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Platform

“I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives.  I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.”

- Abraham Lincoln -

Pardieck Stands for People First & Community Protection

  • Transparency in government

    • ​Ethics rules that meet state standards
    • Open communication & decision-making
      • Adopt Planning & Zoning pre-application process​ to ensure residents have opportunity to provide input before applicant has invested a lot in plan
    • Campaign finance reporting (Who’s working for you?)
    • Empower people to better understand how government works & get involved. For example, sponsor or establish:
      • governance education workshops​
      • Youth Council advisory board
      • Youth Planning and Zoning advisory board

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  • Encourage Personal Success, Health & Fitness

    • ​Health & Wellness fairs
    • Nutrition & Healthy Cooking Workshops
    • Job fairs & resume workshops
    • Student internships
    • Provide more recreational opportunities
      • Limit beach to local access during summer​
      • Develop one pocket park or other  recreational area

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  • Ensure Safety

    • Walkable community
    • ​Safety fairs/workshops (boating, cyber, fire, emergency preparedness, etc.)
    • Substance Use Disorder awareness & overdose recovery training

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  • Maintain family-oriented, small-town atmosphere

    • Ensure sustainable development practices

      • Controlled growth​
      • Encourage small and diverse resident-friendly businesses to build community feel
    • No expansion of gambling
    • Walkable/bike friendly community
    • Keep Chesapeake Beach beautiful
    • Ensure new Town Comprehensive Plan & zoning regulations better reflect these values

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  • Ensure fiscal responsibility​​

    • Support balanced budget

    • Support multi-year budget plan

    • Review contracts regularly

    • Collaborate with municipal, county, and state governments as well as universities to identify and adopt best practices saving time and money.

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  • Promote quality of life issues

    • Save energy, save money, reduce pollution

      • Solar, geothermal, & wind energy workshops​

      • Promote weatherization programs

      • Conduct energy audit for Town and set energy-use reduction goal for town

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