Joshua Brown

[{"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>Joshua Brown completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brown'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-149089-2022-10-09\" id=\"heading-bio-149089-2022-10-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-149089-2022-10-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-149089-2022-10-09\" 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-149089-2022-10-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-149089-2022-10-09\" 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 currently a full-time college student at Guilford Technical Community College majoring in Political Science, with a previous Associates degree in Computer Engineering Technology from Forsyth Technical Community College, and a Certification in High Level Biocontainment from the University of Nebraska.\r\nI grew up in a family that included multiple generations of farmers, who I helped with chores such as harvesting crops as a child, giving me a hands-on appreciation for local agriculture. I've also worked as a technician in charge of testing water quality for a construction company, from which I gained direct experience with the subject of how clean water is truly defined and the work necessary to maintain it.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-149089-2022-10-09\" id=\"heading-key-message-149089-2022-10-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-149089-2022-10-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-149089-2022-10-09\" 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-149089-2022-10-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-149089-2022-10-09\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Protecting our natural resources is a vital mission of our society, especially for the sake of future generations</li><li>Small family farms in Guilford County need our support to continue existing</li><li>We must plan for the impacts of climate change now, before it's too late</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-149089-2022-10-09\" id=\"heading1-149089-2022-10-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-149089-2022-10-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-149089-2022-10-09\" 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=\"heading1-149089-2022-10-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-149089-2022-10-09\" 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'm passionate about the protection of our environment and supporting small farmers.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-149089-2022-10-09\" id=\"heading2-149089-2022-10-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-149089-2022-10-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-149089-2022-10-09\" 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=\"heading2-149089-2022-10-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-149089-2022-10-09\" 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 passion for the protection of the environment, understanding of water chemistry, and personal history with farmers from within my own family as I grew up are all qualities that contribute towards making me an ideal candidate for County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-149089-2022-10-09\" id=\"heading3-149089-2022-10-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-149089-2022-10-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-149089-2022-10-09\" 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=\"heading3-149089-2022-10-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-149089-2022-10-09\" 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 hope to leave a cleaner environment for our future generations than they're born into currently and the continued existence of small-scale family farmers.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-149089-2022-10-09\" id=\"heading4-149089-2022-10-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-149089-2022-10-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-149089-2022-10-09\" 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=\"heading4-149089-2022-10-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-149089-2022-10-09\" 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\tPoverty was a struggle for my family growing up. Then as an adult I have previously dealt with being on crutches for around two years, following an assault with a deadly weapon at work while preventing an attempted theft.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Brown submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on October 9, 2022.</i></p></div>\n<div class=\"text-center\" style=\"margin-top: 30px\"><button class=\"btn btn-default showResponses text-center\">Show past responses</button><button class=\"btn btn-default hideResponses text-center\">Hide past responses</button></div>\n<div class=\"pastResponses\" style=\"display: none\"><p class=\"large-date\">\tSeptember 16 submission</p><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-149089-2022-09-16\" id=\"heading-bio-149089-2022-09-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-149089-2022-09-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-149089-2022-09-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-149089-2022-09-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-149089-2022-09-16\" 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\t\tI'm a full-time college student majoring in Political Science, with a previous degree in Computer Engineering Technology, and a Certification in High Level Biocontainment. I grew up in a family that included multiple generations of farmers, who I helped with chores such as harvesting some crops as a child.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-149089-2022-09-16\" id=\"heading-key-message-149089-2022-09-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-149089-2022-09-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-149089-2022-09-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\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\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-149089-2022-09-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-149089-2022-09-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Protecting our natural resources is a vital mission of our society, especially for future generations</li><li>Small family farms need our support to continue existing</li><li>We must plan for the impacts of climate change now, before it's too late</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-149089-2022-09-16\" id=\"heading1-149089-2022-09-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-149089-2022-09-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-149089-2022-09-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-149089-2022-09-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-149089-2022-09-16\" 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\t\tI'm passionate about the protection of our environment and supporting small farmers.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-149089-2022-09-16\" id=\"heading2-149089-2022-09-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-149089-2022-09-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-149089-2022-09-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-149089-2022-09-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-149089-2022-09-16\" 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\t\tMy passion for the protection of the environment, understanding of water chemistry, and personal history with farmers from within my own family as I grew up are all qualities that contribute towards making me an ideal candidate for County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-149089-2022-09-16\" id=\"heading3-149089-2022-09-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-149089-2022-09-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-149089-2022-09-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat legacy would you like to leave?