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667-289-8987
I bring more than 30 years of public service leadership, including service in the U.S. Coast Guard and senior national security roles focused on crisis management, strategic planning, and leading organizations of more than 1,500 people with budgets exceeding $100 million. I am running because residents deserve greater transparency and accountability from the Board of County Commissioners on decisions that affect our community.
County government must meet people where they are. I support holding public hearings in the evening when more residents can attend. I will also host regular listening sessions across the county, use surveys and digital tools, keep one day a week open for office time with constituents, and work with community groups to ensure residents have meaningful opportunities to share their views beyond BOCC meetings.
No. Recent controversies in Calvert —including closed-door negotiations involving potential data center development and no transparency surrounding major budget and policy decisions regarding inappropriate capital expenditures — raise legitimate concerns. I support earlier public notice of proposals, open community discussions, and fewer closed-door negotiations so residents can fully understand and participate in decisions that affect our county’s future. Residents deserve open government.
I do not believe publicly elected officials should sign Non-Disclosure Agreements when conducting official government business. Transparency is essential to public trust. NDAs should never be used to avoid public debate, conceal policy decisions, limit oversight, or hide negotiations that significantly impact residents.
My priority is responsible growth that protects Calvert County’s rural character, farmland, forests, and waterways while directing development to Town Centers where infrastructure exists. The Comprehensive Plan calls for preserving rural land and focusing growth in designated areas. I am concerned by recent efforts to transfer thousands of acres and development rights without full transparency or clear public benefit.
I do not support large data centers locating in Calvert County. While they may promise tax revenue, the long-term costs to our community—including massive electricity demand, strain on infrastructure, environmental impacts, and limited local jobs—do not outweigh the benefits. Calvert should focus on economic development that supports local businesses, protects our environment, and strengthens our communities.
Strong schools are essential to Calvert future. My priorities are responsible funding for teachers and classrooms, safe learning environments, and strong career and technical education that prepares students for local jobs. The county must work closely with the school board while ensuring transparency and accountability to taxpayers. Our schools should focus on teaching and student success—not culture-war distractions with no basis in fact that have invaded our community from outside groups.
Calvert County needs housing options for teachers, first responders, young families, and seniors. I support thoughtful planning that encourages a range of housing types while preserving community character. Policies should balance affordability, infrastructure capacity, and environmental protection.
Yes. Calvert County should prepare for practical risks such as flooding, shoreline erosion, hurricanes, and severe storms affecting our Bay communities. From my Coast Guard leadership as an Incident Commander responding to major crises and natural disasters, I know preparation matters. We should strengthen infrastructure and conduct regular tabletop and full-scale emergency exercises to build community resilience and prepare for environmental emergencies like oil, chemical, or sewage spills.
My top priorities are restoring trust and transparency in Calvert County government; ensuring ethical leadership where BOCC members cannot profit from TDR transactions or steer government contracts to family or friends; and supporting responsible growth that protects our rural character, environment, and infrastructure while strengthening our schools and public safety.
I have been a commissioner for almost 4 years. I love my job and I love my community. I was in management in a previous life and have only grown in this job. I was voted in because of a clear mandate - NO HIGH DENSITY HOUSING. I made the motion to reduce 14 dwelling units within town centers to 7. Months later, I made another motion to reduce 7 dwelling units within town centers to 4. High Density is a priority of mine.
I'm a public servant at heart. I am everywhere from Dunkirk to Solomons. I listen to my constituents and make myself available. I am always a phone call away.
I would go back to the FIVE RULE. Where ALL commissioners received the same information. Where information is shared. I may only be 20% of the vote but I need all the information to serve my constituents effectively.
NDAs are standard practice in economic development. They protect sensitive company information (financials, workforce needs and expansion plans, etc.) while projects are being evaluated. This matters because if confidentiality is broken, a project can vanish - meaning lost jobs and investment for our community. We use them in county government. In business NDAs are not uncommon.
