South Central Young Democrats Endorsement
As part of our endorsement process, this candidate has answered our questionnaire. Below are their verbatim answers.
2025
This candidate's campaign was endorsed!
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Do you pledge to run a campaign that supports the values of the Democratic Party and to support Democratic candidates, where possible, in the 2025 Primary?
Yes
Info
County: Cumberland
Office: New Cumberland Borough Council
Incumbent: No
Vote For: 4
What is the most pressing issue facing the office you are running for and what do you plan to do to solve it?
There is an issue with a lack of transparency and connection with the community and its residents. I am planning to work to have information made available for meetings, projects and budget matters, and to foster connection with the members of the community so they receive, review and provide their thoughts and feedback on this information to assist with the decision making process that with directly impact their lives as residents.
Please outline two examples of how you are improving your community.
I am actively involved with the New Cumberland library as a member of the library board, a member of the Friends of the Library, and active in assisting the fundraising for these groups through work on the book sales and annual plant sale. I am also involved with the New Cumberland Olde Towne Association and assist with community activities, including one that I created called the Pick Up New Cumberland event taking place on April 12.
What would you do in office to benefit and help young people?
I would like to work to connect with young people in our community. The lack of connections and communication has made it difficult for them to know about what’s going on in New Cumberland, and where they can get involved, enjoy their community and actively take part in it’s present and future through sharing and planning with the community groups and local government.
What is an issue that you are passionate about and why?
I am passionate about local community engagement. In a country facing incredibly challenging and tumultuous times politically and culturally, we have a great opportunity to create and foster the community and environment that is healthy and welcoming (and sustainable) and to connect with one another - right within our reach.
What is the last book you read or what is your favorite book?
American Gods by Neil Gaimam
Is there anything else that you would like the Young Democrats to know about you or your campaign?
I really appreciate the opportunity to be considered for your endorsement. I’m so glad that there are young individuals who are interested and eager to be active in the political process and build a better future.