Article Contributed on: 10/17/2008 12:32:09 PM
Terrance Carroll is running for State House District 7 and answered a questionnaire for YourHub.com. To read all of the candidate questionnaires,
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Name: Terrance Carroll
Seat you are seeking: State Representative - House District 7.
Age: 39
Occupation: Attorney and State Representative
Hometown: Washington, DC
Favorite local place to hang out: 8 Rivers Cafe
What do you like most about living here?: The great outdoor activities combined with wonderful people.
Interests & hobbies: Road biking, Mountain biking, and cyclo-cross
Favorite TV show: "ER"
Favorite Web site: www.andrewsullivan.com
People who inspired you (and how): My mother,
Corine Carroll, because despite her humble beginnings and lack of formal education she imbued in me a strong commitment to my community and a desire to make a difference in the world that I live in.
How you have contributed to the community: I have served in the legislature for the past 6 years and in that time I have been a champion for improving educational opportunities for all our children. I have also been a leader in improving our criminal justice system. I serve on numerous non-profits boards which are primarily dedicated to improving the lives of our most at-risk children and families.
What are the biggest issues facing your constituency now: 1). the foreclosure crisis 2.) the economy 3.) education 4.) health care