Chris Pilkerton (R)
Office Sought: Maryland State House, District 15
Age: 33
Residence: North Potomac.
Education: BA, Fairfield U.; JD, Cert. of Public Policy, Catholic U.; MA, public affairs, international econ., Columbia U.
Occupation: Former assistant district attorney (Manhattan); former senior counsel, SEC enforcement; lawyer, Ruddy Law Office.
Web site: http://www.gotpilk.com
E-mail address: chris@gotpilk.com
Elected offices/civic activities:
Member, Fairfield, Conn., town council, 1993-95; member, town's education subcommittee; chair, Montgomery County Committee on Hate and Violence's legislative subcommittee; member, Montgomery County Western Area Recreation Advisory Board; volunteer, Montgo
Why should voters elect you?
"My campaign color is purple, because I will bring the reds and blues together. The best ideas should be supported, regardless of party."
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
"Gang violence. It is not something that all residents see every day, but it is a growing problem, and must be addressed now. Gangs, like MS-13, have been engaged in heavy recruitment and count many teens among their members. Citizens need to understand the nature and mentality of gangs and work with elected representatives and community leaders to establish educational outreach programs that will inform and prevent our youth from getting involved in gang activity. Our police officers do an incredible job, but the citizens must do their part so that we can all 'Gang Up on Gangs.' "
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