Patti Hewitt

[{"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>Patti Hewitt completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hewitt'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-222489-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading-bio-222489-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-222489-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-222489-2024-03-04\" 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-222489-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-222489-2024-03-04\" 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 uplifting women, workers, and families strengthens both our communities and economy. There is no litmus test for inclusion – all are welcome – and no one gets left behind. With my leadership, the power shifts back to the core of our communities, making sure everyone’s voice is heard.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-222489-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading-key-message-222489-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-222489-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-222489-2024-03-04\" 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-222489-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-222489-2024-03-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>People of color deserve to live without fear of prejudice and injustice. Women should have rights to reproductive healthcare and privacy.</li><li>Workers deserve equal benefits through collective bargaining and family support policies.</li><li>Children have the right to be protected from gun violence with common-sense gun laws.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-222489-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading1-222489-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-222489-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-222489-2024-03-04\" 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=\"heading1-222489-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-222489-2024-03-04\" 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\tPolicies that support strong families and build strong communities through protecting basic freedoms and privacy for all citizens including women, common sense investments in such services as daycare and early childhood development, and accessible and affordable healthcare,. The empowerment of workers and small businesses by giving them the tools and regulatory constructs to thrive. Working towards a more just society for all constituents by addressing racial disparities in our criminal justice system. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-222489-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading2-222489-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-222489-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-222489-2024-03-04\" 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=\"heading2-222489-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-222489-2024-03-04\" 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 ability to listen to constituents in order to understand their needs. Transparency in the work an elected official does and the position he/she takes on issues. Being accessible and responsive to all constituents, not just those ideologically aligned. Honesty and integrity in all work, all the time.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-222489-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading3-222489-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-222489-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-222489-2024-03-04\" 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=\"heading3-222489-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-222489-2024-03-04\" 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 in public service and view myself in this role as a civil servant. This dovetails into my management philosophy which is one of servant leadership. \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\nPatti Hewitt completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hewitt's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I believe that uplifting women, workers, and families strengthens both our communities and economy. There is no litmus test for inclusion – all are welcome – and no one gets left behind. With my leadership, the power shifts back to the core of our communities, making sure everyone’s voice is heard. 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? People of color deserve to live without fear of prejudice and injustice. Women should have rights to reproductive healthcare and privacy. Workers deserve equal benefits through collective bargaining and family support policies. Children have the right to be protected from gun violence with common-sense gun laws. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Policies that support strong families and build strong communities through protecting basic freedoms and privacy for all citizens including women, common sense investments in such services as daycare and early childhood development, and accessible and affordable healthcare,. The empowerment of workers and small businesses by giving them the tools and regulatory constructs to thrive. Working towards a more just society for all constituents by addressing racial disparities in our criminal justice system. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? The ability to listen to constituents in order to understand their needs. Transparency in the work an elected official does and the position he/she takes on issues. Being accessible and responsive to all constituents, not just those ideologically aligned. Honesty and integrity in all work, all the time. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? I believe in public service and view myself in this role as a civil servant. This dovetails into my management philosophy which is one of servant leadership.\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."}, {"question": "Campaign website", "answer_html": "<p>Hewitt’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>We are committed to these essential human rights:\n</p>\n<ul><li>People of color deserve to live without fear of prejudice and injustice.</li>\n<li>Women should have rights to reproductive healthcare and privacy.</li>\n<li>Workers deserve equal benefits through collective bargaining and family support policies.</li>\n<li>Children have the right to be protected from gun violence with common-sense gun laws.</li></ul>\n<p>Strong Families, Stronger Communities\n</p>\n<ul><li>Universal Child Care</li>\n<li>Accessible and affordable early childhood education</li>\n<li>Strengthening public education</li>\n<li>College affordability</li></ul>\n<p>Equal Healthcare Access\n</p>\n<ul><li>Supporting a Healthy Population</li>\n<li>Privacy in all Healthcare Decisions and Reproductive Rights</li>\n<li>Address the Rising Rates of Maternal Mortality</li></ul>\n<p>Diversity and Social Justice\n</p>\n<ul><li>Removing Criminal Justice Disparities</li>\n<li>Hate Crime Tracking and Funding</li>\n<li>Advocating for LGBTQ+ equality</li>\n<li>Ending the Cycle of Domestic Violence</li>\n<li>Immigration Reform</li></ul>\n<p>Empowering Workers, Supporting Small Business\n</p>\n<ul><li>Backing Unions</li>\n<li>Reducing Regulatory Burden for Small Business</li>\n<li>Closing Gender Pay Gap</li></ul>\n<p>A Greener Future\n</p>\n<ul><li>Coastal Protection and Resilience</li>\n<li>Renewable Energy Resources and Reduce Carbon Emissions</li>\n<li>Green Infrastructure and Clean Transportation</li>\n<li>Combating pollution</li></ul>\n<p>Democracy for All\n</p>\n<ul><li>Voting Rights</li>\n<li>Fair and Equal Representation</li>\n<li>Campaign Finance Reform<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_2-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-2\">[2]</a></sup></li></ul>\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;\">—Patti Hewitt’s campaign website (2024)<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-3\"><a href=\"#cite_note-3\">[3]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</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": "Hewitt’s campaign website stated the following:\n“ We are committed to these essential human rights: People of color deserve to live without fear of prejudice and injustice. Women should have rights to reproductive healthcare and privacy. Workers deserve equal benefits through collective bargaining and family support policies. Children have the right to be protected from gun violence with common-sense gun laws. Strong Families, Stronger Communities Universal Child Care Accessible and affordable early childhood education Strengthening public education College affordability Equal Healthcare Access Supporting a Healthy Population Privacy in all Healthcare Decisions and Reproductive Rights Address the Rising Rates of Maternal Mortality Diversity and Social Justice Removing Criminal Justice Disparities Hate Crime Tracking and Funding Advocating for LGBTQ+ equality Ending the Cycle of Domestic Violence Immigration Reform Empowering Workers, Supporting Small Business Backing Unions Reducing Regulatory Burden for Small Business Closing Gender Pay Gap A Greener Future Coastal Protection and Resilience Renewable Energy Resources and Reduce Carbon Emissions Green Infrastructure and Clean Transportation Combating pollution Democracy for All Voting Rights Fair and Equal Representation Campaign Finance Reform [2] ” —Patti Hewitt’s campaign website (2024) [3]"}]