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League of Women Voters of Howard County ~ General Election Voters Guide, 2010 1

INTRODUCTION

The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan

organization of men and women working to pro-mote political responsibility through informed and

active participation of citizens in their government.

The League does not support or oppose any politi-

cal party or candidate. Materials from this Guide

may not be reproduced in whole or in part without

permission from the League. The League assumesno responsibility for errors or omissions.

PLEASE NOTE: The candidates answers in the Voters Guide appear as submit-ted. If answers exceeded the specied word limitation, the additional words were

cut from the end of the candidates statement or where practicable. In keeping

with League of Women Voters policy, this material is as presented by candidates.

Thus, some misspellings and typing errors may appear.

The Voters Guide includes only the names of the candidates on the ofcial

ballot certied by state and local ofcials. Some candidates may have withdrawnsince the material was compiled, and not every candidate listed in the guide will

appear on every ballot.

Thanks to all candidates who replied to the League of Women Voters ques-

tionnaire.

FACTS FOR GENERAL ELECTION VOTERS

Questions about whether you are registered to vote or your polling place canbe checked online at www.mdelections.org/voter-registration/status or by callingthe Howard County Board of Elections at 410-313-5820.

You may check off your choice of candidates on this Voters Guide and take it

into the polling place with you.

Sample ballots will be posted at polling places.

Voters are not obligated to answer questions about how they voted.

For other questions about the election call the Howard County Board of Elec-tions at 410-313-5820.

ABSENTEE VOTING: Any registered voter may apply for an absentee ballot by

requesting an application for an absentee ballot from the Howard County Board

of Elections, 410-313-5820 or www.howardcountymd.gov/boe orwww.elections.state.md.us. Return the application to the Board of Elections by mail, Fax 410-

313-5833 or in person by October 26. An absentee ballot will be mailed to your

designated address. Emergency Absentee voting is available. Emergency absen-tee applications are accepted in person until the polls close on election day. For

more information, call the Board of Elections at 410-313-5820.

not appear in this voters guide. Voters can writein a candidate. All general election polling places

have write-in voting instructions posted. A voter

can use the voting unit to write in a candidates

name. A voter can ask questions of the chief judg-

es and, if the voter requires assistance because of

a physical disability, the voter can request such

assistance. A voter must select Write-In on thetouchscreen for the contest in which they wish to

cast a write-in vote, read the instructions, use the

keyboard to enter the write-in candidates name.

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The voter then presses the Record Write-In button on the screen to record thewrite-in entry and return to that contest on the ballot. A write-in vote can also

be cast on the audio ballot. A write-in vote can be cast on a provisonal ballot on

the designated write-in line. The provisional voter must also ll in the oval to the

left of the write-in candidates name.

For nonpartisan election information, contact the League of Women Voters at

410-730-0142, telephone or fax, or e-mail to [email protected] Website:

www.howard.lwvmd.orgCounty voter and election information is available at www.howardcountymd.

gov/boe

The Maryland League of Women Voters Education Fund has a web site for

election information. The address is www.vote.lwvmd.org

Check the League of Women Voters on-line voters guide at www.lwvmd.orgThe following web sites may be helpful.

State of Maryland Board of Elections: http://elections.state.md.us

Maryland League of Women Voters: http://www.lwvmd.org

National League of Women Voters Education Fund: http://www.vote411.org

A voter registration application may be downloaded from this web site:

http://elections.state.md.us/voter_registration/application.html

EARLY VOTING FOR GENERAL ELECTION

October 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28; 10 a.m. 8 p.m.

Locations are:

Ridgeleys Run Community Center, 8400 Mission Road, Jessup, 410-313-1693

Ellicott City Senior Center, 9401 Frederick Rd., Ellicott City (behind MillerBranch Library) 410-313-1400;

The Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia, 410-313-7213

General Election Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

CALENDARVoter registration re-opens after Primary Election. . . . . . . . . . . September 27Last day to register to vote for the General Election . . . . . . . . . . .October 12Early voting dates for General Election . . . . . . . . . October 22 October 28

(not including Sunday, October 24)Deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail or by fax. . . . . . .October 26General Election . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 2Deadline for Howard County Board of Elections

to receive an absentee ballot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 2, 8:00 p.m.

PROVISIONAL BALLOT: A ballot must be issued to

a voter if the voters name is not on the polling place

register; if the voter moved from the address listed on

the polling place register more than 21 days before theGeneral Election; if the voter is required to show iden-

tication and does not have it; if the register indicates

that the voter was issued an absentee ballot or hasalready voted.

WRITE-IN VOTING: Write-In candidates have up until

three days before the election to be considered ofcialwrite-in candidates, thus all write-in candidates may
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2General Election Voters Guide, 2010 ~ League of Women Voters of Howard County

CONTENTS

Governor / Lt. Governor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3

Comptroller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4

Attorney General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5

U.S. Senator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5

United States House of Representatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6

Representative in Congress District 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6

Representative in Congress District 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6

State Senate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7

State Senator District 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7

State Senator District 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7

State Senator District 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8

House of Delegates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8House of Delegates District 9A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9

House of Delegates District 12A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9

House of Delegates District 12B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10

House of Delegates District 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10

County Executive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12

County Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12

County Council District 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13

County Council District 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13County Council District 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14



States Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15

Judge, Court of Special Appeals at Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15

Judge, Court of Special Appeals Appellate Circuit 3 . . . . . . . . . . Page 16

Clerk of the Circuit Court. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16

Register of Wills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16

Judge of the Orphans Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17

Sheriff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17

Board of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17

State-Wide Ballot Question 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20



Howard County Polling Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22

Voter Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 23

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To see an ofcial sample ballot:

http://www.mdelections.org

Information must be entered under

Verify Voter Registration to access

the ofcial sample ballot.


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STATE OF MARYLAND

OFFICES

GOVERNOR

DUTIES: The Governor is the chief executive of-

cer of the state of Maryland and appoints the heads

of statewide departments and judges to the state

courts. The Governor also makes other appoint-

ments as provided by the Maryland Constitution

or by law and proposes the annual operating and

capital budgets to the legislature. The Governor may

veto legislation passed by the legislature.

SALARY: 2010 and 2011 annual salary of $150,000

(same as current salary as proposed by Governors

Salary Commission)

TERM: Four years, limit of two consecutive terms

HOW ELECTED: Elected statewide as a team with

the Lt. Governor.

LT. GOVERNOR

DUTIES: The Lieutenant Governor assists the

Governor and is elected jointly on a ballot with the

gubernatorial candidate. The Lieutenant Governor

lls the ofce of Governor in case of death, resig-

nation, or disability and carries out specic duties

assigned by the Governor.

SALARY: 2010 and 2011 annual salary of $125,000

(same as current salary as proposed by Governors

Salary Commission)

Candidates for Governor were asked thefollowing questions:

QUALIFICATIONS: What are your quali-fications for the office of Governor?

RUNNING MATES QUALIFICATIONS:What are your running mates qualifica-tions for the office of Lt. Governor?

BUDGET: Even accounting for the be-ginnings of an economic recovery, the

projected budget shortfall for next year is$1.5 billion. What are some of the specific

spending cuts or revenue increases youwould support to balance the budget?

CHESAPEAKE: What more can/shouldbe done by the state to protect the Chesa-peake Bay system and its resources?

TRANSPORTATION: What are yourtransportation priorities, and how should

they be funded?VOTE FOR ONE PAIR

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES

Martin OMalley /

Anthony G. Brown (Incumbents)Campaign Website: www.martinomalley.com

QUALIFICATIONS: Martin OMalley is a fearless,

intelligent public servant who always puts people

before politics. As Governor, Martin OMalley has

a proven record of delivering results for our smallbusinesses and families. And with him in ofce, we

will Move Maryland forward.

RUNNING MATES QUALIFICATIONS: Anthony

Brown has a distinguished career in public service.

After serving our country as an army Colonel, he

was elected to the state house and served as House

Majority Whip. Now, Anthony is the highest rank-

ing elected ofcial in the nation ever to have served a

tour of duty in Iraq.

BUDGET: Working together, we have restored scal

responsibility,cutting $5.6 billion in spending whilemaintaining our shared priorities. Our schools are

ranked #1,our Bay is recovering and our violent crime

rate is at a 35 year low. We must continue moving

forward with a smart,scally responsible budget.

