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VOTERS’ GUIDEfor the2011Baltimore CityPrimary ElectionBaltimore City Primary Election DayTuesday, September 13, 2011MARYLAND VOTER INFORMATION PROJECT6400 Baltimore National Pike #102Baltimore, MD 21228Phone: 410-947-4726 Fax: 410-947-54786Info@marylandprosperity.orgwww.mdvoterinformation,org

VOTERS’ GUIDE2011 Baltimore City Primary ElectionCONTENTSPage 4Mayoral & Comptroller Candidate IdentificationMayoral Candidate Profiles:Page 5Frank M. ConawayPage 6Jody T. Landers, IIIPage 7Catherine PughPage 8Otis RolleyPage 9Council & Council President Candidate IdentificationPage 10 & 11 City Council Candidate Identification (Alphabetical by District)City Council Candidate Profiles:Page 12 Kimberly M. Armstrong (D-8th)Page 13 Dennis Betzel (R-8th)Page 14 Kent Boles, Jr. (R-12th)Page 15 Mary Pat Clark (D-14th)Page 16 William H. Cole, IV (D-11th)Page 17 Quianna M. Cooke (D-9th)Page 18 Jason Curtis (D-12th)Page 19 Ertha Harris (D-12th)Page 20 Helen L. Holton (D-8th)Page 21 Michael Eugene Johnson (D-9th)Page 22 Jason Kahler (D-1st)Page 23 Bill Marker (R-10th)Page 24 Nick Mosbey (D-7th)Page 25 Odette Ramos (D-12th)Page 26 Shannon Sneed (D-13th)Page 27 Rochelle “Rikki” Spector (D-5th)Page 28 Carl Stokes (D-12th)Page 29 Chris Taylor (D-9th)Page 30 George Vanhook (D-3rd)Page 31 Ari Winokur (R-5th)Page 32 & 33 Voter Registration Form (English)Page 34 & 35 Voter Registration Form (Spanish)Page 36 & 37 Absentee Ballot Application (English)Page 38District Map;Important Dates;Contact InformationMaryland Voter Information Project

MAYORNo photowasprovidedNo photowasprovidedConaway, Frank M. (Democratic)3210 Liberty Heights AvenueBaltimore, MD 21215(410) 578-9327conawayforbaltimore@gmail.comGriffin, Alfred V. III (Republican)P.O Box 5627Baltimore, MD 21210(443) 743-2497info@griffinforbaltimore.comHarding, Vicki Ann (Republican)1319 W. Saratoga StreetBaltimore, MD 21223vharding329@yahoo.comLanders, Joseph T. “Jody,” III (Dem)201 Key Hwy., Baltimore, MD 21230Baltimore, MD 21230(443) 453-9597info@landersformayor.comwww.LandersForMayor.comNo photowasprovidedRolley, Otis (Democratic)P.O. Box 2441Baltimore, MD 21203(410) 338-4036info@otisrolley.comhttp://www.otisrolley.com/Catherine Pugh (Democratic)3603 Dennlyn RoadBaltimore, MD 21215(410) 685-7844catherine@catherinepugh.comhttp://www.catherinepugh.com/*Stephanie Rawlings-Blake (Dem)2234 Foxbane SquareBaltimore, MD 21209410-630-1760.stephanie@rawlingsblake.comhttp://www.rawlingsblake.com/Wilton Wilson (Democratic)P.O. Box 23911Baltimore, MD 21203wwhorse90@hotmail.com* Current Office HolderPhotos were requested from all the candidates.COMPTROLERUNOPPOSEDHon, Joan M. Pratt , CPAComptrollerBaltimore City4Maryland Voter Information Project

Candidate forMAYORName: Frank M. ConawayOffice: MayorParty: DemocraticAddress: 3210 Liberty Heights Ave., Baltimore, MD 21215Phone: (410) 578-9327Email: conawayforbaltimore@gmail.comWeb Site: www.conawayforbaltimore.comEDUCATIONMorgan State University., B.A. (History and Political Science)PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE1995 - Clerk of the Court for Baltimore City Circuit CourtPOLITICAL EXPERIENCE(1971-1975 & 1979-1983) Member of the Maryland House of DelegatesPERSONALBoard Member - Criminal Justice Coordinating Counsel (CJCC)Served on numerous other boards and organizationsCANDIDATE SURVEYTAXES:What improvements to Baltimore’s tax policy wouldyou support? In addition,which taxes could be increased, decreased, introducedor eliminated?CANDIDATE RESPONSEWe need to expand the tax base, especially by filling the47,000 vacant houses. We need to receive more tax moneybefore we can reduce property taxes. We need to take astrong look at the different fees, that are taxes in my opinion,being disguised.TRANSPORTATION:How would you propose to improve Baltimore’stransportation infrastructure?CANDIDATE RESPONSEWe need to expand the metro subway further east and east,and repair the infrastucture.5Maryland Voter Information Project

Candidate forMAYORName: Joseph T. "Jody" Landers, IIIOffice: MayorParty: DemocraticAddress: 201 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230Phone: (443) 453-9597Email: info@LandersForMayor.comWeb Site: www.LandersForMayor.comEDUCATIONPrimary: St. Dominic’s ElementarySecondary: Northern H.S. & Baltimore Experimental H.S.College: Morgan State University (Business Administration)PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE1. Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS,¨Executive Vice-President;2. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Maryland,Executive Director;3. Office of City Council President,Director of Fiscal Affairs:4. PACT: Helping Children With Special Needs,Executive Director;5. HARBEL Community Organization, Executive DirectorPOLITICAL EXPERIENCE1982 Campaigned for: MD House of Delegates (44th District);1983 - 1991 Elected to: Baltimore City Council1991 Campaigned for: Baltimore City ComptrollerPERSONAL1. Current residence - Lauraville Neighborhood in N.E. Baltimore;2. Married (Cecilia), three children, and one grandchild;3. 1976 - 1978 Citizens Planning & Housing Assoc.. (Bd. of Governors);4. 1977 Outstanding Young Men of America;5. 1979 -1997 Harford Center for Senior Citizens (Member,Officer);6. 1984 -1991 Friends of Northeast Parks and Streams (Founder, Pres.)7. Herring Run Watershed Assoc;8. Lauraville Improvement Assoc.;9. 2001 - 2007 Live Baltimore Home Center (Past Pres., Treas., Board);10. 2004 Innovator of the Year Award (Daily Record);11. 2008 “50 Influential Marylanders” (Daily Record); and12. 2009 “Almond Smith Leadership SocietyCANDIDATE SURVEYTAXES:What improvements to Baltimore’s tax policy wouldyou support? In addition,which taxes could be increased, decreased, introducedor eliminated?CANDIDATE REPLY:One of my priorities is lowering the City property tax rate, sothat we can attract new residents and businesses and growthat tax base. My goal is to reduce the property tax rate by25-35% over the next 4-6 years. I recently released a comprehensiveplan for reducing the tax rate in the City. The plan isposted on my web site: LandersForMayor.com where you candownload a PDF copy.TRANSPORTATION:How would you propose to improve Baltimore’s transportationinfrastructure?CANDIDATE REPLY:I would work closely with the City delegation in Annapolis toassure that the City receives ample transportation funding.Unfortunately, through the budget process the Governor hasbeen transferring money out of the Transportation Trust Fundand not repaying it. This has a direct negative impact on theamount of money coming back to the local governments fortransportation maintenance and improvements. I would alsopress for the Baltimore metropolitan counties to explore thepossibility of using local bonding authority to jointly fundneeded transportation projects that benefit the entire region.6Maryland Voter Information Project

