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Cecil County Council District 3

DUTIES: The five-member Board of County Council Members and the County Executive make up the governing body of Cecil County. Council responsibilities include the following: confirming appointments made by the County Executive for individuals to head each principal operating department and for individuals to serve on boards, commissioners or committees; enacting the annual Budget and Appropriations Ordinance; levying the taxes required by the budget; and approving budget amendments.SALARY: $25,000TERM: 4 yearsHOW ELECTED: The election is county-wide, but each Council Member is required to live in his/her District. Terms are staggered.

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    Krystal Gorman
    (Dem)

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    Al Miller
    (Rep)

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    Ken Schmid
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

BUDGET: What are your top three fiscal priorities for the County and why?

LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT: What specific policies will you support regarding preservation, future development, and necessary infrastructure?

ECONOMY: What three steps can the County take to best encourage economic development and job growth, and what steps will you take to implement them?

AFFORDABILITY: What specific steps will you take to make living in the County more affordable?

HOUSING: What actions will you take to ensure the availability of adequate workforce housing in the County?

QUALIFICATIONS: What else would you like the voters to know about you?

Campaign Website http://VoteKrystalGorman.Com
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Elkton, MD 21922
Lower the cost of living for residents: Rising housing & utility costs are a major problem. Policies that keep the county affordable help retain working families.

Ensure Corporations pay their fair share: Ensuring businesses contribute fairly helps fund services without raising residential taxes

Invest in water infrastructure and walkable communities: Water systems and pedestrian safety are both public health and economic development issues, affecting tourism and environmental sustainability.
I support protecting farmlands and open space while directing new development to underused and abandoned properties before expanding into rural areas. Responsible growth should prioritize redevelopment over sprawl. I will require developers to contribute to roads, schools, water, sewer, and pedestrian infrastructure so growth strengthens communities without burdening taxpayers.
Tie incentives to fair wages and local hiring: Require companies coming into the county to pay livable wages and prioritize hiring local workers Hold Corporations accountable: Use performance agreements and clawbacks so companies that don't meet wage, job, or local investment promises to lose incentives Invest in local businesses: Expand grants, loans, and training programs to help local entrepreneurs and small businesses grow and create community-based jobs.
I will make living in Cecil County more affordable by expanding programs for first-time homebuyers, promoting affordable rental and mixed-income housing, improving public transit and bike routes to cut transportation costs, and supporting local markets, energy efficiency programs and lower fees for small businesses-- helping families keep more of their income while strengthening our community.
I will ensure rentals in Cecil County are affordable by offering incentives to landlords who keep rents aligned with local wages. Revenue and support programs to help rehab vacant homes and fund workforce housing. I will encourage developers to provide affordable options, expand first-time homebuyer and rental programs, and monitor housing availability to make sure residents have access to safe, reasonable prices homes.
I am in service to the people and the community of Cecil County. As a caregiver, I understand the challenges families face. I actively support the arts and local initiatives, and my work is guided by compassion, ensuring every decision prioritizes residents and strengthens our community.
Continue to lower county tax rates Try to stop the State of Maryland from passing on unfunded mandates Continue to support business growth in Cecil County
Agriculture preservation is a necessity in Rural County. We need to keep solar off our prime productive Soils for farmers to continue to be sucessful. More growth in our County Growth corridor
Continue the growth in the I-95 Rt 40 Corridor Continue to attract good paying job opportunities in Cecil County. Provide incentives for business to come to Cecil County
Keep Property Taxes as low as possible. Work with our local towns on bringing in more businesses. Continue to promote out Rural community and offer clean Parks & Recreation spaces in Cecil County
Continue to support Public Schools especially the School of Technology in Cecil County. Offer students good job opportunities right out of High school Teach the rules for good jobs - show up on time, work hard, & be Nice
I was born and raised in Cecil County. I have been a volunteer all my life. I believe the number one reason for government is Public Safety. I believe we have a bright future ahead of us in Cecil County
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