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County Commissioner, Garrett County · District 1

Jeff Hovis

Candidate for County Commissioner, Garrett County, District 1

Democratic

Background

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Opposes property tax and county fee increases.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Garrett County Commissioner District 1

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “We need to hold the line on property tax increases and other fees imposed by the county.”
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  • Supports prioritizing education, infrastructure and economic development spending.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Garrett County Commissioner District 1

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “Education, infrastructure maintenance, and economic development.”
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Housing

  • Proposes a county housing agency and a transit agency.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Garrett County Commissioner District 1

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “Expand the business and economic development department of the county, create a county housing agency, and a county transit agency.”
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  • Supports expanding the county's first-time home buyer program.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Garrett County Commissioner District 1

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “Expand and improve the county program for first-time home buyers.”
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Environment & parks

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