Candidate for Washington County Council in 2022 Maryland General Election.
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Support and encourage reasonably priced and volunteer murals to be painted on County and municipal buildings by local artists. Learn more
Proposing, offering, and developing grant opportunity for historically African-American facilities in the Hagerstown area. Learn more
Ensure Washington County and municipalities are providing an adequate availability of polling places. Learn more
Expand the County's 'Diversity and Inclusion' committee. Learn more
Work with legislators to remove race and ethnicity from employment applications to rid employment discrimination. Learn more
Send out a community survey on race related issues and inequity to minority communities. Learn more
Make schools safe for LGBTQ+ students by working with the Board of Education for proper accommodations, such as, gender-neutral changing and restroom areas. Learn more
Work with legislators to maintain parental and adoption rights for LGBTQ+ couples. Learn more
Support and encourage legislation to prevent discrimination in healthcare. Learn more
Work with State legislators to protect the privacy of transgender Americans. Learn more
Work with State legislators to encourage legislation that properly protects gender, race, and sexual identity. Learn more
Promotion and recognition of the month of June as Pride Month in Washington County. Learn more
Firmly focus on the recruitment and retention of officers in the WCSO and municipalities. Learn more
Designate buildings in unincorporated areas of the County as substations for WCSO and MSP for reporting documentation. Learn more
Develop and implement natural disaster cleanup and rescue recovery committee, develop an emergency response plan for non-natural disasters such as terrorism attacks and civil unrest. Learn more
Implement heavier penalties for animal abuse violations and work with the State's Attorney to lengthen the term of imprisonment for such crimes. Learn more
Provide spare equipment to fire/rescue companies while their equipment is out-of-service. Learn more
Increase funding to hire new deputies and properly trained staff to eliminate slow response times to emergency calls. Learn more
Directly involve community members in crime control in their own communities through citizen police boards and neighborhood watch programs. Learn more
Install a safety fence on High Rock Overlook to ensure all visitors are safe while enjoying the visual beauty of neighboring mountain ranges. Learn more
Provide funding to volunteer companies to ensure all apparatus is modern and in the best condition for emergency response. Learn more
Ensure direct and transparent communication from Division of Emergency Services to Hagerstown Fire Department. Learn more
Implement reforms by incorporating new structures with specialized mental health professionals and social workers with proper training to work with police to address specific crisis response needs. Learn more
Eliminate the role of traffic enforcement by working with Sheriff, municipal police chiefs, and legislators to focus on community patrol and crime prevention. Allow for proper training in the case of collision investigations. Learn more
Work with Sheriff and local police Chiefs to strategize and develop advanced officer and staff training. Learn more
Encourage a community policing effort with feet on the ground patrol in each community. Learn more
Develop a safe-harbor program for officers to request an investigation of officer misconduct. Learn more
Approve a satisfactory emergency operations center where emergency response training is taught and demonstrated to all elected officials, public safety personnel, and community leaders. Learn more
Organize monthly discussion sessions with police and community members to tackle issues together. Learn more
Promote the volunteer fire community. Organize events to recruit volunteer members throughout the County. Learn more
Implement and encourage expansion of proper medication disposal stations. Learn more
Support and promote the education of our youth about the dangers of prescription pill misuse and other drugs, including alcohol. Learn more
Expand Harm Reduction programs into rural Washington County with a partnership with Washington County Health Department, Washington County Sheriff's Office, and Washington Goes Purple. Learn more
Bring forward additional treatment facilities in rural Washington County. Learn more
Enact local policies which encourage the establishment, growth, and expansion of locally owned distilleries, wineries and associated agricultural businesses, such as barley, hops, or grape production and processing. Learn more
Tax independent businesses that are locally owned and not affiliated with any out-of-state entity at a lower rate than franchises that export local dollars out of the community. Learn more
Provide tax incentives for small, locally owned businesses. Learn more
Provide subsidies to make the change from petrochemical-based to organic farming methods economically feasible for small-scale farmers. Learn more
