2015 Adam McGough (District 10)

Candidate name: Adam McGough
district: 10
Council
Please complete questionnaire below.

You must send a completed electronic copy to Political@StonewallDemocratsOfDallas.org or mail
a completed copy to P.O. Box 192305 Dallas, TX 75219 by Monday, March 2nd.
1. Your background and the LGBT community

Please share any experience that illustrates your understanding and interest of the
needs of LGBT Dallas residents.
As I have grown closer to more and more of my dear friends who are active in the LGBT
community, I have developed a deeper respect for the interests and needs of this
important part of our city. I had the opportunity to work with the City LGBT Task Force for
a brief period, and I just believe that this group of passionate people are doing everything
in their power to make our city better.
Stonewall Democrats of Dallas seek to inform members of the LGBT and Democratic
Party community of candidate's political background. Our organizations by-laws
require us only to consider candidates with Democratic Primary voter history or or
affirms their party affiliation via an oath of allegiance to the Democratic Party. Do you
qualify or would you be prepared to sign an oath of allegiance form from the Dallas
County Democratic Party?
2. Creating an inclusive community

Cities compete for residents, taxpayers, conventions and new businesses/economic
development. As a member of the Dallas City Council, how would you insure that
Dallas can compete effectively with other cities in the area of LGBT inclusion?
Dallas should be an open and welcoming city. We want residents in our city who will serve
each other, mentor and tutor our youth, and give back to the community.
Would you recruit and consider qualified LGBT constituents for your commission and
board appointments?
Absolutely.
Will you support the Dallas City Council's resolution for marriage equality and also a
statewide ban on LGBT employment discrimination?
Generally I do not support symbolic council resolutions but I do support expanding our
state nondiscrimination law to include sexual orientation and gender identity.
Mayor Rawlings has refused to join the nationwide effort of mayors of 300 cities and
32 states to become a member of Mayors for the Freedom to Marry. This effort is
chaired by Mayors of Boston, New York City, Houston and Los Angeles. Would you
actively lobby and take action to encourage Mayor Rawlings to join this effort? (Please
see http://www.freedomtomarry.org/pages/mayors-for-the-freedom-to-marry)
No. I do believe this issue will be fully resolved by the Supreme Court this spring.
3. The City of Dallas as a LGBT inclusive employer

The private sector has seen a large increase in policies and benefits for LGBT
employees, how should the City of Dallas remain competitive to attract and retain top
LGBT talent?
The city of Dallas should attract and retain top talent of any group. Policies and benefits of
the city need to be competitive to get the very best talent we can regardless of group
identification.
Do you support comprehensive transgender inclusive health benefits and as a council
member work with the City Manager to implement such benefits?
I dont have a sufficient understanding of this issue to take a position at this time. I look
forward to learning more about this issue from your organization
4. Current Events
The Governor and several state legislators intend to push legislation through to
curtail the current scope of governance of home rule cities like Dallas. This could
remove local control over matters such as drilling within city limits, LGBT protections,
etc. Do you favor or oppose this, and what do you plan to do in response?
I am in favor of home rule governance. I would need to see the specific legislation
before I can make a decision to support or oppose.
What are your thoughts on the current campaign finance rules for Dallas elections
which set donation amount limits on people newly seeking office but essentially place
no donation amount limits on incumbents via unrestricted officeholder accounts which
may be used for campaign purposes?
This was already changed, and I support the change.
The proposed Trinity Parkway toll road continues to make headlines. Do you see the
Trinity Parkway as an essential roadway project to alleviate projected road congestion
around our downtown core, or are there other solutions that Dallas should be focused
on?
There are other transportation projects that are more important to the residents of District
10. The funding and construction of LBJ East and the alignment of Skillman and Audelia is
of great importance to my district.
Given that tax revenue for the City of Dallas should rise this year without a tax rate
increase, what are the top priorities to which these additional funds should be
directed citywide and within your district?
Economic development, public safety, code enforcement, parks, small business
development.
I, _______________________________, am seeking an endorsement from the Stonewall Democrats of

Dallas for the 2015 Dallas City Council elections.
Signed___________________________________ Date___3-5-15_______________________

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Candidate name: Adam McGough

Please complete questionnaire below.

1. Your background and the LGBT community

2. Creating an inclusive community

3. The City of Dallas as a LGBT inclusive employer

I, _______________________________, am seeking an endorsement from the Stonewall Democrats of

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