Name: Christopher Eric Bouchat
Political party: Republican
Where you live: Woodbine in Carroll County
Current occupation and employers (may also list up to two previous jobs you’ve held); if retired, list your last job and employer: Bouchat Industries Inc. Businessman
Political experience (public offices held and when; as well as unsuccessful campaigns for office and which years; do not include political party positions): ran unsuccessfully for U. S. House of Representatives in 1992, Maryland Senate in 1994, Carroll County Commissioner 2006 and 2010 and Maryland House of Delegates in 2014. Elected Carroll County Commissioner in 2018.
1 – Why are you running for this office? (75 words max)
I love political science, history and serving my fellow citizens. I wish to take my knowledge and experience as a commissioner and businessman to Annapolis and represent the culture of my community.
2 – What is the most important issue for Frederick County in this race? How would you address it? (100 words max)
Inflation, energy cost, crime, addiction and mental health, post-pandemic COVID policies. Work to control government spending, which drives inflation. Allocate resources to treat addiction.
3 – What experience (work, political or other) has prepared you for this office? (100 words max)
Years of political activism and running a business.
4 – What is one major issue the current state House of Delegates has handled poorly and what would you have done differently? (100 words max)
As a Republican entering an institution run by a supermajority Democrat party, I will not comment.
5 – What is the most pressing health care issue in the state? How would you address it? (100 words max)
Insurance cost. More free market forces and less government subsidies.
6 – What is the most pressing public safety issue in the state? How would you address it? (100 words max)
Opioid addiction and crime. Treatment and incarceration.
7 – How well is the state is addressing climate change? What would you do differently? (100 words max)
Joke question? Nature controls the climate.
8 – Do you support widening interstates 270 and 495 and adding tolls? Why or why not? (100 words max)
If it is needed, it must be done.
