Candidate Profile: Wanika Fisher Running For County Council District 2

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.

Wanika Fisher

What email should be used to contact your campaign?

info@wanikafisher.com

Does your campaign have a website?
https://www.wanikafisher.com

What city or town do you live in?
Lewisdale

What office are you seeking?
County Council District 2

What is your party affiliation?
Democrat

Please share with us with your education.
B.A. from University of Maryland, College Park and J.D. from Penn State University, Dickinson School of Law

What is your occupation?
Attorney for nine years

Do you have a family? If so, please tell us about them.
One of four siblings and parents are naturalized Americans.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?
No

Have you ever held a public office, whether appointive or elective?
Current Maryland State Delegate

How old will you be as of Election Day?
34

Why are you seeking this office?

I want to improve the quality of life in my community. Affordable housing, public safety and the environment are my top priorities.

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

Quality of life issues , with stronger code enforcement, community education and investment.

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

Experience, ideas and leadership skills.

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

Access to healthcare and better county services.

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

Securing access to counsel for low income Marylanders in eviction proceedings. This took work and bring stakeholders together. Experience you need to be effective leader.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
Trust in God and yourself.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
I am committed to my community and all of my residents.