CHESAPEAKE: Thanks to the creation of the Chesa-

peake Bay Trust Fund, innovative partnerships with

stakeholders and high waste reduction goals, our

Bays health is the best its been since 2002 and our

crab population is at a 10 year high. But more needs

to be done to restore our cherished resource.

TRANSPORTATION: Our transportation agenda has

and will continue to focus on creating jobs and im-proving the quality of our life and the environment

while keeping our families safe and secure. With the

purple line, ICC and improvements at the Port of

Baltimore, we will continue to build a system for the

future.

REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES

Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. / Mary Kane

Campaign Website: bobehrlich.comQUALIFICATIONS: I led Maryland out of a reces-

sion and a budget decit once and I will do it again.

I have 3 simple priorities: more jobs, lower taxes, and

less spending. As a state lawmaker, U.S. Congress-

man, and Governor, I have always believed in being

honest with the citizens I serve.

RUNNING MATES QUALIFICATIONS: Mary Kane

is a working mother, a small business advocate, and

a former prosecutor. As the daughter of immigrants,

she has a unique understanding of the unlimited

possibilities available to families if government

serves the interests of the people.BUDGET: Maryland lost sight of its spending

priorities the past 4 years. I will reprioritize how

government spends money, redirecting scarce tax

dollars into programs that work and that help the

most vulnerable in our communities. Ineffective

programs that needlessly expand government will be

reconsidered.

CHESAPEAKE: I will protect the Bay Restoration

Fund, which Governor OMalley raided by $155

million this year by ensuring the Fund is used for its

intended purpose: reducing pollution from waste-water plants. I will protect wildlife and work with

watermen to ensure that our oyster and crab popula-

tions recover.

TRANSPORTATION: In my 1st year, I will restore

25% of the transportation funds Gov. OMalley

took from local governments that could have been

used to repair roads. I will demand improved service

on our troubled MARC system and invest scarce

dollars to x deteriorating road and transit projects

statewide.

LIBERTARIAN CANDIDATES

Susan J. Gaztanaga / Doug McNeilCampaign Website: www.gaztanagaforgov.com

QUALIFICATIONS: I have learned to listen to

people and lead by motivation and example. I under-

stand and accept the human limitations of govern-

ment and leaders. I will work to ensure that the State

performs well its necessary functions of protecting

individuals from aggression and stops overreaching

beyond that.

RUNNING MATES QUALIFICATIONS: Mr. McNeilis a pre-eminent expert in Maryland electoral law

This Voters Guide was prepared for the readers of the Howard County Times and the Columbia Flier

by the League of Women Voters of Howard County. It was designed by Patuxent Publishing Company

for the League as a public service. It is being distributed free at Howard County libraries and other loca-

tions and as a special supplement in the Howard County Times and Columbia Flier on October 21.

NOTE: Under Maryland law, the order of candidates on the ballot is determined rst by the party of

the governor, then by the principal minority party, then other minority parties in descending order based

on statewide party registration. The order of listing in this Voters Guide follows that directive.

The Voters Guide will be available online at our Leagues website, www.howard.lwvmd.org, the stateLeague website www.LWVMD.org and the national League website www.Vote411.org.


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shift from funding roads (like the ICC boondoggle).

Rail is the future and Maryland should be leading,

not lagging. Walkable, transit-oriented develop-

ment is critical tool to ensure success of these transit

projects

CONSTITUTION CANDIDATES

Eric Delano Knowles /Michael HargadonQUALIFICATIONS: Im a Citizen, a Veteran, and I

am directly effected by the government. I am duty

bound to improve my world. The heaviest pen-

alty for declining to rule is to be ruled by someone

inferior to yourself - Plato I will no longer penalize

myself in this manner.

RUNNING MATES QUALIFICATIONS: My Lt. is

qualied because he is the person that I personally

trust to do the right thing as Governor should some-

thing ever happen to me. He will lead according to

the Constitution equally as well as I would.

BUDGET: A Constitutional Governor would cut

government spending by much more than what it

would cost to simply balance the budget. Constitu-

tional Government is not instituted to feed, entertain

and support us from cradle to grave. Doing other-

wise robs us of our freedom of choice.

CHESAPEAKE: As an Environmentalist myself, and

volutary at that, I believe that people should have a

personal responsibility to take care of the environ-

ment they live in for their children to inherit. The

state should lower taxes so that charity will be pos-sible once again to provide for those who volunteer.

TRANSPORTATION: Roads should be maintained

at a usable level, but in these difcult economic times

families should not be made to shoulder any more

burden for projects that are not an emergency. If the

state comes out of the decit, then options will be

considered.

COMPTROLLER

DUTIES: The Comptroller is the general scal of-

cer of the state, responsible for collecting, manag-

ing and planning for revenue to support the state

budget. The Comptroller collects and administers

the following taxes: income tax (both personal and

corporate), retail sales and use taxes; motor vehicle

fuel tax, road tax on motor carriers; state tobacco

tax, Maryland estate tax and excise taxes on beer,

wine and liquor. The Comptroller serves on the

Board of Public Works along with the Governor and

the state Treasurer, who is appointed by the General

Assembly.

SALARY: $125,000 annual base (This is the currentsalary. A proposal by the Governors Salary Com-

mission to raise the salary in 2013 and 2014 was

rejected by the legislature in 2010.)

TERM: Four years, no term limit

HOW ELECTED: Elected statewide

Candidates for Comptroller were askedthe following questions:

QUALIFICATIONS: What are your quali-

fications for the office of Comptroller?IMPROVEMENTS: What improvementswould you recommend for the Marylandrevenue system?

VOTE FOR ONE

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE

Peter Franchot (Incumbent)Campaign Website: www.franchot.com

QUALIFICATIONS: Ive kept my promise to be an

independent,

scal watchdog and to make my of

cea model for efciency. I reward those who pay their

fair share and collect from those who cheat. Ive

used my position to oppose wasteful spending and

have promoted fairness towards women and minor-

ity-owned businesses.

IMPROVEMENTS: We can build upon cost-sav-

ing measures to become more efcient. We need

to develop an economic vision that emphasizes

Marylands strengths. We also need a bipartisan

top-to-bottom review of state spending inclusive of

the private sector and we must not raise or enact new

taxes during the recession.

REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE

William Henry CampbellCampaign Website: www.whcampbell2010.com

QUALIFICATIONS:Two decades of successful se-

nior nancial executive experience in public and pri-

vate entities that were experiencing nancial distress.

I was the Assistant Secretary & Chief Financial

Ofcer(CFO) for the U.S. Department of Veterans

Affairs, CFO for the U.S. Coast Guard, and CFO

for Amtrak

IMPROVEMENTS: We have done an inadequate job

of enforcing our tax laws and regulations for many

years. I am sceptical that the $240 million (M) MITS

project to enhance revenue collection and enforce-

ment is being adequately managed. I have success-

fully implemented similars large, complex software

solutions.

and, beyond that, understands how the State govern-

ment and its laws work. His service in the Army

gives him credibility with patriotic conservatives,

while he is also well respected in the peace move-

ment.

BUDGET: As a short range measure, consolidate

functions among the 92 large and small agencies of

the Maryland State Government. In the long term,

cut back on everything other than infrastructure,emergency response, and public safety.

CHESAPEAKE: Return to common law - land own-

ers or tenants can sue individuals or corporations

for harm done to livelihood or quality of life. Sell

the land under the Bay to private owners, with the

stipulation that anyone can cross the Bay at will, so

long as they leave it as good as they found it.

TRANSPORTATION: Open transit operations to

private competitors. Second, fund transportation

through user fees, not general funds. Third, tolls or

user fees must be used by the service that collectedthem, and not diverted to other transportation sys-

tems. This will let the money go where the demand is

greatest.

GREEN CANDIDATES

Maria Allwine / Ken EidelCampaign Website: www.allwineforgovernor.org

QUALIFICATIONS: I am a long-time community

organizer, peace and justice activist and outspoken

advocate for economic justice and utility re-regula-

tion. I ran for State Senate in 2006, receiving 11% ofthe vote and for Baltimore City Council President in

2007, receiving 17% of the vote city-wide.