PRESIDENT OF THE BALTIMORE CITY COUNCILNo photowasprovidedGirard, Armand F. (R)6216 MosswayBaltimore, MD 21212(443) 977-6834arman335@hotmail.comNo photowasprovidedSmith, Charles U. (D)P.O. Box 1403Baltimore, MD 21203(443) 965-0602charlesulyssesbraveheart@yahoo.comNo photowasprovidedHector, Leon Winthly Sr. (D)2201 Echodale AvenueBaltimore, MD 21214(410) 444-5671Hector37@Hotmail.comNo photowasprovidedSmith, Renold B. (D)823 N Luzerne AveBaltimore, MD 21205No photowasprovidedKiefaber, Tom (D)5907 Bellona AvenueBaltimore, MD 21212(410) 960-9941tom@senate.comNo photowasprovidedWiggins, David Anthony (R)P.O. Box 47411Baltimore, MD 21244(410) 369-6186 tingdavid@dawlris.comBALTIMORE CITY COUNCIL (alphabetical order by last name)Ammi, Haki Shakur (District 08)Armstrong, Kimberly M. (District 13)Bailey, Janet (District 09)Barnes, Scherod (District 04)Betzel, Dennis (District 08)Bivens, Jerome A. (District 03)Boles, Kent Jr. (District 12)Bradley, Michael (District 07)*Branch, Warren Maurice (District 13)Breiseth, Abigail (District 09)Brim, Henry W. Jr. (District 07)Brown, De’Von (District 12)Bullock, John T. (District 09)Carberry, Scott M. (District 05)*Clarke, Mary Pat (District 14)*Cole, William (District 11)Collins, Gary M. (District 03)*Conaway, Belinda K. (District 07)Cooke, Quianna M. (District 09)*Curran, Robert W. (District 03)Curtis, Jason (District 12)Daniels, Sharita M. (District 02)Durant, Luke Jr. (District 05)Edwards, Ebony R. (District 04)Glover, Antonio "Tony" (District 13)Goddard, Urcille (District 04)Gross, Cynthia A. (District 02)Guyton, Emmett (District 02)Hamilton, Anthony (District 02)Hannah, Derwin (District 09)Harris, Ertha (District 12)Harris, Gamaliel Jr. (District 13)*Henry, Bill (District 04)Hicks, Allen (District 07)*Young, Bernard “Jack" (D)1506 E. Madison StreetBaltimore, MD 21205-1418(410) 563-2317*Holton, Helen (District 08)Hughes, Mark E. (District 06)Johnson, Michael Eugene (District 09)Jones, Curtis (District 05)Jones, Jermaine (District 12)Kahler, Jason (District 01)*Kraft, James B. (District 01)LeFall, Waymon E. (District 09)Lennon, Derrick (District 05)Love, Dayvon (District 08)Luce, Helene J. (District 01)Marker, Bill (District 10)Maynard-Tucker, Shereese (District 02)Mercer, Timothy (District 07)*Middleton, Sharon Green (District 06)Mosby, Nick (District 07)Ramos, Odette (District 12)*Reisinger, Edward L. (District 10)Richardson, Frank W. (District 12)Scott, Brandon M. (District 02)Shelton, Duane (District 11)Simpson, Jamaal D. (District 02)Smallwood, Maurice (District 08)Sneed, Shannon (District 13)*Spector, Rochelle Rikki (District 05)*Stokes, Carl (District 12)Taylor, Chris (District 09)Vanhook, George M. Sr. (District 03)*Welch, William Pete (District 09)White, Erica S. (District 10)Wimbish, Rhonda (District 06)Winokur, Ari (District 05)* Current Office Holder9Maryland Voter Information Project

Bailey, Janet (D)607 Ashburton St.Baltimore, MD 21216bjbilay@yahoo.comBreiseth, Abigail (D)P.O. Box 23024Baltimore, MD 21203(443) 857-9377abigailbreiseth@gmail.comBullock, John T. (D)2539 W Lafayette AveuneBaltimore, MD 21216(410) 953-9575bullockforcouncil@gmail.comCooke, Quianna M. (D)2323 W. LaFayette Ave.Baltimore, MD 21216(443) 794-4772quiannac@quiannacookedist9.comHannah, Derwin (D)432 South Bentalou StreetBaltimore, MD 21223(443) 527-7829DerwinHannah@yahoo.comJohnson, Michael E. (D)2732 Harlem Ln.Baltimore, MD 21216(410) 800-0175mikegojohnson@yahoo.comMichaelEugeneJohnson9thDistrict.comLeFall, Waymon E. (D)2020 Edmondson AvenueBaltimore, MD 21223(410) 233-5470waymonlefall@aol.comTaylor, Chris (D)1533 W. Lombard StreetBaltimore, MD 21223(443) 415-0554taylfour@msn.comWelch, William “Pete” (D)2912 Edmondson AveBaltimore, MD 21223(410) 233-7900welchllc@aol.comBALTIMORE CITY COUNCIL9th DISTRICT 10th DISTRICT 12th DISTRICT 13th DISTRICTMarker, Bill (D)774 McHenry StreetBaltimore, MD 21230(443) 827-6669wmmarker@gmail.com* Reisinger, Edward (D)1621 S. Ellamont StreetBaltimore, MD 21230(443) 314-9040edward.reisinger1950@gmail.comWhite, Erica S. (D)2706 Claflin Ct.Baltimore, MD 21225(410) 940-3029e.swhite@yahoo.com11th DISTRICTUnopposed Democrat* Cole, William (D)207 W. Hill StreetBaltimore, MD 21230(410) 960-6622bill@williamcole.netwww.williamcole.netUnopposed RepublicanShelton, Duane (R )1429 Riverside AvenueBaltimore, MD 21230duaneeshelton@gmail.comAll candidates wereasked to providephotos and profileinformation.Brown, De’Von (D)3515A Clipper Mill RoadBaltimore, MD 21211(443) 228-8403votebrownbaltimore@gmail.comCurtis, Jason (D)P.O. Box 2392Baltimore, MD 21203(443) 987-6822jason@curtisforbaltimore.comwww.CurtisForBaltimore.comHarris, Ertha (D)1217 N. Eden StreetBaltimore, MD 21213(443) 869-5774erthaharris@gmail.comJones, Jermaine (D)P.O. Box 22861Baltimore, MD 21203(410) 294-2942jermaine1906@gmail.comRamos, Odette (D)34 E 27th St.Baltimore, MD 21218(443) 801-8137odette@odetteramos.comRichardson, Frank W. (D)2624 St. Paul StreetBaltimore, MD 21218(443) 650-0860frank@richardsonfordistrict12.com* Stokes, Carl (D)2411 Guilford AvenueBaltimore, MD 21218(410) 319-4442carl2411@carlstokes.netwww.carlstokesforbaltimore.comUnopposed RepublicanBoles, Kent Jr. (R)1035 St. Paul St.Baltimore, MD 21202(410) 913-4743kjboles@aol.comArmstrong, Kimberly (D)3724 Ravenwood Ave.Baltimore, MD 212131 (800) 485-8214diamondadvocateinc@gmail.comwww.KimberlyMArmstrongforBaltimore-CityCouncil.com* Branch, Warren (D)910 N. Linwood Ave.Baltimore, MD 21205warrenbranch42@yahoo.comGlover, Antonio "Tony" (D)2200 E. Biddle St. ( Apt. 112)Baltimore, MD 21213(443) 630-2110aglover410@yahoo.comHarris, Gamaliel Jr. (D)3009 Mcelderry St.Baltimore, MD 21205(443) 760-8366gamalielhgharris@yahoo.comSneed, Shannon (D)P.O. Box 41473Baltimore, MD 21203(443) 564-1229advocateofdistrict13@gmail.comwww.shannonsneed.com14th DISTRICTNO OPPOSITIONPrimary or GeneralElectionsClarke, Mary Pat (D)3911 Cloverhill RoadBaltimore, MD 21218(410) 396-4814MaryPatclarke@yahoo.comwww.marypatclarke.com* Current Office Holder11Maryland Voter Information Project

Name: Kimberly M. ArmstrongOffice: City Council (13th District)Party: DemocraticAddress: 3724 Ravenwood Ave., Baltimore, MD 21213Phone: 1-888-788-9943Email: kimberlyarmstrongforcitycouncil@yahoo.comWeb Site: www.KimberlyMArmstrongforBaltimoreCityCouncil.comEDUCATIONAssociates Degree - Construction Supervision and ManagementFacilitation and Training CertificateParenting with Love and Limits Parent, Youth DevelopmentWomen's Entrepreneurs of Baltimore (WEB)Entrepreneur Development CertificateThe Professional Women’s NetworkPersonal and Professional Training CertificatePROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEPresident and Chief Creative Officer - Diamond DevelopmentConsulting, LLC.Executive Director of United Parents of Incarcerated Children &YouthMass Transit Administration (MTA) OperatorPOLITICAL EXPERIENCEAdvocated juvenile justice interests before legislative body, regulatoryagencies and other judicial forums.Former Co-Chair Maryland Juvenile Justice CoalitionAppointed to Governors Office of Crime Control & Prevention(State Advisory Group)Contributing Author of 3 books and Founder of UnitedParents of Children and Youth and the Just 4 Me, girlsmentoring program in Belair-EdisonCANDIDATE SURVEY (Contd.)TRANSPORTATION QUESTION:How would you propose to improve Baltimore’s transportation infrastructure?CANDIDATE REPLY:Quality public transportation is essential for economic growthand will help to revitalize the neighborhoods in my district. Improvingpublic transportation can also help improve the standardof living of working families who rely on public transit to get toand from work, the grocery store and to get their children toschool and extracurricular activities. With that in notion in mind,I support the proposed red line and believe it is a great step forwardin creating a system that provides all Baltimoreans with theability to efficiently get around town. I believe it is essential thatresidents in my district have a voice in the planning and implementationof the Red Line. I also support the creation of other“Reduced Fare” downtown shuttles that offer low-income residentsin my district the opportunity to benefit from free downtownshuttles. I am open to establishing focus/study groups toexplore innovative ways of financing any new transportation project.CANDIDATE SURVEYTAX QUESTION:What improvements to Baltimore’s tax policy would you support?In addition, which taxes could be increased, decreased, introduced oreliminated?CANDIDATE REPLY:Baltimore City’s tax policy is a great concern and I would take theopportunity to closely look at the tax policies to gain more knowledgeand to see what alternatives we can address without causingmore burdens on our city residence. Additionally I would introducelegislation to repeal the water rate increase legislationdue to the city’s billing system being faulty, Also the tax salepolices need to be look at and revised because of so many residencelosing their homes from enormous water bills and propertytaxes. I will work with our Mayor to ensure that property taxes aredecreased and that our constituents and homeowners propertieshave a fair value assessment.12Maryland Voter Information Project