Implement initiatives and policy for entrepreneurs and small business owners to have easier access to loans to start and grow their businesses. Learn more
Establish a system of subsidies and tax incentives to protect family farms as an indispensable component of a healthy and sustainable agricultural economy. Learn more
Greater public investments in community workforce training with private-public partnership, apprenticeship programs and support for locally owned small business. Learn more
Support legislation for tuition-free public colleges. Learn more
Vote in support of any additional funding needed for the Board of Education to ensure our children are properly educated, have the best learning environments, can access reliable internet, and have access to modern technology. Learn more
Ensure parents can have a meaningful impact on school board policies, decentralize crowded schools, and provide an appropriate scale for school districts. This will reduce the time and cost of transporting students. Learn more
Work with BOE to limit the student-teacher ratio to not more than 15:1 in every K-12 classroom, to greatly improve the quality of education and raise the graduation rate. Learn more
Work with the Washington County Board of Education to expand the financial literacy program to include lessons on stock market investment, filing taxes, building credit, enrolling in affordable insurances, and reviewing of rent and mortgage contracts. Learn more
Make schools safe for LGBTQ+ students by working with the Board of Education for proper accommodations, such as, gender-neutral changing and restroom areas. Learn more
Support and promote the education of our youth about the dangers of prescription pill misuse and other drugs, including alcohol. Learn more
Work with State and Federal officials to create public-private partnership for “debt payoff program” where employers agree to payoff certain amounts of student debt for employees in specialized fields. Learn more
Encourage and advocate for higher salaries for our educators and additional benefits from the County government. Learn more
Impose regulations on fertilizers, pesticides, and pollution to protect private wells. Learn more
Work with the State of Maryland to guarantee hunting protections and land conservation. Learn more
Creation of community gardens to provide fruits, vegetables, and herbs to those who cannot currently afford produce in grocery stores. Learn more
Use the history and environmental record of recycling or waste disposal firms as major criteria in considering awarding contracts for municipal services. Learn more
Install recycling kiosks for plastic and aluminum containers in and around community centers, County buildings, schools, etc. (Kiosks release payment to operator based on recycled material. Learn more
Provide tax incentives to waste disposal companies providing service based on the number of residents that utilize recycling services. Learn more
Avoid using pesticides on or in public property, except as a last resort, after the failure of organic alternatives has been demonstrated. Tax incentives will reward the use of organic pest control methods. Learn more
Invest in solar, wind and other forms of renewable energy to be implemented on and around all County-owned buildings. Learn more
Provide subsidies to make the change from petrochemical-based to organic farming methods economically feasible for small-scale farmers. Learn more
Work on carbon-pollution reduction electricity initiative. Learn more
Develop monthly drainage cleanups to avoid water runoff flooding. Learn more
Explore the possibility of a County-wide public option for recycling and waste removal. Learn more
Designate Earth Day as a day of required tree planting by the County to plant trees on land preservation areas to offset 20%-25% of carbon emissions each year. Learn more
Regulate energy utilities to minimize flat fee charges, so consumers are primarily charged based on usage, to incentivize energy conservation. Learn more
Create and maintain a citizen accessible central database of the products used, concentration applied, chemical contents, health effects, and company responsible, for any private or commercial pesticide application. Learn more
Develop the necessary infrastructure to support the regionalization of food production and distribution systems, such as urban farms, farmers markets, community supported agriculture, and regional food processing facilities. Learn more
Introduce solar buses. Electrical power through rooftop solar panels. Learn more
Lower water and sewer rates for County residents by investing in water generated energy to sell to electric providers. Learn more
Focus on maintenance of pipelines to ensure safe water in all areas of Washington County. Learn more
Approve a satisfactory emergency operations center where emergency response training is taught and demonstrated to all elected officials, public safety personnel, and community leaders. Learn more
Create and implement COG (Council of Governments) so that all elected officials can meet and discuss issues and work jointly to find strategic solutions. Learn more
