Andy Ellis
Role at the time: Maryland Green Party candidate for governor, in an emailed statement
Condemned
Statement summary
In an emailed statement, Ellis opposed Flock-style cameras and said their use would be prohibited in Maryland, along with any state or public agency contract for them.
“I oppose the the use of flock style cameras and would prohibit their use in Maryland. I would also prohibit any state or public agency from contracting with these surveilance tools.”
Read the full email
Good afternoon, I oppose the the use of flock style cameras and would prohibit their use in Maryland. I would also prohibit any state or public agency from contracting with these surveilance tools. Andy Ellis
Why we used this label
Relative to whether networked license-plate surveillance should exist, Ellis opposes Flock-style cameras and would prohibit their use and bar public agencies from contracting for them, so we labeled it Condemned. On the remedy ladder this is Ban or remove, the strongest step the statement names.