Kentucky House of Representatives District 30 candidate surveys, 2022

Elections in Kentucky, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 30 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 30

Daniel Grossberg won election in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 30 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Daniel Grossberg (D)	100.0	8,015

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,015
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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Daniel Grossberg (D)

Daniel will fight for us day and night in Frankfort.

He has a proven record of getting things done, and is willing to work across the aisle and with diverse groups of people to do so.

He is keenly aware of the unique challenges facing the district and is not afraid to tackle them head on.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Daniel Grossberg (D)

- Affordable Housing and Medication: The cost of living has been going up faster than wages. Daniel will work to ensure that no one has to choose between paying rent or getting their medication.

- Jobs and Education: Daniel will bring new businesses and better jobs to the district. He will fully fund our public schools, invest in new job training and career readiness, raise the minimum wage, and guarantee equal pay for equal work.

- Safer Streets: Parents should not be afraid for their children's safety every time they leave the house. We must address the root causes of crime. It's time we professionalize, not militarize, our police and develop a community-oriented police force.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Daniel Grossberg (D)

Far too many for me to pick just one, but I admire people who are bold and fearless, who break barriers and defy history.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Daniel Grossberg (D)

Don't know that I could pick just one.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Daniel Grossberg (D)

Loyalty, honesty, integrity, and responsiveness to the consituents.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Daniel Grossberg (D)

Honesty, Integrity, Empathy, Resilience

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Daniel Grossberg (D)

First and foremost is constituent services. Residents want to know they will have someone who cares for them and cares about them. Crafting and passing laws may be the primary "official" duty, but that is part time. Looking out of the residents is a full-time job.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Daniel Grossberg (D)

I'd like to help restore faith in democracy: that a government can care about people, provide for their needs, and ensure their voice and votes are heard and counted.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Daniel Grossberg (D)

Challenger explosion. I was 7. But I more clearly remember the Chernobyl disaster a few years later.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Daniel Grossberg (D)

Take out and delivery for a Chinese restaurant in the pre-Uber Eats/Door Dash era. I kept it through my senior year and summer before college.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Daniel Grossberg (D)

Discrimination

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Daniel Grossberg (D)

It should be healthy and constructive. A separation of powers does not mean that there should be open hostility and obstruction.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Daniel Grossberg (D)

Catching up to the 21st century. We need to continue be a place that people want to live, work, and play. This requires that we address public safety, make sure that housing is affordable, that we have good jobs and education, that we have solid infrastructure and an otherwise robust economy that works for everyone. We can't continue the same failed policies, or attempt to turn the clock backwards, and expect our commonwealth to progress.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

Daniel Grossberg (D)

The benefit is efficiency, and the drawback is accountability. I have never heard any suggestion of unicameral for KY, though.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Daniel Grossberg (D)

Experience is beneficial, but there should be limits. 50 years is far too much. We need fresh blood.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Daniel Grossberg (D)

Absolutely, and I am glad to say I have strong relationships with many of the incumbents of both parties. I am very proud to be a Democrat and support Democratic ideals, but there are a number of bipartisan issues on which I have successfully worked with Republicans as a citizen advocate and gotten bills passed.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Daniel Grossberg (D)

Non-partisan panel

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Daniel Grossberg (D)

Education; Economic Development; Appropriations and Revenue; and Elections, Constitutional Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Daniel Grossberg (D)

Not just one specific one.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Daniel Grossberg (D)

No

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Daniel Grossberg (D)

I had several residents unable to receive their unemployment benefits who were not able to get the incumbent to respond to any of their phone calls or emails. I was delighted that I was able to get them their benefits.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Daniel Grossberg (D)

It should be willing to oversee, or grant, as necessary depending on the circumstances and if the legislature is in session.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Daniel Grossberg (D)

Absolutely. It's the only way to get things done, especially when Democrats are outnumbered by more than 3-to-1 by Republicans in Frankfort.

See also

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