Candidate Profile: MD Rabbi Alam For State House

MD Rabbi Alam, a Hamtramck resident is running for State House District 4.

Age: 48
Party affiliation: Democratic Party
Family:Spouse: Afroza Alam Tuli (43), Son: Sajid Alam (17) & Safyallah Alam (6), Daughter: Anupriya Alam (15)
Occupation:IT Professional, Radio Talk-Show Host, Legal Consultant, Public Speaker, Trainer
Previous elected experience:Missouri Governor appointee (Veterans Council, 2008), Kansas City Mayoral Appointee - Property Maintenance Appeal Board (2011),
Elected: Jackson County Missouri 26TH Ward Committeeman (2009)
Elected Precinct Delegate: Detroit 94TH Precinct (2018)
Vice Chair and Statutory Board member: Michigan Democratic Party 14TH District
Chair: DNC Asian Caucus (2010)
Executive Member: DNC Veteran Caucus (2008)
Executive Board Member: DNC Ethnic Council (2012)
Family members in government:NO
Campaign website: www.mdalam.us

The single most pressing issue facing our state is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.
Education. As a former High School Mathematics Teacher I will advocate education for all. Must be fair, equitable and accessible with all resources.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
I am veteran, I am an activist, I am a Professional, I have experience, quality and capacity. I am qualified and absolutely the most suitable for this district and I have previously ran for this same position. I have a JD, I have a Ph.D in Educational Computing and I have substantial knowledge of public service as I have been involved since 2000 Presidential Election. Experience, Knowledge and scope is critical here in the 4th District. Our campaign would appreciate your endorsement. We are the people's campaign.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
I have even sponsored a bill with lobbying in Missouri. I have been trying and running for State Representative since 2010. Past 10 years of quality engagement and participation and activism as well as the academic background of Political Science and Government and added value of Juris Doctor. Comparing other candidates absolutely I am the most qualified and you should give me a chance to serve. As I have served our nation with honor, dignity, pride and commitment. I am a veteran of Iraq war, I am a veteran of Afghan war and as a former United Staes Army Sergeant, a non commissioned officer with professional experience and leadership quality I am humbly requesting and asking fir your support and vote. I defended the Freedom and we enjoy the freedom everyday, now I hope to serve you as your next state representative. It will be an honor for me to serve you in Lansing from Michigan 4th House District.

What steps should state government take to bolster economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic for local businesses?
Small business, Different Programs for Economic Development, Introducing grants to the business aligning with SBA (though SBA is a Fed Program). Providing the facts that the state government needs to supply the resources and funding through legislations. Already MI governor announced for free tuition for those who served in the front line during the pandemic, its an effort to motivate and as well as boasting in the long run.
The PPP was a federal program, state must take such equivalent programs to empower our small business and mid size business and even business that having more than 500 employees, needing financial help and may be a state wide bell out.

How will you address the calls for racial justice and police reform?
I am an Immigrant from Bangladesh. I am a Bangladeshi born Muslim American. I am a proud activist and imagine, being a supper minority and a Muslim and I am a veteran of two wars and I have seen what is racism, I have seen what is discrimination. Trust me I would be the top legislature to address the systematic racism. I have marched in Fergusion for Michael Brown, I have marched in Florida for Trayvon Martin, I have marched in Maryland for Freedie Gray, I have marched for Breonna Taylor in Kentucky, Finally I have marched here in Detroit for James Floyd.
Being a former US Army Sergeant and having a Juris Doctor degree - explains me the police brutality and cases more significantly than any other person without a JD. I worked at the Washtenau County Public defender office in Ann Arbor, MI from Sep 2017-April 2018, and I have seen inside story. Being having understanding the laws it is an absolute for me to demand the police reform and denounce racial profiling and demand the racial justice.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:
$15 minimum wages
Stop unwarranted Immigration and prosecution
Senior Citizen
Green Energy
Save and Protecting our lakes
State Funded Medicaid
LGBT&Q Community and Equal rights.
Unseat and Defeating Donald Trump is the top most national issue.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
I am an Interfaith Minister and a Muslim Khatib and Imam. I am an educator, I am an activist, I am a proud American Muslim, I am the organizer of Million Muslim March in the National Mall in Washington DC. You can depend on me. I am a professional and I am here to pledge my loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. Allow me a chance for 2 years, and I promise, I will make you all proud.
I am the organizer and founder of www.Impeach45th.com" and we collected over 250K signatures for Trump's Impeachment. So I am a Champion fighting the recklessness, racism and bigotry. I will serve you well with quality and commitment and my prospectives are to bring effectiveness, efficiency and productivity in our district 4 in Michigan. Once again, I am a Muslim and I love you all regardless of your race, religion, color and national origin. Thank you.

This article originally appeared on the Detroit Patch