Gabriel Njinimbot

[{"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>Gabriel Njinimbot 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 Njinimbot'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-103018-2023-05-09\" id=\"heading-bio-103018-2023-05-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-103018-2023-05-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-103018-2023-05-09\" 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-103018-2023-05-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-103018-2023-05-09\" 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\tGabriel Njinimbot grew up in a small West African village in the northwestern region of Cameroon in West Africa \r\n<pre>Through hard work and helping hands, I completed university with a Bachelor of Educational Administration in Cameroon and a few years later immigrated to the best country on the planet: The United States of America.\r\n</pre>\n<p>I first arrived in the United States 1999, at the age of 26, with just one hundred dollars on me. I found my way to Washington, DC. \r\n</p><p>In Maryland, he worked his way up from a dish cleaner, a waiter, a security guard, an IT professional, an entrepreneur and an author of five books. I am a father a husband and a father of three beautiful children. \r\n</p><p><br/>\n</p>\nGabriel had always wanted to be a lawyer and later obtained his Law degree at Concord School of Law.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-103018-2023-05-09\" id=\"heading-key-message-103018-2023-05-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-103018-2023-05-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-103018-2023-05-09\" 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-103018-2023-05-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-103018-2023-05-09\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>We can no longer settle for the status quo. We can do better for our teachers, students, senior citizens</li><li>A cleaner and safer community</li><li>Empower small business owners.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-103018-2023-05-09\" id=\"heading1-103018-2023-05-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-103018-2023-05-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-103018-2023-05-09\" 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=\"heading1-103018-2023-05-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-103018-2023-05-09\" 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\tEducation <br/>\n<p>Healthcare for all <br/>\r\nOur seniors <br/>\r\nWomen's right<br/>\r\nClimate Issues and the Environment<br/>\n</p>\nIncrease minimum wage<br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-103018-2023-05-09\" id=\"heading2-103018-2023-05-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-103018-2023-05-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-103018-2023-05-09\" 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=\"heading2-103018-2023-05-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-103018-2023-05-09\" 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 like up to parents though my father is no longer with us. They thought me sacrifice and caring for one another. They thought me hard work, dedication and persistence. They also thought me that one man pain is all our pain. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-103018-2023-05-09\" id=\"heading3-103018-2023-05-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-103018-2023-05-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-103018-2023-05-09\" 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=\"heading3-103018-2023-05-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-103018-2023-05-09\" 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\tFrom Meager beginnings, the Power of Dedication Persistence and Consistency. Written by Gabriel Njinimbot\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-103018-2023-05-09\" id=\"heading4-103018-2023-05-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-103018-2023-05-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-103018-2023-05-09\" 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=\"heading4-103018-2023-05-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-103018-2023-05-09\" 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\tIntegrity, work for the people who elected them into office and not for special interests or lobbyist or wall street \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-103018-2023-05-09\" id=\"heading5-103018-2023-05-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-103018-2023-05-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-103018-2023-05-09\" 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=\"heading5-103018-2023-05-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-103018-2023-05-09\" 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\tDedicated, Consistent, Persistent, Passionate in what I do. Care for others and want to see them succeed \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-103018-2023-05-09\" id=\"heading6-103018-2023-05-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-103018-2023-05-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-103018-2023-05-09\" 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=\"heading6-103018-2023-05-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-103018-2023-05-09\" 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\tBe a representation of what you were elected for into office. Be the voice of the constituents. Look out for constituent services and cater for the welfare and wellbeing of members of their constituents. Introduce and pass meaning legislative that protects the life of its citizens and keep personal interests aside \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-103018-2023-05-09\" id=\"heading7-103018-2023-05-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-103018-2023-05-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-103018-2023-05-09\" 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=\"heading7-103018-2023-05-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-103018-2023-05-09\" 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\tA better America and a better world for the young people \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-103018-2023-05-09\" id=\"heading8-103018-2023-05-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-103018-2023-05-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-103018-2023-05-09\" 