Dereje Gerawork

Dereje Gerawork's career experience includes working as an operations manager, community activist, and talk show host.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a talk show host and Ethiopian American community activist.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Tax reformsGun lawsHealth Insurance for everyone.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Healthcare and Taxes

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to my parents who teach me good manners.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Leadership

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

When I was 15 years old, I worked as a clerk in a family-owned business in Ethiopia.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Change is gone come.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

No

What are your thoughts on term limits?

A term limit is very important to give others the opportunity to explore new ideas.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Compromise is necessary for policymakers.

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