Candidate Survey: Robyn Christian for Baltimore City Council, District 6
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Name *
Robyn Anetrice Christian
Age *
53
Office Sought *
City Council
County *
Baltimore City
District, if applicable *
6
Political Party *
Democrat
Education *
Graduated from Walbrook High School, and Purdue Global with AA Degree in Criminal Justice
Career/Occupation *
Retired Law Enforcement Officer
Political Experience *
None. Former Community Association Vice President, and I have 2 programs in Middle & High School. I am a Community Leader
Public Twitter/X Account
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Public Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086348456893
Public Instagram Account
https://www.instagram.com/robynachristian
Public TikTok Account
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YouTube Page
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Other Public Social Media Accounts *
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Website *
Why are you running for office? *
I am running for office because I have done the research, and have spent time in my community. I interact with my seniors, youth, and business merchants and I understand the needs and neglects of the 6th district. I am not afraid of hard conversations, and I work with a team that is competent and knowledgeable about the laws that govern Baltimore. Even though I may not have political experience, I have plenty people experience, and “We The People” are tired of politicians lying, stealing, and misleading our communities
Who do you consider your political role model, and why? *
I follow U.S. Representative Maxine Waters because of her passion and fearlessness. I love her stance on the African American community, and how she’s not afraid to tell her constituents were they are failing our people.
What is your favorite book about politics and policy, and why? *
Why I am Not a Politician Yet, But Will Be, The 4 P’s of Politics by Daniel Harrigan
What will be your top priority in office? *
Ensuring that laws are in place to protect our homeowners, particularly our seniors, from gentrification. Gentrification can be a good thing, but not at the expense of taxing residents out of their homes. I will also revisit the lack of opened recreation centers for all communities, and implement services accessible in the community.
What is the biggest issue facing your area? *
Our seniors do not have enough assistance to get what they need, but everything they need already exists. Our youth have absolutely nothing to do but sell drugs, but in conversation with them, they have made some good suggestions that my team and I have been working on implementing these steps on the day after the election.
What are the three biggest issues facing Maryland? *
We have to stop wasting tax payers money!Our citizens work to hard to survive and cannot live. We need to do a better job penalizing companies that are polluting our waters & environment, and HAVE to do a better job with our educational system. We have to stop using our children as test dummy’s and supply them with a adequate curriculum that will equip them with the tools to succeed in the future.
What is your position on life issues? (abortion, assisted suicide) *
I believe a woman has the right to choose. I have no right to have a position on another woman's body. I am not God so I have no right to judge anyone.
What is your position on taxes and spending? *
I believe the whole system needs to be audited, so we are spending what we really have, not making more bills.
What is your position on gun rights? *
I believe in the Constitution
What is your position on marijuana? *
Marijuana is already legal, but we need to make sure that our youth are following the laws. We already know that Fentanyl is showing up in all the street drugs so let’s educate our youth on the dangers of drugs, and address the underlying reason they are partaking in drugs.
What is your position on transgender issues?
I don’t understand the question. What is transgender issues? They are people too! I will be apart of those that pick up the torch to prosecute people.
What is your position on land use, growth, and development? *
I’ve had the opportunity to see this play out in another state that has gone through Gentrification. The facts are there is not enough land for the city to grow, but I do feel that they need to address the vacant houses, and homelesssness before investing in $600,000 plus condos.
What is your position on crime and public safety? *
I was blesseds to have the opportunity to be a law enforcement officer in Virginia, and a current retired law enforcement officer here in Baltimore. I believe as parents we have to take our children back. We allowed the school system to take prayer out of school, tell us that we couldn’t discipline our kids, and now they system is throwing theirs hands us because they don’t know what to do with our youth but lock them up! We have to take our homes back, our kids back, get our men/boys services to heal, so we can make our community strong again. WE OWE OUR CHILDREN A APOLOGY FOR ALLOWING THIS TO HAPPEN! We march for everything but the things that broke them from the beginning, family.
What is your position on county tax caps? *
Tax caps are important to the citizens are Baltimore. I believe the government needs to stop wasting money and use our budgeting effectively so that we can allow our citizens to work to live, not work to survive
What is your position on education? *
Every child must have a quality education. I believe that COVID showed that every child doesn’t learn the same, so our students who work better virtually must have that option
What is your position on parental involvement in schools?
I believe that parents need to be involved in their children's education. When a child sees support they excel.
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