Implement a ballot measure to decide on County Commissioner salaries and eliminate the determination of salary by County Commissioners. Learn more
Support public financing of elections for local candidates. Learn more
Publicly pledge to refuse all corporate lobby money and SuperPAC money, only accepting money from local small businesses, organizations and residents. Learn more
Ensure political parties and candidates have equitable access to television and radio. Insist on the full inclusion of all political parties in all public debates. Learn more
Work with legislators to limit out-of-state campaign contributions. Learn more
Create a youth advisory council consisting of 3 students from each high school in Washington County and 5 homeschooled students to have a better understanding of and address issues facing our young people. Learn more
Ensure Washington County and municipalities are providing an adequate availability of polling places. Learn more
Work with legislators to ban outside campaign contributions from SuperPACs. Learn more
Increase transparency in campaign finance reporting so wealthy and corporate donors must disclose where their money is going by working with legislators to improve the accessibility and readability of that data. Learn more
Make County meetings more accessible to the working-class. Learn more
Expand social media reach with weekly meetings by continuing to go LIVE on Facebook and Youtube but adding a LIVE feed on Instagram, Twitter, and other social media outlets. Learn more
Increase the number of joint meetings with municipal governments to understand all of the needs of local government and citizens. Learn more
Implement term limits for County Commissioners to two elected terms (8 years). Learn more
Work with the State of Maryland to guarantee hunting protections and land conservation. Learn more
Expand Harm Reduction programs into rural Washington County with a partnership with Washington County Health Department, Washington County Sheriff's Office, and Washington Goes Purple. Learn more
Support and encourage legislation to prevent discrimination in healthcare. Learn more
Implement reforms by incorporating new structures with specialized mental health professionals and social workers with proper training to work with police to address specific crisis response needs. Learn more
Work to build LGBTQIA-affirming housing and shelter programs while working to establish a year-round homeless housing facility to include a jobs training program by partnering with non-profit organizations. Learn more
Offer tax incentives to landlords that rent to low income or Section 8 recipients to crackdown on discrimination on low income renters. Learn more
Coordinate with local communities to develop homeless prevention strategy. Learn more
Introduce the creation of homeless "survival kits." Organize and distribute kits that include cups, pots, pans, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and cosmetics. During cold weather, organize drives for blankets, coats, hats, scarves, mittens, socks, etc. Learn more
Revise eminent domain laws to protect small landowners from private business encroachments. Learn more
Extend tax benefits to working-class homeowners. Learn more
Guarantee tenants free legal counsel to educate them on their rights. Learn more
Develop the necessary infrastructure to support the regionalization of food production and distribution systems, such as urban farms, farmers markets, community supported agriculture, and regional food processing facilities. Learn more
Install a safety fence on High Rock Overlook to ensure all visitors are safe while enjoying the visual beauty of neighboring mountain ranges. Learn more
Work with Washington Township government to implement a historical hiking and biking trail from Pen Mar Park to Blue Ridge Summit library. Learn more
Explore the development of bicycle highway structures to phase separate travel ways for cyclists and drivers. Learn more
Introduce solar buses. Electrical power through rooftop solar panels. Learn more
Eliminate the role of traffic enforcement by working with Sheriff, municipal police chiefs, and legislators to focus on community patrol and crime prevention. Allow for proper training in the case of collision investigations. Learn more
Provide tax incentives to waste disposal companies providing service based on the number of residents that utilize recycling services. Learn more
Develop and implement natural disaster cleanup and rescue recovery committee, develop an emergency response plan for non-natural disasters such as terrorism attacks and civil unrest. Learn more
Explore the possibility of developing a passenger rail system from Hagerstown to more urban areas such as Frederick, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. Learn more
Revise eminent domain laws to protect small landowners from private business encroachments. Learn more
Allocate funding through grants to properly update roads and sidewalks. Learn more
Provide tax incentives to meet certain Leeds Rating scores during the approval process of any new construction through Washington County. Learn more
