Paulshock: We need to allow teachers to teach and not parent or police our children. We need to create a safe learning environment our children. Teachers need to be able to educate our children and not just teach them how to pass tests. Teachers also needs the proper tools and supplies to educate our children. We need less bureaucracy and more education. The commission wants to increase spending and we need to guarantee that the bureaucracy is eliminated and the money is spent for the proper objectives.

Paulshock: The Transportation Trust Fund has enough money to support the current system. We have to make sure the fund is not used for anything else. We need to be efficient and make sure that the systems in place are adequate and always look for improvements.

Paulshock: No, only medical.

Paulshock: As someone who has made their living from this most valuable resource, I believe we should do anything possible to restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay. From saving the areas biggest natural resource; the Man O’War Fossil Shell Shoal from dredging which would destroy the habitat for rockfish, crabbing, oysters and other valued species to cleaning and protecting the bay. I would support any measures that protect this resource.

Paulshock: The entire health-care system needs reform. We need to bring down costs to companies and individuals. We need to improve access to care so everyone has coverage. We need to have competition in the marketplace that will help to drive down costs.

Paulshock: The State of Maryland holds the responsibility for the safety of all of it’s citizens. The Governor needs to work in tandem with the Mayor to bring down the murder rate and make our streets safer. Violent offenders need to be sentenced appropriately. We need to develop strategies that are effective to deal with repeat offenders. We need to create programs that support our youth so that better opportunities are available other than lives of crime.

Paulshock: I believe that small business is the back bone of this great state. Maryland’s job growth has exceeded the national rate, We need to increase incentives to bring new businesses to the communities of Maryland and reduce the burdensome regulations and taxes that plague small business.

Paulshock: The process of redistricting should be conducted by an independent commission with all stakeholders represented.

Paulshock: There is a fine line between regulating police authority and allowing the police to enforce the law, while protecting civil liberties. This is a complex and difficult job. I feel that the Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights adequately balance protections for police and the citizens. Our first responders are the most important service in helping and protecting our communities and ensuring their safety.

Paulshock: I would educate both the prescribers and the pharmacies to alternatives to opioid use. When opioids are absolutely necessary, laws should be in place to restrict the quantities. All first responders should have access to naloxone.

Paulshock: In any free society, income inequality is a necessary component of an effective capitalist economy. No state should intervene. Instead resources should be directed to helping the poor by providing education for economic advancement.

Paulshock: The Public Information Act was created to ensure accountability to the public. While the act should operate effectively not enough is done when violations occur. We should have stricter consequences for offenders.