volunteer spotlight: February 2018

Shalin M: The man behind Federal Nonsense Round-Up

​Shalin M. has been a big supporter from the moment he joined RepMD. From Chicago, he is well acquainted with corruption and after moving to Baltimore, he wanted to start doing something about it. Shalin is the force behind our periodic "Federal Nonsense Round-Up" posts, as well as a member of our senior "advisory council" and a former canvasser in Baltimore.  Shalin's level head and logic have been very useful in helping us work through growing pains and in making other volunteers more comfortable with our goals and strategies. And although Shalin recently moved to Alabama for work, he is still an active volunteer and supporter. We are grateful to have you as a volunteer, Shalin! 

Name: Shalin M
City: Huntsville, AL (Formerly Baltimore city)
Age: 39
Time with RepMD: 9 Months

How did you find out about RepMD?
Through a FB post that popped up in my feed. 

What made you want to volunteer with RepMD?
Their non-partisan do-gooder vibe that was more no-nonsense/pragmatic action oriented about addressing modern corruption in politics.

Why do you think getting big money out of politics is important?
It presents a terribly inaccurate and skewed understanding of an elected officials constituents and their interests. 

What is your favorite provision of the AACA and why?
To "Immediately disclose political money online." - transparency is amazingly powerful / "Sunlight is the best disinfectant."

Besides fighting corruption, what else do you like to do?
Teach kids about STEM/STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math)

What do you think the biggest problem our country is facing is?
Voters being adequately informed on facts. 

Anything else you'd like us to know?
Represent Maryland is an excellent way to get involved with the root cause of the problems in our country!