Adam J Carmichael

[{"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>Adam Carmichael completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Carmichael'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-key-message-399116-2026-01-12\" id=\"heading-key-message-399116-2026-01-12\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-399116-2026-01-12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-399116-2026-01-12\" 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-399116-2026-01-12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-399116-2026-01-12\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Adam Carmichael is a community-focused leader committed to common-sense solutions and accountable government. With a strong belief in hard work, integrity, and service, Adam is running to put people—not politics—first. He is dedicated to strengthening the local economy, supporting public safety, protecting individual freedoms, and ensuring a better future for the next generation. Adam believes leadership means listening, taking action, and delivering results for the community he calls home.</li><li>With $600 million spent on homeless in 2023 and we see little to no change. Rampant theft and misuse of funds and zero administration accountability of our tax dollars. With an additional $500 remaining unspent, we need an order for full transparency. Homelessness is a symptom of larger systemic failures, rather than an individual failing. Major contributing factors are systemic issues like a lack of affordable housing and insufficient wages, while factors like mental illness and substance abuse can be both a cause and a result. \r\nThis problem cannot be fixed by building a few \"Karen condos\" and kidding the public that the root of the problem is being solved.</li><li>Los Angeles is running on infrastructure built for a different era—and the clock is ticking. In Los Angeles, aging water mains leak millions of gallons, worn-down streets damage cars and slow emergency response, and an outdated power grid struggles during heat waves. With the 2028 Summer Olympics approaching, the world will be watching. This is our moment to invest in infrastructure that keeps residents safe today and shows the world a city that works—strong roads, reliable utilities, good local jobs, and a community ready to welcome the future.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-399116-2026-01-12\" id=\"heading1-399116-2026-01-12\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-399116-2026-01-12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-399116-2026-01-12\" 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=\"heading1-399116-2026-01-12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-399116-2026-01-12\" 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\tAdam, alongside his husband, Juan, is committed to keeping neighborhoods safe, supporting families, and standing up for the values that make our community strong. He believes real leadership means showing up, listening, and taking action—not playing political games. Adam is running to protect our way of life today and ensure the next generation grows up in a safe, strong community.\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 style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<p>Adam Carmichael did not complete <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection</a> survey.\n</p>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nAdam Carmichael completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Carmichael's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nPlease 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? Adam Carmichael is a community-focused leader committed to common-sense solutions and accountable government. With a strong belief in hard work, integrity, and service, Adam is running to put people—not politics—first. He is dedicated to strengthening the local economy, supporting public safety, protecting individual freedoms, and ensuring a better future for the next generation. Adam believes leadership means listening, taking action, and delivering results for the community he calls home. With $600 million spent on homeless in 2023 and we see little to no change. Rampant theft and misuse of funds and zero administration accountability of our tax dollars. With an additional $500 remaining unspent, we need an order for full transparency. Homelessness is a symptom of larger systemic failures, rather than an individual failing. Major contributing factors are systemic issues like a lack of affordable housing and insufficient wages, while factors like mental illness and substance abuse can be both a cause and a result. \r\nThis problem cannot be fixed by building a few \"Karen condos\" and kidding the public that the root of the problem is being solved. Los Angeles is running on infrastructure built for a different era—and the clock is ticking. In Los Angeles, aging water mains leak millions of gallons, worn-down streets damage cars and slow emergency response, and an outdated power grid struggles during heat waves. With the 2028 Summer Olympics approaching, the world will be watching. This is our moment to invest in infrastructure that keeps residents safe today and shows the world a city that works—strong roads, reliable utilities, good local jobs, and a community ready to welcome the future. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Adam, alongside his husband, Juan, is committed to keeping neighborhoods safe, supporting families, and standing up for the values that make our community strong. He believes real leadership means showing up, listening, and taking action—not playing political games. Adam is running to protect our way of life today and ensure the next generation grows up in a safe, strong community.\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.\n\nAdam Carmichael did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey."