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Andrew Galakatos: Alderperson, Ward III
Andrew Galakatos is a candidate for Alderperson for Ward III on Clayton’s Board of Aldermen. He is running against Bridget McAndrew.
Q: Do you support raising the minimum age for purchasing a firearm to 21?
A: UNDECIDED.
Q: Do you support universal and comprehensive background checks for gun ownership?
A: Current ownership- NO; On the purchase of- YES.
Q: Do you support banning assault weapons and any accessories designed to increase a weapon’s rate of fire?
A: UNDECIDED.
Q: Do you support arming teachers or faculty members?
A: NO.
Q: Do you support providing funds for thorough gun violence research, and removing prohibitions on data and research collected by the CDC on the issue?
A: Only very selected/specific research.
Q: Do you support increasing school security measures, such as the installation of metal detectors or enhancing the funding for Student Resource Officers in schools?
A: YES.
Q: Have you ever accepted campaign contributions from the NRA or any other gun advocacy group? If not, would you accept contributions from these groups in the future?
A: NO.
Q: Are there any specific policies you would like to implement in our community regarding Gun Control and/or School Safety?
A: NO.