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From the Desk of Mayoral
Candidate Jim Hoover
(9/1) I know from personal experience what an honor and pleasure it is to serve the Emmitsburg Community. I also know that the time commitment of this position is a major undertaking which often means that personal plans are frequently interrupted.
With my previous experience on the town council as a Town Commissioner (1998 until 2002) and as Mayor (2002 until 2011) I am uniquely qualified for this position.
In no particular order here are just a few reasons to Elect Jim Hoover.
- My participation in community events demonstrated my interest in the Emmitsburg community and its residents.
My participation in Town government as a member of the Streets & Transportation Committee, the Planning Commission, the Town Council and serving nine years as mayor has given me a clear and in-depth understanding of our town government.
As Mayor I will re-establish professional bipartisan relationships with federal, state and county officials which has helped the Town in obtaining grants to fund several capital projects.
As Mayor, Emmitsburg residents can be assured that they have a Mayor who will fairly and objectively review all issues and take actions that are in the best interest of the entire Town.
I believe that my longstanding involvement with civic groups, municipal, county, and state level governments and my leadership experience will again serve the residents of Emmitsburg very well.
I have a genuine love for Emmitsburg; my community interest and participation in the community demonstrates my commitment to the Emmitsburg community.
My agenda's pretty straightforward—it’s professional leadership and serving the entire community equally.
As Mayor I’ve put a lot of emphasis on upgrading the Town’s infrastructure and improving the Town’s financial situation. During my previous tenour as Mayor we replaced several sewer and water lines, added several new fire hydrants and replaced most of the non-working hydrants.
Our financial situation was great. When I joined the town government in 1998 the Town had to borrow money to meet their daily operating expenses. During my time as Mayor we created a reserve fund of over 1.4 million dollars to protect the Town during tough economic times and to be prepared for unforeseen circumstances and crisis. The time to plan for an emergency is not after the emergency
occurs. We must plan and be prepared before emergency before if happens.
From the outside looking in those successes were not easily seen but, those successes made a positive impact on the residents of Emmitsburg.
It wasn't all work and no play. We also did some family oriented fun activities.
While I was Mayor we made many improvements in Community Park; new bandstand, increased parking, restrooms, new pavilion, multi-user trails, and upgraded tot lots. We also established family programs and activities: pool parties, ice cream socials, farmers’ market, the circus, BBQ competition, and the after school program.
As the Mayor of a small Town, I want to see programs established that maintain the character of a small town.
I am running for Mayor because I love Emmitsburg and I truly believe Emmitsburg prospered during my previous three terms as Mayor.
I am very committed to the Emmitsburg Community. I’ve been a member of the Emmitsburg Streets and Transportation Committee, Planning Commission, Town Council, and I was elected Mayor for three consecutive terms. I have the knowledge, drive, and experience needed to move Emmitsburg forward.
I know how important and how equally difficult it is to find creative and effective solutions in the best interest of the entire community. For 15 years I provided the town with a voice of reason and the leadership that understands the day-to-day operations of local government. My ability to re-establish professional bipartisan relationships at the State, County and Federal levels will ensure
that Emmitsburg is treated fairly and equally and not forgotten about.
Previously serving as your Mayor for nine years and serving on the Town council for over three years has given me the background and experience in municipal government that makes me uniquely qualified to be your Mayor.
In addition to leading the Town, my 30 plus years of management experience with the Maryland Department of Transportation, and Anne Arundel County Government has given me a considerable amount of executive and administrative experience. I have experience managing and overseeing multi-million dollar budgets, hundreds of employees, oversight of departments in facilities maintenance, fleet
services, transportation (bus and rail), bus maintenance, coordination of capital projects and I've also served as the purchasing agent.
I am respectfully asking for your vote on September 29th.
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