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For use by Stonewall Democrats of Dallas

2012 County Level Office Candidates:

1. (All Countywide Offices) Why are you seeking the endorseent of

!tonewall "eocrats of "allas# I started my campaign for District Clerk

by garnering the support of good Democrats on the ground that are

committed electing Democrats to office that work hard on behalf of the

people. I know that is a priority for Stonewall Democrats and as I have

strengthened my relationship with the membership, I understand how much

the organization values accountability and commitment from the candidates

they endorse and I know I am the only candidate running for District Clerk

with a track record that meets and eceed the organization!s epectations.

". (All Countywide Offices) What are your $lans to $artici$ate in a

coordinated ca$aign in the general election in "allas County##s a

leader within the Democratic $arty I plan to continue to be vocal on issues

that matter most to Democrats, dedicate my time, energy and resources to

working on behalf of all of our candidates on the ballot and galvanize our

base voters to support our entire slate in %ovember "&1'.

%& (All Countywide Offices) Will you use the !tonewall "eocrats of

"allas endorseent in or on:

a( your website)'es

b( your campaign literature and mailer)'es

c( your social media assets *+witter, acebook, etc.('es

d( your campaign advertisements)'es

'. (All Countywide Offices) ow would su$$ort or lead efforts to $ass aresolution to su$$ort arriage e*uality##s the -ice Char of the +eas

Democratic $arty and a member of the State Democratic ecutive *SDC(

/egislative Committee, I have voted in support of advocating for marriage

e0uality and other issues facing the /2+ community during the "&13 +eas

/egisative Session including but not limited to prohibiting seual orientation

discrimination in getting insurance, prohibiting employment discrimination


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based on seual orientation, gender, epression, and repealing the criminal

offense of 4homoseual conduct4 *which has been already ruled

unconstitutional(. I am committed to advocating for e0uality for the /2+

community throughout +eas.

5. (All Countywide Offices) When elected+ how will you recruit+ retain+and create a friendly environent for L,-. and L,-.friendly staff#

#s a proud union member and union employee, I am committed to protecting

the rights of workers by eliminating in6ustice and discrimination in the

workplace. If elected, the office of the District Clerk will provide ethics and

diversity training to all personel. I aim to create partnerships with

organizations like /ambda /egal to educate employees on different types of

workplace discrimination and adopt internal best practices that foster a safe

and friendly working environment for all employees. I would also advocate to

amend the County!s current Civil Service rievance #ppeal $olicy to

employees that have been discriminated against on the basis of genderidentity7gender epression by allowing them to be eligible to file a formal

grievance and that guarantees their protection under Dallas County!s 8uman

9esources statutes.

:. (All Countywide Offices) Would you a$$oint a liaison to eet with

the L,-. counity on an ongoing /asis# f not+ why# ;ne of my

greatest visions for the District Clerk!s office is to epand the self help center.

+his will build a stronger in roads and relationship with all communities to the

District Clerk!s office by providing individuals looking for assistance with the

resources and guidance to address their needs. #lthough budgetaryconstraints may present challenges to hiring full time staff liaisons for

underserved populations, I am interested in the development of an advisory

council that collectively represents Dallas County and helps to advance the

level of serve the District Clerk can provide to residents, businesses and our

6udiciary.

?. *County Commissioners Court( Do you support continuation of funding at the

current levels for 6ail mental illness programs> If you favor increased funding,

what would you identify as new revenue streams to support that>

@. (All Countywide Offices) "allas County recently enacted a artners

-enefits insurance o$tion for faily e/ers of county e$loyees+

/ut the enrollent has /een negligi/le& ow would you /etter


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$roote and su$$ort this o$tion# What can you do to enhance this

$rogra andor lessen the /urden to $artici$ate# very county elected

official is responsible for assessing programs and services our county offers

that aren!t maimizing their potential. lected officials have an obligation to

seek new an improved ways to invest in programs that effectively address

the long term needs of the county. =e should assess any needs barriers andconstraints that prevent employees from taking full advantage of such

benefits, address those challenges by securing and offering benefit options

for employees and their families that they can use and determine ways to

better communicate its availability to our employees.

1&. *County Commissioners Court( In light of decreased federal and state

funding, what are your ideas to address the issue of the increase in 8I-7#IDS

infections in Dallas County and for persons living with 8I-7#IDS in Dallas

County *Dallas has the highest infection rate in +eas and one of the highest

in the country(>

I, AA+arsha 8ardyAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, am seeking an endorsement from the

Stonewall Democrats of Dallas for the "&1" elections.

SignedAAAAAAAAAAATarsha HardyAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

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