Jose Engell

[{"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>Jose Engell completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Engell'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-346975-2025-07-09\" id=\"heading-bio-346975-2025-07-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-346975-2025-07-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-346975-2025-07-09\" 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-346975-2025-07-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-346975-2025-07-09\" 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\tMy name is Jose Engell, I go by Joe, I was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, have been living in Tampa for 10 years, I’m Gen Z, and I’m tired of having mediocre politicians. I’m running to fight for a better society for all of us. I’m running for my mom, for my grandpa, for my family, for my friends, for my neighbors, for everyone in my district, for my generation and every other generation. I’m young but I mean business, I’m ready to fight.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-346975-2025-07-09\" id=\"heading-key-message-346975-2025-07-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-346975-2025-07-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-346975-2025-07-09\" 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-346975-2025-07-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-346975-2025-07-09\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>I’m fighting for working class Americans, I want to look out for their rights, that they’re always treated fairly and paid fairly. I’m not running to serve corporations, I’m running to hold them accountable. I support workers and unions.</li><li>I want to fight for universal healthcare, medicare for all, however you want to call it. We’re the only first world country without it and it’s ridiculous, no one should go bankrupt because of medical bills nor should be afraid of going to the hospital. It’s time that we raise our standards of living.</li><li>I also want to fight for paid maternity leave, we’re the only first world country without it and it would help encourage people to have children by reducing financial stress. \r\nAnd also, make sure that we protect social security that our senior citizens, like my grandpa, rely on to live.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-346975-2025-07-09\" id=\"heading1-346975-2025-07-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-346975-2025-07-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-346975-2025-07-09\" 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=\"heading1-346975-2025-07-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-346975-2025-07-09\" 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\tHealthcare, Economy, Education, and every other area that helps and benefits my constituents.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-346975-2025-07-09\" id=\"heading2-346975-2025-07-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-346975-2025-07-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-346975-2025-07-09\" 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=\"heading2-346975-2025-07-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-346975-2025-07-09\" 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 look up to my grandpa, he’s always taught me to treat others how I want to be treated, to be selfless.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-346975-2025-07-09\" id=\"heading3-346975-2025-07-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-346975-2025-07-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-346975-2025-07-09\" 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=\"heading3-346975-2025-07-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-346975-2025-07-09\" 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\tHonesty, integrity, responsibility, and compassion when needed.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-346975-2025-07-09\" id=\"heading4-346975-2025-07-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-346975-2025-07-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-346975-2025-07-09\" 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=\"heading4-346975-2025-07-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-346975-2025-07-09\" 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 have integrity, I’m respectful towards others, I’m not afraid to stand up for what’s right.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-346975-2025-07-09\" id=\"heading5-346975-2025-07-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-346975-2025-07-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-346975-2025-07-09\" 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=\"heading5-346975-2025-07-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-346975-2025-07-09\" 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\tTo always work for the good of the people. To work for what’s best for the constituents.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-346975-2025-07-09\" id=\"heading6-346975-2025-07-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-346975-2025-07-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-346975-2025-07-09\" 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=\"heading6-346975-2025-07-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-346975-2025-07-09\" 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 would like for people to remember me as someone who was in office to serve others, someone who always looked out for the needs of the people.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-346975-2025-07-09\" id=\"heading7-346975-2025-07-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-346975-2025-07-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-346975-2025-07-09\" 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=\"heading7-346975-2025-07-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-346975-2025-07-09\" 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 believe it’s beneficial but not necessary. Some people have other backgrounds and experiences that have helped them be ready to serve in office.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-346975-2025-07-09\" id=\"heading8-346975-2025-07-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-346975-2025-07-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-346975-2025-07-09\" 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=\"heading8-346975-2025-07-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-346975-2025-07-09\" 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 believe that when serving the first term it can be a challenge because you need to get used to how things work in Congress while also start campaigning again in a few months.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-346975-2025-07-09\" id=\"heading9-346975-2025-07-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-346975-2025-07-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-346975-2025-07-09\" 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=\"heading9-346975-2025-07-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-346975-2025-07-09\" 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\tIt has its pros and cons.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-346975-2025-07-09\" id=\"heading10-346975-2025-07-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-346975-2025-07-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-346975-2025-07-09\" 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=\"heading10-346975-2025-07-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-346975-2025-07-09\" 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 am just going to be who I am, be truthful, and do what’s best for my people.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-346975-2025-07-09\" id=\"heading11-346975-2025-07-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-346975-2025-07-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-346975-2025-07-09\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat committees interest you?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-346975-2025-07-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-346975-2025-07-09\" 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\tHouse Committee on Ways and Means. <br/>\r\nEducation and Workforce Committee\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-346975-2025-07-09\" id=\"heading12-346975-2025-07-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-346975-2025-07-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-346975-2025-07-09\" 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 views on financial transparency and government accountability?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading12-346975-2025-07-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-346975-2025-07-09\" 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 government is supposed to serve the people and work for the people so there should be transparency. Accountability is always important.\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\nJose Engell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Engell's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. My name is Jose Engell, I go by Joe, I was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, have been living in Tampa for 10 years, I’m Gen Z, and I’m tired of having mediocre politicians. I’m running to fight for a better society for all of us. I’m running for my mom, for my grandpa, for my family, for my friends, for my neighbors, for everyone in my district, for my generation and every other generation. I’m young but I mean business, I’m ready to fight. 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? I’m fighting for working class Americans, I want to look out for their rights, that they’re always treated fairly and paid fairly. I’m not running to serve corporations, I’m running to hold them accountable. I support workers and unions. I want to fight for universal healthcare, medicare for all, however you want to call it. We’re the only first world country without it and it’s ridiculous, no one should go bankrupt because of medical bills nor should be afraid of going to the hospital. It’s time that we raise our standards of living. I also want to fight for paid maternity leave, we’re the only first world country without it and it would help encourage people to have children by reducing financial stress. \r\nAnd also, make sure that we protect social security that our senior citizens, like my grandpa, rely on to live. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Healthcare, Economy, Education, and every other area that helps and benefits my constituents. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? I look up to my grandpa, he’s always taught me to treat others how I want to be treated, to be selfless. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Honesty, integrity, responsibility, and compassion when needed. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? I have integrity, I’m respectful towards others, I’m not afraid to stand up for what’s right. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? To always work for the good of the people. To work for what’s best for the constituents. What legacy would you like to leave? I would like for people to remember me as someone who was in office to serve others, someone who always looked out for the needs of the people. Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? I believe it’s beneficial but not necessary. Some people have other backgrounds and experiences that have helped them be ready to serve in office. Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? I believe that when serving the first term it can be a challenge because you need to get used to how things work in Congress while also start campaigning again in a few months. What are your thoughts on term limits? It has its pros and cons. Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? I am just going to be who I am, be truthful, and do what’s best for my people. What committees interest you? House Committee on Ways and Means. Education and Workforce Committee What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability? The government is supposed to serve the people and work for the people so there should be transparency. Accountability is always important.\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."}]