EDUCATIONKenwood High School: DiplomaUSAF Defense Language Institute: DiplomaUMBC: A+ and MCP certificationsPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE25+ years of business management experience7 years of Project Management experiencePERSONALMarried (Linda Betzel)Two children and three grandchildrenCANDIDATE SURVEYTAX QUESTION:What improvements to Baltimore’s tax policy would you support?In addition, which taxes could be increased, decreased, introduced oreliminated?CANDIDATE REPLY:Undoubtedly the high tax burden and administrative roadblocksare the reasons many families and businesses have fled BaltimoreCity for the surrounding counties and states like Pennsylvaniaand Delaware. Election after election, political punditscome out supporting reducing property taxes.. And this electionseason seems to be no different. In 2007, there was a modest(around 2 cents) reduction, but that was it. We absolutely need toreduce property taxes to a level that is comparable to surroundingcounties. Tax rates that are almost double of the neighboringcounties are a tremendous burden to home owners and a hindranceto new home buyers. Recent studies have shown, andcensus data supports it, that high tax rates are causing a majorexodus from the city. This trend must be stopped. We need toattract people back to the city to support moving this tax rate to60% of current levels. We need to incentivize the purchase of vacant/blightedproperties. We need to reassess the zoning of someresidential areas and move them to retail/business zoning so wecan add to the withering tax base. In addition, I believe that firsttime home buyers and business owners should be offered extraincentives if they relocate toBaltimore.Name: Dennis BetzelOffice: City Council (8th District)Party: Republican (No Primary Opposition)Address: 405 Kingston Road, Baltimore MD 21229Phone: (410) 566-8670Email: dbetzel@dennisbetzel.comWeb Site: www.dennisbetzel.comCANDIDATE SURVEY (Contd.)TRANSPORTATION QUESTION:How would you propose to improve Baltimore’s transportation infrastructure?CANDIDATE REPLY:Currently the majority of Baltimore’s, as well as many otherAmerican cities, infrastructure is managed by an internationalcompany. While on the surface, this is not necessarily bad, thearrangement does bring up the question of accountability. Thatoutside management company,Veolia, has monopolized much of the transportation, water, andenergy needs. Its company subsidiaries reach into bus lines, cabcompanies, as well as water facilities. I find this troubling in thefact that there is little public knowledge of this fact, with evenless oversight. Antitrust laws have long been a tradition of theUnited States, and the arrangement that Baltimore has with thiscompany could easily turn into a violation of these. I would supporta complete review and public discourse of the contracts theany outside company has with Baltimore City. The opportunityfor such a large, foreign based company to stifle American jobs,innovation, and cost reduction is simply too great to leave tofaith. While I have reservations of a single large company owninga monopoly, I do believe that private ownership has its place inthe transportation market. Private ownership, with public oversight,has the ability to move quicker in the fulfilling the needs oftransportation. The public model has proven over the years to bemired in political fodder that simply slows the process. I believethat private, for profit, companies have proven time and timeagain that they can deliver a better product, in a more timely fashion,at their own profit risk. One only needs to look at companieslike UPS and Fedex as examples of this.13Maryland Voter Information Project

Name: Kent Boles, Jr.Office: City Council (12th District)Party: Republican (No Primary Opposition)Address: 1035 St. Paul St., Baltimore, MD 21202Phone: (410) 913-4743Email: kjboles@aol.comWeb Site:EDUCATIONBS - University of Baltimore 1989: JD - University of Baltimore 1992PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE(1994 - 1998) Associate Attorney practicing in the areas of criminaldefense and civil litigation - Goodman, Meagher & Enoch.(1999 to Present) - Partner with the firm of Boles & Minkove practicingin the areas of criminal defense and civil litigation.POLITICAL EXPERIENCEBaltimore City Republican Central Committee MemberCity Republican Central Committee Treasurer.CANDIDATE SURVEYTAX QUESTION:What improvements to Baltimore’s tax policy would you support?In addition, which taxes could be increased, decreased, introduced oreliminated?CANDIDATE REPLY:Undoubtedly the high tax burden and administrative roadblocksare the reasons many families and businesses have fled BaltimoreCity for the surrounding counties and states like Pennsylvaniaand Delaware.The key to additional revenues is not higher taxes. It is growingthe tax base. That is done by the creation of jobs. Realunemployment for African-American men in Baltimore Cityhas been estimated at 40% or more.CANDIDATE SURVEY (Contd.)That is an embarrassing, unacceptable situation. Baltimore Cityneeds to market itself to businesses as the business friendlyplace to be. That may include tax breaks for businesses who providetraining and jobs for a predetermined number of employees.It may include any number of other incentives. Businessshould be viewed as partners with the City each working for thebenefit of the other.Another way to increase the revenue for the City is thinking outsidethe box. I believe its too early to determine whether ornot the Grand Prix race will be a success for Baltimore City but Ido applaud the effort. Its not your conventional undertaking butits a gamble worth taking. We need to explore a variety of othersuch events to present Baltimore as the beautiful, historic touristdestination that it can be.TRANSPORTATION QUESTION:How would you propose to improve Baltimore’s transportation infrastructure?CANDIDATE REPLY:Your Response: This is a question which does not lenditself to a legitimate answer in a brief response. Having said that,The Charm City Circulator project has been very effective atbringing more folks onto public transportation. An expansion ofthe CCC routes would certainly enable a greater number of peopleto safely and efficiently move about the City.13Maryland Voter Information Project

Name: Mary Pat ClarkOffice: City Council (14th District)Party: DemocraticAddress: 3911 Cloverhill Road, Baltimore MD 21218Phone: 443-525-3743Email: marypatclarke@yahoo.comWeb Site: marypatclarke.comEDUCATIONMaster’s Degree, English Literature, University of Pennsylvania(1966); Bachelor of Arts Degree, Immaculata College(1963); Ph.D studies, Program in Writing, Graduate School ofEducation, University of PennsylvaniaCANDIDATE SURVEYTAX QUESTION:What improvements to Baltimore’s tax policy would you support?In addition, which taxes could be increased, decreased, introduced oreliminated?PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEAdjunct faculty in English and/or Urban Policy atJohns Hopkins University;High school teacher and undergraduate instructor(1984 – 2004) UMBC and Maryland Institute, College of ArtAdministrator, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Johns HopkinsUniversity School of Medicine and Director of Robert WoodJohnson “Hospital Initiatives in Long Term Care” grantawarded to the Division (1984-87).President and unpaid director of Greater Homewood CommunityCorporation in Baltimore City (early 1970’s).POLITICAL EXPERIENCE (2004-present) Member of Baltimore City Council, former 2 nd District;; (1975-83); President of City Council; (1987-95); and, Member of City Council, 14 th District; Member, New Democratic Club in Baltimore City (NDC-2) from itsbeginnings.; Campaign manager for Brown-Campbell-Perkins legislative campaign; Volunteer in numerous local Democratic campaigns in BaltimoreCity, most recently including for Delegate Maggie McIntosh(2002) and 43 rd Legislative Team of Joan Carter Conway, CurtAnderson, Maggie McIntosh and Mary Washington.(2010).CANDIDATE REPLY:Improvements: Enact “penalty” tax rate for abandoned properties.Adopt transparent criteria for local development tax relief.Negotiate “service charges” for revenue-earning non-taxableproperties. Legislate annual cuts for all taxable properties, triggeredby indicators of recession recovery. Retain 4% Homesteadcap for owner-occupants. Seek Homestead “portability” to promotehomeowner-to-homeowner sales.Increased, decreased, introduced, eliminated: Increase voluntaryor “service charge” contribution of properties owned by revenueearningnon-profits. As recession recedes, decrease and eventuallyeliminate the package of fee increases imposed to close $121million budget deficit in fiscal year 2011. Introduce dedicatedsource of revenue in support of City school system’s $2.3 billionbacklog of school facility repairs, renovations and replacements.TRANSPORTATION QUESTION:How would you propose to improve Baltimore’s transportation infrastructure?CANDIDATE REPLY:Create physically segregated bicycle lanes on all City arterialroadways. May seem like a minor initiative compared to Red andGreen lines, but it is an improvement within City government’scapacity and authority. Let’s do it as we meanwhile lobby andplan for the “mass”-ive initiatives required.Adequately fund MTA buses to operate reliably, effectively andaffordably --- to make connectivity with mass transit a possibleand popular option which attracts increased multimodal transitpatronage.Energetically and consistently enforce the City’s new truck routerequirements so as to protect residential neighborhoods fromtruck traffic and disruption. Prioritize enforcement against speedingthrough restoration of police department’s traffic division.14Maryland Voter Information Project

