Perry Pound

[{"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>Perry Pound 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 Pound'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-203354-2023-09-14\" id=\"heading-bio-203354-2023-09-14\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-203354-2023-09-14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-203354-2023-09-14\" 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-203354-2023-09-14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-203354-2023-09-14\" 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\tPerry Pound is a dedicated public servant, experienced community builder, and accomplished entrepreneur committed to making a positive impact on the lives of Californians. \r\n<p>Perry is the Founder and CEO of Pound Ventures, an investment and advisory firm specializing in real estate and climate technology. Perry has been entrusted to invest $3 Billion into the California economy, contributing $150 million to local parks and schools, building approximately 5,000 homes, multiple solar energy projects, and creating more than 7,000 jobs. He began his career in public service at the federal and local levels.\r\n</p><p>Mr. Pound was recognized as one of California’s Top 100 Public Policy Leaders by the Sacramento Bee. He has served as an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine Business School and has lectured at Harvard, Tufts, Berkeley, and USC. Perry holds an MA in Law &amp; Diplomacy and International Business from The Fletcher School at Tufts University and completed his second year in the MBA Program at Harvard Business School. Mr. Pound graduated with honors from Pepperdine University, where he served as Student Body President. Perry resides in Southern California and enjoys international travel, reading, paddleboarding, skiing, and spending time with his wife and daughter.\r\n</p>\n</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-203354-2023-09-14\" id=\"heading-key-message-203354-2023-09-14\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-203354-2023-09-14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-203354-2023-09-14\" 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-203354-2023-09-14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-203354-2023-09-14\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>f you like the way things are right now, then I’m not the candidate for you. But, if, like me and most Californians, you’re no longer willing to stand by and watch the America we love slip away, then I invite you to join our campaign. We need a new generation of American leadership, not focused on moving to the Left or the Right, but on moving Forward to solve the myriad issues facing our country today.</li><li>Pound is particularly focused on Senate reforms to break the current gridlock. \"The Senate is the place where progress goes to die,\" he stated. His first action will be to work on eliminating the filibuster, which currently obstructs 98% of Senate votes. He also pledges to limit his service to no more than two terms, advocating for term limits to introduce new perspectives and mitigate gridlock in the Senate.</li><li>\"Our nation is at a crossroads; people are angry and anxious,\" said Pound. \"From rampant store looting and escalating violence to environmental catastrophes and skyrocketing living costs, the challenges we face are multifaceted and urgent.\" Pound pledges to address a range of issues, including crime, gun violence, affordability in housing, healthcare, and higher education, homelessness, and climate change.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-203354-2023-09-14\" id=\"heading1-203354-2023-09-14\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-203354-2023-09-14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-203354-2023-09-14\" 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=\"heading1-203354-2023-09-14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-203354-2023-09-14\" 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\tCrime, gun violence, affordability in housing, healthcare, and higher education, homelessness, and climate change.\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\nPerry Pound completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Pound's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Perry Pound is a dedicated public servant, experienced community builder, and accomplished entrepreneur committed to making a positive impact on the lives of Californians. Perry is the Founder and CEO of Pound Ventures, an investment and advisory firm specializing in real estate and climate technology. Perry has been entrusted to invest $3 Billion into the California economy, contributing $150 million to local parks and schools, building approximately 5,000 homes, multiple solar energy projects, and creating more than 7,000 jobs. He began his career in public service at the federal and local levels. Mr. Pound was recognized as one of California’s Top 100 Public Policy Leaders by the Sacramento Bee. He has served as an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine Business School and has lectured at Harvard, Tufts, Berkeley, and USC. Perry holds an MA in Law & Diplomacy and International Business from The Fletcher School at Tufts University and completed his second year in the MBA Program at Harvard Business School. Mr. Pound graduated with honors from Pepperdine University, where he served as Student Body President. Perry resides in Southern California and enjoys international travel, reading, paddleboarding, skiing, and spending time with his wife and daughter. 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? f you like the way things are right now, then I’m not the candidate for you. But, if, like me and most Californians, you’re no longer willing to stand by and watch the America we love slip away, then I invite you to join our campaign. We need a new generation of American leadership, not focused on moving to the Left or the Right, but on moving Forward to solve the myriad issues facing our country today. Pound is particularly focused on Senate reforms to break the current gridlock. \"The Senate is the place where progress goes to die,\" he stated. His first action will be to work on eliminating the filibuster, which currently obstructs 98% of Senate votes. He also pledges to limit his service to no more than two terms, advocating for term limits to introduce new perspectives and mitigate gridlock in the Senate. \"Our nation is at a crossroads; people are angry and anxious,\" said Pound. \"From rampant store looting and escalating violence to environmental catastrophes and skyrocketing living costs, the challenges we face are multifaceted and urgent.\" Pound pledges to address a range of issues, including crime, gun violence, affordability in housing, healthcare, and higher education, homelessness, and climate change. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Crime, gun violence, affordability in housing, healthcare, and higher education, homelessness, and climate change.\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."}]