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=\"heading8-103018-2023-05-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-103018-2023-05-09\" 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\tMoving to the United States for me was historical and I was 26 at the time \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-103018-2023-05-09\" id=\"heading9-103018-2023-05-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-103018-2023-05-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-103018-2023-05-09\" 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=\"heading9-103018-2023-05-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-103018-2023-05-09\" 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\tDish cleaner at a seafood restaurant and work there for 2yrs \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-103018-2023-05-09\" id=\"heading10-103018-2023-05-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-103018-2023-05-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-103018-2023-05-09\" 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=\"heading10-103018-2023-05-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-103018-2023-05-09\" 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 Art of Endurance by Gabriel Njinimbot. Because it teaches me how never to give up when others are quitting.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-103018-2023-05-09\" id=\"heading11-103018-2023-05-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-103018-2023-05-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-103018-2023-05-09\" 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=\"heading11-103018-2023-05-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-103018-2023-05-09\" 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\tatticus finch\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-103018-2023-05-09\" id=\"heading12-103018-2023-05-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-103018-2023-05-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-103018-2023-05-09\" 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=\"heading12-103018-2023-05-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-103018-2023-05-09\" 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\tTungamira by the Unveiled \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-103018-2023-05-09\" id=\"heading13-103018-2023-05-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-103018-2023-05-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-103018-2023-05-09\" 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=\"heading13-103018-2023-05-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-103018-2023-05-09\" 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\tEradicate Poverty and making other peoples life better. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-103018-2023-05-09\" id=\"heading14-103018-2023-05-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-103018-2023-05-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-103018-2023-05-09\" 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=\"heading14-103018-2023-05-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-103018-2023-05-09\" 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\tits powers to pass laws that change society and mankind. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-103018-2023-05-09\" id=\"heading15-103018-2023-05-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-103018-2023-05-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-103018-2023-05-09\" 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=\"heading15-103018-2023-05-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-103018-2023-05-09\" 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\tIts a plus but not necessary. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-103018-2023-05-09\" id=\"heading16-103018-2023-05-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-103018-2023-05-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-103018-2023-05-09\" 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=\"heading16-103018-2023-05-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-103018-2023-05-09\" 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\tEducating more young people. <br/>\n<p>providing healthcare for all <br/>\r\nCombatting climate issues <br/>\n</p>\nEnsuring that people should be able to pay their bills\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-103018-2023-05-09\" id=\"heading17-103018-2023-05-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse17-103018-2023-05-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-103018-2023-05-09\" 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=\"heading17-103018-2023-05-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse17-103018-2023-05-09\" 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 3yrs is good. Give the Reps a chance to do work before they start campaigning all over again \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-103018-2023-05-09\" id=\"heading18-103018-2023-05-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse18-103018-2023-05-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-103018-2023-05-09\" 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=\"heading18-103018-2023-05-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse18-103018-2023-05-09\" 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\tThere should be term limits. Give a chance to other folks because there are lots of unused talents out there waiting for a chance to contribute to society and mankind\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-103018-2023-05-09\" id=\"heading19-103018-2023-05-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse19-103018-2023-05-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-103018-2023-05-09\" 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=\"heading19-103018-2023-05-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse19-103018-2023-05-09\" 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\tBernie Sanders. AOC\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-103018-2023-05-09\" id=\"heading20-103018-2023-05-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse20-103018-2023-05-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-103018-2023-05-09\" 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=\"heading20-103018-2023-05-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse20-103018-2023-05-09\" 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\tA story of a business owner who closed his day care center after 20yrs and had to pack and sell some of his assets<br/>\n<p>A story of a veteran who is suffering from dementia and fighting to get the benefits he had been promised before he went to war. <br/>\r\nA stories of passionate school teacher struggling to keep up the over crowding and struggling kids in school and also using their money to buy school supplies with the small money they make<br/>\r\nA story of a parent of a special need kid struggling to have his child home school while working full time, <br/>\n</p>\nA story of an child born of an immigrant parent who believe that America is a his country but whos parents are facing deportation. