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County Commissioner, Washington County

Jonathan Fish

Candidate for County Commissioner, Washington County

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Computer programmer

Computer programmer for about seven years and a former high school chemistry teacher; holds a political science degree from the University of Florida. First run for office.

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Documented positions

Education

  • Supports better teacher retention and local career training.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Washington County Commissioner

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

    “I want our teachers taken care of so we have long term retention of talent.”
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Housing

  • Supports affordable housing, food security and livable wages.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Washington County Commissioner

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

    “1. Affordable housing for all 2. Food security 3. Livable wages and increasing job variety 4. Childcare and Education”
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Economy & jobs

  • Opposes relying on more warehouse-style development for growth.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Washington County Commissioner

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

    “We could open several more Amazon-like factories and it wouldn't help this be a place that people are thriving.”
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Government & transparency

  • Pledges to seek input from community groups on decisions.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Washington County Commissioner

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

    “I want to find ways to here from as many groups as possible and receive recommendations”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jonathan Fish on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

All sources (3)

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