We are a peninsula and my constituents don't want high density. We all are paying now for what previous commissioners have allowed to explode in Prince Frederick. Traffic congestion, lost small town quality of life and those who don't have skin in the game to Keep Calvert Country.
I am talking to my constituents. Our constituents do not want high density within Calvert County. So, it's incumbent upon me to investigate what can bring more revenue into the county. I was at a meeting with constituents, and they have a lot of concerns and I share their concerns. I don't want their electric bills to go up. My electric bill in January doubled - in February it tripled.
The aquifer is a big concern for me. The bottom line is our constituents have to want it.
During my tenure, we have given the Board of Education $34 million. Our children are our future, and I will always work to make sure that they have the best quality education that they deserve.
I have asked this time and again. Local builders have told me "there is no money in building homes for less than $700,000." I have been leaning toward first-home buyer incentives.
I have real concerns about our Chesapeake Bay. We deserve a healthy bay for ourselves and our watermen. I would like to see more oyster beds in the Bay to help to filter the water. I would also like to see oyster breaks in the Bay to protect a natural shoreline.
Be there, be available and continue to learn. How can I be effective if I don't practice all three? The public deserves this.
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3013995609
Served 6 years on The BOE, 4 years as a County Commissioner. Past President of The Optimist Club, Past Board Member of The Calvert’s County United way. I will bring experience, transparency, and good communication skills. I am a strong communicator and listener who believes good leadership starts with understanding the needs of the people you represent.
I understand that many residents cannot attend meetings held during normal work hours, and it is important that their voices are still heard. I would make myself accessible outside of regular meeting times to meet with any constituents to address their concerns. My cell phone is always easily accessible and email. Attending local events, visiting neighborhoods, and speaking with residents where they live and work helps insure I am hearing from a wide range of perspectives.
No. I believe my opponent has not been transparent at all, and has not been easily accessible. I’m available 24/7 by cell phone at all times. Serving 10 years in public office, people will say I always responded to them.
In my four years as a County Commissioner, I do not recall ever signing any NDA. This is new to me, but I think the public should be a part of the process and not be blindsided. The public has the right to know what their elected representatives are discussing and deciding, especially when those decisions affect public funds, policies, and the future of the community.
My priorities for the county’s land use policies are to ensure responsible growth, protect the character of our communities, and preserve the natural resources that make our county a great place to live.
I believe growth should be carefully planned and balanced so that development does not outpace infrastructure such as roads, schools, and public services. I want to protect farmland, open space, and environmentally sensitive areas. I want to keep the rural character of Calvert County.
At this time, I do not support bringing large data centers to our county. Data centers require large amounts of water and electricity, which can place significant strain on local infrastructure and utilities. They can also require major upgrades to the power grid and transmission lines, which can affect surrounding communities and landscapes. They often do not create a large number of long term local jobs. I’m also concerned about their impact on rural character, land use, and the environment.
As a former 6 year member of the school board, I understand firsthand the challenges our schools face and how important it is for county govt and the local school system to work together. I believe we must continue to prioritize responsible funding to our schools making sure classrooms have the resources they need. Safe schools is my top priority.
I also believe in supporting safe school facilities, strong teachers, and opportunities for students to succeed.
I believe working families should be able to afford to live in the communities where they work, but we also need to approach housing in a thoughtful and balanced way.
At the same time, any housing growth needs to be carefully planned so it matches our infrastructure, including roads, schools, and public services.
I also believe it is important to work with local builders and community members to find solutions that make housing more attainable without sacrificing the character of our rural
I do not believe county government should be focused on broad climate change initiatives. Those types of policies are typically addressed at the state and federal level. Our county government should stay focused on its core responsibilities-providing essential services , maintaining infrastructure, supporting public safety, and managing taxpayer dollars responsibly.
Lower the property tax and income tax rate back down like I did my last two years in office. People will not be able to afford to live here.
Continue to work closely with the BOE.
Fixing the failing infrastructure we have in Calvert County including funding for all Public Safety.
