Jerry (Ernie) King
Candidate for Chesapeake · Mayor
Why I'm running
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Beyond the ballot: Three questions
We asked candidates three questions about mistakes, disagreements and changing their minds. Their answers offer readers a look at how they reflect on their decisions, navigate difficult situations and approach public service beyond their policy positions.
1. A decision I got wrong
Tell us about a time you made a decision that you later realized was wrong. What led you to that decision, how did you respond when you recognized your mistake, and what did you learn from the experience?
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2. Standing by my convictions
Describe a time you disagreed with someone whose support, approval or relationship mattered to you. How did you handle the disagreement, and what ultimately guided your decision?
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3. Changing my mind
What is one belief or strongly held opinion you have changed your mind about? What caused you to reconsider your position, and how would that experience influence the way you serve in public office?
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Where I stand on the issues
Candidates rated their agreement with five statements about issues affecting their communities, using a scale of 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).
Chesapeake should move forward with major sewer-system rehabilitation even if the project requires an increase in customers' sewer rates.
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Chesapeake should delay portions of its planned sewer improvements if doing so would give the town more time to seek grants and reduce the amount residents must pay.
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Chesapeake should avoid increasing municipal fees, even if that means reducing spending on nonessential town services.
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Chesapeake should review and update its municipal ordinances on a regular schedule rather than waiting years between comprehensive revisions.
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Chesapeake should prioritize attracting new residents and retaining existing ones through housing and neighborhood improvements, even if doing so requires postponing other discretionary municipal projects.
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Responses are presented as submitted by candidates. An unanswered item does not imply agreement or disagreement.