EDUCATION B.A. in Government and Politics - University of Maryland CollegePark (1994) M.A. in Legal and Ethical Studies - University of Baltimore (1996)PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE(2003 - present) Associate Vice President for InstitutionalAdvancement, University of Baltimore(2005 - present) Adjunct Professor, Legal & Ethical Studiesgraduate program, University of BaltimorePOLITICAL EXPERIENCE (2007-Present) Member, Baltimore City Council -11th District; (1999-2002) Maryland House of Delegates, 47 th District; (1998-2002) Democratic State Central Committee, 47 th District; (1996-2003) Office of Congressman Elijah E. Cummings; (1995-1996) Legislative Aide for former State Sen. Walter BakerBaltimore City Council Committees: Chair, Executive Appointments Committee Chair, Housing & Community Development Subcommittee Member, Taxation, Finance, & Economic Development (FormerChair/Former Vice-chair) Former Member, Land Use & Transportation Committee Former Member, Education CommitteeCOMMUNITY SERVICEName: William H. Cole, IVOffice: City Council (11th District)Party: DemocraticAddress: 207 W. Hill Street, Baltimore, MD 21230Phone: 410 - 960-6622Email: bill@williamcole.netWeb Site: www.williamcole.netCANDIDATE SURVEYTAX QUESTION:What improvements to Baltimore’s tax policy would you support?In addition, which taxes could be increased, decreased, introduced oreliminated?CANDIDATE REPLY:(1) Reducing the property tax would bring more residents toBaltimore, ultimately increasing the tax base.(2) We simply cannot afford to increase taxes right now. Thiscity is struggling financially, but so are businesses and households.Given that we have no surplus, eliminating taxes is a challenge.While I do support allowing the bottle tax to sunset nextyear as planned, I think the main focus needs to be on makingour property tax rate more competitive with surrounding jurisdictions.TRANSPORTATION QUESTION:How would you propose to improve Baltimore’s transportation infrastructure?CANDIDATE REPLY:During my first term in City Council, I: worked with the administration to create and expand theCharm City Circulator, a free bus system that transports peoplearound downtown and connects neighborhoods. The Circulatorattracts people who would otherwise not use public transportationand has far exceeded our early ridership goals. (2010 - present) Board Member, Visit Baltimore (2007 - present) Board Member, Downtown Partnership & - Supported Zip Cars, an extremely successful project thatDowntown Management Authorityallows people to have cars only when they need them. (2004 - present) Board Member, Midtown Community BenefitsDistrict (2009 - present) Director, Cecil Bancorp, Inc. Have been a strong and vocal advocate for the Red Line (2009 - present) Board Member, Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museumand Sports Legends Museum at Camden YardsIt is important to make public transportation planning integral todevelopment planning, just as sewers and roads are. (2007 - present) Board Member, Flag House & Star SpangledBanner Museum (2003 - present) Board Member, Hoffberger Center forProfessional Ethics, Univ. of Baltimore (2010 - present)Honorary Board Member, Fort McHenry BusinessAssociation (2008 - present)Advisory Board Member, Downtown BaltimoreFamily Alliance (2006 - present) Coach, South Baltimore Youth Soccer League (2003 - 2006) Former President, Otterbein Community Assoc. (2000 - 2004)Former Board Member, Patriots of Fort McHenry15Maryland Voter Information Project

EDUCATIONMaster's of Science Administration and Supervision: MorganState UniversityBachelor's of Science Education: Morgan State UniversityAdvance College Preparatory: Western High SchoolPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE2009 – 2010 Loaned Executive Combined Charity Campaign2006 – 2009 – Principal, William H. Lemmel Middle School BaltimoreCity Public School System2008 - 2009 – Maryland Principals’ Academy Maryland State Departmentof Education2005 – 2006 – Principal Intern, William H. Lemmel Middle SchoolBaltimore City Public School System2004 – 2005 – Assistant Principal, Highlandtown Middle SchoolBaltimore City Public School System2000 - 2004 – Assistant Principal, “New” Calverton MiddleSchool Baltimore City Public School System1999 - 2000 – Assistant Principal , Harlem Park Middle SchoolBaltimore City Public School System2004 – 2005 – Director of Truancy Court, Highlandtown MiddleSchool Baltimore City Public School System1972 – 1999 – Family and Consumer Science Teacher, HarlemPark Middle School Baltimore City Public School System2005 – 2007 – President, Phi Delta Kappa International JohnHopkins University Chapter2003 – 2005 – Vice President, Programs, Phi Delta Kappa InternationalJohns Hopkins University ChapterCANDIDATE REPLY:1999 – 2003 – Vice President, Research Phi Delta Kappa InternationalJohns Hopkins University Chapter1997 – 1999 – Director- Site Development Coordinator “ SecondHelping of Chicken Soup” Harlem Park Middle School, BaltimoreCity Public School System1995 – Present - President of the National Association of Fashionand Accessory Design (NAFAD) Baltimore County Chapter1992 – Present – National Vice President, ( NAFAD) Nation Wide1990 – 1999 – Summer School Site Developer and Coordinator“Ain’t Misbehaving Just MSPAPing”, Harlem Middle School – BaltimoreCity Public School System1990 – 1999 – Chairperson – School Improvement Team, HarlemPark Middle School Baltimore City Public School System1989 – 1990 – Chairperson – Budget and Finance Committee,Harlem Park Middle School Baltimore City Public School SystemMaryland Voter Information ProjectName: Quianna M. CookeOffice: City Council (9th District)Party: DemocraticAddress: 2323 W. Lafayette Ave. Baltimore, MD 21216Phone: 443-794-4772Email: quiannac@quiannacookedist9.comWeb Site: www.quiannacookedist9.com17POLITICAL EXPERIENCE2006-2010 Elected Democratic State Central CommitteeCANDIDATE SURVEYTAX QUESTION:What improvements to Baltimore’s tax policy would you support?In addition, which taxes could be increased, decreased, introduced oreliminated?CANDIDATE REPLY:I would look at how the budget is disseminated on a percentagebasis to all government agencies and modify current failing taxstructures into a more community beneficial configuration. Toelaborate, Education receives a small percentage of the overallbudget but increasing the percentage devoted for Educationwould drastically decrease the amount needed for the incarcerationof young men and women and alleviate severely stressedbudgets for public health and safety. I'm a supporter of concretecollections of taxes and penalties that are currently owed to thecity by absentee landlords and special interest groups.I would also push fora legitimate tax freeze while preparing todecrease property taxes over a select timeline. I would increasetaxes associated with slumlords. As a green candidate, I wouldpush for a tax on the purchase of plastic bags commonly used ingrocery and convenient stores. I would examine the new beveragetax and look at the feasability of eliminating it.TRANSPORTATION QUESTION:How would you propose to improve Baltimore’s transportation infrastructure?A great city needs a great transportation system. I believe that wemust work to improve our public transportation system. Manypeople do not like using public transportation because of theschedule, the behavior of some of the riders and the cleanlinessof the transportation system. I think that we need to look at commuters'concerns and act on them aggressively. As a councilwoman I would also work with the neighborhood community organizationsto make certain that the voice of commuters is heard.This would mean improving scheduling, cleaner and safer publictransportation.I would also make the community voice heard in the development,construction and the effects of the Red-Line on the community.As a green candidate I would also advocate for more bikelanes, adequate bus stop shelters and better sidewalks (repairs)for walking. These methods would also conserve energy. I wouldwork to expand the Charm City Circulator for highly populatedareas, heavily employed areas and for downtown events. Theseinitiatives will help make a cleaner, greener Baltimore.

