Maria Dunn

[{"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>Maria Dunn 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 Dunn'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-265268-2024-09-17\" id=\"heading-bio-265268-2024-09-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-265268-2024-09-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-265268-2024-09-17\" 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-265268-2024-09-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-265268-2024-09-17\" 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\tCommitted to service. Houston resident for more than 20 years who raised family here and lives in CD TX 18. Married for 32 years to football coach. Retired business woman, working mom, community volunteer. \r\nInspired to run in this open race to provide strong leadership to a district in change. Work experience with complex systems, large project management, training personnel and creating new processes transfers to CD TX 18 for the remaining term.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-265268-2024-09-17\" id=\"heading-key-message-265268-2024-09-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-265268-2024-09-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-265268-2024-09-17\" 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-265268-2024-09-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-265268-2024-09-17\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Constituent services &amp; veterans affairs</li><li>Job readiness, training and economic development</li><li>Energy affordability, reliability and resilience</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-265268-2024-09-17\" id=\"heading1-265268-2024-09-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-265268-2024-09-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-265268-2024-09-17\" 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=\"heading1-265268-2024-09-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-265268-2024-09-17\" 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\tFederal agency efficiency, energy, economic development.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-265268-2024-09-17\" id=\"heading2-265268-2024-09-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-265268-2024-09-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-265268-2024-09-17\" 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=\"heading2-265268-2024-09-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-265268-2024-09-17\" 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 mom. She emigrated from Yugoslavia two years after WWII with her mom and brother to reunite with her dad. Her bravery and strength to learn English, a new culture, make new friends, leave family and friends, and become an American citizen and raise her family inspire me daily.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-265268-2024-09-17\" id=\"heading3-265268-2024-09-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-265268-2024-09-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-265268-2024-09-17\" 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=\"heading3-265268-2024-09-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-265268-2024-09-17\" 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\tHonesty, integrity, availability, pragmatism, efficiency. Ability to see big picture and be attentive to details.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-265268-2024-09-17\" id=\"heading4-265268-2024-09-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-265268-2024-09-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-265268-2024-09-17\" 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=\"heading4-265268-2024-09-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-265268-2024-09-17\" 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 nature of serving residents of CD TX 18 in the remainder of this term will focus on two main areas: helping constituents who need to interact with federal agencies and attending must-pass legislation.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-265268-2024-09-17\" id=\"heading5-265268-2024-09-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-265268-2024-09-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-265268-2024-09-17\" 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=\"heading5-265268-2024-09-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-265268-2024-09-17\" 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\tWatergate.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-265268-2024-09-17\" id=\"heading6-265268-2024-09-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-265268-2024-09-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-265268-2024-09-17\" 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=\"heading6-265268-2024-09-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-265268-2024-09-17\" 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's not necessary to have been in politics to serve our neighbors and constituents.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-265268-2024-09-17\" id=\"heading7-265268-2024-09-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-265268-2024-09-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-265268-2024-09-17\" 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=\"heading7-265268-2024-09-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-265268-2024-09-17\" 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\tAttending to must-pass legislation, such as revenue bills during the unexpired term of CD TX 18, is one of the two main areas for this role.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-265268-2024-09-17\" id=\"heading8-265268-2024-09-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-265268-2024-09-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-265268-2024-09-17\" 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=\"heading8-265268-2024-09-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-265268-2024-09-17\" 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\tSee https://www.mariadunnfortexas.com/.\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\nMaria Dunn completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dunn's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Committed to service. Houston resident for more than 20 years who raised family here and lives in CD TX 18. Married for 32 years to football coach. Retired business woman, working mom, community volunteer. \r\nInspired to run in this open race to provide strong leadership to a district in change. Work experience with complex systems, large project management, training personnel and creating new processes transfers to CD TX 18 for the remaining term. 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? Constituent services & veterans affairs Job readiness, training and economic development Energy affordability, reliability and resilience What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Federal agency efficiency, energy, economic development. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? My mom. She emigrated from Yugoslavia two years after WWII with her mom and brother to reunite with her dad. Her bravery and strength to learn English, a new culture, make new friends, leave family and friends, and become an American citizen and raise her family inspire me daily. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Honesty, integrity, availability, pragmatism, efficiency. Ability to see big picture and be attentive to details. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? The nature of serving residents of CD TX 18 in the remainder of this term will focus on two main areas: helping constituents who need to interact with federal agencies and attending must-pass legislation. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? Watergate. Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? It's not necessary to have been in politics to serve our neighbors and constituents. 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? Attending to must-pass legislation, such as revenue bills during the unexpired term of CD TX 18, is one of the two main areas for this role. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? See https://www.mariadunnfortexas.com/.\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."}]