Expand internet access and more affordable broadband services by entering partnerships with an expanded amount of internet providers. Learn more
Eliminate permits for specific structures and purposes. Learn more
Create a "safe travel" initiative to implement the expansion of guard rail installation, traffic circles, crosswalks, sidewalks, and remove visual burdens at intersections (tree branches, retaining walls, shrubs, etc.). Learn more
Reclaim and renew our county playgrounds and open spaces. Work with neighborhoods to address open space needs and encourage cooperative volunteer efforts to utilize otherwise empty, unused, county owned properties. Learn more
Develop historically themed walking and biking trails throughout the county to promote health and tourism. Learn more
Review size requirements. Reduce permit cost varying on size of structure. Learn more
Expand public transit routes. Learn more
Implement and encourage expansion of proper medication disposal stations. Learn more
Invest in job training and apprenticeship programs for unemployed Washington County residents. Learn more
Proposing, offering, and developing grant opportunity for historically African-American facilities in the Hagerstown area. Learn more
Provide free childcare for children under the age of 5 years based on household income. Learn more
Introduce the creation of homeless "survival kits." Organize and distribute kits that include cups, pots, pans, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and cosmetics. During cold weather, organize drives for blankets, coats, hats, scarves, mittens, socks, etc. Learn more
Creation of community gardens to provide fruits, vegetables, and herbs to those who cannot currently afford produce in grocery stores. Learn more
Reclaim and renew our county playgrounds and open spaces. Work with neighborhoods to address open space needs and encourage cooperative volunteer efforts to utilize otherwise empty, unused, county owned properties. Learn more
Enroll in an Opportunity Zone Tax Credit program to invest in a social impact fund for projects that benefit communities of racial and ethnic minority. Learn more
Provide tax incentives to meet certain Leeds Rating scores during the approval process of any new construction through Washington County. Learn more
Extend tax benefits to working-class homeowners. Learn more
Provide tax incentives for small, locally owned businesses. Learn more
Provide tax incentives to waste disposal companies providing service based on the number of residents that utilize recycling services. Learn more
Avoid using pesticides on or in public property, except as a last resort, after the failure of organic alternatives has been demonstrated. Tax incentives will reward the use of organic pest control methods. Learn more
Establish a system of subsidies and tax incentives to protect family farms as an indispensable component of a healthy and sustainable agricultural economy. Learn more
Incorporate a budget with Special Revenue Funds to ensure transparency on expenditures of taxpayer dollars. Learn more
Allocate funding for a third-party organization to conduct an organizational review of the County's budget to ensure that taxpayer money is being used wisely and appropriately. Learn more
Tax independent businesses that are locally owned and not affiliated with any out-of-state entity at a lower rate than franchises that export local dollars out of the community. Learn more
Offer tax incentives to landlords that rent to low income or Section 8 recipients to crackdown on discrimination on low income renters. Learn more
Greater public investments in community workforce training with private-public partnership, apprenticeship programs and support for locally owned small business. Learn more
Work with legislators to increase economic and labor equity across genders. Learn more
Work with State and Federal officials to create public-private partnership for “debt payoff program” where employers agree to payoff certain amounts of student debt for employees in specialized fields. Learn more
Support legislation and policy initiatives that would penalize employers for forms of wage theft. Learn more
Support unionization, collective bargaining, and prevailing wage laws and encourage broadening prevailing wage standards. Learn more
Work with legislators to remove race and ethnicity from employment applications to rid employment discrimination. Learn more
Work to build LGBTQIA-affirming housing and shelter programs while working to establish a year-round homeless housing facility to include a jobs training program by partnering with non-profit organizations. Learn more
Expand the use of project labor agreements on all County projects. Learn more
Invest in job training and apprenticeship programs for unemployed Washington County residents. Learn more
Encourage and advocate for higher salaries for our educators and additional benefits from the County government. Learn more
Oppose any type of "Right to Work" legislation or policy initiatives. Learn more
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