High School DiplomaHotel Management TrainingEDUCATIONPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 10 years in Hotel Management Maryland Hotelier of the Year Award Winner·POLITICAL EXPERIENCEName:Office:Party:(2002 -Present) Board of Directors - Mount Vernon-BelvedereAssociation (President 2004-2005 and 2007-Present)(2008-Present ) Board of Directors - Midtown Community BenefitsDistrict; Board of Directors 2003-2005, 2008-Present;(Currently serving as Chairman of the Board)(2009-Present ) MVBA Safety Committee/Citizens onPatrol (COP); Active Member; leading evening patrols of theMidtown Community.(2011) Board of Directors - Mount Vernon Place Conservancy(2004-2006) Board of Directors - Mount Vernon Cultural District(2003-2004) Board of Directors - Friends of Mount Vernon Place(2003-2009) Board of Directors - Belvedere Condominium Association;(President, 2009; Vice President, 2007-2009; Treasurer,2005-2007)Jason CurtisCity Council (12th District)DemocraticAddress: P.O. Box 2392, Baltimore, MD 21203Phone: 443-987-6822Email: jason@curtisforbaltimore.comwww.CurtisForBaltimore.comWeb Site:CANDIDATE SURVEYTAX QUESTION:What improvements to Baltimore’s tax policy would you support?In addition, which taxes could be increased, decreased, introduced oreliminated?CANDIDATE REPLY:I would strategically support the reduction of property taxes in aneffort to increase Baltimore’s residential population. By growingour population increases the amount of taxes paid into the system,therefore allowing a reduction in overall taxes. I would alsosupport an increase in taxes for vacant and abandoned buildings,both commercial and residential. The longer a building is vacant,the higher their taxes should become. In reverse, the more improvementsone makes to their residential property, their taxesshould go down. Let’s reward people for investing in their communityinstead of penalizing them.TRANSPORTATION QUESTION:How would you propose to improve Baltimore’s transportation infrastructure?CANDIDATE REPLY:I would continue to support and expand Baltimore’s very successfulCharm City Circulator lines. These lines have helpedsmall businesses which are located outside the inner harbormaintain during a tough economy. I believe there needs to be aconnector between Johns Hopkins University and the Inner Harbor.I also believe we need to become a more environmentallyfriendly city by strategically looking at ways to make our buslines more efficient.16Maryland Voter Information Project

EDUCATIONName: Jason KahlerOffice: City Council (1st District)Party: DemocraticAddress: 911 Baylis St., Baltimore, MD 21224Phone: 443-802-3577Email: kahlerforcouncil@gmail.comWeb Site: www.jasonkahler.netCANDIDATE SURVEY (Contd.) (2005) Bachelor of Arts, Political Science -California State University, Chico, CA, (2007) Advanced Sales Management -American Management Association Principles of Professional Selling -American Management Association, New York, NY (2005) Marketing and Sales in the 21 st Century Workshop -Virginia Tech, Christiansburg, VA (2004) Contract Negotiation with Corporate Clients -University of Mary WashingtonPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEPOLITICAL EXPERIENCECANDIDATE SURVEYTAX QUESTION:What improvements to Baltimore’s tax policy would you support?In addition, which taxes could be increased, decreased, introduced oreliminated?CANDIDATE REPLY:The residents of Baltimore City have watched public servicesdwindle and the value of their property fall as our local officialsfail to address the needs of our communities. We do not neednew taxes on plastic bags, we need tax reform.Baltimore’s homeowners struggle against the highest propertytaxes in the state, and as a response, the Baltimore populationhas plummeted over the last 50 years as families leave for thecounty.Jason will ensure that the property tax reassessment in 2012 reflectsthe needs of our community, so that developers who sit onvacant homes and empty lots are not rewarded for blighting outcommunity, and so that the middle-class families can gain relieffrom the burden that they never should have been bearing in thefirst place.It is time to lower our tax rate to 2.0% on all occupied homes inBaltimore City, and motivate the city to form a private real estatefirm to liquidate the City Council's home collection. By offering a10% tax on all properties that are not up to code we will see anincreased movement towards creating the Baltimore we need tobe. We can do better!TRANSPORTATION QUESTION:How would you propose to improve Baltimore’s transportation infrastructure?CANDIDATE REPLY:As the issues surrounding the funding of the red line have nowmoved to the state level it is important to continue to seek newavenues of creating a stronger, and popular public transportationsystem. Our City Council needs to encourage our community tothrive, not fade.Approximately 200 residents leave Baltimore each week, andhave done so, week after week, for the last 50 years.The breakdown of our city has been a gradual slip into decay andleft us with disenfranchised voters and empty homes with “ForSale” signs. We need a change, and we need it now.Baltimore has amazing assets: One of the most cutting edgemedical industries in the world, the Port of Baltimore, and ourrich and proud history.Let us build on our strengths and connect our resources througha strong and relevant public transportation system. The medicalcommunity is a built in market for medical and pharmaceuticalmanufacturing. We need to attract solar panel manufacturers andother green technology. The world has a growing market forthese fields and we are the right place for these companies. Theport is a resource that needs to be a selling point to attract newmanufacturers with lower shipping costs for international trade.21Maryland Voter Information Project

EDUCATIONPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECharter Specialist, Maryland Department of Assessments andTaxationFormer Public Defender Child In Need of Assistance unit (CINA)PPOLITICAL EXPERIENCENominations Chair, Southern District Police Community RelationsCouncil;Board member, Washington Village/Pigtown Neighborhood PlanningCouncil ;Board member, Friends of the Enoch Pratt Free Library;Past President Citizens of Pigtown;Former member of the Democratic Central Committee.PERSONAL Married (NanTuckett) Former Vice President, Congregation Beit TikvahName: Bill MarkerOffice: City Council (10 th District)Party: DemocraticAddress: 774 McHenry Street, Baltimore, MD 21230Phone: 443) 827-6669Email: wmmarker@gmail.comWeb Site: www.BillMarker.comCANDIDATE SURVEYTAX QUESTION:What improvements to Baltimore’s tax policy would you support?In addition, which taxes could be increased, decreased, introduced oreliminated?CANDIDATE REPLY:I am the author of One State, One Rate!, a revenue-neutral proposalto end Maryland's subsidy of rich jurisdictions by poor jurisdictionthrough the property tax system. Every Marylanderwould pay the same property tax rate. The receipts would go intoa single, state-wide fund. Distributed to the counties (and BaltimoreCity) could initially be based on the jurisdiction's percentageof Maryland's population. This would greatly reduce BaltimoreCity's tax rate while increasing our revenues needed to provideservices to our residents. This would also benefit the residentsof Allegany, Baltimore, Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Harford,Prince George's, Saint Mary's, Somerset, Washington andWicomico counties, for a total of 55% of all Marylanders.The benefits of the One State, One Rate! proposal go beyond basicdecency and fairness. The One State, One Rate proposal is aSmart Growth proposal. Baltimore City’s current, excessive taxrate is driving potential residents away from the city towardssprawling rural developments. The proposal could also easeBase Realignment planning.TRANSPORTATION QUESTION:How would you propose to improve Baltimore’s transportation infrastructure?CANDIDATE REPLY:Transportation needs could be funded by a portion of the additionalrevenues provided by my One State, One Rate! proposal.22Maryland Voter Information Project