RUNNING MATES QUALIFICATIONS: Ken Eidel has

over 20 years exp.as owner/mgr of computer con-

sulting businesses, community organizer for 30 years,

tireless advocate for people with disabilities, member

of Frederick County Commission on Disabilities,

Fred City Health Comm., formerly with Frederick

City Neighborhood Advisory Council.

BUDGET: Close corp.tax loopholes, increase corp.

tax rate, end

at income tax rate, institute realprogressive tax reform increasing marginal tax rate

on higher earners; Pass Medicare For All saving

millions immediately; Time to Tax Wall Street and

Invest in Our Streets.

CHESAPEAKE: Political will, sense of urgency is

key. Our Bay is our economy! Fully fund/staff MDE;

Move from CAFOs of all types to sustainable, small

farms; Develop programs for sustainable farming

practices, nutrient management; Strict local plan-

ning to limit sprawl; Use steady-state model to limit

growth.

TRANSPORTATION: Inter-urban rail, light rail,high-speed rail. New tax revenue outlined above and


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SALARY: 2010 annual base salary is $174,000

TERM: Six years

HOW ELECTED: The Senate consists of 100 mem-

bers, two from each state. They are elected by the

states at large and serve for 6 years. One-third of the

Senate is up for election every two years. A Senator

must be at least 30 years of age and must have been

a citizen of the United States for at least 9 years.

Candidates for United States Senatorwere asked the following questions:

QUALIFICATIONS: What are your quali-fications for this office?

CORPORATIONS/ELECTIONS: What doyou think is the proper role of corporationsin elections?

EDUCATION: What role should the fed-eral government play in public education?

SECURITY: What are the most importantsteps towards assuring the short- and long-term security of our country?

VOTE FOR ONE


James T. Lynch Jr. (Write-in)No response received by deadline.

Barbara A. Mikulski (Incumbent)Campaign Website: www.senatorbarb.com

QUALIFICATIONS: I have proudly served the peopleof Maryland in the U.S. Senate since 1986. I meet

the day to day needs of my constituents and the long

term needs of the nation; a leader in health care,

promoting innovation, creating opportunity and

bringing jobs in Maryland. I am seeking re-election.

CORPORATIONS/ELECTIONS: The law does not

allow direct contributions in Federal elections. I sup-

port the law.

EDUCATION: It is primarily a state and local is-

sue, I ght each year to increase funding for special

education to ensure success in school and life. I have

fought to make higher education more affordable byincreasing student aid, creating a tuition tax credit

and creating a national funding service program.

SECURITY: My goal is to be safer, stronger and

smarter. My foreign policy principles are treat

your allies with respect, deal with our enemies with

resolve and ght terrorism relentlessly. I support a

strong military. That means providing the resources,

technology and necessary training.


Claude L. Asbury(Write-in)No response received by deadline.

Eric WargotzCampaign Website: www.wargotz.com

QUALIFICATIONS: As a commissioner and a

doctor,I have learned that listening and being

accountable is of paramount importance. As an

elected ofcial I kept the promises I made.I am the

only U.S. Senate candidate who has actually cut

taxes,cut the budget,cut government,and increased

accountability and transparency.CORPORATIONS/ELECTIONS: The role of corpo-

rations in the election process will continue to be

debated. I do concur with the most recent decision

by the Supreme Court.

EDUCATION: Every State Constitution mandates

that public education be provided. Perhaps the only

role the Federal government should play in educa-

tion is one of ensuring that the States provide what

they are required to provide.

SECURITY: A strong national economy with lower

taxes,job creation,a strong dollar,less energy de-pendence on foreign oil and renewed condence in

our federal government will enhance our national

security. I support security policies based on prin-

ciples of not appeasing terrorists and no civil trials

for them.

GREEN CANDIDATE

Kenniss HenryNOTE: Natasha Pettigrew, the original Green

candidate for this seat, died on >21 September 2010.

Kenniss Henry was appointed by the Green Party toll the vacancy.

Campaign Website: www.natashaforsenate.com

QUALIFICATIONS: Per Article I, Section 3 of the

United States Constitution, I have attained 30 years

of age, have been a citizen of the United States for 9

years, and I am an inhabitant of the state by which I

would be chosen. I have been a United States citizen

and Maryland resident all of my life.

CORPORATIONS/ELECTIONS: Corporations have

no role. By allowing corporations an even larger role

the United States Supreme Court has ensured thatthe People do not matter. Corporations can continue

to buy candidates who best represent their interests,

as opposed to the interests of our communities and

the United States.

EDUCATION: The Federal Government should

not usurp the power of the states to educate their

citizens. However, the Federal Government should

be allowed to support states curricula development

appropriate for producing future Americans.

SECURITY: The United States must perform its due

diligence, conduct internal independent audits, and

assure that Congress is responsible for any declara-

tions of war. We also need to maintain stringent bor-

ATTORNEY GENERAL

DUTIES: The Attorney General represents the

State of Maryland in all legal proceedings. The

Attorney General serves as legal counsel to the

Governor, the legislature, and all State departments,

boards and most commissions.

SALARY: $125,000 annual base (This is the current

salary. A proposal by the Governors Salary Com-mission to raise the salary in 2013 and 2014 was

rejected by the legislature in 2010.)

TERM: Four years, no term limit

HOW ELECTED: Elected statewide.

Candidates for Attorney General wereasked the following questions:

QUALIFICATIONS: What are your quali-fications for the office of Attorney General?

IMPROVEMENTS: What improvements

would you recommend for the Marylandjudicial system?VOTE FOR ONE


Douglas F. Gansler (Incumbent)Campaign Website: www.ganslerformaryland.com

QUALIFICATIONS: For nearly two decades, I have

fought crime and gang violence, safeguarded our

children from Internet predators, targeted corpo-

rate corruption, prosecuted polluters, and protected

Maryland consumers. MD Attorney General, 2006-

Present; States Attorney, 1998-2006; Assistant U.S.

Attorney 1992-1998.

IMPROVEMENTS: I support eliminating judicial

elections for circuit court judges. Judges selected by a

nominating commission and gubernatorial appoint-

ment would stand for retention election, eliminating

the need to raise campaign funds and the potential for

judicial contests that turn on party, race or gender.

Unopposed

UNITED STATES

CONGRESS

UNITED STATES SENATOR

DUTIES: Senators share the responsibility with

Representatives for enactment of the nations laws as

provided for in the U.S. Constitution. They may also

conduct investigations on issues of national impor-

tance. The Senate is charged with ratifying treaties

established by the President and conrms Presi-

dential appointments of Cabinet members, federal

judges and foreign ambassadors.


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DISTRICT

VOTE FOR ONE CANDIDATE


John Sarbanes (Incumbent)

Campaign Website: www.johnsarbanes.comQUALIFICATIONS: I place an emphasis on constitu-

ent service, hard work, and listening carefully to the

people I serve in the Congress to deliver real solu-

tions to the challenges facing our Nation. I am privi-

leged to represent the 3rd District in the Congress

and will do so with honesty and integrity.

CORPORATIONS/ELECTIONS: Campaign nance

law should strengthen representational government

and limit the inuence of special interest groups on

the electoral and legislative process. It must balance

the fundamental right to free speech against thepotential for well-funded special interests to exert

improper inuence.

EDUCATION: I have been active and keenly inter-

ested in education policy throughout my profession-

al life, working for the Maryland State Department

of Education, and now in the Congress. I strongly

support federal education policies that will ensure

access to quality education for all Americans.

SECURITY: I am committed to ghting terrorism

and defending our national interests. I support a for-

eign policy that emphasizes multilateral engagement

and preventing destructive conicts. Our defense

spending should match what is required to meet

clear national security objectives.


Jim WilhelmCampaign Website: wilhelmforcongress.com

No response received by deadline

LIBERTARIAN CANDIDATE

Jerry McKinleyCampaign Website: jerrymckinley.com

QUALIFICATIONS: Over 15 years of business

management experience and a record of applying a

common sense approach to issues presented to him

resulting in billions of dollars of revenue. He brings

a level head to negotiations and the strength ofcharacter to speak out when things need a different

approach.

