Mujtaba Mohammed

Mujtaba Mohammed was born in Toledo, Ohio. Mohammed earned his bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina Charlotte and his J.D. from the North Carolina Central University School of Law. His professional experience includes working as a public interest attorney.[1][2]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Over the years, Mohammed has been a tireless advocate for children and families, acquiring an intimate understanding of everyday families' challenges through his work as a public interest attorney and advocate. A longtime Charlotte resident, he was born in the United States to two hardworking immigrant parents from India and raised under modest means. Mohammed continues to demonstrate his commitment to children and families through his past and current service on the boards of directors of local non-profit organizations.

Mohammed was appointed by Governor RoyCooper to the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities and North Carolina’s Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice.

Mohammed’s proven record of service to children and families led to his election to the North Carolina State Senate in 2018, where he is working to ensure every family and child has a chance at a brighter economic 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?

Education is a basic function of our state government and we must always work to ensure every child receives a quality public education.We need to restore our economy from the ground up and increase economic mobility amongst all of our families.Hold government accountable, restore transparency, and repeal laws that reduce equity in our communities.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Mohammed is passionate about advocating for quality public schools in North Carolina, investments in our families, affordable access to healthcare, and ensuring equal protections and opportunities for all.

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

1) Education

2) Economy

3) Equity[4][5]

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

I am passionate about Public Education because I am the product of a strong public education system. I also believe in a strong economy with the middle class as its backbone. That means restoring tax cuts for middle class families, restoring tax-free weekend, supporting our families and the working poor and making sure the wealthiest in North Carolina pay their fair share. Equity is also important to me. As a public interest attorney, I see the consequences of a tough on crime approach everyday and I see those consequences when it's too late. Everyday children are being pushed out of our classrooms and into jail cells, that must end. I also believe in an independent judiciary and the independent redistricting committee. We need to protect our judges and allow voters to decide who represents us.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[5]

[the profile publisher] also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Mujtaba A. Mohammed answered the following:

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

I believe integrity and dependability are some of the most important characteristics you need to have to be the best public servant.[5]

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

I am very good negotiator and politics is all about compromise, but I do not believe we should compromise our values or our values to achieve an end goal.[5]

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want to vlear the path for the next leader, help build our states bench of future public servants.[5]

What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?

I have a chair that I've had for years. It has taken me through college, law school, my first apartment, my first home and the first time I rocked my son to sleep. I love that chair.[5]

(For non-Nebraska candidates) What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

Members of the Senate hold appointment powers for a significant amount of positions.[5]

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

I believe it is important to remember why you ran for office in the first place to remember how you got there. For me, I will recall the faces, voices and stories of all of my clients. Those too poor to pay their court fees, break the cycle of ooverty and those just lookijg for a second chance.[5]

What process do you favor for redistricting?

I support and once elected will sponsor legislation to create and independent redistricting committee.[5]

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Appropriations on Justice and Public Safety, Rules and Operations of the Senate and the Judiciary Committee.[5]

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Mohammed is advocating for quality public schools in North Carolina, investments in families, affordable access to healthcare, and ensuring equal protections and opportunities for all.[5]

—Mujtaba Mohammed[1]