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November 8, 2022 District of Columbia General Election

Candidates for Chairman Of The Council, District of Columbia

Nate Derenge - R

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Phil Mendelson - D

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John C. Cheeks - I

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Calvin Gurley - I

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Darryl LC Moch - G

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Nate Derenge

Phil Mendelson

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Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Achievements If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

On Entering Public Service

Opinions of Other Candidates

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Safe & Fair Elections

Government & Democracy

Voting and Election Reform

Campaign Finance Reform

Campaign Spending Limits

Eminent Domain

Government Agencies

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Business

Small Businesses

Economic Stimulus

Infrastructure

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Police Reform

Sex Crimes & Offenders

Death Penalty

Prisons

Minority Incarceration

Hate Crimes

Youth and Gang Crime

Domestic Violence

Crimes Against Children

Housing & Communities

Housing

Affordable Housing / Rentals & Supports

Homelessness

Housing Shortage

Community Development

Building Codes

Parks And Open Spaces

Labor, Wages & Unions

Minimum Wage

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Reform

Children's Health, Abuse And Neglect (32)

Education & Schools

Education

Prayer & Pledge of Allegiance in Schools

Charter and Magnet Schools

Teacher Pay

No Child Left Behind

Common Core Education

Sex and Birth Control Education

Student Standards and Testing

Education Tax Credits

Vocational and Technical Education

Junk Food & Vending Machines in Schools

School Budgets

School Curriculum Math, Science, History, Government

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Clean Air and Water

Green Offices, Homes and Improvements

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Tax Credit for Purchase of Efficient Appliances

Courts, Laws & Justice

Death Penalty

Minority Incarceration

Eminent Domain

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Gay Rights

Hate Crimes

Marijuana, Illegal Drugs, Alcohol, Cigarettes, Gambling & Prostitution

Marijuana

Cigarettes and Smoking

Drunk Driving and Highway Safety

Alcohol

Drinking Age

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Energy

Green Offices, Homes and Improvements

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Infrastructure & Transportation

Bikes, Scoters and Pedestrians

Transportation

Infrastructure

Drunk Driving and Highway Safety

Traffic Congestion

Taxes

Property Taxes

Education Tax Credits

Sales Tax

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Debt, Deficit Spending & Limits

Minorities

Minority Incarceration

Sex & Sexuality

Gay Rights

Sex and Birth Control Education

Sex Crimes & Offenders