CORPORATIONS/ELECTIONS: Corporations should

have the same level of access, ability to contribute

nancially and inuence on elections as any other

private citizen provided that their interests are

aligned with those of the country and my fellow

citizens and they are not provided any benets by

virtue of that role.

EDUCATION: The federal governments role should

be limited to encouraging alignment with interna-

tional standards for education (such as the Interna-

tional Baccalaureate programs). Local authorities

should retain the responsibility & accountability

to ensure that students are provided a competitive

education.

SECURITY: We must institute austere nancial

budgets and pay down the debts that we have issued.

We need to become self-sufcient as a nation by

encouraging companies to deliver products and ser-

vices citizens desire and show how buying American

provides jobs and other long-term benets to the

country.

CONSTITUTION CANDIDATE

Alain LareauNo response received by deadline

SEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL

DISTRICT

VOTE FOR ONE


Elijah Cummings, Age: 59, Baltimore(Incumbent)

Campaign Website: www.cummingsforcongress.com

QUALIFICATIONS: Howard University (Phi Beta

Kappa) 1973. University of Maryland Law School

(JD 1976). Maryland General Assembly (14 years

Speaker Pro Tem). U.S. House of Representatives

(1996 - ) Oversight, Joint Economic & Transporta-

tion Committees (Chair, Coast Guard Subcommit-

tee). Task Force on Health Care Reform. Past Chair,Congressional Black Caucus.

der patrol and ensure stafng to conduct adequate

port inspections.

CONSTITUTION CANDIDATE

Richard ShawverQUALIFICATIONS: Article 1 Section 3 I believe in

the constitution, want to keep this country a repub-

lic.

CORPORATIONS/ELECTIONS: There no proper role.

EDUCATION: None, its the states role.

SECURITY: Article 1 Section 8

UNAFFILIATED CANDIDATE

Donald Kaplan (Write-in)Campaign Website: www.donkaplanforussenate.com/

No response received by deadline.

UNITED STATES HOUSE OF

REPRESENTATIVESDUTIES: Representatives share responsibility

with Senators for enactment of the nations laws as

provided for in the U.S. Constitution. They may also

conduct investigations on issues of national impor-

tance. Laws that require payment of taxes are initi-

ated in the House of Representatives. Representa-

tives have the responsibility for determining whether

a public ofcial should be tried if accused of a crime.

SALARY: Annual base salary - $174,000

TERM: Two years, no term limitsHOW ELECTED: The United States is divided into

435 Congressional districts that are reapportioned

after each decennial census. All seats in the House

of Representatives are up for election every even-

numbered year. A Representative must be at least 25

years of age and must have been a citizen for at least

7 years.

Candidates for United States Congresswere asked the following questions:

QUALIFICATIONS: What are your quali-

fications for this office?CORPORATIONS/ELECTIONS: What do

you think is the proper role of corporationsin elections?

EDUCATION: What role should the fed-eral government play in public education?

SECURITY: What are the most importantsteps towards assuring the short- and long-term security of our country?

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SALARY: $43,500 per year.

TERM: Four years, no Term limit.

HOW ELECTED: The State of Maryland is divided

into 47 legislative districts which are reapportioned

after each decennial census. Each district elects one

State Senator.

State Senate candidates were asked thefollowing questions:

QUALIFICATIONS: What are your Quali-fications for this office?

TRANSPORTATION: What are yourtransportation priorities, and how shouldthey be funded?

SAFETY NET SERVICES: In light of thecuts to services for vulnerable populations,legislation has been proposed to increasebeer, wine and liquor taxes. Would you

support this proposal or any other meansto restore funds for these services? Pleaseexplain.

ENERGY: How should Maryland addressits future energy needs?

PETITION: Would you sponsor legisla-tion to alter the existing procedures forvalidating signatures on petitions? Why orwhy not.

STATE SENATE - DISTRICT 9VOTE FOR ONE


Jim Adams, Age: 68, Ellicott CityCampaign Website: www.votejimadams.com/home

QUALIFICATIONS: Life time resident of Maryland,

previous military service, and employment in posi-

tions of management with in the private sector.

TRANSPORTATION: My priorities here are con-

tinued improvement in our roads, especially Route32, in order to provide the best levels of safe driv-

ing possible. Funding would occur with the current

taxes.

ENERGY: We should develop a long term strategy for

offshore wind energy, as well as the generation of wind

and solar energy on land.

SAFETY NET SERVICES: Yes I support a tax increase

in beer, wine, and liquor sales. As long as it is man-

dated totally to Medicade and the Disabled.

PETITION: Yes, a petition is a means for us to ex-

press our right to vote, a very basic right in democ-

racy.


Allan H. Kittleman, Age: 51, WestFriendship (Incumbent)

Campaign Website: www.kittleman.com

QUALIFICATIONS: Howard County Council and

Zoning Board (1998 2004); State Senate (2004

present); Senate Minority Leader (2008 present);

JD with honors, University of Maryland, Schoolof Law (1988); Attorney - Godwin, Erlandson,

MacLaughlin, Vernon & Daney, Ellicott City (2008

- present); Member, Salvation Army of Howard

County Advisory Council (2008 present).

TRANSPORTATION: My priorities are to provide

safety and capacity enhancements to Route 32

(especially north of Route 70) and Route 70 (east

of Marriottsville Road); and improvements to the

paratransit system. These projects should be funded

through the gas tax, fare box receipts and federal

funds, when applicable.

SAFETY NET SERVICES: I am a strong advocate for

the developmentally disabled community. I support-

ed legislation increasing the wages for community

service providers. Unfortunately, the developmental-

ly disabled community has not been a priority to the

current administration. We should restore funding

for these services through more efcient government

spending not by raising taxes.

ENERGY: The experts hired by Governor

OMalleys Public Service Commission have opined

that nuclear energy is the most efcient and cost

effective way to provide energy. While nuclear poweris the best way to generate energy, we should also

encourage, but not mandate, renewable energy alter-

natives including wind and solar.

PETITION: Yes, I would sponsor legislation making

it easier to validate petition signatures. Unfortunate-

ly, some lawmakers want to increase the signature

requirement. I would strongly oppose any efforts to

increase the number of signatures required to bring

a bill to referendum or to place a charter amend-

ment on the ballot.

STATE SENATE - DISTRICT 12

VOTE FOR ONE


Edward J. Kasemeyer, Age: 65,Columbia (Incumbent)

Campaign Website: www.edkasemeyer.com

QUALIFICATIONS: I hold Senate leadership posi-

tions that provide me a signicant role in shaping the

States scal policy, particularly funding of educa-tion, health and human services. District 12s diver-

CORPORATIONS/ELECTIONS: I voted for the suc-

cessful House passage of the Democracy is Strength-

ened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act

[DISCLOSE] Act [H.R. 5175] which seeks to limit

corporate spending on elections by requiring disclo-

sure of political advertising funding.

EDUCATION: The federal government should fully

fund its education mandates (like ESEA and IDEA),

providing the resources that will allow our teachersto properly educate every child.

SECURITY: We must adequately educate every

child. I strongly support the Obama Administra-

tions efforts to stop nuclear proliferation.


Frank Mirabile Jr., Age: 46 , WoodbineCampaign Website: MirabileForCongress.com

QUALIFICATIONS: I am a US citizen born and

raised in Catonsville Maryland now residing in

Howard County. I hold a BS in Landscape Archi-tecture. Being a private sector small business owner

for 20 years I have created many jobs in the private

sector adding generous revenues to the tax base.

CORPORATIONS/ELECTIONS: If limitations or

regulations are put on corporations the same should

be applicable to unions, law rms, foundations, etc.

(equal application). Full disclosures for all are rea-

sonable. Public sector unions should be banned from

any election inuences either directly or indirectly.

They are indirectly spending private sector tax payer

money.EDUCATION: Control over education should be

the responsibility of State and Local Boards. Local

Boards should have the ultimate power of policy and

decision. Push for more school vouchers and school

choice. This will force public schools to enhance

their net results bidding for you business. Introduce

greater use of technologies.

SECURITY: National security is the number one job

of the Federal Government.

