Patrick Gutierrez
Patrick Gutierrez was a 2016 Democratic candidate for mayor of Baltimore, Maryland. He lost the Democratic primary that took place on April 26, 2016.
Elections
2016
| Baltimore Mayoral Election (2016), Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Catherine Pugh |
36.58% | 48,709 | |
| Democratic | Sheila Dixon | 34.77% | 46,301 | |
| Democratic | Elizabeth Embry | 11.70% | 15,576 | |
| Democratic | David Warnock | 8.15% | 10,850 | |
| Democratic | Carl Stokes | 3.48% | 4,628 | |
| Democratic | DeRay Mckesson | 2.59% | 3,445 | |
| Democratic | Nick Mosby | 1.50% | 1,992 | |
| Democratic | Calvin Allen Young III | 0.49% | 646 | |
| Democratic | Patrick Gutierrez | 0.30% | 399 | |
| Democratic | Cindy Walsh | 0.16% | 211 | |
| Democratic | Mack Clifton | 0.15% | 203 | |
| Democratic | Gersham Cupid | 0.10% | 136 | |
| Democratic | Wilton Wilson | 0.06% | 75 | |
| Total Votes | 133,171 | |||
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2016 Presidential Primary Election results for Baltimore City," May 31, 2016 | ||||
Issues
2016
Gutierrez highlighted eleven priorities defining his vision for Baltimore:[2]
Better Leadership
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Improving leadership can be a game-changer. We see it all the time in sports. A new coach or manager takes over a team and immediately they begin playing better. It can be the same way for our city. If a new leader emerges with the right vision for the city, a clear, easy-to-communicate strategy on how to get there, and the skills and experience to make it happen, then we can truly go about addressing our city’s many problems. That’s because leadership matters. I was taught to lead by example, communicate openly and honestly, and do the right thing. To develop a vision for the future and a road map for how to get there. I did these things throughout my career and had great success in doing so. As your mayor, I will do these things for you as well. Because that’s the kind of leadership you deserve. And just as in sports, you will see what a difference better leadership can make.[2][3] |
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Rebuild Trust
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We are at a very critical point in our city. Many residents don’t trust the police department, and the police department doesn’t trust that City Hall has their back. People who were once champions of city living are starting to flee the city again. This dynamic simply cannot continue. If we don’t make some significant changes to the way things have been done here the past several years with regards to law enforcement and their role in our communities, it’s only going to get worse. As an outsider, I can offer something no other candidate can and something that we sorely need, which is a fresh start for everyone. And to go along with that, a step-by-step, multi-point plan for rebuilding trust in our communities.[2][3] |
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Change is Needed
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Anytime the newspaper of record has a special section devoted primarily to investigating all the misdeeds at City Hall, you know it’s time for new leadership. Anytime the mayor fights to avoid having the city’s various departments audited, you know it’s time for new leadership. Anytime you have case after case after case of fraud happening across multiple city agencies, you know it’s time for new leadership. As your mayor, I will rely on my skills, abilities and experience to bring change to City Hall so that these types of embarrassing events do not continue.[2][3] |
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I Work For You
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A quick story: Royal Farms wanted to put a mega gas station right in the middle of a residential neighborhood in my home district. All five neighborhood associations involved unanimously opposed this project. They wrote letters and testified at the zoning board hearing. Despite all this, their councilman supported the project and it would’ve went forward if not for a massive revolt by those communities. If a neighborhood is going to succeed, the people living there must have some say in how things are done there. To ignore their wishes like that is just wrong. If I was currently mayor, I would not have allowed this project to happen or to let the animosity between the community and city hall get as bad as it has. Because I don’t work for Royal Farms, I would work for the people of Baltimore. And they deserve better.[2][3] |
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Money Matters
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Take a look at who some of my opponents’ donors are. Developers, Corporations and Special Interest Groups. Why do you suppose they are so eager to spend their money like that? That’s because they want things to stay the same. And why not? Under the current and previous administrations, there are plenty of fat contracts, tax breaks and other cash grabs to keep them happy.[2][3] |
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Formula for Change
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What is E3? It’s my formula for bringing about change in Baltimore. It stands for Educate, Employ and Engage in the community. You give a person those three things, you have a productive citizen. As your mayor, I will focus my efforts on ensuring that our children have access to a quality education that begins with Kindergarten readiness, followed by a robust job market, and plenty of opportunities for them to contribute to the betterment of our city.[2][3] |
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Reduce Crime
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The safest cities in America are not the ones with the largest police forces. Anyone who says more police is the answer here in Baltimore is fooling themselves. Or they have a hidden agenda. Either way they are wrong. The way to lower the crime rate is E3. That’s it. I’d be willing to bet that 90-plus percent of violent criminals currently behind bars were not educated, employed and engaged in their community when they committed their crimes.[2][3] |
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Transparency and Accountability
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It’s common to hear the phrase “more transparency” when talking about City Hall. Here’s what that means to me. When a mistake is made, we acknowledge it, admit it, and pledge to learn from it. We don’t try to hide it, bury it, and then when the media finally catches on to it, attempt to spin it or deny it. We’ve had WAY too much of that the past ten years. And look where it has gotten us.[2][3] |
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Improve City Services
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When city employees don’t have accurate job descriptions, aren’t trained properly, or are not given regular performance evaluations, how can anyone expect them to do their best work? We can’t keep ignoring this problem or else we end up with messes like the water bill fiasco. I will not only address this problem but ensure that we are using our most valuable resources, our people, in a more efficient and productive manner across all city agencies. This will greatly improve city services across the board.[2][3] |
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Restore Integrity in City Government
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Corporations and lobbyists have become way too powerful over the past several years, at the expense of the people who live and work here. Their undue influence on the current and previous mayors has cost this city millions of dollars. That’s money that we could be spending to make your neighborhood safer, your school better, or your transportation options more accessible. As your mayor, I will work to ensure contracts are negotiated and awarded fairly, for the right price, and always with the people’s best interests in mind.[2][3] |
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Reform Our Justice System
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A hallmark of our justice system is that when a person is charged with a crime they are considered innocent until proven guilty. But here in Baltimore, far too many people who have not been convicted of a crime end up in jail for long periods of time simply because they cannot afford the ridiculous bail set for them. They wind up losing their jobs, their families, and their dignity. I will reform the bail system by implementing the model currently in effect in Washington D.C., which has proven both efficient and cost-effective and, most importantly, humane. And I will do so quickly and effectively.[2][3] |
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See also
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Municipal elections in Baltimore, Maryland (2016)
- United States municipal elections, 2016
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ State of Maryland Board of Elections, "Baltimore City 2016 Presidential Primary Election Local Candidates List," accessed February 4, 2016
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 Patrick Gutierrez for Mayor 2016, "Vision," accessed April 22, 2016
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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