Liz describes herself as a “true moderate” voter.
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Political Perspective
Liz is a strong fiscal conservative who believes that we should pay for what we plan to do. e.g. There are times we should borrow to make long-term investments, but overall we should make plans and then execute those plans. She says that trickle down economics do not work, and she supports a fully funded IRS and a rational tax code. (Disclosure: She used to work for the IRS.) Liz supports free trade and investing in returning manufacturing to the US. She wants a strong US-based economy and believes that reliance on international suppliers from competitor nations in key industries puts the US at risk.
Liz is a strong social liberal who believes in the following:
A woman's right to make her own medical decisions.
Equity and opportunities for minorities.
Voting is a right and an opportunity, and should be easily accessible to all US citizens.
As a hiring official for 30+ years, she recognizes the value of a team comprised of people from different backgrounds and who have varied skills.Educational opportunities for all including college, trade schools, and apprenticeship programs. i.e. Providing opportunities for those who are willing to do the work.
Social Security and Medicare.
She would be very happy if the US had full health benefits like those provided to people living in other developed countries.
LGTBQ rights.
The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).
She believes that the balance of her priorities means that she is a “moderate” voter.
Background
Liz is currently working on the 5th industrial revolution work on the impact of AI in the Accounting profession, and she is also a professor of Accounting (a role she’s held since 1998). Her university supports the US military and serves students who are all over the world.
Liz is also a retired federal executive with over 30 years of experience working within the federal government. (25 years as either “Senior Executive Service” or “Senior Level” positions depending on the agency). Prior to that, Liz was in the private sector working for corporate and Big 8 Accounting firms. Liz has worked for the IRS, the National Air and Space Museum (NASM) - Smithsonian Institution, NOAA (Department of Commerce), and the Library of Congress. Her federal roles could be casually described as “problem solver” as she would step in and work with agencies to resolve technology and operational challenges.
On January 6, 2021, Liz was evacuated from her Madison Building office at the Library of Congress on Capitol Hill. She stayed in the tunnels while the MAGA crowd was running through the Capitol Hill buildings and was only allowed to leave after the bomb by the Republican National Committee building was removed. Through that evening, Liz was monitoring her staff's safety, as many of them were in lockdown in other Capitol Hill buildings. After January 6th, the Library of Congress helped house the National Guard contingents. Liz's organization was key to ensuring their housing and support during that difficult time.
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Thank you for sharing this info, Liz. We look forward to learning more about your thoughts as the election nears.