}, {"question": "Campaign website", "answer_html": "<p>Carmichael’s campaign website stated the following:\n</p>\n<div style=\"height:400px;overflow:scroll;border:1px solid gray;margin:20px;padding:10px;\">\n<table data-nosnippet=\"\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none;background-color: transparent; auto; ;\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"border:none; color:#B2B7F2;font-size:35px;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 10px 3px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">“\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; padding: 4px 10px;\" valign=\"top\">\n<p>The Right to Choose\nI believe that every person can make the best decision for themselves about whether and when to have a child without undue political interference. Everyone has the right to respect and privacy when they make a medical decision.\n</p><p>Our Military &amp; Our Veterans\nMy opponent does not support our troops, and she is against our veterans. She has a clear and unarguable history of voting against them. Unlike my opponent, I served in the military during Operation Enduring Freedom and unlike my opponent I will stand by my fellow service members and the freedom they provide us and other countries throughout the world. \n</p><p>Renewable Energy\nEnvironmental sustainability is a key pillar of my vision for our district. By prioritizing renewable energy solutions, we can reduce our carbon footprint, mitigate the impacts of climate change, and preserve our natural resources for future generations. I am committed to supporting legislation and initiatives that incentivize the development and adoption of clean energy technologies, ensuring a healthier environment for our community.\n</p><p>Green New Deal\nAs a candidate for the esteemed position of Congressman, I am deeply committed to addressing the pressing challenges posed by climate change and fostering a sustainable future for our community and our nation. I firmly believe that the Green New Deal is a transformative and necessary initiative that can guide us towards a cleaner, more resilient, and equitable society.\n</p><p>The urgency of climate change demands bold and comprehensive action. The Green New Deal presents a multifaceted approach to not only combat the environmental threats we face but also to stimulate economic growth, create jobs, and promote social justice. By investing in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable infrastructure, we can simultaneously reduce our carbon footprint and create new opportunities for innovation and employment.\n</p><p>The Green New Deal is not just an environmental policy; it's an economic and social blueprint for a better future.\n</p><p>Homelessness\nWe can't expect the same politicians that caused the problem to effectively clean it up. They continue to deflect and blame without actually addressing the mental health issues at hand. Simply placing an unstable person in housing is not going to fix the problem, it only gives them a new location to do drugs and commit more crime. I am fully committed to cleaning up our streets and properly addressing the root of the problem. My opponent is not.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_2-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-2\">[2]</a></sup>\n</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; color: #B2B7F2; font-size: 35px; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: right; padding: 10px 1px;\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"20\">”\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"cquotecite\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"border: none; padding-right: 4%\"><cite style=\"font-style: normal;font-size: smaller; float: right;\">—Adam Carmichael’s campaign website (2024)<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-bio_1-1\"><a href=\"#cite_note-bio-1\">[1]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</div>", "answer_text": "Carmichael’s campaign website stated the following:\n“ The Right to Choose\nI believe that every person can make the best decision for themselves about whether and when to have a child without undue political interference. Everyone has the right to respect and privacy when they make a medical decision. Our Military & Our Veterans\nMy opponent does not support our troops, and she is against our veterans. She has a clear and unarguable history of voting against them. Unlike my opponent, I served in the military during Operation Enduring Freedom and unlike my opponent I will stand by my fellow service members and the freedom they provide us and other countries throughout the world. Renewable Energy\nEnvironmental sustainability is a key pillar of my vision for our district. By prioritizing renewable energy solutions, we can reduce our carbon footprint, mitigate the impacts of climate change, and preserve our natural resources for future generations. I am committed to supporting legislation and initiatives that incentivize the development and adoption of clean energy technologies, ensuring a healthier environment for our community. Green New Deal\nAs a candidate for the esteemed position of Congressman, I am deeply committed to addressing the pressing challenges posed by climate change and fostering a sustainable future for our community and our nation. I firmly believe that the Green New Deal is a transformative and necessary initiative that can guide us towards a cleaner, more resilient, and equitable society. The urgency of climate change demands bold and comprehensive action. The Green New Deal presents a multifaceted approach to not only combat the environmental threats we face but also to stimulate economic growth, create jobs, and promote social justice. By investing in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable infrastructure, we can simultaneously reduce our carbon footprint and create new opportunities for innovation and employment. The Green New Deal is not just an environmental policy; it's an economic and social blueprint for a better future. Homelessness\nWe can't expect the same politicians that caused the problem to effectively clean it up. They continue to deflect and blame without actually addressing the mental health issues at hand. Simply placing an unstable person in housing is not going to fix the problem, it only gives them a new location to do drugs and commit more crime. I am fully committed to cleaning up our streets and properly addressing the root of the problem. My opponent is not. [2] ” —Adam Carmichael’s campaign website (2024) [1]"}]