EDUCATIONName: Nick MosbeyOffice: City Council (7th District)Party: DemocraticAddress: 2104 Bolton St. , Baltimore, MD 21217Phone: 410.523.2523Email: nick@electnickmosby.comWeb Site: www.electnickmosby.comCANDIDATE SURVEY · Primary: Baltimore City Public School System · Secondary: Baltimore Polytechnic Institute · College: B.S. Electrical Engineering Tuskegee UniversityPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE·Verizon Communications – Video Network Engineering ManagerPOLITICAL EXPERIENCE Maryland State Central Committee – 40 th District (2008-2010)PERSONAL Midtown Community Benefits District (Board of Directors ‘2010 –current)Elijah Cummings Youth Program (Board of Directors ‘2010 – current)Empowering Minds of Maryland Youth (Board of Directors‘2008 – current) Bolton Park Neighbors Association (President ‘2007 – 2011)TAX QUESTION:What improvements to Baltimore’s tax policy would you support?In addition, which taxes could be increased, decreased, introduced oreliminated?CANDIDATE REPLY:I am committed to developing innovative solutions that will cut Baltimore’sover-inflated property taxes. I truly believe that property taxesare the number one reason for our ever shrinking middle-class populationand decay of our historic neighborhoods. We must act now tocounteract and cure the shrinking and decay of our communities. Thiselection cycle has focused a lot of attention on bringing new residentsinto the city. Another avenue that must be addressed is retaining ourcurrent citizens. I think a way to do that is to develop tax incentivesaimed at the slowing down the churn of individuals leaving thecity for the surrounding counties, especially families with youngchildren. Baltimore loses a segment of our population from residentslooking to make their next home purchase. Many peopletake a look at the current buyers market and become very excitedabout their next home purchase. Today however,the right foreclosed house with the right principal has thewrong real estate tax assessment. I proposed developeda graduated tax incentive program that factors in a person currenttax plan (Homestead, etc.) and applies an incremental increasefor the their next home purchase. This will give an addedincentive to a buyer in the city to stay in the city and take advantageof the current buyers market.Reservoir Hill Improvement Council (Member ‘2004 – current)Community Building in Partnership, Inc. (Board of Directors‘2007 – ‘2008)Winning Teams Mentoring Program (Coppin State University‘2007 –‘2008)TRANSPORTATION QUESTION:How would you propose to improve Baltimore’s transportation infrastructure?CANDIDATE REPLY:Effective transportation service and infrastructure are vital to thesocio economic climate of a metropolitan area. Unfortunately Baltimorehas struggled to attract the appropriate federal fundingneeded to meet the needs of our communities. I will push for thestate to seek federal funding to expand Baltimore’s rail system.Transportation is the Achilles heel of Baltimore economic expansionand I am a huge supporter of the Red Line initiative.23Maryland Voter Information Project

EDUCATIONBA - Goucher CollegeM.A. - Eagleton Institute of Public Policy in Policy Analysis andPublic Administration, Rutgers UniversityName: Odette RamosOffice: City Council (12th District)Party: DemocraticAddress: 721 E. 25 th St.., Baltimore, MD 21218Phone: (443) 388-6605Email: Odette@odetteramos.comWeb Site: www.odetteramos.comCANDIDATE SURVEYTAX QUESTION:What improvements to Baltimore’s tax policy would you support?In addition, which taxes could be increased, decreased, introduced oreliminated?PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE(1997-2000) Greater Homewood Community Corporation, LeaNeighborhood Organizer ;(2000-2005) Co-Founder and Director, Baltimore NeighborhoodIndicators Alliance;(2005 to present) Founder and CEO, Strategic Management Consulting,LLC (small business management consulting ;(2010 –present) (Chair, Baltimore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce;(2009-present) Served on several boards including Live BaltimoreChair of Community Mediation, Inc. and others. (volunteer).POLITICAL EXPERIENCE (2007) Campaign Manager, Terry Hickey for City Council ; Volunteer work on various campaigns; (1997) Fundraising Team – Mikulski for Senate .CANDIDATE REPLY:If elected, I would look at any proposal to change Baltimore’s taxpolicy on a case-by-case basis. While I am not in favor of increasingtaxes, I also see few areas we could reduce the tax burdenwithout drastically effecting the quality of City services. Manymayoral candidates have talked about immediately reducing Cityproperty taxes, but I do not support this approach. While comparativelyhigher property taxes are a long-term impediment topopulation retention, to take immediate action would be a burdenon City finances, jeopardizing the services and schools – whichwould further hinder families from moving in to the City. Instead, Iwould support policies that promote drawing in more people tolive in Baltimore, redevelopment that grows our tax base, andwork hard on retaining the families we have. I am also interestedin finding efficiencies in government and savings over all bylooking at innovative ideas (such as solar panels on our publicbuildings that will help reduce energy costs in the long term – thecapital financed by programs in existing federal initiatives.) Suchstrategies will enable us to shift funds to other places and thenover time allow us to reduce rates gradually.TRANSPORTATION QUESTION:How would you propose to improve Baltimore’s transportation infrastructure?CANDIDATE REPLY:Improving our city’s transportation infrastructure is vital to makingBaltimore an attractive place to live and do business. Thoughthere are not stops within my district on the proposed route, Isupport the continued development of the Red Line project. TheRed Line will alleviate some of the city’s long-term transportationissues. I would, however, want to make sure that the Red Lineconnects with the transportation modes in the district – theMetro, Circulator and MTA. It is critical for all our modes of publictransportation to merge in several spots in order to get tosome sort of connectivity in our City. In the immediate future, Iwill fight to expand the Charm City Circulator service. The Circulatorhas proven successful so far and expanding access to additionalareas of the city can help alleviate traffic concerns andbring more people into our city’s commercial corridors. It is usedby all types of people, residents, visitors, and businesses, and isa great addition to our transportation infrastructure.25Maryland Voter Information Project

EDUCATIONBachelor of Arts in English from University of Maryland EasternShoreMasters of Science in Communications from Morgan StateUniversityName: Shannon SneedOffice: City Council (13th District)Party: DemocraticAddress: P.O. Box 41473, Baltimore MD 21203Phone: 443.564.1229Email: advocateofdistrict13@gmail.comWeb Site: www.shannonsneed.comCANDIDATE SURVEYTAX QUESTION:What improvements to Baltimore’s tax policy would you support?In addition, which taxes could be increased, decreased, introduced oreliminated?PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEWMDT Television: Production Assistant, Studio TechnicianFOX Television, Channel 45: Assignment EditorWJZ Television, Channel 13: Assignment Editor,internet ProducerCANDIDATE REPLY:I would work with my fellow city council members to help that theproperty tax system needs to be reformed. I believe that peopleneed to be incentivized to keep up their properties and penalizedif they do not. Before changing any taxes I would first go throughthe city’s budget and find programs that are outdated, superfluousor duplicative. Then after ensuring that there is no money tobe saved from there I would work with my fellow council membersand the mayor to see how the tax code could be changed.TRANSPORTATION QUESTION:How would you propose to improve Baltimore’s transportation infrastructure?CANDIDATE REPLY:The most important thing would be to take cars off the streets,this would reduce traffic and pollution. There are several waysthat we can take cars off the streets. The first is to expand thebus fleet and make it more prompt and efficient. Another way topull cars off the streets would be to put bike lanes along the mainthoroughfares. This would encourage people to take their bikesand leave their cars at home. Another way is to build the RedLine. However the Red Line must be budget friendly, job friendly,and neighborhood friendly.24Maryland Voter Information Project

EDUCATIONBaltimore City SchoolsGoucher College - Returning Women ProgramPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEBusiness ownerEarly Education TeacherPOLITICAL EXPERIENCE1977 - Present Baltimore City CouncilCANDIDATE SURVEYTAX QUESTION:What improvements to Baltimore’s tax policy would you support?In addition, which taxes could be increased, decreased, introduced oreliminated?CANDIDATE REPLY:New or increased property and sales tax revenue would be generatedif we succeed in encouraging more businesses and new residents towork and live in the city. We should dedicate new revenue from a city“slots” parlor to reducing residential property tax. As new peoplemove into Baltimore, additional income tax would be generated by the“piggyback” tax that the state would be required to remit back to thecity.Name: Rochelle “Rikki” SpectorOffice: City Council (5th District)Party: DemocraticAddress: 7404 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore, MD 21208Phone: 410-539-0510Email: rikosc@aol.comWeb Site:CANDIDATE SURVEY (Contd.)TRANSPORTATION QUESTION:How would you propose to improve Baltimore’s transportation infrastructure?CANDIDATE REPLY:Baltimore City needs the support of the state and federal governmentto provide better connecting public transportation for residents commutingto and from the workplace. Transit Oriented Development(TOD) that is generated by new transit projects will provide “hubs” foradditional residential and commercial development.25Maryland Voter Information Project

