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County Council District 8
In the races for the legislative branch of county government, all the incumbents on the ballot won their primaries, though in this district the race was hard-fought. Term limits forced only one council member to vacate his seat. Republicans – far outnumbered in solidly Democratic Prince George's – were unable to field a candidate in six of nine council races.
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OTHER LOCAL RACES
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Incumbents' names are marked with asterisks. Web site and email addresses appear in the form in which they were submitted by the candidates.
JoAnn Fisher
Republican
Age: 51
Residence: Oxon Hill.
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Married: No.
Children: Three.
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Education: BA, behavioral science.
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Occupation/Employer: Freelance word processor, Graham Staffing.
Elected Offices and Civic Activities: Republican Central Committee for Legislative District 26; Max Robinson Community Advisor board; Log Cabin Republican Club; Disabled American Veterans.
Why should voters elect you?
"Prince George's is a community of people, not a plot of land. Does our county government share this view? We pay among the highest taxes in the metropolis but suffer the worst education. Our volunteer fire departments are going bankrupt. Our sheriff has more duties and fewer resources. But county funds built roads for a stadium that provides seasonal, minimum wage jobs. As your councilwoman, I will investigate our money's use. As a Republican, I am independent of the party in power. I'll work for you."
What do you want voters to know about you?
"Born in Prince George's County. BS in behavioral science. Strongly believe in our community!"
Web site: None.
Email: None.
Isaac Gourdine*
Democrat
Age: 51
Residence: Fort Washington.
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Married: Yes.
Children: Two.
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Education: Law degree from Howard University.
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Occupation/Employer: Attorney, Eaton & McCellon.
Elected Offices and Civic Activities: County Council of PTAs, civic association leader, Boy Scouts leader.
Why should voters elect you?
"I have provided knowledgeable and professional service that the citizens of Prince George's County deserve. My reelection will ensure that the same level of service is continued."
What do you want voters to know about you?
"For the past 20 years, I have been active in civic and youth activities. This reflects my belief that volunteerism is vital to our community's success."
Web site: None.
Email: None.
The Voters' Guide was compiled from staff reporting and information provided by the candidates in response to questionnaires from The Washington Post.
Each candidate was asked to provide biographical information, a photograph and a brief statement about why the voters should elect him or her.
Candidates' responses were edited for length and style.
© Copyright 1998 The Washington Post Company
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