One thing I like to tell potential candidates for public office is that I hope you like talking about yourself because you will have plenty of opportunities to do so. I have struggled with talking about myself so much since I prefer to focus on the issues but I know it is important for voters to get a
sense of who a candidate is so they trust in those to whom they give their votes.
It has been an honor for me to be the Republican nominee for an at-large seat for Frederick County Council and I will take that duty and trust seriously. I grew up here, went to school here, watched Frederick grow, worked my way through law school and started my family here. My wife has a small business here and my daughters go to public
schools so it is important to know that I am invested in this community. I believe that government should generally let people live their lives the way they want to, and that taxpayers should feel they get their money’s worth in services back from their government.
Now elections are about the future so what do I plan to focus on and why should you vote for me?
I am running on a platform of lower taxes, less traffic congestion, and more economic opportunity. First, the tax burden faced by many residents in Frederick County is too high. This is especially so if you live in one of the municipalities. Tax rates that continue to creep up when housing costs rise have a negative impact on families and
residents. I will be a budget hawk to ensure that tax dollars are spent on core government services like public safety, education, and infrastructure.
Next, too many residents are spending too much time stuck in traffic. Governor Hogan has offered the only realistic solution in a generation, which allows a public - private partnership to add lanes to Interstate 270. We need a County Council that will partner with him to achieve this solution and serve the residents that are suffering due
to traffic congestion.
Finally, we need more economic opportunities in Frederick County so that the traffic doesn’t all head south in the morning and north in the evening. To attract quality employers, we need a Council that will fiercely sell the benefits of Frederick County -- unique and charming towns, world-class schools, and desirable recreation to
employers.
I have appreciated visiting every corner of this county and meeting so many wonderful people throughout this campaign. I humbly ask for your vote on November 6 for county council at-large (don’t forget you get to vote for 2 candidates at-large)!
