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County Council Member, Frederick County · District 5

Johnny Mercer

Candidate for County Council Member, Frederick County, District 5

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Community organizer
Lives in
Woodsboro
Campaign website
manyformercer.com

A community organizer in the Washington region who grew up in Woodsboro.

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Documented positions

Public safety

Housing

  • Supports inclusionary housing and exploring rent stabilization

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Frederick County Council District 5

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

    “I support stronger inclusionary housing, investment in affordable housing, and development policies that produce homes people can afford.”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports limiting data centers to industrial zones

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Frederick County Council District 5

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

    “Data centers need to be limited to appropriate industrial zones … with companies paying for any grid upgrades.”
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  • Pledges to push for a County Climate Action Plan

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Frederick County Council District 5

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

    “As a council-member, I will push for a County Climate Action Plan as soon as possible!”
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  • Supports expanding agricultural land preservation

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Frederick County Council District 5

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

    “We must protect farmland and forests by expanding ag land preservation and strengthening zoning to prevent sprawl.”
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