EDUCATIONBaltimore area primary and secondary schoolsLoyola CollegePROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE1995 to present I founded a Consultant firm, Carl Stokes & Associates(CSA) that specializes in Public Affairs, Community &Government Relations - Representing a diverse clientele – includinglabor unions, property owners, and Fortune 500 companies.From 1997 through 2005, I served as vice-president of businessdevelopment for Mid-Atlantic Health Care, a regional health careentity.Opened new business markets in the Baltimore-Washington areaParticipated in the development of a wireless network in the BaltimoreregionCo-founded two non-profit organizationsPOLITICAL EXPERIENCE1987 Elected to the Baltimore City Council representing thesecond district;1997 Appointed by the Mayor and Governor to the Baltimore CityNew Board of School Commissioners.PERSONAL2006 Co-founded a non-profit organization and applied to theBaltimore City School Board to operate a public charter middleschool for boys, the Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy.Chair, Maryland Education Coalition - worked for the passage ofthe “Bridge to Excellence in Public Schools Act of 2002.”Chairman, Dallas Street Community Development Corp - aneducation center including Headstart, after-school and adult literacyprograms.Co-Founder, The Association of Sickle Cell Services, Education,Research and Treatment (ASSERT), providing services for sicklecell patients. ASSERT included outreach and education componentsincluding a satellite office on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.Chair, Commission on Baltimore City Council RepresentationMember, Maryland Education CoalitionPast President, Dallas Street Community Development Corp.Member Eubie Blake Cultural Arts Center BoardCharter Member and Former Interim Chair, New Board of Trusteesat Dunbar High SchoolBoard Member, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church PastoralCouncilFormer Board Member, St. Francis Xavier Head Start BoardBoard Member, Village Learning PlaceCo-Founder, Baltimore Basketball Association26Name: Carl StokesOffice: City Council (12th District)Party: DemocraticAddress: 2411 Guilford Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21202Phone: 443-739-3097Email: carl2411@aol.comWeb Site: www.carlstokesforbaltimore.comPERSONAL (Contd.)Former Board Member, Institute of Notre DameFormer Board Member, Loyola High SchoolFormer Board Member, Maryland Chapter of the American DiabetesAssociationFormer President, Mondawmin Merchants AssociationCANDIDATE SURVEYTAX QUESTION:What improvements to Baltimore’s tax policy would you support?In addition, which taxes could be increased, decreased, introduced oreliminated?CANDIDATE REPLY: Baltimore is the only jurisdiction in thestate to have lost population over the last decade. Last year alonewe lost more than 30-thousand residents. There is no doubt thata strengthening of our tax base and wealth is needed. I am proposinga revitalization plan that would create hundreds of jobs,grow the population, encourage community revitalization andbusiness growth and increase the city’s tax base in dramaticfashion over the next several years.I recommend reducing the property tax rate by 50% over thenext five years. I would cap Baltimore City’s property tax rate at1.1% ($1.10 per $100.00 of assessed value) by the fiscal year2017. The city would reduce the tax rate by 50% over 5 yearsbeginning in fiscal year 2013. Baltimore residents and potentialresidents consistently complain about the inordinate high propertytaxes. When compared with the surrounding jurisdictions,the property tax burden has proven to be the number one disincentiveto residential and commercial growth.TRANSPORTATION QUESTION:How would you propose to improve Baltimore’s transportation infrastructure?CANDIDATE REPLY: I recommend that we support funding forthe Red Line so that we can get people out of cars and into transit.Baltimore is in dire need of fixing up its infrastructure not justdowntown but in every sector of the city. We can no longer overlookthe neglect of our streets. We have to continue to increasethe usage of one of our most valued possessions- the Port ofBaltimore. We now have cruise lines leaving from the port but weneed to increase international and national commerce. This willprovide hundreds of jobs for our local economy. We must alsocontinue to promote alternative forms of transportation to thesingle car commute such as the Downtown Circulator, Zip Car,Rideshare, and car pooling. We need to continue our efforts tomake the city more Bicycle Friendly by installing bike racks andbike lanes. Finally, the revenue that is generated through feesfrom red light cameras and speed cameras should be earmarkedto go to infrastructure repairs in the communities where the camerasexist.Maryland Voter Information Project

EDUCATIONB.A. Anthropology, Bloomsburg UniversityB.A. Secondary Education, Bloomsburg UniversityPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECo-owner, Urban Space Developers, a green construction companythat designs and renovates vacant houses for resale andrental (2006 – present).Teacher, Baltimore City Public Schools, William H. LemmelMiddle School. Co-created The Leadership Academy, a programfor at-risk youth (2002-2006).CANDIDATE SURVEYTAX QUESTION:What improvements to Baltimore’s tax policy would you support?In addition, which taxes could be increased, decreased, introduced oreliminated?CANDIDATE REPLY:We need to reduce our property tax rate. Baltimore City's currentproperty tax rate is 3 times the Maryland state average and 2times as much as Baltimore County's. Because we can’t competewith surrounding counties, we are losing countless taxpayerseach year who flee the city. In the last census, we lost another30,000 people. Because 38% of our city’s revenue comes fromproperty taxes, we cannot immediately drop the rates to meet thestate average without decimating city services. Our city’s budgetis cut to the bone after several years of declining revenue andincreased costs so we cannot eliminate this source of incomeovernight. We need a long-term approach that sends the rightsignal to our residents. My plan includes: A 2 to 5% reduction inthe property tax rate each year over the next 15-20 years. Agradual reduction will show that the city is serious aboutreducing property tax rates, which will spur investment andencourage people to buy and continue to live in the city.The additional investment in the city will make up for thegradual reduction of revenue from the decrease in the propertytax rate. The size of our annual reduction can beslowed or accelerated based on how much additional revenueis generated. The value of this plan is that people willbegin to trust that the city is serious about dealing with itstax rate problem. As people begin to move back into the cityand choose to stay within the city’s borders, we will increaseour revenue without decimating the budget and its servicesand programs.Name: Chris TaylorOffice: City Council (9th District)Party: DemocraticAddress: 1533 W. Lombard, Baltimore, MD 21223Phone: 443-415-0554Email: friendsofchristaylor@gmail.comWeb Site: www.voteforchristaylor.com27CANDIDATE SURVEY (Contd.)TAX QUESTION: CANDIDATE REPLY:and choose to stay within the city’s borders, we will increaseour revenue without decimating the budget and its servicesand programs.Implement a program called PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes).25% of our real estate is owned by non-profit organizations,which means that the city does not receive property tax revenuefrom a large portion of its properties. The program would asklarge, well-funded non-profits to partner with the city and makesome form of payment in lieu of taxes that we could earmark forspecial projects or recreation centers tailored to youth.Through this program, non-profits would be able to continue tohelp the city’s residents and the city would receive earmarkedmoney that would be used for youth programs, job training foradults, or other quality of life programs for our most needy citizens.Propose a commuter tax. A commuter tax would increase our taxrevenue without additionally taxing our residents. Our commutersbenefit from the use of our public services and infrastructure,and increased revenue would help our city pay for these services.For example, Philadelphia residents pay a 3.928% wage taxas residents and non-residents pay a 3.4985% tax for wagesearned in the city.TRANSPORTATION QUESTION:How would you propose to improve Baltimore’s transportation infrastructure?Successful and efficient public transportation is a key componentof the success of any major city. To reduce traffic concerns andcontinue the process of “greening” our city, we must make accessto public transportation convenient and pleasant for ourcitizens. A quality transportation system must be a priority and Ihave outlined a series of steps I would take as councilperson:Support the Baltimore Regional Rail System Advisory Committee’sproposal to create a true system of rail lines that providesfast and reliable service between activity centers in our city. Therail lines, including the proposed Red Line, would offer a completerail system, extending north, south, east, and west. Ourcurrent system offers a range of transit options, but many ofthese options are disconnected and isolated from one another.This is a long-term plan that extends over several decades, butwe must begin immediately by addressing a funding strategy toimplement the system.Support the ridership of the Charm City Circular and look at waysto expand its use and number of routes.Maryland Voter Information Project

EDUCATIONB.A. & M.A. Public Administration - University of Pittsburgh.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEDirector, Office of Work Experience Initiatives - Maryland StateDepartment of Human Resources;Name: George VanhookOffice: City Council (3rd District)Party: DemocraticAddress: 2220 Westfield Ave, Baltimore, MD 21214Phone: (443) 791-2123Email: Vanhook4cc@gmail.comWeb Site: www.friendsofvanhook.comCANDIDATE SURVEYTAX QUESTION:What improvements to Baltimore’s tax policy would you support?In addition, which taxes could be increased, decreased, introduced oreliminated?CANDIDATE REPLY:POLITICAL EXPERIENCE(2004—2010) Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners;(2004—2010) Board of Directors - Maryland Association ofBoards of Education.Administrative Analyst for the Maryland Department of Fiscal Servicesat the Maryland General AssemblyTRANSPORTATION QUESTION:How would you propose to improve Baltimore’s transportation infrastructure?CANDIDATE REPLY:25Maryland Voter Information Project

