Johnny Mercer
Community organizer · Woodsboro
The gist
- Supports limiting data centers to industrial zones
- Supports inclusionary housing and exploring rent stabilization
- Opposes the 287(g) immigration enforcement program
- Pledges to push for a County Climate Action Plan
- Supports expanding agricultural land preservation
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Supports limiting data centers to industrial zones
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Frederick County Council District 5Candidate 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.”
Supports inclusionary housing and exploring rent stabilization
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Frederick County Council District 5Candidate 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.”
Opposes the 287(g) immigration enforcement program
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Frederick County Council District 5Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“That's why I've always been outspoken in my opposition to 287(g).”
Pledges to push for a County Climate Action Plan
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Frederick County Council District 5Candidate 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!”
Supports expanding agricultural land preservation
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Frederick County Council District 5Candidate 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.”