Candidate Profile: Nate Derenge For Ward 8 Seat

WASHINGTON, DC — There are 29 candidates running for the D.C. City Council in the June 2 primary. In addition, candidates will face off in a June 16 special election to fill the vacant Ward 2 seat.

Patch asked the candidates to describe their qualifications and visions for the District.

Nate Derenge, 31, is a Republican running in the June 2 Primary for the Ward 8 City Council seat.

Family

engaged, wedding postponed as a result of Marriage Bureau Wuhan Flu Closure

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

no

Education

Business Administration Degree from University of Nebraska

Occupation

Analyst-8 years

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

none

Campaign website

nateward8.com

What makes you the best candidate for this office?

New ideas and conviction are needed in Ward 8 and DC, i have the newest ideas and some conviction.

How will you help the city recover from the economic impact of the coronavirus?

I would have prevented the self-inflicted disaster by not closing small businesses and let them handle their own risks.

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Muriel Bowser has talked about the longstanding inequities that have been exposed by the coronavirus. She also has talked about this being an opportunity for the city to address those inequities. What are your thoughts on this?

She increased the inequities by stifling economic opportunity all over the city. Those with office or government jobs available to telework continued to create income, while those without those types of jobs were furloughed.

What do you see as the biggest issue besides the coronavirus recovery facing D.C.?

Too much emphasis on achieving unconstitutional statehood and not enough attention on lessening regulation on businesses and housing developers.

What is your position on statehood for D.C.?

US Constitution, Article 1, Section 8

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

Student of the Month, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School, April 2006.

The best advice ever shared with me was:

Don't mix light and dark liquor.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?