Issue Position: First Priorities if Elected

Issue Position

Boosting the economy in Prince George's County. Our county was hit harder than anywhere else in the region when home values declined. You must understand that our county formulates its budget based on "projected" housing tax income. When the market tanked, County income from tax assessment fell, but the county's financial obligations did not. In other words, we still had to pay the bills even though income decreased. this of course creates pressure of swallowing additional taxes to make up for the shortfall. The answer to this dilemma has not changed in many years, that is to coax businesses, both private and federal, to set up shop here in the county. We must have mechanisms in place that will encourage businesses to select Prince George's over competing counties in the state. This would be one of my top priorities!.

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