Cassell’s Commitments
for the Future:
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To listen and act on the needs
of the people of this County.
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Seek a fair new building permit
limitation solution for all involved to better manage growth.
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Propose “Big Box Store” size
limitations.
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Make sure all development pays
for itself.
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Protect our safety on the roads,
in our homes, and in our schools.
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Maintain and improve the quality
of life for us all.
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Always protect our precious
and sensitive natural resources.
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Exhaust all alternatives to
property and income tax rate increases.
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Shift spending priorities to
better pay and benefits for Teachers, Public Safety, and Law Enforcement.
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Propose a strong ethics policy
for all County employees.
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Regularly meet with community
associations.
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Propose that a quarterly County
Accountability Meeting be held at night for more participation from the
people.
His 20+ years of senior management
experience in the business community has prepared him to provide
the County with Leadership to face the real world.
Ben currently serves as Treasurer
of The Kent Island Defense League and is on the Board of his homeowners
association. He has also served in the Maryland Army National Guard and
has been a Volunteer Fireman in Baltimore County.
He needs your help to make
the difference you want made. |
It’s Time
For Leadership in
Queen Anne’s County
Government
Ben Cassell
For
County Commissioner
At Large
Do you share my concerns
on these issues?
Traffic Congestion
Rapid Growth
Protecting the Environment
Taxes
County Debt
Overcrowded Schools
Public Safety
Quality of Life
Have Your Voice Heard!
Have Your Vote Count!
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In 1998 the current commissioners
said:
On Taxes
Their comments ranged from “…we
should meet requirements and still lower taxes”, to “Taxes can be kept
to a minimum by using tax money wisely”, and “QA has the highest bond rating
available to a county our size”.
On Growth
They said - “We must approach
this in a slow and delicate manner”, “The Sub Area Concept protects rural
areas from sprawl and provides the convenience of town living” and “All
avenues for state and federal help in enlarging the county’s infrastructure
must be explored”.
On many occasions they have
stated how they support protecting our environment.
Did They Keep Their
Word?
You be the Judge
Our taxes were raised, and
the County debt has increased 73% in the past three years!
Last year the largest Critical
Area Parcel in state history was granted for development in our County,
and there are almost 9,000 new homes being planned RIGHT NOW according
to the Planning & Zoning Department.
Furthermore, more and more
money continues to be spent on Planning & Zoning yet we still do not
have sufficient infrastructure to serve what already exists.
E-mail your issues to Ben
at bcassell@toad.net or send your
comments and/or contributions to Friends of Ben Cassell, P.O. Box 146,
Stevensville, MD 21666 |
COMMISSIONER
2006 REPORT CARD
