Lorri D. Simmons (R)
Office Sought: Maryland State House, District 18
Age: 74
Residence: Kensington.
Education: Attended American Institute of Business (Iowa), Hunter College and Howard University.
Occupation: None given.
Web site: None given.
E-mail address: None given.
Elected offices/civic activities:
Past appointee and task force member, U.S. Small Business Advisory Council; past American Indian-Alaskan Women's chairman, National Women's Conference; past director, Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce.
Why should voters elect you?
"Voters should elect and employ me to represent their concerns; to work with all legislators — the governor — local government; and spend their tax dollars wisely."
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
"Quality education being taught to all students. English to be learned by everyone. Funding education, scholarships for senior citizens. Legalization and illegal immigrant issues. Affordable housing and health care. Small business survival, less job sourcing-employment. Public safety: tougher penalties on speeders/drunk drivers, gangs, sex offenders, drug suppliers and violent offenders. Transportation: gas price control, highway improvements, tolls if necessary."
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