EDUCATIONUniversity of Maryland University CollegeName: Ari WinokurOffice: City Council (5th District)Party: RepublicanAddress: 2903C Terry Drive, Baltimore, MD 21209Phone: (410) 218-7697Email: ari.winokur@gmail.comWeb Site: www.ariwinokur.comCANDIDATE SURVEY (Contd.)PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEEntrepreneurInformation Technology Systems EngineerPOLITICAL EXPERIENCECoordinated campaign social media and volunteeringCANDIDATE SURVEYTAX QUESTION:What improvements to Baltimore’s tax policy would you support?In addition, which taxes could be increased, decreased, introduced oreliminated?CANDIDATE REPLY:High taxes have played a large role in our dwindling populationas people flee the city for surrounding counties, or even states.The goal should not be to increase taxes, but rather to decrease.Decreasing taxes to make them competitive with neighboringcounties will help draw people back into the city. This will in turnincrease the tax base and make up for any lost revenue. Additionally,we need to address unemployment in Baltimore. From atax perspective, every person not working is lost revenue. Theunemployment rate in Baltimore city is around 2-3 points higherthan the national rate. The African-American unemployment rateis estimated at close to 50%. There is no reason for such drasticnumbers. By lowering taxes and creating incentive programs wecan draw businesses to Baltimore. Tax incentives can be institutedfor businesses who hire Baltimore residents. Again, themore people living and working in the city, the more revenue thecity will bring in. We can also save money by taking a close lookat all of the city’s books. We need to look for programs that areredundant and can be stripped. When waste is removed from thecity budget and revenue is increased through new businesses,increased employment, and new residents we will be able to lookat being debt free.TRANSPORTATION QUESTION:How would you propose to improve Baltimore’s transportation infrastructure?CANDIDATE REPLY:In Baltimore we have buses, trains, and light-rail. All very effectivemethods of transportation. However, these systems are notmanaged well and are not efficient at getting a person from pointA to point B. Why should someone take 2 buses and 3 trains toget to work when they could just drive? The public transportationsystem in Baltimore needs to be looked over carefully forways to increase efficiency. The Charm City Circulator hashelped getting people around in the downtown area. The RedLine can assist as well in getting people in and out of downtown.28Maryland Voter Information Project

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State of MarylandAbsentee Ballot Application for the 2011 Baltimore City Mayoral Elections—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Please read the instructions before completing this form, and print your information.I am requesting an absentee ballot for the: ○ primary election ○ general election ○ both electionsPart 1 – Voter InformationLast Name ______________________________First______________________________ Middle___________Street Address_____________________________________________________________ Apt _____________City ___________________________________ State________ Zip _____________Date of Birth ______________________Phone Number_____________________(Used only if needed to process this request.)Party Affiliation_________________________________________Email address ________________________________________(Warning: spam filters might prevent receiving official election mail.)Part 2 – Address Information for Absentee BallotI want my absentee ballot: ○ mailed to the address printed in Part 1. Go to Part 3.Check only one ○ mailed to a different address. Complete Parts 2 and 3.○ posted to the State Board of Elections’ website for me to print. See AbsenteeBallot Application Instructions (2nd bullet under #2) and go to Part 3.For the primary election, I want my absentee ballot mailed to:Street Address ______________________________________________________________Apt ____________City ___________________________________ State ___________ Zip ____________○ Check here if this is your new legal residence. If it is your new residence, did you change residences ○ before or ○ afterAugust 23, 2011? If your new legal residence is in Maryland, your voter registration record will be updated with your newaddress. Do not check here if you are away from your Maryland residence for school, work or travel.For the general election, I want my absentee ballot mailed to:Street Address ____________________________________________________________ Apt ______________City ____________________________________ State ____________ Zip ______________○ Check here if this is your new legal residence. If it is your new residence, did you change residences ○ before or ○ afterOctober 18, 2011? If your new legal residence is in Maryland, your voter registration record will be updated with your newaddress. Do not check here if you are away from your Maryland residence for school, work or travel.Part 3 – SignatureX _______________________________________________Date _______________________________Part 4 – Certificate of Assistance (completed only if someone helped you complete this form – see instructions)Under penalty of perjury, I hereby certify that the voter named above needed help completing this form because of a disability or inability to reador write and authorized me to complete this application. If the voter was unable to sign Part 3 of this application because of a disability or inabilityto read or write, I have printed the voter’s name in Part 3 and written my initials.Signature of Assistant ______________________________________________Date __________________Printed Name of Assistant _____________________________________________________________________SBE 9-301-1 Rev. 2/1133

State of MarylandAbsentee Ballot Application Instructions for the 2011 Baltimore City Mayoral Elections——————————————————————————————————————————————–Can I vote by absentee ballot? Yes, if you are a registered voter in Maryland and reside in BaltimoreCity. Only residents of Baltimore City may vote in the 2011 Baltimore City Mayoral Elections.How do I get an absentee ballot?1. Complete and sign the absentee ballot application and return it to the Baltimore City Board of Elections by the deadline.Your application must be received (not just mailed) by the deadline.ooPrimary Election – The deadline is Tuesday, September 6, 2011. It must be received by 8:00 pm ifyou mail or deliver the application or 11:59 pm if you fax or email it.General Election – The deadline is Tuesday, November 1, 2011. It must be received by 8:00 pm ifyou mail or deliver the application or 11:59 pm if you fax or email it.You may mail or deliver your completed application to:Baltimore City Board of ElectionsBenton Office Building, Room 129417 E. Fayette StreetBaltimore, MD 21202-3432You may fax your completed application to 410-727-1775 or email the completed application (as anattachment) to mildred.easterling@baltimorecity.gov. You may contact the Baltimore City Board ofElections at 410-396-5574.2. If the Baltimore City Board of Elections receives your completed application by the deadline, the board ofelections will issue you an absentee ballot. Ballots are typically available about 3 weeks before an election.o If you want your absentee ballot mailed to you, it will be mailed to the address you selected in Part 2.oIf you want to print your absentee ballot from the State Board of Elections’ website, you must provideyour email address in Part 1. If you do not, your ballot will be mailed to you. When your absenteeballot is ready, election officials will send you an email telling you that your ballot is available and howto print it. The email will be from absentee@elections.state.md.us. You may wish to add this emailaddress to your address book to ensure that the email is not blocked by spam filters or marked as junk.Can someone help me with this form? Yes, if you have a disability or are unable to read or write. Any personcan help you, except a candidate on your ballot, your employer or an agent of your employer, or an officer oragent of your union. The person can help you with Parts 1, 2, and 3 and must complete Part 4. If you cannotsign this form, the person helping you should print your name in Part 3 and write his or her initials after yourname.Can someone pick up my absentee ballot and bring it to me? Yes, if you complete the Designation of Agentform (available at your county board of elections or at www.elections.state.md.us – “Absentee Voting”). Theperson you name must be at least 18 years old and not a candidate on your ballot. This person must sign,under penalty of perjury, that he or she gave you your ballot and if you wish, returned your voted ballot to thelocal board of elections.Large type application is available upon request.34

BALTIMORE CITYSINGLE MEMBER COUNCIL DISTRICTS2011 Baltimore City Primary ElectionVoter Registration ClosesAugust 23, 2011543Early Voting BeginsThursday, September 1, 20116Absentee Ballot Application DeadlineTuesday, September 6, 2011142Early Voting EndsThursday, September 8, 201171213Baltimore City Primary Election DayTuesday, September 13, 201189112011 Baltimore City General Election1Voter Registration Re-opensMonday, September 26, 2011Voter Registration ClosesTuesday, October 18, 201110Early Voting BeginsThursday, October 28, 2011Absentee Ballot Application DeadlineTuesday, November 1, 2011Baltimore City Board of ElectionsArmstead B. C. Jones,Sr. - DirectorCharles L. Benton Bldg.417 E. Fayette Street (Room 129)Baltimore MD 21202-3432410-396-5550410-962-8747 (Fax)www.baltimorecity.gov/government/elections/Early Voting EndsThursday, November 3, 2011Baltimore City General Election DayTuesday, November 3, 2011WEBSITE LINKSBaltimore CityBaltimore MayorBaltimore Council PresidentBaltimore ComptrollerBaltimore City CouncilBaltimore City State’s AttorneyCitation Request Form:CitiStat ReportsFind Your City Council DistrictLocate Polling LocationsState Board of ElectionsVoter Registrationshttp://www.baltimorecity.gov/http://www.ci.baltimore.md.us/mayor/http://www.baltimorecitycouncil.com/pm_president.htmhttp://www.comptroller.baltimorecity.gov/http://www.baltimorecitycouncil.comhttp://www.stattorney.org/http://www.ci.baltimore.md.us/downloads/Citation_Request_Form.pdfhttp://www.baltimorecity.gov/news/citistat/reports.htmlhttp://cityservices.baltimorecity.gov/citycouncil/http://baltimorecity.gov/government/elections/polling.phphttp://www.elections.state.md.ushttp://www.elections.state.md.us/voter_registration35Maryland Voter Information Project