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Ruby Faye Woolridge

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Personal Details

Education

  • Attended, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, 1999-2003
  • MEd, Counseling/Administration, Northeastern State University, 1974-1976, Grade Point Average of 3.0
  • BA, Education, Northeastern State College, 1971

Professional Experience

  • Attended, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, 1999-2003
  • MEd, Counseling/Administration, Northeastern State University, 1974-1976, Grade Point Average of 3.0
  • BA, Education, Northeastern State College, 1971
  • Minister, present
  • Educator, Fort Worth Independent Schools, 1987-2011
  • Senior Associate Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, 1990-2005
  • Educator, Mansfield Independent Schools, 1986-1987
  • Educator, Arlington Independent School District, 1984-1986
  • Educator, Oklahoma City Public Schools, 1981-1984
  • Education Administrator, Teledyne Economic Development Corporation, 1976-1980
  • Educator, Muskogee Public Schools, 1971-1976

Political Experience

  • Attended, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, 1999-2003
  • MEd, Counseling/Administration, Northeastern State University, 1974-1976, Grade Point Average of 3.0
  • BA, Education, Northeastern State College, 1971
  • Minister, present
  • Educator, Fort Worth Independent Schools, 1987-2011
  • Senior Associate Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, 1990-2005
  • Educator, Mansfield Independent Schools, 1986-1987
  • Educator, Arlington Independent School District, 1984-1986
  • Educator, Oklahoma City Public Schools, 1981-1984
  • Education Administrator, Teledyne Economic Development Corporation, 1976-1980
  • Educator, Muskogee Public Schools, 1971-1976
  • Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Texas, District 6, 2016, 2018
  • Outreach Coordinator, Tarrant County Democratic Party, 2015-2016
  • Precinct Chair, Tarrant County Democratic Party, 2012-2015
  • Election Judge, Tarrant County Elections Administration, 2012-2015
  • State Delegate, Texas Democratic Party, 2008-2014
  • Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 94, 2004
  • State Democratic Executive Committee Member, Texas Democratic Party, 1996-2000
  • Member/Representative, Democratic Executive Committee, State of Texas, 1996-1998
  • President, Arlington Area Democratic Coalition, 1994-1995
  • Tarrant County District Clerk Nominee, Texas Democratic Party, 1994
  • School Board Candidate, Arlington Independent Schools, 1990

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attended, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, 1999-2003
  • MEd, Counseling/Administration, Northeastern State University, 1974-1976, Grade Point Average of 3.0
  • BA, Education, Northeastern State College, 1971
  • Minister, present
  • Educator, Fort Worth Independent Schools, 1987-2011
  • Senior Associate Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, 1990-2005
  • Educator, Mansfield Independent Schools, 1986-1987
  • Educator, Arlington Independent School District, 1984-1986
  • Educator, Oklahoma City Public Schools, 1981-1984
  • Education Administrator, Teledyne Economic Development Corporation, 1976-1980
  • Educator, Muskogee Public Schools, 1971-1976
  • Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Texas, District 6, 2016, 2018
  • Outreach Coordinator, Tarrant County Democratic Party, 2015-2016
  • Precinct Chair, Tarrant County Democratic Party, 2012-2015
  • Election Judge, Tarrant County Elections Administration, 2012-2015
  • State Delegate, Texas Democratic Party, 2008-2014
  • Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 94, 2004
  • State Democratic Executive Committee Member, Texas Democratic Party, 1996-2000
  • Member/Representative, Democratic Executive Committee, State of Texas, 1996-1998
  • President, Arlington Area Democratic Coalition, 1994-1995
  • Tarrant County District Clerk Nominee, Texas Democratic Party, 1994
  • School Board Candidate, Arlington Independent Schools, 1990
  • Member Board of Directors, City of Arlington,Texas Parks and Recreation, 2015-present
  • Member, Retired Teachers Association, 2015-present
  • Member, Fort Worth Assembly, 2012-present
  • Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), 2010-present
  • President, Norwood Neighborhood Association, 2007-present
  • Elder Minister, The Potters House of Dallas, 2005-present
  • Member, Texas Coalition of Black Democrats, 1996-present
  • Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, 1978-present
  • Member, Arlington Human Services Project, present
  • President, Arlington Black United Coalition
  • Member, Arlington Chamber of Commerce
  • Second Vice President, Arlington National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
  • Member, Leadership Arlington
  • Member, League of Women Voters
  • Member, National Women's Political Caucus
  • Member, Texas Democratic Women's Club
  • Member, Women's Policy Forum
  • Senior Associate Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, 1990-2015
  • Secretary-Treasurer, North Texas Higher Education Authority Board of Directors, 2008-2014
  • Member, Arlington Independent Schools Insider Committee, 2010
  • Member, Arlington 2025 Committee, 2003
  • Member, Arlington Schools Partners Committee, 1990-1992

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Educator of the Year;
  • North Texas African American Hero;
  • Tarrant County Trailblazer;
  • Leadership Arlington

Current Car:

Lexus

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

12/30

  • Cornell Martin

  • Administrator- Ford Motor Company

Favorite Actor/Actress:

Idris Elba

Favorite Athlete:

Adrian Beltre

Favorite Author:

Walter Mosely

Favorite Book:

Audacity to Win

Favorite Color:

Red

Favorite Food:

Fried Catfish

Favorite Movie:

The War Room

Favorite Musician:

Bruno Mars and Al Green

Favorite President and Why:

Barack Obama because his election was historical and because he has had to accomplish his agenda despite great entrenched opposition. He has demonstrated grace under pressure as a leader. I appreciate his work to pass the Affordable Care and Dream Act.