LIBERTARIAN CANDIDATE

Scott SpencerCampaign Website: spencerformd7.com

No response received by deadline

MARYLAND

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

STATE SENATE

DUTIES: State Senators share responsibility with

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ENERGY: Continue to explore alternative safe

sources while being more responsible and efcient

with existing energy sources.

PETITION: No existing procedures are adequate;

we are facing many more serious issues.

STATE SENATE - DISTRICT 13

VOTE FOR ONE


James N. Robey, Age: 69, Elkridge(Incumbent)

Campaign Website: jimrobey.com

QUALIFICATIONS : I have served the citizens of

Howard County as Chief of Police, Howard County

Executive, and now State Senator. My experience in

the Executive and Legislative branches of govern-

ment has helped me understand the complexity of

balancing the need for services with scal integrity.TRANSPORTATION: My priorities include sys-

tem preservation and safety, public transportation

improvements, transit-oriented development, smart

growth, and protection of the natural environment.

A committee has been created to identify and rec-

ommend possible funding sources to address these

needs.

SAFETY NET SERVICES: Compared to other states,

Maryland has relatively low tax rates on alcoholic

beverages. The tax on distilled spirits has not in-

creased since 1955; tax on beer and wine was last in-creased in 1972. I will seriously consider an increase

in the alcohol tax to fund services for vulnerable

populations.

ENERGY: Expanding the use of solar, wind, and

other renewable energy sources will continue to be

one of my priorities. At the same time, we must

expand the use of energy-efcient construction tech-

niques throughout the State.

PETITION: Yes. I, like most people, have no idea

of exactly how I signed my voter registration form

many years ago. However, legislation must insure

the integrity of the petition process to eliminate the

likelihood of fraud.


Kyle Lorton, Age: 52, HighlandCampaign Website: www.kylelorton.com

QUALIFICATIONS:An outsider, running as a busi-

nessman who has had to meet budgets and sell ideas

for 25 years. I am a good listener and hard worker.

A concerned citizen with two children who attended

public schools. Running as a patriot and proudfather of a child at West Point.

TRANSPORTATION: We need to make better use of

toll roads. Tolls will nance infrastructure and will

improve our environment as more people will car-

pool. In Terms of the ICC and other projects such as

the Purple Line, if public demand exists, then users

will pay for them.

SAFETY NET SERVICES: I believe we need to make

smart reforms to major spending. We need to apply

for a Medicaid waiver like they have done in Louisi-ana. These reforms will improve services and lower

costs. We need to spend more money on chasing

down dads who refuse to pay child support.

ENERGY: Maryland must focus on jobs jobs jobs.

With that laser focus we will get necessary clean

energy. I will do everything in my power to pave

the way for more nuclear power on this side of the

Atlantic. If it is green enough for the pastures of

France than it works for me.

PETITION: Maryland must adhere to strict stan-

dards to make sure no signatures are falsied.

HOUSE OF DELEGATES

DUTIES: Delegates share responsibility with State

Senators for enactment of State laws as provided for

in the Constitution of the State of Maryland.

SALARY: $43,500 per year.

TERM: Four years, no Term limit.

HOW ELECTED: The State of Maryland is divided

into 47 legislative districts which are redrawn every

ten years after each census. Each district elects three

members to the House of Delegates for a state totalof 141 Delegates. To be elected a candidate must

have been a Maryland resident for at least one year

preceding the date of the election, have resided in the

legislative district they are seeking to represent for at

least six months prior to the election and be at least

21 years of age.

House of Delegates candidates wereasked the following questions:

QUALIFICATIONS: What are your Quali-fications for this office?

TRANSPORTATION: What are yourtransportation priorities, and how shouldthey be funded?

SAFETY NET SERVICES: In light of thecuts to services for vulnerable populations,legislation has been proposed to increasebeer, wine and liquor taxes. Would yousupport this proposal or any other meansto restore funds for these services? Please

explain.ENERGY: How should Maryland address

sity enables me to evaluate policies from multiple

perspectives to ensure that the State is serving the

needs of all Maryland citizens.

TRANSPORTATION: There must be a balanced ap-

proach to increasing access to reliable public trans-

portation, both bus and rail, while ensuring that

adequate resources are allocated for the maintenance

and enhancement of highway infrastructure. It may

be necessary to identify new revenue sources if theState is to meet these critical objectives.

SAFETY NET SERVICES: There have been very few

reductions in budgets that impact vulnerable popula-

tions. However, there has been no growth in fund-

ing to accommodate the increase in those popula-

tions and their service needs. We must give serious

consideration to an increase in alcohol taxes but the

increased revenues should not be dedicated.

ENERGY: The State must pursue a balanced ap-

proach to its energy policy to ensure adequate capac-

ity at reasonable rates. Incentivizes for the develop-

ment of renewable energy and support for energy

efciency and demand reduction programs should

remain key elements of the States energy policy.

PETITION: I continue to support legislation to

correct the Courts ruling that a petition signature is

only valid if it is identical to the way a person regis-

tered to vote. I was the sponsor of such legislation

following the Courts ruling. I believe the current

rules undermine legitimate petition efforts.


Rick Martel, Age: 52, CatonsvilleCampaign Website: www.rickmartel.org

QUALIFICATIONS:Attorney Maryland State Bar

27 years, general neighborhood law practice, busi-

ness and property owner, tax paying citizen.

TRANSPORTATION: Support more efcient mass

transportation.

SAFETY NET SERVICES: Yes. Assisting those in dire

need who cannot help themselves should be a priority.

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zations, as well as my past military service, makes

me uniquely qualied to serve in Annapolis. My

expertise will help in my effort to promote increased

efciency and accountability in state government.

TRANSPORTATION: A priority in District 9A is

improving road safety near Route 32/I-70 and Route

29/I-70. Funding would come from shifting funds

from non-safety related road projects. I will sponsor

legislation for a tax credit on the purchase of hybrid,alternative fuel, and electric vehicles for personal,

commercial, and agricultural use.

SAFETY NET SERVICES: I support shifting funding

away from ineffective state programs to effective

safety net services for vulnerable populations. As

needed, the legislature must consider options like

aligning Marylands alcohol tax with neighboring

states, particularly when studies indicate positive

medical and scal benets from taxes that havent

been raised since 1955.

ENERGY: Alternative energy is critical to Mary-

lands economic and environmental future. Areas for

action include: replacing the states eet with alter-

native energy vehicles, promoting green industry,

incentivizing residential and business use of solar,

wind, and geothermal energy, and appropriate use of

agricultural or undevelopable land for wind and

solar power generation.

PETITION: The right to petition our government is

a valued freedom. The current procedure for validat-

ing signatures on petitions is reasonable in its intent,

but has proven too onerous. I favor examining the ef-

fectiveness of the current procedure and will supportimplementing a more fair and effective procedure.


Gail H. Bates (Incumbent)Campaign Website: Batesmiller.com

QUALIFICATIONS: Delegate since 2002, Rank-

ing Member Appropriations, Joint Committees on

Pensions & Children, Youth & Families. Self-Em-

ployed CPA. Member MACPA, NCSL, ALEC.

Awards: 2001 Republican Life Achievement Award,

2002 Republican of the Year Award, 2004 MACPA

Chair Award, 2009 HC Womens Hall of Fame, 2010

ALEC Legislator of the Year.

TRANSPORTATION: We need a balanced transpor-

tation plan which improves and maintains our high-

ways while providing efcient and cost-effective mass

transit. Route 32 expansion and improvement is my

top priority for highway funding. With increased

trafc accidents, many resulting in death, improve-

ments to Rt. 32 should be priority one.

SAFETY NET SERVICES: I will not support dedi-

cated tax increases due to the raid on those specialfunds in order to balance the state budget for this

scal year. There is no assurance these funds will be

used for the stated purpose or that the funds will be

replenished.

ENERGY: We need a balanced energy portfolio

including nuclear, natural gas, oil and coal as well as

cost effective alternative energy sources.

PETITION: I would not sponsor legislation to alter

existing procedures, but would support clear expla-

nation as to the requirements at the outset of a peti-tion drive, including training for canvassers.

Warren E. Miller, Age: 45, Woodbine(Incumbent)

Campaign Website: http://www.batesmiller.com

QUALIFICATIONS:Current State Delegate in Dis-

trict 9A since 2003

TRANSPORTATION: With four fatalities in less

than a year on Maryland Route 32 I will continue

to advocate for safety and capacity improvements.

