Collin O’Mara Governor Candidacy Conversation | The Agenda

WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor Candidate Collin O’Mara joins host Kerwin Gaines in this episode of The Agenda. Watch now to hear about his background, goals for the position, and political campaign for the Delaware Gubernatorial election.

Background

• Secretary of Natural Resources and Environmental Control from 2009-2014 under Governor Jack Markell
• CEO of the National Wildlife Federation
• Economic Development Officer and Clean Tech Strategist for the City of San José, CA
• Former Assistant Budget Director for the City of Syracuse, NY
• Graduated from Dartmouth College and Oxford University as a Marshall Scholar

Priorities

• Education reform to focus on student success and teacher support
• Enact economic growth strategies, particularly diversifying Delaware’s economy and focusing on sectors like clean energy, cybersecurity, and life sciences
• Create a “culture of wellness” and shift the focus to preventative care
• Increase access to natural parks to encourage more outdoor activity
• Tackle diabetes and obesity through better healthcare infrastructure

All goals listed above are discussed in this episode of The Agenda. Also, to learn more about Collin O’Mara and his campaign priorities, watch the full episode on YouTube or visit his campaign website at collinomara.com.

Also, for more political and candidacy conversations like this, check out DETV’s The Agenda.