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
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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.