Candidate Survey: Amber Green for Wicomico County Council, District 1

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Name *

Amber Green

Age *

31

Office Sought *

County Council

County *

Wicomico

District, if applicable *

1

Political Party *

Democrat

Education *

Some College

Career/Occupation *

Executive Director of the Fenix Youth Project

Political Experience *

None

Social Media Accounts *

Email citizensforambergreen@gmail.com Facebook facebook.com/amsaidit Twitter TheRealAmSaidIt

Website *

N/A

Why are you running for office? *

For years now, I have served Wicomico County as an advocate for our youth on several local boards. I have been a fighter for the unhoused in our community through the organization I run in the Fenix Youth Project. I have been a champion for civil rights through my work with the Lynch Memorial Task Force, Salisbury Human Rights Advisory Committee, and the Wicomico NAACP. The global pandemic has shown what we have already known for a long time now. Our county government needs new leadership to address the issues that we face. That is why I am proud to announce that I am running for Wicomico County Council in District One. This is just me taking the next step to doing what I’ve been doing already which is listening to the community, collaborating with community leaders and bringing solutions that work for everyone.

Who do you consider your political role model, and why? *

Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm - Because she was the first of many.

What is your favorite book about politics and policy, and why? *

HOOD FEMINISM: NOTES FROM THE WOMEN THAT A MOVEMENT FORGOT ; because food insecurity, access to quality education, safe neighborhoods, a living wage, and medical care are all feminist issues

What will be your top priority in office? *

My top priority will be addressing the need for housing in Wicomico County implementing of researched based policies

What is the biggest issue facing your area? *

affordable housing, public safety, education, and an emphasis on youth development.

What are the three biggest issues facing Maryland? *

affordable housing, education, public safety

What is your position on life issues? (abortion, assisted suicide) *

I am pro-choice

What is your position on taxes and spending? *

I feel if we must tax, it should be done right and fairly.

What is your position on gun rights? *

Everyone should have the fair and equal right to own a gun

What is your position on the legalization of marijuana? *

The State of Maryland should legalize Marijuana and implement restorative justice packages to the communities of color impacted by the failed war on drugs.

What is your position on the current three-tiered system for the sale and distribution of alcohol? *

I think all policies should be reviewed to see if it reflects the needs of local business and also the social development our community

What is your position on land use, growth, and development? *

We should prioritize maintaining and protecting our earth while continuing to provide needed resources for our community.

What is your position on crime and public safety? *

We can't continue to let injustice and prejudice be a primary component when we are hard on crime and prioritize public safety

What is your position on county tax caps? *

I think it's dumb to put it plainly. We are hurting ourselves.

Was Joe Biden legitimately elected President of the United States in the November 2020 Election? *

Yes

Do you pledge to accept the results of your election? *

Yes