Candidate Survey: Bethany Mandel for Montgomery County Board of Education, District 4
Candidate Survey: Bethany Mandel for Montgomery County Board of Education, District 4
TheDuckpin.com Candidate Survey
Name *
Bethany Mandel
Age *
37
Office Sought *
Board of Education
County *
Montgomery
District, if applicable *
4
Political Party *
Democrat
Education *
BA
Career/Occupation *
Writer
Political Experience *
None professionally
Public Twitter/X Account
Bethany4BOE
Public Facebook Page
n/a
Public Instagram Account
n/a
Public TikTok Account
n/a
YouTube Page
n/a
Other Public Social Media Accounts *
Website *
Why are you running for office? *
Our school system was once one of the best in the country. Through mismanagement, corruption and ideological tunnel vision, it has lost its way. A $3.3 billion dollar budget has not helped our county's students reach their fullest potential.
Who do you consider your political role model, and why? *
It's bad to have political heroes.
What is your favorite book about politics and policy, and why? *
Stolen Youth by Karol Markowicz and Bethany Mandel
What will be your top priority in office? *
Righting the ship and making sure that those in charge have the best interests of the families in Montgomery County in mind.
What is the biggest issue facing your area? *
Montgomery county is facing serious crime issues that will only get worse if our school system doesn't start producing students ready to be positive contributors to our society.
What are the three biggest issues facing Maryland? *
Education, crime and development,
What is your position on life issues? (abortion, assisted suicide) *
Not relevant to this race
What is your position on taxes and spending? *
We should get what we pay for; a $3.3 billion dollar budget should be better spent on
What is your position on gun rights? *
Not relevant to this race
What is your position on marijuana? *
Not relevant to this race
What is your position on transgender issues?
Adults can and should live their lives as they please; and children should have their innocence protected.
What is your position on land use, growth, and development? *
Not relevant to this race
What is your position on crime and public safety? *
We need to make this one of the top priorities in our county.
What is your position on county tax caps? *
Not relevant to this race
What is your position on education? *
Education is good. We should do more of it in our schools.
What is your position on parental involvement in schools?
It's of the utmost importance.
Do you support a ban on biological males from playing girls or women's sports?
Yes
Do you support a ban on political flags (BLM, LBGTQ, Trump, etc) flags public schools
Yes
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