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The IHHAAC Board of Directors in recent months sent a questionnaire to all candidates who had filed for Councilmanic Districts 8 and 9, asking them to respond in writing; only one candidate did not accept the invitation. This was in preparation for one-hour interviews to weigh the qualifications of each candidate by panels of civic leaders and activists.
The District 9 panel completed its work on March 6. The members voted unanimously to endorse Mel Franklin of Upper Marlboro for election to the Prince George’s County Council representing District 9. The panel concluded that Mr. Franklin’s qualifications are "head and shoulders" above the other candidates for District 9. His biography, a brief statement of his views, and his responses to the questionnaire are attached for your information. The District 8 panel completed its interviews on March 27. The members decided that they need additional information before drawing any conclusions about the best qualified candidate(s). Accordingly, the Panel agreed to observe the candidates’ campaigns for a minimum of 60-days, after which it will reconvene for further discussion of the merits of the District 8 candidates.
The question of an eventual endorsement has been left open. IHHAAC is a federation of south county civic, citizen and neighborhood associations located in Councilmanic Districts 8 & 9. In coming months IHHAAC will convene panels of civic leaders and activists to evaluate the qualifications of candidates for County Executive and for State’s Attorney. Those candidates will be invited to respond to a series of questions concerning their personal and professional qualifications and about their views and positions on issues important to the citizenry. Each candidate also will be invited to participate in extensive interviews regarding their candidacies.
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KNOW YOUR COUNTY COUNCIL CANDIDATES
Responses to IHHAACC Questionaire
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Councilmanic District 8 Candidates
Sidney L. Gibson
Betty Horton Hodge
Jerry Mathis
Andre D. Nottingham
Archie L. O'Neil
Obie Patterson
Councilmanic District 9 Candidates
Tamara Davis Brown
Sydney Harrison
Catherine Taggart-Ross
Mel R. Franklin
County Excutive Candidates
Rushern Baker
*Tom Dernoga
Gerron Levi
*Endorsed by IHHAAC Panel
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