I was proud to offer a oor amendment this year to

move $1 Million dollars of sound barrier money to asafety study for Maryland Route 32.

SAFETY NET SERVICES: I have signed a pledge not

to support any tax increase. The proposal to increase

Marylands Alcohol tax will result in a loss of rev-

enue as out of State residents will stop buying their

alcohol in Maryland, and more Marylanders will

travel to other states to buy their alcohol.

ENERGY: We have learned that State intervention

in the electrical markets created the largest price in-

crease in history to Maryland residential consumers.

We have to encourage new capacity and generationin Maryland including expedited construction of the

new Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant.

PETITION: I would support any initiative that clari-

es how a citizen signs a petition and gets proper

instructions on how to sign petitions properly.

HOUSE OF DELEGATES DISTRICT 12A

VOTE FOR TWO


Steven J. DeBoy Sr., Age: 54, Baltimore(Incumbent)

Campaign Website: stevedeboy.com

QUALIFICATIONS: I am completing my second 4

year Term in the Maryland House of Delegates. I

have over 32 years law enforcement experience.

TRANSPORTATION: Highway maintenance as well

as improvements for rail transportation. Unsure

what funding source to use. Will obviously need

federal nancial assistance for Red and Purple Linesif they are to be constructed.

its future energy needs?PETITION: Would you sponsor legisla-

tion to alter the existing procedures forvalidating signatures on petitions? Why orwhy not.

HOUSE OF DELEGATES

DISTRICT 9AVOTE FOR TWO


Maryann Maher, Age: 41, Ellicott CityCampaign Website: www.MaryannMaher.com

QUALIFICATIONS: My professional background

is in computer engineering in which I worked as a

Department of Defense contractor for almost a de-

cade. I have participated in civic groups such as the

League of Women Voters Lobby Corps, the Boardof Elections while living in Colorado, and PTA as

secretary.

TRANSPORTATION: In District 9A of high priority

is following-through with safety improvements on

Route 32. In general, I believe in prioritizing public

transit projects in order to reduce congestion and

provide affordable transit options. Paying for such

projects requires a commitment to fully funding and

protecting the Transportation Trust Fund.

SAFETY NET SERVICES: Understanding that the tax

rate on beer, wine, and spirits has not been raised inover 30 years, I lean towards supporting a moderate

increase. Nevertheless, in this economic environment

Im concerned about causing even more nancial

burden to small businesses. Furthermore, Im mind-

ful of the disadvantages in earmarking taxes.

ENERGY: MD should strongly promote energy

conservation while aggressively growing renewable

energy industries (solar, geothermal, wind, biomass

and bio-fuels) to meet its energy needs and grow our

economy. In the last decade jobs in the green tech-

nology sector grew 2.5 faster than job growth in theeconomy as a whole.

PETITION: Yes, I would sponsor such legislation.

The current process is unworkable and infringes on

the rights of our citizens to petition their govern-

ment.

Jonathan Weinstein, Age: 42, EllicottCity

Campaign Website: www.Vote4Jon.com or

www.VoteWeinstein.com

QUALIFICATIONS: My experience as a consultant

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We must cut wasteful spending and create public-pri-

vate partnerships.

SAFETY NET SERVICES: Fine violators of our im-

migration laws $1000.00 annually until our Federal

government establishes a policy for dealing with

the problem. Everyone must pay his/her fair share

and no one is above our laws. This legislation could

generate $350 million per year.

ENERGY: Addressing Marylands energy needswill require a three step approach: First, we need to

expand state owned nuclear, wind and solar power

generation. Second, we need to upgrade the power

grid to prevent rolling blackouts. And third, we need

to promote personal power generation i.e. home

solar and wind devices.

Albert L. NalleyNo response received by deadline.

HOUSE OF DELEGATES

DISTRICT 12B

VOTE FOR ONE


Elizabeth Bobo, Columbia (Incumbent)Campaign Website: www.LizBobo.net

QUALIFICATIONS: I have wide experience in gov-

ernmental issues being an elected ofcial for many

years. I possess substantial knowledge about current

problems in the state and have been active in helpingto push Maryland forward.

TRANSPORTATION: Public transportation needs to

get a larger portion of the states transportation dol-

lars. Obviously, we need large amounts of money to

catch up with the backlog in our highway infrastruc-

ture, but we cant afford to not improve local transit

systems. General funds need to be increased.

SAFETY NET SERVICES: I was a sponsor of the

proposed bill that would have instituted a minor

increase in liquor taxes. Unfortunately, it did not

pass. We need this additional revenue to restore lost

services to those in the greatest need.ENERGY: I was opposed to the de-regulation of

electricity, which the legislature passed a number of

years ago, and remain in opposition. Although re-

regulation may not be the answer, I support greater

state control and support across the whole energy

spectrum, including new sources like wind and solar.

PETITION: I am a great believer in a citizens right

to petition the government for the redress of injury.

This basic right is severely frustrated by county and

state rules on referendum petition requirements.

The state should use a standard form and not allowindividual counties to impose modications.


Robert W. Wheatley, Age: 49Campaign Website: votewheatley.com

QUALIFICATIONS:A leader with a common sense

approach to success; its the people that make us

great. I believe in people and their ability to do

wonderful things. Although I have a business degree

and have climbed corporate ladders, my success isfrom listening to people before making decisions.

TRANSPORTATION: Transportation Safety Im-

provements (funded through money collected from

current transportation fees, renegotiated contracts

that reduce costs, back to basics concept of doing

more with what we have.) We need Safe Roads that

lead us into the future, an Infrastructure built to last

and Trafc Management that meets our growing

needs.

SAFETY NET SERVICES: I believe we need to help

those that cant help themselves. We need long Term

solutions that work now and into the future. Increas-

ing the sin tax does not correct the spending

mess nor does it guarantee past the rst year that

this tax will help people in need.

ENERGY: Develop an energy plan that addresses

cost, consumption and green energy improvements.

First, conduct energy audits to determine energy

wasters and then develop a corrective action plan

accordingly. Second, establish long term initiatives

that encourage business and government leaders to

develop a x that will lead us into the future.

PETITION: As a community we need to be ableto make changes in legislation that some elected

ofcials may not like. Petitions are how the will of

the people can keep a check and balance on govern-

ment. I suggest nding ways to validate petitions

rather than discourage them.

HOUSE OF DELEGATES DISTRICT 13

VOTE FOR THREE


Guy Guzzone, Age: 46, Columbia(Incumbent)

QUALIFICATIONS:For the last 12 years I have

served the citizens of Howard County as a Council-

man and Delegate. I am actively involved in balanc-

ing the budget and maintaining our AAA credit

rating while supporting our #1 school system and

protecting our high quality of life.

TRANSPORTATION: To promote economic develop-

ment and BRAC I support improvements to Rt. 175and its intersection at Rt. 1. For safety I support a

SAFETY NET SERVICES: Im not in favor of raising

any taxes in this time of deep recession. Jobs and

employment opportunities must improve. Employed

people will spend disposable income and the rev-

enues generated from this will replenish the state

general fund programs for vulnerable citizens, thus

eliminating any need for revenue increases.

ENERGY: Nuclear energy at Calvert Cliffs, wind en-

ergy farms in Western Maryland and tax credits forsolar power usage both commercial and residential.

James E. Malone Jr., Age: 53, Arbutus(Incumbent)

QUALIFICATIONS: I am currently Vice-Chair-

man of the Environmental Matters Committee and

Chairman of the Subcommittee on Motor Vehicles

and Transportation in the House of Delegates. I live

and have been involved in my community my entire

life, celebrating in July, 35 years as a member of the

Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department.

TRANSPORTATION: As chairman of the MotorVehicles and Transportation subcommittee, I have

worked hard to make roads safer strengthening

teen driver laws, banning texting and curbing cell

phone use while driving. State highway funds are

beginning to increase. Investing in improving mass

transit systems not just state highway projects is

critical.

