Dorothy Kengla
Dorothy Louise Kengla is the Democratic candidate for House of Delegates District 88, serving parts of Mineral and Hampshire counties. Kengla was previously a Maryland Park Ranger after graduating from West Virginia University (WVU). She is an active member of the Democratic Party, local and for the Democratic Executive Committee. She says her her priorities include improvements to the public education funding formula and to secure pay raises for state employees. Kengla also says she is in support of affordable and accessible healthcare and child care. She is opposed to data centers.
“I'm concerned with kitchen table issues that affect nearly everyone: the rising price of groceries, utilities, gasoline; instead of distributing machine guns around the state or naming holidays after deceased people.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey)Rick Hillenbrand
Frederick “Rick” Hillenbrand is the incumbent Republican candidate for House of Delegate District 88. Hillenbrand was born on Staten Island, New York, and lives in Romney, West Virginia. In the state legislature, he is currently the vice chair of the House Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology Committee. He is also a member of the House Judiciary, Energy and Public Works and Homeland Security committees. Hillenbrand began his education at MIT to become an ocean engineer then went into marine engineering. He is affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, American Society or Naval Engineers, National Rifle Association and Refresh Restart Romney.
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“I've always like the classic Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, where the hero Mr. Smith (Head of the "Boy Rangers") is appointed to fill the seat of a recently deceased Senator. Much of the movie centers around Mr. Smith's fights against government corruption. A book that I read that I found very thought provoking is "The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates" by Matthew J. Trewhella where "lesser magistrates" are encouraged to do what is right by the people.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “Being accountable to the people who elected you. You need to care for ALL your constituents, even those who may not have voted for you, and be their advocate. For example I have "gone to bat" numerous times for Piedmont as they put in place a long term potable water supply.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “To my way of thinking the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature combines collaboration, communication, respect, and a commitment to the public good. Ideally there should be shared goals, checks and balances with negotiation and compromise and when disagreements arise, both sides should HONESTLY seek common ground to find solutions that benefit the state. Although political differences may exist, the focus should be on serving the state rather than partisan interests because ultimately the governor and legislators should be held to the highest ethical standards and held accountable to their constituents.”
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