Meet The Candidate: Gary Falls Runs For Board Of Education

Bowie MD

28 October, 2020

1:33 PM

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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — The presidential race gets the most attention, but Prince George's County has several local contests as well. Five school board seats are up for grabs in this year's election. It's time to get to know one of the candidates. Meet Gary Lee Falls. He is running to represent District 8 on the Prince George's County Board of Education. Falls is running against Edward Burroughs III. More information about Burroughs can be found here. Before we meet Falls, you have to know what district you live in. Follow the instructions below to see if Falls is on the ballot in your town. What District Am I In? Your school district determines who represents you on the board. Head to this website to see what district you live in. The county also has a searchable map that lists federal, state and local representatives, but it takes longer to load. Punch your address into the map to find your delegates. Candidate Name Gary Lee Falls Age (as of Election Day) 70 Town/City of Residence Oxon Hill Office Sought County School Board Party Affiliation Republican Family Patrica Falls , Brianna Falls Does anyone in your family work in politics or government? No Education University Graduate (BSET) Occupation Government Retiree , Small Business Owner Campaign website fallsvoter.com Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office Running for School District 8 School Board prince George County The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it. Leadership Do you support Black Lives Matter and what are your thoughts on the demonstrations held since the death of George Floyd and the shooting of Jacob Blake? Black Lives Matter is a " Progressive Party Policy," intended for politicalpurposes ! Inalienable Rights will replace " Political Civil Rights and Misplacedcalls for Freedom !" Inalienable Rights of George Floyd and Hundreds ofThousands of other Black Man Shooting Deaths is what NEEDED ! What are your thoughts on the campaign to "defund" the police? The Job of the Police is to enforce " Inalienable Rights of Citizens," and forthat reason Police Should be Supported ! What are your thoughts on the state and national response to the coronavirus pandemic? Do you favor such measures as limiting operation of non-essential businesses or restricting indoor/outdoor dining? And do you favor a nationwide mask mandate? After Billions and Billions of Tax Payer Funds Supporting GovernmentalInstitutions , Medical , Colleges , Educational , and others . Simple Commonsense solution to Coronavirus Prevails ! Think GOD for our Immune System, and IT seem to be working just fine ! What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post? Inalienable Rights and Special Interest Influences If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency) My Opponent is a Progressive Party Member with Extreme Policies Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform Three Government Paid Full Course hot meals for all Students & Unified Curriculum What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job? U.S.Army Vietnam Era War Veteran , 22 years of Government Criminal&Social Service , University Engineering Graduate , Small Business owner If you win this position, what accomplishment would make your term in office as a success? Getting Rid of the "Progressive Party Extreme Policy Influences in the Schools !" Why should voters trust you? I will Lead the Schools in an Era of Coronavirus , to Healthy, Safe Protected,Academic Sucessful , Students ! What are your views on fiscal policy, government spending and the use of taxpayer dollars in the office you are seeking? Every Penny of Tax Payer Funds will be put toward Educating Students withMoral Character and High Level Adacemic Proficiency and less Importanceof New Shining Buildings ! Is there any reason you would not serve your full term of office, other than those of health or family? At the end of My Service on the School Board there will be Healthy and Academic Proficiency Students ! The best advice ever shared with me was: Inalienable Rights of Man What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions? WE will get the Job done however long it takes ! RELATED: Prince George's Voter Guide 2020: Candidates, How To Vote, Dates Have a story idea? Please contact me at [email protected] with any pitches, tips or questions. Follow me on Twitter @JacobBaumgart and on Facebook @JacobBaumgartJournalist to stay up-to-date with the latest Anne Arundel County and Prince George's County news.