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-149089-2022-09-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-149089-2022-09-16\" 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\t\tI hope to leave a cleaner environment for our future generations than they're born into currently and the continued existence of small-scale family farmers.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-149089-2022-09-16\" id=\"heading4-149089-2022-09-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-149089-2022-09-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-149089-2022-09-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat is something that has been a struggle in your life?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-149089-2022-09-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-149089-2022-09-16\" 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\t\tPoverty was a struggle for my family growing up. Then as an adult I have dealt with being on crutches for around two years following an assault with a deadly weapon at work while preventing an attempted theft.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div><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><p><i><b>Note:</b> Brown submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on September 16, 2022.</i></p></div></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nJoshua Brown completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brown's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I am currently a full-time college student at Guilford Technical Community College majoring in Political Science, with a previous Associates degree in Computer Engineering Technology from Forsyth Technical Community College, and a Certification in High Level Biocontainment from the University of Nebraska.\r\nI grew up in a family that included multiple generations of farmers, who I helped with chores such as harvesting crops as a child, giving me a hands-on appreciation for local agriculture. I've also worked as a technician in charge of testing water quality for a construction company, from which I gained direct experience with the subject of how clean water is truly defined and the work necessary to maintain it. 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? Protecting our natural resources is a vital mission of our society, especially for the sake of future generations Small family farms in Guilford County need our support to continue existing We must plan for the impacts of climate change now, before it's too late What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I'm passionate about the protection of our environment and supporting small farmers. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? My passion for the protection of the environment, understanding of water chemistry, and personal history with farmers from within my own family as I grew up are all qualities that contribute towards making me an ideal candidate for County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor. What legacy would you like to leave? I hope to leave a cleaner environment for our future generations than they're born into currently and the continued existence of small-scale family farmers. What is something that has been a struggle in your life? Poverty was a struggle for my family growing up. Then as an adult I have previously dealt with being on crutches for around two years, following an assault with a deadly weapon at work while preventing an attempted theft.\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.\nNote: Brown submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on October 9, 2022.\nShow past responses Hide past responses\nSeptember 16 submission Who are you? Tell us about yourself. I'm a full-time college student majoring in Political Science, with a previous degree in Computer Engineering Technology, and a Certification in High Level Biocontainment. I grew up in a family that included multiple generations of farmers, who I helped with chores such as harvesting some crops as a child. 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? Protecting our natural resources is a vital mission of our society, especially for future generations Small family farms need our support to continue existing We must plan for the impacts of climate change now, before it's too late What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I'm passionate about the protection of our environment and supporting small farmers. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? My passion for the protection of the environment, understanding of water chemistry, and personal history with farmers from within my own family as I grew up are all qualities that contribute towards making me an ideal candidate for County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor. What legacy would you like to leave? I hope to leave a cleaner environment for our future generations than they're born into currently and the continued existence of small-scale family farmers. What is something that has been a struggle in your life? Poverty was a struggle for my family growing up. Then as an adult I have dealt with being on crutches for around two years following an assault with a deadly weapon at work while preventing an attempted theft. Note: 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. Note: Brown submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on September 16, 2022."}, {"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\">\n<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>\n</div>\n</div>\n<p>Joshua Brown completed <a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brown's responses. </p>\n<div class=\"survey-scrollbox\">\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">- Living Wages\n- Ending Violence in our City\n- Affordable Housing\n- Better Public Transportation\n- Increased use of Solar Panels and other Green Energy\n- Protecting our water and air from pollution\n- Encouraging a nightlife downtown that everyone can enjoy</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">- Living Wages\n- Ending Violence in our City\n- Affordable Housing\n- Better Public Transportation\n- Increased use of Solar Panels and other Green Energy\n- Protecting our water and air from pollution\n- Encouraging a nightlife downtown that everyone can enjoy</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">The ability to control Zoning, City Ordinances, and Municipal Tax Rates, combined with the responsibility of overseeing our Municipal Electric Utilities, Water Systems, Public Transportation, Police Department, etc. make our City Council an important part of our every day lives.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">The ability to control Zoning, City Ordinances, and Municipal Tax Rates, combined with the responsibility of overseeing our Municipal Electric Utilities, Water Systems, Public Transportation, Police Department, etc. make our City Council an important part of our every day lives.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">A Sharp Mind and Relevant Technical Knowledge and Experience. High Moral Standards regarding our Responsibility in Government Service. My Tenacity and the Ability to Persevere.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">A Sharp Mind and Relevant Technical Knowledge and Experience. High Moral Standards regarding our Responsibility in Government Service. My Tenacity and the Ability to Persevere.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">Attending every Council and Committee Meeting. Becoming aware of previous strategic planning for our City and guiding future strategy towards the best possible outcome for all residents. Being available and accessible for City Residents to express their needs and concerns regarding our City Government.