10/09/2026
Grab a copy of this week’s edition of The County Times and you’ll see my ad, pictured below! There’s also a section where Commissioner candidates from each race answered four questions.
Here are my responses:
1. Why should the voters choose you for election (re-reelection)?
Answer: I’m running because it’s time for change. I’ll enact planning policies that protect our rural character, make life more affordable for young professionals and seniors, and shift tax burdens from residents to big corporations. I’m not running to protect the status quo, and I won’t ignore the community’s voices.
2. Should the county have a moratorium on and/or ban data centers and/or cannabis manufacturing facilities.
Answer: The county should have had a ban on data centers a year ago, as soon as news broke about plans in Calvert and Charles Counties. State law prevents the county from banning cannabis facilities, but they could be more strictly regulated to minimize adverse impacts, something I’ll do when elected.
3. Is the county growing too fast or not fast enough?
Answer: The county isn’t growing properly. Development districts have expanded rather than encouraging infill and adaptive reuse. That increases urban sprawl and reduces rural preservation. I won’t expand development districts, and I’ll prioritize creating master plans for town centers to give residents a voice in what they want in their area.
4. What should be the priorities for the funding the county provides for education?
Answer: Educators work tirelessly to keep student success first priority. Success means having the necessary staff, materials, and infrastructure. St. Mary’s ranks 23 out of 24 for per pupil funding in the State. I’ll work to improve that, while partnering with the Board of Education to advocate at the State level.
