, what make things unique is new ideas and new methods of doing things. Experienced politicians are very seldom creative and the longer they stay in office, the more they become corrupt. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-212190-2023-11-24\" id=\"heading16-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-212190-2023-11-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading16-212190-2023-11-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-212190-2023-11-24\" 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\tconfederate ideology\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-212190-2023-11-24\" id=\"heading17-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse17-212190-2023-11-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-212190-2023-11-24\" 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 two years is the right term length for representatives?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading17-212190-2023-11-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse17-212190-2023-11-24\" 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\tNo, I do not think that 435 representatives can adequately represent their constituents in just two years. Sometimes the legislative process requires more time.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-212190-2023-11-24\" id=\"heading18-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse18-212190-2023-11-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-212190-2023-11-24\" 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=\"heading18-212190-2023-11-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse18-212190-2023-11-24\" 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 think there should be a maximum of twelves (12) years for both the house and senate.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-212190-2023-11-24\" id=\"heading19-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse19-212190-2023-11-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading19-212190-2023-11-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse19-212190-2023-11-24\" 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\tNot really, because I do not know any politician in congress that is there to serve the people and not their own interests. In will be there for only one purpose, and that is to give a voice to who has been denied a voice 158 years (end of the civil war). \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-212190-2023-11-24\" id=\"heading20-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse20-212190-2023-11-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tBoth sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading20-212190-2023-11-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse20-212190-2023-11-24\" 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\tThe one thing that I am constantly bombarded with is the profound neglect of the Alabama State Legislature to its citizens.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-212190-2023-11-24\" id=\"heading21-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse21-212190-2023-11-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tTell us your favorite joke.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading21-212190-2023-11-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse21-212190-2023-11-24\" 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 have none!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-212190-2023-11-24\" id=\"heading22-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse22-212190-2023-11-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-212190-2023-11-24\" 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=\"heading22-212190-2023-11-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse22-212190-2023-11-24\" 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\tDiplomacy is always the best key and compromise is a desirable trait for any policymaker who seeks cooperation \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-212190-2023-11-24\" id=\"heading23-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse23-212190-2023-11-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tThe Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading23-212190-2023-11-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse23-212190-2023-11-24\" 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 will take the concerns, problems and issue of my constituents to the Congress of the United States for resolution and resolve. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-212190-2023-11-24\" id=\"heading24-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse24-212190-2023-11-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tHow should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading24-212190-2023-11-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse24-212190-2023-11-24\" 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\tThe constitution of the United States gives the power of decision making to the people of the United States. The U.S. Congress is the only elected body that represent the people of the United States; and therefore, the US Congress is the body responsible for passing legislation as well as responsible for investigating any issue that confront us as a society. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-212190-2023-11-24\" id=\"heading25-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse25-212190-2023-11-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-212190-2023-11-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading25-212190-2023-11-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse25-212190-2023-11-24\" 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\tMy entire family of over 200 individuals; my past co-workers of 23 individuals and countless friends.\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>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nWillie Lenard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lenard's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I am honest hard working individual. I seek ways and opportunities to improve myself and those around me. I have worked myself from that of a farmworker to that of an executive in a boardroom. I have a BS Degree business administration and a Master's Degree in computer information systems. I am a US Air Force veteran. I am a world traveler and have interest in global politics. I am a widower (Dr. Delorias M. Lenard) and married for 47 years. I seek changes to the United States' political system and an end to the killing of our children. I am an experience change maker and I will deliver beneficial results to the people of Alabama Congressional District 2 and the people of America. My candidacy represents a different approach to the duties and responsibilities as a US Congressman. I will seek ways to stop the Alabama State Legislature from damaging, harming and depressing its citizens. My reasons for the U.S. House of Representatives are 1). Fight corruption and seek legislation to correct bias laws, policies and decisions made in past years, and 2). Stop this senseless killing of our children. I will donate my congressional annual salary ($174,000) to Alabama Congressional District 2 hungry children and people in need of food. Hungry children and hungry people in this district need food more than I need the congressional salary of $174,000; therefore, I will donate my salary to them if I am elected. 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? Fight corruption and seek legislation to correct bias laws, policies and decisions made in past years Stop this senseless killing of our children none What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Criminal Justice Reform Human Sterilization/Population Control by State Agencies prevention Affordable Utilities Affordable Housing Affordable Health (medical and mental) Care Education Reform Land Reform Small Business Opportunity Environmental protection and the preservation of our natural resources Addressing climate change Embrace clean energy solutions Community development stress relief projects Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? My mother and father, George Washington Carver, John Henrik Clark, Kwame Nkrumah Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? , I will do my level best to earn your vote any way I can. You will see and hear from me in your businesses, on the street corners, door-to-door (where possible), messages and web media, phone calls, radio announcements, TV appearances, Social Media, on the side of the road, shopping malls, churches, community activity centers, nursing homes, office buildings, medical facilities or at a community meeting. I will be there trying to earn your vote and support. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Honest, integrity and hard work What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Vision, leadership, experience, character, fortitude, value, honest and integrity What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? To responsive to the people of the United States and to serve the people with honest and integrity. What legacy would you like to leave? I may not always succeed, but I have always tried! And Tried, And tried again! Always! What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? The civil rights and voting rights movements in the 1950's and 60's. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? Farm work was my first job. I performed farm work three years as a youth What is your favorite book? Why? The Aftermath of Slavery, by William A. Sinclair, MD If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? No, there are no fictional character's who I would like to be. What was the last song that got stuck in your head? Ray Charles - America Spinners - Rubber band Man Dolly Parton - Coal Miners Daughter Patsy Cline - Crazy Jim Reeves - Put Your Sweet lip a little closer to the phone What is something that has been a struggle in your life? Dealing with disparities in health care, affordable housing and land ownership What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution? It is supposed to represent the people of America, but now represent the rich, big corporations and confederate bullies. Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? No, what make things unique is new ideas and new methods of doing things. Experienced politicians are very seldom creative and the longer they stay in office, the more they become corrupt. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? confederate ideology Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? No, I do not think that 435 representatives can adequately represent their constituents in just two years. Sometimes the legislative process requires more time. What are your thoughts on term limits? I think there should be a maximum of twelves (12) years for both the house and senate. Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? Not really, because I do not know any politician in congress that is there to serve the people and not their own interests. In will be there for only one purpose, and that is to give a voice to who has been denied a voice 158 years (end of the civil war). Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful? The one thing that I am constantly bombarded with is the profound neglect of the Alabama State Legislature to its citizens. Tell us your favorite joke. I have none! Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? Diplomacy is always the best key and compromise is a desirable trait for any policymaker who seeks cooperation The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected? I will take the concerns, problems and issue of my constituents to the Congress of the United States for resolution and resolve. How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers? The constitution of the United States gives the power of decision making to the people of the United States. The U.S. Congress is the only elected body that represent the people of the United States; and therefore, the US Congress is the body responsible for passing legislation as well as responsible for investigating any issue that confront us as a society. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? My entire family of over 200 individuals; my past co-workers of 23 individuals and countless friends.\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."}]