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-103018-2023-05-09\" id=\"heading21-103018-2023-05-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse21-103018-2023-05-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-103018-2023-05-09\" 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=\"heading21-103018-2023-05-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse21-103018-2023-05-09\" 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\tAbsolutely necessary especially when such policies impact the working class Americans\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-103018-2023-05-09\" id=\"heading22-103018-2023-05-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse22-103018-2023-05-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-103018-2023-05-09\" 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=\"heading22-103018-2023-05-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse22-103018-2023-05-09\" 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\tThis will play a significant role in my priorities as I make sure that the right bills that impact working class families are introduced and passed. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-103018-2023-05-09\" id=\"heading23-103018-2023-05-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse23-103018-2023-05-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-103018-2023-05-09\" 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=\"heading23-103018-2023-05-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse23-103018-2023-05-09\" 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\tproper investigation without bias, fear or discrimination\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-103018-2023-05-09\" id=\"heading24-103018-2023-05-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse24-103018-2023-05-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-103018-2023-05-09\" 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=\"heading24-103018-2023-05-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse24-103018-2023-05-09\" 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\tNone\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\nGabriel Njinimbot completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Njinimbot's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Gabriel Njinimbot grew up in a small West African village in the northwestern region of Cameroon in West Africa Through hard work and helping hands, I completed university with a Bachelor of Educational Administration in Cameroon and a few years later immigrated to the best country on the planet: The United States of America. I first arrived in the United States 1999, at the age of 26, with just one hundred dollars on me. I found my way to Washington, DC. In Maryland, he worked his way up from a dish cleaner, a waiter, a security guard, an IT professional, an entrepreneur and an author of five books. I am a father a husband and a father of three beautiful children. Gabriel had always wanted to be a lawyer and later obtained his Law degree at Concord School of Law. 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? We can no longer settle for the status quo. We can do better for our teachers, students, senior citizens A cleaner and safer community Empower small business owners. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Education Healthcare for all Our seniors Women's right Climate Issues and the Environment Increase minimum wage Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? I like up to parents though my father is no longer with us. They thought me sacrifice and caring for one another. They thought me hard work, dedication and persistence. They also thought me that one man pain is all our pain. Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? From Meager beginnings, the Power of Dedication Persistence and Consistency. Written by Gabriel Njinimbot What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Integrity, work for the people who elected them into office and not for special interests or lobbyist or wall street What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Dedicated, Consistent, Persistent, Passionate in what I do. Care for others and want to see them succeed What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? Be a representation of what you were elected for into office. Be the voice of the constituents. Look out for constituent services and cater for the welfare and wellbeing of members of their constituents. Introduce and pass meaning legislative that protects the life of its citizens and keep personal interests aside What legacy would you like to leave? A better America and a better world for the young people What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? Moving to the United States for me was historical and I was 26 at the time What was your very first job? How long did you have it? Dish cleaner at a seafood restaurant and work there for 2yrs What is your favorite book? Why? The Art of Endurance by Gabriel Njinimbot. Because it teaches me how never to give up when others are quitting. If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? atticus finch What was the last song that got stuck in your head? Tungamira by the Unveiled What is something that has been a struggle in your life? Eradicate Poverty and making other peoples life better. What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution? its powers to pass laws that change society and mankind. Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? Its a plus but not necessary. