My Responses to Various Questionnaires


During the course of this campaign, I completed several surveys regarding workers' rights, women's rights, environmental justice, transportation and other issues.  In addition to reading the Issues section of my website, I encourage voters to read my responses to the various questionnaires.  The links are below.

Our Revolution Baltimore City

Bikemore

Baltimore D.C. Building Trades Union

AFT-Maryland for Baltimore City

Sierra Club & Clean Water Action

Baltimore Women United

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