George E. Mitchell D
Office Sought: U.S. House, District 4
Age: 55
Residence: Upper Marlboro.
Education: AA, human resources, St. Leo University; BA, business administration, Morgan State University.
Occupation: Associate real estate broker, Sawyer and Associates Realty.
Web site:http://www.georgemitchellforcongress.com
E-mail address: mitchellforcongress@mris.com
Offices and positions held: Eastern regional director, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, 1973-74; Service Above Self Youth award, Optimist Club; Boy of the Year award, Rotary Club; associate eastern regional director, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity; member, Women's Council of Realtors, Advocate for Children Education, New Leaders, SCLC; past member, NAACP.
Why should voters elect you?
I am my own man. I owe no loyalties to deep-pocket companies or to special interest groups. I am an agent for positive change.
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
The dropout rate of our children. Up now to around 44 percent, almost 15,000 kids per year. High crime rate (teen car theft). Quality jobs. We must educate our children. Slow this dropout rate. It affects us in all types of ways. If our education problems are solved, it will automatically solve other problems. Education is very important. Also influx of major businesses to help build a stronger infrastructure. More opportunities for people of the 4th District. Foreclosure rates are too high in the 4th District. We can do a lot better! We will do better when I'm elected.
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