Candidate Survey: Robin Ficker for Montgomery County Executive

Name
Robin Ficker

Age
74

Office Sought and District
County Executive

Education
JD, MA, BS, Hon. Discharge, US Army

Career/Occupation
Attorney, Real Estate Broker

Political Experience
Placed 25 Charter Amendments on Montgomery Ballot, including Term Limits. MD House of Delegates

Website
Robindeliversforyou.com

Social Media Accounts
FB

Why are you running for office?
County Executive

Who do you consider your political role model, and why?
Teddy Roosevelt—Independent, adventuresome, innovative

What is your favorite book about politics and policy, and why?
Caro’s Lyndon Johnson Biography. Detailed, showing Johnson’s driving force.

What will be your top priority in elected to this position?
Take Montgomery County in a new, prosperous direction

What is the biggest issue facing your county?
Hold down taxes. Improve I/270

What is your position on taxes and spending?
No Tax Increases. Hold down spending, improve investment returns.

What is your position on a county tax cap?
Favor. Put the present one on ballot and passed it,

What is your position on land use issues?
Have adequate roads and schools for new development.

What is your position on public safety?
Support police. As attorney, who has completed 35,000 cases, I know all the tricks.