Candidate Survey: J. Michael Collins for Baltimore County Central Committee, District 4

Name
J. Michael Collins

Age
68

County and District
Baltimore County 4

Education
2- AA Degrees, fire service and real estate

Career/Occupation
Real estate & kitchen designer

Political Experience
Central Committee since 2002, candidate for HoD 2X’s & Clerk of the court

Website
None

Social Media Accounts
facebook

Why are you running for office?
I highly support Republican principles

Who do you consider your political role model, and why?
Donald J Trump

What is your favorite book about politics and policy, and why?
Don’t have a particular favorite

What do you see as the role of the Central Committee?
Get Republicans elected for office

What is the biggest issue facing your county Republican Party?
Raising money to support candidates in a 2 to 1 state

What are the three biggest issues facing the Maryland Republican Party?
Slanted news, gerrymandered districts & the governors race

What is your position on life issues? (abortion, assisted suicide)
right to life and mental health must be addressed

What is your position on taxes and spending?
Get rid of life time free benefits make them like unemployment

What is your position on gun rights?
Must issue for concealed carry

Do you believe that Maryland Republican Party primaries should be open to independent voters?
No

Do you believe that the state party and the county parties should be allowed to endorse in primary elections?
No

Do you believe that Maryland Republican Party auxiliary organizations should have a vote on the Maryland Republican Party executive committee?
No

Would you support limiting the terms of Maryland Republican Party officers to eight consecutive years in the same office?
Yes