Public safety involves protecting the public — safeguarding people from crimes, disaster, and other potential dangers and threats. Public safety is the dedicated responsibility of our first responders police officers, emergency medical teams, fire departments, and more. No matter the role, the primary goal of public safety professionals is to prevent danger and to protect the wellbeing of citizens, communities, and organizations. We need to continue to invest in Harford County’s quality of life by investing in our first responders and our law enforcement agencies. Inclusiveness and communication will allow law enforcement to enhance their community presence and understanding while improving public safety.

I have a diverse background including retiring honorably from the Maryland State Police with 20 years of service. I understand the desire for police reform. However, a one size fits all approach is not the right answer. There needs to be a “Common Sense” Community Involved Reform Process. When we talk of police. brutality and excessive force, painting every law enforcement agency and its’ members with the same brush does not allow for true community policing.

As a member of the Maryland Municipal League Legislative Committee, I opposed many of the Police Reform Legislation proposals, including the removal of LEOBR and SRO’s from schools.

The need for accountability and transparency from the Board of Education for all counties and Baltimore City. When schools are failing our children and questions are raised to the Board of Education on how the money is allocated and school curriculum is implemented, neither the legislators nor citizens receive clear answers. Kirwan is not the answer providing additional spending on student education without prescribing a reporting mechanism to track student improvement by a testing system. Baltimore City Schools funding, according to state data, would nearly double from current levels of $16,000 to more than $30,000 ($30,117) per student in 2030.

This is my assurance that I will judiciously spend, earn, and generate funds without placing undue hardship on Tax-payers and businesses. I want to keep taxes low while eliminating wasteful government spending. This is a hard balancing act as I want to ensure the safety of our communities, the continuance of quality education while making Harford County and Maryland a business-friendly state.

The laws of the State of Maryland need to be adhered to and enforced. The selective enforcement or failure to prosecute by the States Attorney’s Office is unconscionable. Laws can and should be changed to reflect the values and vision of the residents. Changes in the law can and should be brought to the attention of the Maryland State Legislature it is their duty and responsibility. The handgun laws in Maryland need to be enforced and incarceration should be a punishment for repeat offenders..

The Susquehanna River provides 80% of the sediment that impacts the Chesapeake Bay. The Clean Chesapeake Coalition likened the opening of the gates from the Conowingo Dam to the flushing of a toilet. When the dam river flow exceeds 100,000 cfs, scouring occurs — dumping nutrient-laden sentiment into the upper Bay in shock loading proportions. On September 2, 2021 - 9 gates were open with a flow rate of 191,000 cfs. We also know that because of the lost trapping capacity in the Conowingo reservoir, most of the sediment and associated pollution flowing down the Susquehanna due to the heavy and persistent rains will flow unabated into the Maryland portion of the Bay.

I understand the wait and see outcome of the current the lawsuit, but I stand ready to fully support in Annapolis the retires position that changes to the prescription drug plan cannot apply retroactively and did not change their eligibility to participate in the state’s prescription drug plan. Benefits In 2011, lawmakers passed pension reform, including a change that would shift retirees from the state’s prescription benefit plan to Medicare for Medicare-eligible retirees by July 2019, intended to coincide with the closure of the “donut hole” coverage gap in Medicare Part D.

Dave believes families are the foundation of society. He believes in reforms for the foster child and adoption systems, so that more children can be placed in homes where they are wanted. As a City Council Member Dave has continually advocated for the special needs community. In Havre de Grace, Tydings Park is an example of recent changes for all with the inclusion of playground equipment for special needs children and an ADA compliant ramp to allow easier access from the park to the rest room facilities and restaurant for special needs adults and children along with parents with strollers.

Dave believes in the right to legally posses a firearm by Maryland residents. Maryland has one of the strictest gun laws in the nation. The law bans assault rifles and high-capacity magazines, and it makes Maryland one of only six states that require handgun purchasers to get fingerprinted and take gun safety courses. "Who Should Apply? Any person who wishes to purchase, rent, or transfer a regulated firearm must complete a MSP 77R Application and Affidavit to purchase a regulated firearm. This includes individuals acquiring a regulated firearm through a firearm dealer, secondary sale/private sale, gift, or a person who wishes to voluntarily register a regulated firearm shall complete a Maryland State Police Application and Affidavit to Purchase a Regulated Firearm (MSP 77R). text goes here