Thomas Perez in 2022 MD Governor's race


On Civil Rights: Civil rights is part of his DNA (and job history)

It is his time as a federal prosecutor for the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division and then as the head of that division under Obama that receive considerable time in his announcement video, signaling how the candidate plans to lean on his civil rights experience in his gubernatorial bid. "Civil rights is part of his DNA," former Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett says in the video.
Source: CNN.com on 2022 Maryland gubernatorial race Jun 23, 2021

On Energy & Oil: Offshore wind a win for workers, businesses, & environment

Maryland's offshore wind program offers the perfect example. Once a national leader on offshore wind, Maryland now plays in the minor leagues, while our neighbors play in the majors.

A bold, unwavering commitment to offshore wind is a win, win- win--for workers, businesses and the environment. While we have fallen behind other states in this area, the good news is that we can catch up. Time is of the essence. Governors in other key states see the urgency of now; Maryland needs to do the same.

Source: Baltimore Sun on 2022 Maryland gubernatorial race Apr 5, 2021

On Health Care: Implement and strengthen state health equity program

We must address the glaring health disparities which impact particularly communities of color in our state. I commend the Maryland General Assembly for creating a new Health Equity Resource Communities program this year to improve healthcare in disadvantaged communities and we must do all we can to fully implement and strengthen this program. And let's never forget the pandemic's bitter teaching: All of us are at risk if some of us are denied care.
Source: Baltimore Sun on 2022 Maryland gubernatorial race Jun 9, 2021

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