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Educating more young people. providing healthcare for all Combatting climate issues Ensuring that people should be able to pay their bills Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? I think 3yrs is good. Give the Reps a chance to do work before they start campaigning all over again What are your thoughts on term limits? There should be term limits. Give a chance to other folks because there are lots of unused talents out there waiting for a chance to contribute to society and mankind Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? Bernie Sanders. AOC 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? A story of a business owner who closed his day care center after 20yrs and had to pack and sell some of his assets A story of a veteran who is suffering from dementia and fighting to get the benefits he had been promised before he went to war. A stories of passionate school teacher struggling to keep up the over crowding and struggling kids in school and also using their money to buy school supplies with the small money they make A story of a parent of a special need kid struggling to have his child home school while working full time, A story of an child born of an immigrant parent who believe that America is a his country but whos parents are facing deportation. Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? Absolutely necessary especially when such policies impact the working class Americans 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? This will play a significant role in my priorities as I make sure that the right bills that impact working class families are introduced and passed. How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers? proper investigation without bias, fear or discrimination What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? None\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>Njinimbot’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><big>Improving education and empowering our educators.</big><br/>\nAny Child in a school district with the Statistics you see below matters to me even if its not my child.\n</p><p>We must invest in our children to prepare them for Global Economic competition by giving them the best education. Here is our district’s current statistics: \n</p><p>Overall District Rank: Bottom 50%<br/>\nGraduation Rate: 76% (bottom 50% in MD)<br/>\nMath Proficiency: 8%<br/>\nReading Proficiency: 24%\n</p><p>Overall State Rank in Education: 23rd position out of 25th.\n</p><p>If elected, I will prioritize improving our educational facilities and fight for better pay for our teachers. I will fight for:\n</p>\n<ul><li>Better training for teachers and more specialists in special education</li>\n<li>Creating more after school programs and trade schools that can nurture a student’s future career</li>\n<li>Establishing 100 more schools to reduce overcrowding.</li>\n<li>Bring back retired teachers to mentor younger and inexperienced teachers. Creating a mentorship program between retired educators to train less experienced teachers</li>\n<li>Hiring more bus drivers</li></ul>\n<p><big>Safer and thriving neighborhoods</big><br/>\nOur district currently ranks the 2nd highest in crime.\n</p><p>If elected, I will fight for a brighter community by:\n</p>\n<ul><li>Addressing and reducing homelessness</li>\n<li>Open more mental health facilities.</li>\n<li>Knocking down all abandoned buildings in the district for economic planning and creating more commercial spaces</li>\n<li>Adding more active streetlights</li>\n<li>Keeping our inner cities and neighborhood clean and free of trash and debris</li>\n<li>Hire 300 more fire fighters and pay them more.</li></ul>\n<p><big>Better wages and increased entrepreneurship</big><br/>\nThe minimum wage is $15 We need to increase this and make it liveable at a rate of $20 for any anyone willing and able to work in America\n</p><p>If elected I will also fight for:\n</p>\n<ul><li>Reducing the administrative bottlenecks in the process of opening and running a small business</li>\n<li>Creating tax incentives for establishing and running small businesses</li>\n<li>Bringing in more entrepreneurs of color</li></ul>\n<p><big>Women's Rights</big><br/>\nI will fight fiercely for women’s rights which have been under constant attack by the far right.\n</p><p><big>Care for the elderly</big><br/>\nI will fight for better accessibility and affordability to healthcare, food, facilities, and prescription drugs to our seniors.<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;\">—Gabriel Njinimbot’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>", "answer_text": "Njinimbot’s campaign website stated the following:\n“ Improving education and empowering our educators. Any Child in a school district with the Statistics you see below matters to me even if its not my child. We must invest in our children to prepare them for Global Economic competition by giving them the best education. Here is our district’s current statistics: Overall District Rank: Bottom 50% Graduation Rate: 76% (bottom 50% in MD) Math Proficiency: 8% Reading Proficiency: 24% Overall State Rank in Education: 23rd position out of 25th. If elected, I will prioritize improving our educational facilities and fight for better pay for our teachers. I will fight for: Better training for teachers and more specialists in special education Creating more after school programs and trade schools that can nurture a student’s future career Establishing 100 more schools to reduce overcrowding. Bring back retired teachers to mentor younger and inexperienced teachers. Creating a mentorship program between retired educators to train less experienced teachers Hiring more bus drivers Safer and thriving neighborhoods Our district currently ranks the 2nd highest in crime. If elected, I will fight for a brighter community by: Addressing and reducing homelessness Open more mental health facilities. Knocking down all abandoned buildings in the district for economic planning and creating more commercial spaces Adding more active streetlights Keeping our inner cities and neighborhood clean and free of trash and debris Hire 300 more fire fighters and pay them more. Better wages and increased entrepreneurship The minimum wage is $15 We need to increase this and make it liveable at a rate of $20 for any anyone willing and able to work in America If elected I will also fight for: Reducing the administrative bottlenecks in the process of opening and running a small business Creating tax incentives for establishing and running small businesses Bringing in more entrepreneurs of color Women's Rights I will fight fiercely for women’s rights which have been under constant attack by the far right. Care for the elderly I will fight for better accessibility and affordability to healthcare, food, facilities, and prescription drugs to our seniors. [2] ” —Gabriel Njinimbot’s campaign website (2024) [3]"}]