SAFETY NET SERVICES: With our economy improv-

ing in Maryland, I will do everything I can to help

the most vulnerable by considering anything that

may be proposed.ENERGY: I have been working on this important

issue for the last eight years. Low and medium speed

vehicles that are all electric, tax credits for wind

and solar energy, producing new technology for all

batteries to go longer distances, and HOV lanes for

these vehicles on our highways.


Joseph D. Joe Hooe, BaltimoreCampaign Website: joehooe.com

QUALIFICATIONS: A lifetime Maryland resident andcommunity activist, Mr. Joseph Hooe earned a BS,

Business and Management from Johns Hopkins Uni-

versity in Baltimore, Maryland. Mr. Hooe is a small

business owner, husband and dad, volunteer reght-

er and Maryland State Inspector. Mr. Hooe is a past

trustee of the Lansdowne Improvement Association.

TRANSPORTATION: We need to address our trans-

portation needs on a variety of fronts by: Upgrading

rail systems, improving arrival and departure times,

establishing reliable coach bus services between

Baltimore and Washington, repairing our roads andbridges and by improving bicycle/ pedestrian safety.


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leadership positions; Acting Chair and Vice Chair of

the Education subcommittee and Chair of the Per-

sonnel Oversight Committee on the Appropriation

Committee. Currently serve as Chair of the Finance

Resource subcommittee on the Ways and Means

Committee.

TRANSPORTATION: Must expand the use of light

and heavy rail. Also, we must give incentive, where

appropriate, to encourage people to use buses andcarpool. The Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) must

direct more funds to regional commuting and local

transit. The TTF must be used exclusively for trans-

portation projects.

SAFETY NET SERVICES: As a former member of the

Appropriation Committee, I fought to increase fund-

ing for services to the vulnerable population. This

was done primarily through the budget process. The

Alcohol tax should go into the General Fund. The

Budget Committees must determine Constitutional

and responsible budget priorities.

ENERGY: To meet our future energy needs we must

have a comprehensive energy policy. State and local

government must address not only conservation but

acknowledges a growing appetite by its citizens to

expand energy needs. We must set goals and work

toward energy independence when there is no crisis.

PETITION: Yes, I would sponsor or co-sponsor

legislation to alter the existing procedure for validat-

ing signatures on petitions. The current system does

not allow enough exibility in determining valid

signatures.


Loretta Gaffney, Age: 54, GlenelgCampaign Website: www.lorettagaffney.com

QUALIFICATIONS: Previously I was the Executive

Assistat to Delegate Gail Bates. This provided me

experience in dealings in Annapolis. I have been an

Account Executive with a Fortune 500 company,

and am now the managing member of a consulting

rm which assists in the management, rehabilitation

and development of affordable housing.

TRANSPORTATION: To appropriately prioritize, I

would need in-depth brieng from knowledgeable

transportation experts currently involved, as well as

input from the citizens.

SAFETY NET SERVICES: No tax increases. First look

for redundancies and other sources of funding, then

work to get the government out of providing many

of these services. Safety nets are needed, but whats

needed more is employment which leaves ones dig-

nity and ingenuity intact allowing one to return to

productive citizenship.

ENERGY: We need to expand the use of non-petro-leum based energy sources like Geo-Thermal, Solar

and Wind. I would introduce legislation to provide

tax credits to expand the use of these energy sources.

PETITION: Currently, I would not support changes.

However, if a proposed change would benet voters

access; I would support said change.

Ed Priola, Age: 58, ColumbiaCampaign Website: www.edpriola.com

QUALIFICATIONS: I am a lifelong grassroots

activist whos proudly served as eld director for theNational Taxpayers Union and US Term Limits. Ive

lived and worked in Romania, Albania and Afghani-

stan, educating people about democracy and free-en-

terprise. I hold a Masters Degree in Organizational

Communication and a B.A. in Political Science.

TRANSPORTATION: Maryland must promote a

blend of private and public transportation systems.

No one system will be sufcient to transport all our

citizens. To guarantee uninterrupted service, we will

also need a diversity of fuel sources. Ultimately, each

part must be self sustaining and funded by thosewho utilize it.

SAFETY NET SERVICES: I support the full funding

of critical services for the most vulnerable in our

society. Along with emergency, public safety and

re services, safety net services are the basic services

government must provide. We should not rely upon

special taxes to provide essential services.

ENERGY: Maryland must tap a variety of new fuel

sources as we phase out using carbon-based fuels.

This will take time. We need to promote the use of

nuclear, wind and solar sources, among others, dur-ing this transitional period but without punishing

our families with additional fuel taxes or surcharges.

PETITION: Absolutely! I have managed petition

campaigns across the country and believe petitioning

is one of the very best tools for citizen involvement.

I will strongly push for legislation that makes the

intent of the voter the determining factor in estab-

lishing the validity of a signature for qualifying a

ballot proposition.

Jeff Robinson, Age: 53, Laurel

Campaign Website: www.electjeffrobinson.comQUALIFICATIONS:My background combines

community service and private enterprise experience,

giving me a unique perspective on issues. I founded

ATS, Inc., a local employer that designed data cen-

ters, as well as serving in many community organiza-

tions as a civic leader. Together, I have demonstrated

that I can lead by example.

TRANSPORTATION: We should balance priorities

between improving roadways for automobiles and

continued operation/expansion of mass transit.

Encouraging mass transit for commuters can resultin positive environmental and lifestyle benets. But

community endorsed plan for Rt. 29 at Rivers Edge.

Long Term we must make signicant improvements

in commuter public transportation. All should be

funded through existing formulas.

SAFETY NET SERVICES: There are nineteen thou-

sand Maryland citizens with developmental disabili-

ties who are eligible for services who sit on a waiting

list. I believe it is our responsibility to assist these

individuals; therefore I would support an increase inthe alcohol tax that was dedicated to this purpose.

ENERGY: We must continue to promote a full range

of alternative energy sources such as solar, wind,

geothermal, etc. Additional focus should remain on

energy efcient building construction. This should

be done not only because it makes good environ-

mental sense but because it also makes good busi-

ness sense.

PETITION: Validating signatures on citizen peti-

tions must be taken very seriously, but the cur-

rent law is too onerous. I would support/sponsor

a change in the law that would create a strict but

common sense approach to ensuring accuracy while

protecting citizens rights to petition.

Shane Pendergrass, Age: 60, Columbia(Incumbent)

Campaign Website: shanependergrass.com

QUALIFICATIONS: I am grateful to have earned

your trust and served you on the Howard County

Council for 8 years, and in the House of Delgates

for 16 years. Having raised 2 children in Howard

County I appreciate how important it is maintainour good quality of life.

TRANSPORTATION: I am a supporter of public

transportation. It is important to me protect the

high quality of life in existing communities while

accommodating growing trafc needs. I will work

closely with our delegation and County Executive

Ken Ulman to support Howard Countys funding

priorities including public transportation and roads.

SAFETY NET SERVICES: I will seriously consider

proposals to fund programs for vulnerable popula-

tions. I understand that people depend on govern-

ment to provide a safety net. I also understand thatmany people are struggling with their own budgets.

ENERGY: As a state, we need to continue to reward

energy conservation and development of alternative

energy sources.

PETITION: Yes, I would support legislation to alter

existing procedures because the present requirements

seem overly restrictive.

Frank S.Turner, Age: 63, Columbia(Incumbent)

Campaign Website: Votefrankturner.com

QUALIFICATIONS: Served six years as Special As-

sistant to U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski. Served in


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Ken Ulman, Age: 36, Columbia (Incumbent)Campaign Website: www.kenulman.com

QUALIFICATIONS:A lifelong resident of Howard

County now raising my family here, I care deeply

about making County government work effectivelyfor its citizens. A proud graduate of Howard County

schools, University of Maryland College Park, and

Georgetown Law, Ive served eight years on the

County Council and as County Executive.

TRANSIT SERVICE: As chair of the Baltimore

Regional Transportation Board, I proposed a long-

term regional outlook for transit, which is underway.

We have improved Howard Transits efciency and

reliability by adding reliable and environmentally-

friendly hybrid buses. Our new transportation com-

mission is examining these issues. I look forward to

their recommendations.DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA: Over the past six years,

we engaged in a careful, deliberative planning pro-

cess which resulted in a master plan for Downtown

Columbia that embodies our shared vision for its

future. The Countys role is to ensure this vision is

realized for the benet of the entire community.

