Manhattan Borough President

 

CANDIDATES

Barry Popik
[ R, L ]

Scott Stringer
[ D ]

Jessie A. Fields
[ I ]

Joseph L. Dobrian
[ LBT ]

Arrin T. Hawkins*
[ SW ]

 

Joseph L. Dobrian

Libertarian

Party enrolled in: Libertarian

Occupation: Writer

Occupational background: Journalist and corporate communications consultant for money; novelist, poet, playwright, and essayist for love

Educational background: University of Iowa, bachelor’s degree

Organizational affiliations: n/a

Prior public experience: Director of Media Relations, Manhattan Libertarian Party

Email: jdobrian@aol.com

Web site: www.josephdobrian.com

 

 

1. What is the most important issue in Manhattan you would address if elected?

Self-ownership is the primary issue in Manhattan and citywide. Our government has become too intrusive and arrogant in its attempts to control private property and individual citizens. I would ensure that oppressive laws governing private behavior and private property be repealed or ignored. I would strive to strictly limit the powers of the municipal government to tax and regulate, and drastically reduce its spending.

 

2. What other important issues would you address if elected?

I will support our Libertarian Mayor, Audrey Silk, in her efforts to bring about a government that respects the rights of the private citizen, rather than treating him as a naughty child who must be brought to heel.

 

3. What makes you the best candidate for this office?

Most candidates for public office run out of a desire to control others. I, by contrast, will protect your right to be left alone to govern yourself.

 

(Reprinted as supplied by the candidate.)

 

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PARTY KEY
C = Conservative
D = Democratic
EP = Education Party
G = Green
I = Independence
L = Liberal
LBT = Libertarian
R = Republican
REB = Rebuild Party
REF = Reform Party
RNY = Reform Pary of N.Y. Party
RTD = Rent is Too Damn High Party
SCS = Smaller Class Size Party
SW = Socialist Workers Party
VOP = Voice of the People
WF = Working Families
WVP = War Veterans Party
     

 

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