OVERDEVELOPMENT
Harford County has a rich agricultural history and is home to many great parks and open space, but these open spaces are under constant attack from developers, as well as their friends in the local government. Meanwhile, in District A particularly, commercial and residential properties sit vacant. I will fight to protect our parks, farms, and open spaces, and encourage responsible use and re-development of vacant properties by attracting new businesses to our District, especially businesses owned by District A citizens.
RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT
Harford County residents deserve transparency, maturity, and responsibility from our entire government, not only the ones in elected office. We've watched for too long public and petty bickering within and between agencies, and this serves no one except the bureaucrats.
As councilman, I will work collaboratively with the council, the executive office, and all county agencies to ensure transparency in legislation, public service, and budgets. I will encourage all parties to draft responsible budget proposals that don't put an undue burden on the citizens and taxpayers of Harford County.
TAXES
If you're anything like me, then you'll agree that we're already taxed to our breaking point at the local, state, and federal levels. I aim to grow county revenue not by raising taxes, but by increasing the tax base. That means attracting and growing tourism, attracting new residents from outside the county, and growing business. The increase in revenue will ensure that our educators and deputies are well compensated, and will allow for the growth of other services as well. Additionally, I will work with all parties involved to identify efficiencies in the budgets.
