Steven Soifer, New York-born, moved to Baltimore in 1994 to take a job as associate professor of social work, University of Maryland, Baltimore. He has taught community organizing, community economic development and social action, and helped create three nonprofit organizations.
1
An electric car that works:
"When I get a new car, I guess I'll have to go with a hybrid, unless I can get one of those electric cars that the governor of California is driving around. I can't think of anything more important to reduce my carbon footprint."
2
Clean, renewable energy sources for Maryland:
"There is so much potential in solar, wind, geothermal and so much risk in the proposed new nuclear power plant option at Calvert Cliffs."
3
Well-designed public bathrooms:
"As the president of the American Restroom Association, I walk around Baltimore and the rest of the country despondent over the design of many public restroom facilities in America. We can do better. Cleaner, safer, better designed and more accessible bathrooms. And, simply, more of them."
4
At least $1 million for the nonprofit organizations I have started :
"It is so hard today to raise money in the nonprofit sector due to the state of our economy. On the positive side, there are so many generous wealthy individuals out there, and so many good Baltimore-based foundations."
5
Casinos in Baltimore:
"I know, this is a very controversial subject. ... I love to play Texas Hold'em, and hate having to travel to Atlantic City to do it legally."