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">Attending every Council and Committee Meeting. Becoming aware of previous strategic planning for our City and guiding future strategy towards the best possible outcome for all residents. Being available and accessible for City Residents to express their needs and concerns regarding our City Government.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What legacy would you like to leave?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">A Living Wage City, with Safe Housing, Water, Air, and No Violence.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What legacy would you like to leave?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">A Living Wage City, with Safe Housing, Water, Air, and No Violence.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What was your very first job? How long did you have it?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">I worked as a Lab Assistant and Tutor at Forsyth Technical Community College for over a year as my 1st real job with a paycheck.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What was your very first job? How long did you have it?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">I worked as a Lab Assistant and Tutor at Forsyth Technical Community College for over a year as my 1st real job with a paycheck.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">Our City's \"Picketing\" Ordinance restricts gatherings of more than 15 people in ways that would surprise and sadden many supporters of our Right to Free Speech and Peaceful Assembly.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">Our City's \"Picketing\" Ordinance restricts gatherings of more than 15 people in ways that would surprise and sadden many supporters of our Right to Free Speech and Peaceful Assembly.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">It is helpful to understand how government works at each level, including what powers and responsibilities are included with the position we're seeking.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">It is helpful to understand how government works at each level, including what powers and responsibilities are included with the position we're seeking.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">Sufficient knowledge on Robert's Rules of Order, as used by the body we are running for, to propose and amend business at our City Council Meetings.\n\nAn understanding of how clean/safe water is defined, along with at least a general understanding of the processes used to filter and sanitize it.</p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"survey-result\">\n<p class=\"survey-question\">What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?</p>\n<p class=\"survey-response\">Sufficient knowledge on Robert's Rules of Order, as used by the body we are running for, to propose and amend business at our City Council Meetings.\n\nAn understanding of how clean/safe water is defined, along with at least a general understanding of the processes used to filter and sanitize it.</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"small\">\n<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>\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": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nJoshua Brown completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brown's responses.\nWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? - Living Wages\n- Ending Violence in our City\n- Affordable Housing\n- Better Public Transportation\n- Increased use of Solar Panels and other Green Energy\n- Protecting our water and air from pollution\n- Encouraging a nightlife downtown that everyone can enjoy What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? - Living Wages\n- Ending Violence in our City\n- Affordable Housing\n- Better Public Transportation\n- Increased use of Solar Panels and other Green Energy\n- Protecting our water and air from pollution\n- Encouraging a nightlife downtown that everyone can enjoy What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system? The ability to control Zoning, City Ordinances, and Municipal Tax Rates, combined with the responsibility of overseeing our Municipal Electric Utilities, Water Systems, Public Transportation, Police Department, etc. make our City Council an important part of our every day lives. What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system? The ability to control Zoning, City Ordinances, and Municipal Tax Rates, combined with the responsibility of overseeing our Municipal Electric Utilities, Water Systems, Public Transportation, Police Department, etc. make our City Council an important part of our every day lives. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? A Sharp Mind and Relevant Technical Knowledge and Experience. High Moral Standards regarding our Responsibility in Government Service. My Tenacity and the Ability to Persevere. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? A Sharp Mind and Relevant Technical Knowledge and Experience. High Moral Standards regarding our Responsibility in Government Service. My Tenacity and the Ability to Persevere. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? Attending every Council and Committee Meeting. Becoming aware of previous strategic planning for our City and guiding future strategy towards the best possible outcome for all residents. Being available and accessible for City Residents to express their needs and concerns regarding our City Government. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? Attending every Council and Committee Meeting. Becoming aware of previous strategic planning for our City and guiding future strategy towards the best possible outcome for all residents. Being available and accessible for City Residents to express their needs and concerns regarding our City Government. What legacy would you like to leave? A Living Wage City, with Safe Housing, Water, Air, and No Violence. What legacy would you like to leave? A Living Wage City, with Safe Housing, Water, Air, and No Violence. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? I worked as a Lab Assistant and Tutor at Forsyth Technical Community College for over a year as my 1st real job with a paycheck. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? I worked as a Lab Assistant and Tutor at Forsyth Technical Community College for over a year as my 1st real job with a paycheck. Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of? Our City's \"Picketing\" Ordinance restricts gatherings of more than 15 people in ways that would surprise and sadden many supporters of our Right to Free Speech and Peaceful Assembly. Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of? Our City's \"Picketing\" Ordinance restricts gatherings of more than 15 people in ways that would surprise and sadden many supporters of our Right to Free Speech and Peaceful Assembly. Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics? It is helpful to understand how government works at each level, including what powers and responsibilities are included with the position we're seeking. Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics? It is helpful to understand how government works at each level, including what powers and responsibilities are included with the position we're seeking. What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess? Sufficient knowledge on Robert's Rules of Order, as used by the body we are running for, to propose and amend business at our City Council Meetings.\n\nAn understanding of how clean/safe water is defined, along with at least a general understanding of the processes used to filter and sanitize it. What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess? Sufficient knowledge on Robert's Rules of Order, as used by the body we are running for, to propose and amend business at our City Council Meetings.\n\nAn understanding of how clean/safe water is defined, along with at least a general understanding of the processes used to filter and sanitize it.\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."}]