Quincy Bareebe

I am an immigrant, mother, community leader, and healthcare professional running to represent Maryland’s 5th Congressional District! I came to the United States as a young woman, full of energy, hope, and big dreams. Today, I am a Healthcare CEO, an accountant, a wife, mother and a candidate for the United States Federal House of Representatives. My life is the product of our Nation's promise of being the true Land of Opportunities, and a testimony that the United States is still the Greatest Country in the World.

My relevant experience includes:

President of Royal Homecare and Staffing 

President of Royal Assisted Living

Former KPMG Auditor

Former Department of Defense Financial Manager

Former Elected Democratic Central Committee District 32

Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors

• The sky-high cost of healthcare has been financially crushing thousands of working and middle class families in our community. As the founder and CEO of a local healthcare company, I have been on the front lines of delivering high-quality, affordable care right here in Anne Arundel County. While I have served my local community for years, I believe we need bold, sweeping change now to guarantee that healthcare is a human right.
• In a period of historic inflation, the cost of living has never been higher. Even in some of the solidly middle-class areas of this district, people are falling behind on their mortgages, or defaulting on car loans and credit card payments. From groceries to gas, many families are forced to make difficult decisions in order to survive. No single person is to blame for this, but I think most people will agree with me when I say that something has to change. As the Representative for MD-5, I'll explore measures that include giving tax breaks to working families, and providing targeted relief programs for fixed-income individuals. Inflation might be a complex challenge, but together, we'll face it head-on.
• As we navigate this changing global landscape, it remains true that a quality education is still one of the most essential tools needed to succeed in life. We need to ensure that our schools are adequately funded with the resources our children need to learn and grow. We also need to invest in our teachers, who are the backbone of our education system. By providing them with the support they need, we can ensure that they will be able to provide our students with the best possible education.

Healthcare, Education, Immigration, and Job Creation

Elected officials must be transparent in their actions and accountable to their constituents. This means refusing donations from special interest groups and lobbyists, and relying on grassroots fundraising and organizing efforts. They should also be accessible, meaning they don't hide behind an answering machine or staff when constituents want to talk about problems in their communities.

The core responsibility of a congress-person is to represent their constituents, and to advocate for their interests. Listening, learning, and amplifying the concerns of community members is critical, and securing funding to address their issues is one of the most direct ways a representative

Rising income inequality and internal political divisions are tearing away at the bedrock of this great nation. Mis- and disinformation are rampant, the federal government has been repeatedly held hostage, and national security is being undermined for political gain. Social safety nets are being dismantled instead of strengthened, long term economic stability are being ignored for quarterly profits, and we continue to balloon the military budget without any financial accountability.

Term limits are a vital part of preventing stagnation in government. When elected officials serve for 40+ years in the same office, they have no incentive to adapt or improve their way of doing things, they lose touch with the lived experiences of their constituents, and prevent energetic people with fresh ideas from better representing their communities.

Compromise is necessary up to a point, but there are lines in the sand that can not be crossed. Civil liberties and human rights are not up for debate, but how much money gets split between two departments can be discussed.

Education and the Workforce; Ethics; Oversight and Accountability

All government financial records should be open and accessible to the public by default. Americans deserve to know where our tax dollars are being spent so we can hold the people writing the checks accountable. We should not be afraid of the light; we should be moving towards it willingly and enthusiastically.