STONEWALL Democrats of Dallas. candidate Name: K » y:,) £2 (Ler Council District: 7. Please complete questionnaire below. You must send a completed electronic copy to Political@StonewallDemocratsO{Dallas.org or mail a completed copy to .0. Box 192305 Dallas, TX 75219 by Monday, March 6", 2017. You can download an editable MS Word version of this document at the “Endorsements” page of our website at www.StonewollDemocratsOfDallas.org 1. Your background and the LGBTQ community Please share any mest ee eprregtantes anger shares Gara ai resets, ae wv 4 a have, eta TRA Wi a 2 igh gs have fe a Pe Qnbrace his Presto 40 der Stee kith. tite the L6BT6 com: a sferew sr ocrats of bas AE tae Sta Ne Gre sna odmocatic Bay contmusity of conaiares ™ political background. Our organization's by-laws require us only to cor t candidates with Democratic Primary a voter history or, in the case of someone having some history of voting in Republican Primaries, affirms their party affiliation via an oath of allegiance to the Democratic Party. Do you qualify or would you be prepared to sign an oath /¢, of allegiance form from the Dallas County Democratic Party? Y- ’5 ta 2. Creating an inclusive community les compete for residents, tax payers, conventions and new businesses/economic development. As a member of th Dees hy oun how we oe ht lap amps hte crn we of LcerQinclusion? F would Net VU i) Favor oF oe. Aiseriniaa tos x Ordiwewce foward “tie Lepr a Commuas Would you recruit and consider qualified LGBTQ constituents for your commission and board appointments? ae) JT wealh use Stowe wal’ as a feSoulee. Will you support a Dallas city Council resolution fora statewide ban on LGBTQ employment di 425) a don't Conde de AiSerimipetio” oF LéaTa can ecihy. imination?.3. The City of Dallas as a LGBTQ inclusive employer ‘The private sector has seen a large increase in policies and benefits for LGBTQ employees, how should the City of Dallas remain competitive to attract and retain top LGBTQ talent? mete sure thet oul policies WA bewehtS are Comparable Te avy ster eae Do you support comprehensive transgender inclusive health benefits and as a council member work with the City ‘Manager to implement such benefits? im 4. Current Events The Governor and many state legislators continue to push legislation to curtail the current scope of governance for “home rule” cities like Dallas. This could remove local control over matters such as driling within city limits, LGBT protections, etc. Do you favor or oppose this, and what do you plan to do in response? Je ty totally iN Favor 6F lecel Coatrol, What are your thoughts on the current campaign finance rules for Dallas elections which set donation amount limits on people newly seeking office but essentially place no donation amount limits on incumbents via unrestricted officeholder accounts which “y used for campaign purposes? Z Think both Should be Syweel , OF Picer hiller, ave an WdFRIT vadtn, , What is your position regarding current state legislation to ‘Nera public facility access and keep transgender Texans from using restrooms that align with their gender identity? Will you defend the existing non-discrimination city ordinance for LGBT ora Peay Public accommodations? LD thivt she @ state Should Sey at ot iP, >) LZ don't Comdode Aiscemiabssio” towards the LEBTR Homelessness affects marginalized communities, such as the LGBTQ community, at a disproportional rate. Given the (**" increasing problem of homelessness in Dallas and efforts to minimize it, what would your approach be to address this crisis? Do you support a “Housing First” initiative for Dall sa ther cake Cine c avty am Siete nas work to e a ks “gees Homledsness Eris a tt sat val Problem. . ing Fat ‘ Tontiatite, yes, E. suffer the Phasing Fst oes‘What are your Ideas to address income inequality in the City of Dallas? Do you support implementing “living wage” rules for city employees, city contracts, and subcontractor workers? How will you support the use of city subsidies or tax abatements for housing development that substantially benefit the growing number of working poor and struggling middle class residents in the City of Dallas? 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Critics argue that the real need is for support in local neighborhoods outside the Arts District that are cultural deserts. What are your thoughts on revising or canceling the annual $1.5 million bailout and use those funds to support small to mid-size arts groups in underserved neighborhoods as well as the downtown a thyK that the smal «ts Oya Dah cabo a LLULrr—— Therebre, T D4 Dhor tee canceling hl aanl¥ 6 baile & can fel He whs te Fhe small arts Kis “9 ‘am seeking an endorsement from the Stonewall Democrats of Dallas for the 2017 piosemoficelecions Signed. Whee BL?ST WALL February 20", 2017 Democrats of Dallas, bear Candidate, On behalf of one of the largest Democratic clubs in North Texas, we would like to President invite you to participate in our upcoming candidate interview and screening Lee Daugherty conducted by the Endorsement Committee of Stonewall Democrats of Dallas. Vice President ‘The Committee will meet on Saturday, March 11” from 10 am to 5 pm upstairs at oe Sue Ellen’s located at 3014 Throckmorton St. in Dallas. (Corner of Throckmorton and Cedar Springs) Secretary Dale Robinson ‘Stonewall Democrats of Dallas is one of the most active and largest Democratic ‘Treasurer Clubs in North Texas. Over two dozen members are precinct chairs who also serve Mike McCue as election judges. Members of our organization have also served on municipal boards and commissions and are active in neighborhood associations throughout Board Dallas County. Cannon Brown end one ‘The candidate screening process will highlight the potential endorsees’ positions on Valorie McKinney Danielle Pellett Shannan Williamson “Tracy Yoo Clinton issues of importance to our diverse LGBTQ Community. In order to be considered for endorsement, our by-laws require that a candidate has a voting history in Democratic Party primary elections or affirms their party affiliation via an oath of allegiance to the Democratic Party. Please contact us if you need to sign the allegiance form for the Dallas County Democratic Party. Candidates that cannot conform to that requirement may be interviewed but will ultimately be excluded from endorsement consideration, Enclosed or attached is a questionnaire that we ask be completed and returned to Us, no later than Monday, March 6". ‘After March 6th, we will scheduled an interview time on March 11th (save the date), you will be given two minutes to introduce yourself to our membership and why you are running for public office. This will be followed by & brief Q.& A session in which our members may ask additional questions of you. : Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you on March 11th, Valorie Mckinney Lee Daugherty Endorsement Committee Co-Ordinator President Poltical@StonewallDemocratsOfDallas org 972-400-1243 Stonewall Democrats of Dallas 7 (Continued ) P.O. Box 192305 Dallas, TX 75219 www StonewallDemocratsOfDallas.org