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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

© 2020 Authorized by Keith Pardieck for Town Council, 7792 C Street, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732.

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This site was prepared by Keith Pardieck in his personal capacity. The opinions expressed in it are the author's own and do not reflect the view of the U.S. Geological Survey, the Department of Interior, or the United States government.

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