County Commissioner Candidates Focus On Taxes In Race
Half of the twelve Frederick County candidates in the News-Post questionnaire cite taxes as the top issue in the race, urging reliable services with reasonable taxation. Five Republicans and seven Democrats respond on taxation housing intergovernmental cooperation government structure and education. Incumbents back the current commission form despite calls for changes while growth and urbanization loom as a major future concern.
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The Candidates And Their Answers Frederick County Questions
The text presents candidate responses on county transition from agriculture to urban growth, with focus on taxes, utilities, education, and governance. It emphasizes shared tax burdens, community involvement, feedback, and the limits of government efficiency. It notes potential charter government and the need for quality education at low cost.
Frederick County Candidate Urges Tax Reform and Public Services Plan
Charles E. Carbaugh, a Frederick County native born in 1923 and a 21 year U.S. Army veteran, critiques current tax funding and service levels. He calls for improved law enforcement, road and school administration, adult education, and housing programs funded by a county level tax overhaul, intergovernmental cooperation, and surveys to identify true needs. He advocates expanding vocational courses and better use of county resources while resisting state or federal grants to offset deficits. He notes no prior political runs and lists Taney Ave residence in Frederick.
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Charles E Collins for Frederick County Commissioner in the 1960s
Incumbent Democrat Charles E Collins seeks a second four year term as Frederick County Commissioner. A former state delegate and farmer, he promotes tax discipline, revenue sharing, private capital for housing, home rule via charter government, and school reform including expanded vocational training to prepare non college bound students for productive work.
Frederick political figure and housing view in 1960s era
John A. Derr, born 1910 in Frederick County, led Frederick as mayor 1954–58 and 1966–69 and served in the state House and Senate. He held local clerkship, public relations role, and lived on Rosemont Ave. He discusses real estate revenue limits and proposed regional housing authority concept for Frederick County’s growth to “big time” charter status.
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Dorsey Sr. Leaders Frederick County Real Estate Tax Reform
Lawrence A. Dorsey Sr a Democratic candidate and Woodsboro burgess outlines aims to curb real estate tax burdens in Frederick County. He calls for greater state and federal revenue shares, private group cooperation, intergovernmental ties, a county constitution, and improved school planning alongside fiscal efficiency and citizen involvement.
Democratic candidate Gary pledges growth and reform for Frederick County
Robert E. Gary a Woodsboro resident since 1964 and Navy veteran promotes accelerated new business to raise jobs and wages, opposes arbitrary tax reassessments, supports low cost housing loans, mobile home parks safeguards, and stronger county town cooperation. He backs charter government, a five member board, and teacher input for education reform.
Democratic candidate profiles for Frederick County race
The candidate, born 51 years ago in Frederick County, is a Frederick High School alum who studied at Montgomery Junior College and American University. A real estate broker living on Md Rt 877, he has not held public office before. He aims to keep the county economically competitive and adaptive to the 1970s pace, moving beyond a bedroom county image as it enters the 2009s era.
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Horman Seeks Third Term in Frederick County Commissioner Race
Incumbent Republican Russell Z. Horman born 1908 Frederick County aims for a third four year term. He runs from Parkview Apts Frederick and heads the Russell Z. Horman and Son real estate firm. He pushes tax reform including real estate tax and statewide luxury sales tax, supports local government consolidation, and favors an elected full-time school board with fiscal authority.
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Donald L. Lewis Th fused candidate stance in Thurmont race
Donald L. Lewis, a Thurmont resident and former mayor, outlines views on county government, intergovernmental cooperation, charter government, and the need for federal housing programs. He emphasizes evaluating education costs and outcomes before making recommendations while noting his current role at Thurmont Bank and his Frederick County origins.
Renn Seeks Structural Change in Frederick County Government
A biography of A. Irvin Renn a two term county commissioner 1956 to 1966 now License Commissioner for Frederick County. He promotes structural reforms to improve efficiency intergovernmental cooperation and fairer taxation with incentives for private housing and state backed changes in education policy.
William E Shepley for Frederick County reform and growth
William E Shepley born near Myersville in 1940 and resident of Yellow Springs is a former Frederick City police officer and served six years as county deputy sheriff. As president of Shepley's Inc. he pledges to modernize growth management, diversify taxes, address low income housing with self-financing plans, expand county representation to five board members, and improve education and county operations through closer intergovernmental cooperation.
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Raymond J. Smith Campaign Note for Frederick County
Raymond J. Smith, a Frederick County resident since 1946 living at RFD 1, Frederick, states he never held office before. He criticizes real estate tax saturation, calls for alternative revenue sources, supports low income housing with state and federal cooperation, and urges efficient education and utility improvements within fiscal budgeting.
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