Candidate Profile: Moisette Tonya Sweat Running For County Executive

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Candidates in the Democratic and Republican parties will be competing on Tuesday in their respective primaries to see who will be on the Nov. 8 ballot.

Patch has asked each of the candidates running in select races to fill out a questionnaire, sharing facts about themselves and why voters should choose them to represent their party in November.

Let's start with your name.

Moisette Tonya Sweat

What email should be used to contact your campaign?

info@tonyasweat.com

Does your campaign have a website?

https://tonyasweat.com

What city or town do you live in?
Accokeek

What office are you seeking?
Prince George's County Executive

What is your party affiliation?
Democrat

Please share with us with your education.
A.S., B.S., J.D., M.B.A.

What is your occupation?
Attorney

Do you have a family? If so, please tell us about them.

Spouse: Terry
Son: Joshua, 20
Daughter: Terri, 10
Bonus: Four daughters, Two sons-in-law, and Five grandchildren
Pet dog: Taz

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?
None in local government.

Have you ever held a public office, whether appointive or elective?
No.

How old will you be as of Election Day?
50 years old

Why are you seeking this office?

I am mad as hell! My priorities are Children, Community, and Competence. I want to improve the condition of our public education system and schools. I want to make our community work for ALL Prince Georgians, and I want to ensure the safety net that is our local government is in place to support us now and in the future.

Please complete this statement: The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is \_\_\_, and this is what I intend to do about it.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is the influence of special interests. It is leading local government in a direction that does not consider the needs of current residents. I intend to serve ALL Prince Georgians and make improvements that will benefit everyone, i.e., children, young adults, older adults, elders, immigrants, and small businesses. I embrace the diversity of Prince George's County and will work to ensure local government supports every part of us.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I have experience at the federal, state, and local levels of government. I understand how they work together for the benefit of the people. I will use that experience to strengthen local government and make it work for the people.

nities together to tackle the serious issues, and I would continue that focus moving forward.

If you are challenging an incumbent, in what way has the current officeholder failed the community?
The incumbent believes money solves everything. The County lacks the human resources and other necessities that money can provide. We need a better use of the money and more efficient government to provide for the needs of the people.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?

The inequities that have plagued our County and communities for far too long. These inequities have led to poor education, inadequate social services, rapid and unplanned growth, food deserts, and a failing infrastructure.

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

I was the legal advisor to the military task force that inaugurated the 43rd President of the United States. I also was a member of the legal team that wrote the foundational regulations for the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Finally, I managed a nationwide program to vet out discrimination in lending and ensure consumer protection in banking.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
Never be afraid to speak up about injustice. And, don't chase money; if you are good at what you do, money will chase you.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
My entire career has been about service to our nation and to others. I am a public servant and will never be a politician. I have and will continue to serve will integrity.