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Ballotpedia: Maritza Gomez

Maritza is originally from Miami, FL. She earned her associate's degree in general studies from Guilford Technical Community College and her bachelor's degree in Spanish language and literature from University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Maritza is a co-owner of Vinny's Auto Service and a referral coordinator at Spine and Scoliosis Specialists.

Maritza Gomez's campaign for the Guilford County Board of Commissioners is her first run for public office.

As of June 14, 2024, Maritza Gomez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports cutting waste from the county budget and lowering taxes to incentivize business growth and investment.

Supports reducing unnecessary spending in the county budget and lowering taxes to incentivize business growth and investment.

- Supports reducing unnecessary spending in the county budget and lowering taxes to incentivize business growth and investment.

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Believes in the "God-given right" to self-defense and supports the right to protect oneself both privately and publicly.

Believes Guilford County's crime spike is due to "Democrats' soft-on-crime policies." Plans to ensure the Sheriff's Office receives proper funding and accountability.

Supports increasing funding for the Guilford County Sheriff's Office.

- Opposes gun control.
- Supports increasing funding for the Guilford County Sheriff's Office.

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Maritza Gomez

Maritza is originally from Miami, Florida. She earned her associate's degree in general studies from Guilford Technical Community College and her bachelor's degree in Spanish language and literature from University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Maritza Gomez's campaign for County Commissioner is her first run for public office.

The candidate's website says, "I appointed her to the City of High Point's Human Relations commission years ago. She's proven to be a great asset to our community."

Believes in promoting transparency and accountability in spending tax dollars wisely for the benefit of all taxpayers, parents, and children.

The candidate's website says, "First-Generation American and Small Business Owner."

As of July 8, 2024, Maritza Gomez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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