These are just a few of the top issues that matter in Maryland District 37.
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The Shore is getting left behind. We can embrace our heritage, while moving the Shore towards an economy that works for us today.
Economic development on the Shore takes on a different shape. Many traditional economic development incentives don't apply here. Supporting existing small businesses and helping them expand is our primary strategy.
Quality of life is a big selling point for Shore families, but the ability to earn more in higher paying jobs is forcing many to relocate.
Keep our home grown small businesses going and support their expansion.
Support for our agricultural and seafood industries to compete in and adapt to existing and future markets.
Connect the next generation workforce with the opportunities of tomorrow.
Invest in transformational projects that support heritage and ecotourism, like the high-speed pedestrian ferry project.
Balancing farmland preservation with residential and commercial needs to maintain the character of the Shore, while also tackling difficult housing challenges
On the Eastern Shore we know how to make a little go a very long way, but we need to do more to create thriving communities across the district.
Let's invest in the programs and strategies that work so we can turn the tide on sustainable community development.
Our community revitalization tactics work, they’re just not funded at the level they deserve. It’s time to strengthen and support the small‑town economic and community development efforts already making a difference.
Committed to addressing key environmental issues facing the Eastern Shore, including the health of the bay and building long-term environmental resilience among our local communities
The Shore is on the frontline of environmental change that will touch us all. We live in one of the most vulnerable coastlines along the Atlantic.
We can do more to get ahead of our toughest challenges - storm threats, shoreline erosion, and sinking land. But our towns can’t shoulder this alone. We need stronger state partnerships and a truly comprehensive approach, and we need to move quickly.
We must work on adaptation strategies that preserve our cultural identity and sense of place, while supporting resilience to environmental changes.
Leveraging state and federal resources to improve local infrastructure and services
Our small town communities are facing significant financial pressures related to necessary and important infrastructure improvements.
Aging infrastructure in many places is failing or reaching capacity. We need to support our local communities investment in necessary projects.
Growth in the region is also increasing the demands and expectation on our local community service providers.
Infrastructure investment is vital to current residents and to our potential growth.
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