NameMisipati "Semi" Bird
What office are you running for?Governor
County, District/TownshipWashington State
Address492 Mont Blanc Way
Richland, Washington 99352
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Phone(509) 205-9411
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Are you currently the officeholder and seeking re-election?No
Is this your first time running for office?No
Election Date11/04/2024
Websitebirdforgovernor.com
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Semi Bird For Governor Of Washington

KEY ISSUES
1. Provide the top 2 reason why you want to run for office.

This is a calling of service. I have spent my entire life in service to my country. As a US Marine, Army Special Forces Green Beret, Federal Director, and School Board Director. Selfless service for the sake of our citizens and communities is needed.
I want to bring civility and unity to Washington State, and as a Behavioral Scientist and organizational performance consultant, I know how to do it. We need real leadership with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to facilitate positive change.

2. Name the top 2 issues in your county, state, or federal district that you wish to address and how?

EDUCATION: I have served on the School Board and know first hand that our public school system is failing students and families. Parents are the primary stakeholders in there children's upbringing.
WOKENESS: As a man of color born before civil rights, born to a single mother of seven, I know how destructive woke ideology is to our society.
OUT OF CONTROL: HOMELESSNESS, LAWLESSNESS and BREAKDOWN OF OUR PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM to say the least.

3. Do you support defunding the police?

NEVER - I WILL REINVEST IN THE POLICE AND COMMUNITY POLICING

4. What are your thoughts on “Diversity Equity and Inclusion”? Should this be implemented as training for county/city/federal employees? Why or why not?

As a man of color born before civil rights, born to a single mother of seven, I know how destructive woke ideology is to our society. That said, understanding the value of diverse though and including stakeholders is a good thing. Dividing us along racial lines and segregating us with labels is a bad thing.
I have a Graduate Degree in Human Resources Development and know this subject matter on an academic level. I am a PHR

5. With growing pressure to accommodate various lifestyles/identities how would you manage to keep your city/town safe and family friendly?

Folks have an unalienable right to live their life as they choose as long as it doesn't violate the law of compromise the individual rights of others. Children do not belong to the state, they are the responsibility of their family. WE MUST PROTECT CHILDREN FROM AGE INAPPROPRIATE INFLUENCE OF THE WOKE MOVEMENT.
I WILL VETO ANY LAW THAT JEOPARDIZES THE RIGHTS OF THE FAMILY OR INDOCTRINATES CHILDREN. LET CHILDREN BE CHILDREN

6. Do you think involving residents in decision making in your city/town is important? Why or not?

Absolutely! Constitutionally, Article One Section One of the Washington State Constitution asserts that power is inherent in the people, and governments derive their just powers from the governed.
Resident inclusion facilitates ownership and by-in as well as a base of knowledge.
Elected officials need to understand that they are is a position of service to the communities that they are elected to represent.

7. If you received a $1 million grant to use for the city/town/county any way you wanted, what would you do with it and why?

Education grants to at risk communities and parental education programs to help support preserving the family structure. The breakdown of the family is the root cause of much of societies problems.
For every person that we elevate our of poverty, their is a significant return on investment for the community.

8. What is your opinion on sanctuary cities/autonomous zones within your city/town?

NO.
We must secure our borders and uphold our immigration laws. I am a subject matter expert on this topic.

9. What are your thoughts on mandating the closure of privately owned businesses due to public health concerns aside from code violations?

NO.
Its a violation of the state and federal constitution.
An abuse of power and infringement on citizen rights.

10. Who is the ultimate authority over the health and safety of the people in your city/town?

The people themselves, first and foremost.

11. Are you endorsed by other organizations? If so, which ones?

I have signed a pledge with Mom's for Liberty. Washington Hunters. Washington Farmers. Parents Rights Groups. More and more everyday.