WASTE WATER: We are developing standards to

require reuse of reclaimed wastewater in signicant

development projects in the County. The Little Patux-

ent Water Reclamation Plant is undergoing a $100

million upgrade that will dramatically improve thewater quality in the Little Patuxent River and the Bay.

EDUCATION COSTS: If those costs are passed

along to local government, then we will have to

adjust. Howard Countys public education system

is our economic engine and, I believe, our greatest

asset. Howard County residents will accept noth-

ing but the best when it comes to education, and I

couldnt agree more.


Trent Kittleman, Age: 65, West FriendshipCampaign Website: www.Kittleman2010.com

QUALIFICATIONS:CEO of Maryland Trans-

portation Authority, an independent state agency

comparable in size and complexity to the County;

Lawyer and VP for Marriott International. Oakland

Mills resident for 13 years; served on Village Board;

25-year resident of West Friendship; Daughter and

son-in-law teach at Glenelg High.

TRANSIT SERVICE: After service as Marylands

Deputy Secretary of Transportation for Gov.

Ehrlich, I am very cognizant of both the need forpublic transportation and the difculty of providing

it cost-effectively. Matching methods to densities and

encouraging innovative programs such as Neighbor

Ride will make it happen.

DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA: The Countys respon-

sibilities are to ensure regulatory compliance and

to treat all parties impartially and with fairness.

Because of the size of this project, to remove any

perception of bias, as County Executive, I would

accept no contributions from the developer of thisproject, while under development.

WASTE WATER: The Countys wastewater treatment

plants are of sufcient capacity to service the develop-

ment planned for in the 2,000 General Plan. Decisions

to grant additional residential development capacity

should only be made in conjunction with the now-

overdue process of updating the General Plan.

EDUCATION COSTS: Howard County might very

well be better off in the long run without depending

upon a state subsidy because it would give us more

control over our own budget and would allow much

greater accountability. Together with the school

board, we might nd ways to do more with less.

COUNTY COUNCIL

DUTIES: As the legislative branch, the Council ap-

proves the laws for Howard County. Members also

sit as the Zoning Board and the Liquor Board.

SALARY: $53,400, Chair $54,400

HOW ELECTED: Elected by district. The county is

divided into ve districts.

Candidates for County Council wereasked the following questions:


ZONING: Should the County Coun-cil hear Zoning Regulation Amendmentswhile the next General Plan is being devel-oped and should the Zoning Board declarea moratorium on rezoning rquests whilethe next General Plan is being developed?

Why or why not?HOUSING: In 2009, there were 1,353

housing foreclosures and 17,000 evictionfilings in the County. What preventive ser-vices can the County offer to the familiesin these circumstances?

POPULATION: Given the increase inthe Countys population and the increas-ing complexity of issues should the County

Council be enlarged? How?CENSUS: After the 2010 census what

we also see that citizens may well desire or may be

under pressure to use cars as the better option.

SAFETY NET SERVICES: Maryland must examine its

funding priorities across the budget spectrum. More

taxes arent the answer in this case were using

peoples own addictions to feed the states spending-

addicted behavior. We should focus on the spending

allocation balance, ensuring that government solu-

tions are effective, creative and audited regularly.ENERGY: I will promote energy production in

Maryland, targeting a clean and plentiful energy

supply. We cannot avoid new technologies: Nuclear,

wind, solar. But the answer must include more com-

petition within our energy markets avoiding the

political games Annapolis always plays to create a

real free market and reduce energy bills.

PETITION: I support process simplication for vali-

dating petition signatures, allowing minor variations

on name/address information that people commonly

make when completing forms. I take petition drives

seriously, but I also believe that signatories make a

good-faith effort to provide proper information and

should not be invalidated due to human error.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE

DUTIES: Proposes and administers the operating

and capital budgets, carries out policies established

by legislation, interacts with the state and other local

governments, helps citizens resolve concerns and

oversees county departments.

SALARY: $160,198TERM: Four years, two term limit

HOW ELECTED: Elected countywide

Candidates for County Executive wereasked the following questions:


TRANSIT SERVICE: How would youincrease County transit service given theimpact of BRAC, Downtown Columbia and

deferred residential development?DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA: What are

the Countys responsibilities in the redevel-opment of Downtown Columbia?

WASTE WATER: Waste Water treatmentcapacity is critical to development. Howwill you address this issue?

EDUCATION COSTS: If education coststhat are currently State funded are passedto the County, how should the County ad-

dress this issue?


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202 (f) of the Howard County Charter be followed

and that the districts be compact, contiguous,

substantially equal in population, and have common

interest as a result of geography, occupation, history,

or existing political boundaries.


Robert L. Flanagan, Age: 64, Ellicott CityCampaign Website: BOB4HOWARDCOUNTY.COM

QUALIFICATIONS: Harvard, B.A. Economics;

Cornell Law School J.D with honors.; U.S. Navy

Nuclear Submarine Ofcer; Represented Howard

County in Maryland House of Delegates 16 years,

Chairman of County delegation for 6 years, Repub-

lican Whip for 5 years; Governor Ehrlichs Secretary

of Transportation; attorney for 28 years representing

local families and businesses.

ZONING: No. However, priority in allocating

time and resources of staff and Council MUST be

devoted to developing the General Plan. While thismay be construed as a de facto freeze, it would allow

the exercise of common sense and good judgment in

scheduling.

HOUSING: The best way to help struggling fami-

lies is to keep taxes as low as possible and promote

job creation. Having knocked on over 6,000 doors

between October, 2009 and July, 2010, I have not

uncovered anyone who was helped by billions of dol-

lars of federal expenditures.

POPULATION:No. Complex problems will not be

handled more effectively by enlarging the Council.Enlarging the Council will simply increase the cost

to taxpayers of running County government.

CENSUS: Any process is susceptible to abuse. The

current process was heralded as a reform when

implemented but was abused by Democrats in pow-

er. The best defense to gerrymandering is educating

voters about the desirability of creating competitive

districts that are compact and have a commonality

of interest.

COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2

VOTE FOR ONE


Calvin Ball, Age: 34, Columbia (Incumbent)Campaign Website: http://www.calvinballteam.com/

QUALIFICATIONS: Served on County Council since

April, 2006. December, 2006 elected the youngest

Chairperson ever to lead the Council. Served as

Chairperson of the Zoning Board & the Board ofLicense Commissioners. Honored with numerous

awards including the Kittleman Award for Legisla-

tive Leadership, & the Community Champion of the

Year Award.

ZONING: Currently, our General Plan is over

10 years old. We are in the very early stages of a

planning process that will take years from today to

completion. We should avoid an inexible moratori-

um, if a proposal promotes the health, safety, morals

& general welfare of Howard County.HOUSING: The County should continue to com-

municate services available to those in need. Ad-

ditionally, the County should continue to increase

efforts to promote nancial literacy and self-suf-

ciency. Enhance partnerships with the HCPSS, the

library system and HCC as well as nancial and

home-ownership entities to ensure nancial educa-

tion and empowerment.

POPULATION:A change in membership would

be a charter change. In evaluating that change the

following should be considered. While issues are

more complex, the issues are no less complex with

more Council Members. Additionally, appropriately

employing technology and improving communica-

tion among government entities allows enhanced

constituent services.

CENSUS: We should have a resolution, with com-

munity input, appointing a redistricting commission

with no one who holds elective ofce. In the fall,

we should hear from the public and review a plan

of Councilmanic districts. The districts should be

compact and contiguous with substantially equal

populations in each district.


Reg Avery, Age: 56, ColumbiaQUALIFICATIONS:32-years of Military and Gov-

ernment leadership experience, serving my country

and fellow citizens. I have lived in Columbia for the

past 7-years before retiring from the Federal Gov-

ernment. Currently serve in the PTA for Stevens

Forest Elementary. Completed BA in Political Sci-

ence and a MBA graduate degree.

ZONING: No, the Zoning board should not de-

clare a moratorium but rather work hand and hand

with those working with on the General Plan. The

idea of the General Plan is to increase our growth

and nancial base of the County; we can accomplish

that by wisely reviewing zoning requests.

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