Favorite Quote:

"Life is a daring adventure or nothing at all." Helen Keller

Favorite Sport:

Texas Rangers Baseball.

Favorite TV Shows:

Billionaire, Shameless, How To Get Away With Murder, Law and Order SVU, Morning Joe on MSNBC, Meet The Press, This Week With George Stephanopolis, Wendy Williams and Steve Harvey Show.

Favorite Type of Music:

Gospel and R and B.

Favorite Vacation Spot:

Washington, D. C. and Carmel, California

Favorite Websites:

Facebook

First Car:

Ford Torino

First Job:

Waitress

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Bowling and Reading

  • Pearline

  • Retired Federal Government Employee

Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:

Visit West Africa and meet the Balanta people.

Names of Grandchildren:

Ashleigh Woolridge and Jourdan Alexander Woolridge (deceased)

  • 2

Personal Hero and Why:

Dr. Martin Luther King because he transformed the way America treated and viewed minorities and helped to obtain the Voting Rights Act. I admire his courage in the face of the threats and finally his death. He set the standard for fairness and equal rights in this country.

Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):

Bill Gates

  • 1 Dog: Miller.

Priority Issues:

My priorities are: to provide a voice for the millions of disenfranchised voters who have given up on non-responsive government, provide affordable healthcare for every American by amending not ending the Affordable Care Act, improve our economy by working with like minded members of congress to pass legislation to rebuild infrastructure in our cities to create more jobs, work to insure that "Every Student Succeeds" Act is implemented and properly funded at the state and national levels. Allow college students more time to begin paying their student loans. Provide better healthcare for veterans, senior citizens and the disabled.

— Publications:

  • Bloodlines-A Dynastical History of Blacks in Ft. Worth and Tarrant County and University of Texas-Arlington Women's Oral History Project.

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

In a district as diverse as Congressional District 6, residents need a representative who will serve all of them--rural and urban; rich and poor: all races and ethnic groups; hard working families and those who care about the environment. The incumbent has done a great job of representing the powerful, particularly the energy and large industrial companies, at the expense-- and to the detriment of those who suffer as a result of policies and practices made possible by regulations supported by the incumbent.

Policy Positions

Texas Congressional Election 2018 Political Courage Test

Abortion

1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-choice

2. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Budget

1. In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
- Yes

2. In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending?
- No

3. Other or expanded principles
- Defense spending should not be an exercise in balancing the budget.

Campaign Finance

1. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Yes

2. Other or expanded principles
- The Citizen United ruling allows ultra-wealthy donors to donate to candidates of many states. A few wealthy donors using large sums of money to elect and control politicians, undermines the power of people to elect their representatives and has a negative effect on American politics. It's time to get both Big Money and Dark Money of out politics.

Economy

1. Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes

2. Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- No

3. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Education

1. Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
- No

2. Other or expanded principles
- Each state adopts their own education standards based upon the input of teachers, parents and students.

Energy & Environment

1. Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
- Yes

2. Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
- Yes

3. Other or expanded principles
- Renewable energy creates jobs for District 6 and cost savings for consumers. These forms of energy are less expensive than burning fossil fuels. Many schools have used thermal energy for years to control their energy costs. Greenhouse gas emissions impact quality of life and health and must be controlled. We have citizens in District 6 whose outdoor activities must be curtailed during periods of high ozone. This is not acceptable.

Guns

1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- Yes

2. Other or expanded principles
- Like most citizens of District 6 we support universal background checks; prohibiting those on the no fly list from obtaining weapons and if we are not going to stop the sale of military grade weapons, we must place high taxes on ammunition.

Health Care

1. Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
- Yes

2. Other or expanded principles
- The 2010 Affordable Care Act was never intended to be the final solution to healthcare but constantly changing to meet the needs of Americans. In District 6 the expansion of Medicaid would have further served the healthcare the needs of the elderly and children.

Immigration

1. Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
- No

2. Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
- No

3. Other or expanded principles
- The wall would be a huge waste of taxpayer dollars when the real issue is border security. Expansion of staffing of border agents, for example the Coast Guard, would be much more effective because agents could be moved where they are needed. Tunnels and ladders defeat walls.

Marijuana

1. Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
- Unknown Position

2. Other or expanded principles
- Opioid addiction is the current problem. We need to address the drug issues that are killing people.

National Security

1. Should the United States use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a nuclear weapon?
- No

2. Do you support increased American intervention in Middle Eastern conflicts beyond air support?
- No

3. Other or expanded principles
- Use of military force is not required in every circumstance. Additionally, the Unites States needs to use diplomatic means of solving problems before moving to military force. Each circumstance will require a different solution. I will rely on the military experts for guidance.

Administrative Priorities

Please explain in a total of 100 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.
- My top priorities are to provide relevant constituent services; work with the North Central Texas Council of Governments to improve access to transportation services; work to improve access to medical services at rural and urban medical facilities; pursue alternative energy sources to meet air quality standards in the district while depending less on fossil fuels.

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Tested positive for coronavirus on January 15, 2021

Jan. 1, 1900

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