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INTRODUCTION
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active participation of citizens in their government.
The League does not support or oppose any politi-
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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.
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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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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
County Council District 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14
County Council District 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15
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
State-Wide Ballot Question 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 21
State-Wide Ballot Question 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22
Howard County Polling Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22
Voter Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 23
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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
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES
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.
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES
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
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
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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THIRD CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT
VOTE FOR ONE CANDIDATE
DEMOCRATIC 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.
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
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
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
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
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
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.
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES
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
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
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.
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
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
Delegates for enactment of State laws as providedfor in Marylands Constitution.
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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
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
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.
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
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.
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
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.
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES
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
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES
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
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES
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
and owner of a Howard County business focusedon improving performance in government organi-
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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
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
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.
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
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
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES
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.
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES
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.
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES
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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VOTE FOR ONE CANDIDATE
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
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.
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
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:
QUALIFICATIONS: What are your quali-fications for this office?
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:
QUALIFICATIONS: What are your quali-fications for this office?
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.
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
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
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
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.
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
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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