Farid Ishac

Farid Ishac was born in Livonia, Michigan. He earned a high school diploma from Detroit Catholic Central High School, a bachelor's degree in 1984, and a graduate degree from Wayne State University in 1996. His career experience includes working as an engineer.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a WSU alumni. I received my MBA from WSU. I am an automotive engineer with 37 years experience. I am running for the Libertarian party to let people know there are other choices in this election. If I become part of the WSU Organization, I plan to help continue making WSU a college of choice for the whole country, help reduce cost and help guide the University into the future.

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?

Reduce cost to make it more affordable to more studentsBring more national exposure to WSU and make it more world-classMake WSU a place where all are welcome

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The constitution and freedoms

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Teaching the next generation correctly is the ultimate goal to a successful future

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

Jesus. If I can be more like Jesus, I can serve mankind better

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, integrity and the needs of the people

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

Engineer, MBA, frugal, honest, open minded and a world traveler

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Make sure to set policies to make WSU efficient and meet the needs of the students

What legacy would you like to leave?

WSU a world known university q

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Nixon scandal I was around 10 years old

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

Janitor 2 years draftsman 1 year

What is your favorite book? Why?

The atlas. Shows me the different places in the world

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Bond. James Bond

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

Remember us this way. Lady Gaga

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Current government

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Fiscal responsibility

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Do not know

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

No. The worst thing we can do is keep hiring politicians

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Financial, Engineering, Business

Tell us your favorite joke.

Current politicians 🤣🤣🤣

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

All WSU Finances shall be transparent and the government shall be accountable

Do you support or oppose changes to the current state ballot initiative process? If so, what kind of changes would you consider?

I support voter's ids I and 1 day voting ( absentee ballot is acceptable)