Saqib Ali (D)
Office Sought: Maryland State House, District 39
Age: 31
Residence: Gaithersburg.
Education: BS, MS, computer science, University of Maryland.
Occupation: Software engineer, Mitre Corp.
Web site: http://www.alifordelegate.com
E-mail address: info@saqibali.org
Elected offices/civic activities:
Co-chairman, Longdraft Road Coalition; legislative coordinator, Howard Dean's presidential campaign; past president, District 39 Democratic Club; member, Montgomery County Coalition for Alternatives to War.
Why should voters elect you?
"I have been a vocal antiwar activist for years. I will bring energetic, effective leadership to Annapolis. New ideas and faces are good for democracies."
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
"Real estate overdevelopment is degrading the quality of life in Montgomery County. Our critical infrastructure (roads and schools) are being overwhelmed by this poor planning. Classrooms are overcrowded, and our streets are congested. We need better planning and more transportation options (mass transit and roads). Middle-class families are being forced out of the county due to skyrocketing real estate values. We need more affordable housing for our policemen, firefighters and teachers."
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