Tim Chaney Announces His Candidacy For District 1 Council Seat

Tim Chaney, 51, a resident of Franklin Avenue and frequent attendee at Salisbury City Council meetings, filed this morning as a candidate for the District 1 council seat. District 1 includes parts of West Salisbury, Chaney’s area, and a stretch from Downtown through northern Camden.

Chaney, who helped start the Presidents Neighborhood Association and currently serves as its treasurer, said crime reduction, improving struggling neighborhoods, addressing housing problems and better spending priorities are his core issues for this campaign.

“Most of all, District 1 needs to be heard and to have a voice that speaks for everyday people,” Chaney said.

“In a way, I’ve been speaking up for District 1 people for a long time at council meetings,” added Chaney, who works as a kitchen supervisor and chef at an assisted living residence. The native of Baltimore moved to Salisbury as a youth in 1969 and graduated from Wicomico Senior High School in 1976.

Chaney feels too much emphasis has been placed on new developments, lofty projects and special interests while neighborhoods like his and others in District 1 suffer.

“I’m just a resident who knows what it means to work for a living, struggle against hard times, and want something better for our children,” Chaney stated. “I don’t have children myself, but I worry about them. They’re our future,” he said.

His campaign treasurer is Shirley M. Dashiell, a lifelong Wicomico County resident and well-known Westside volunteer.

District 1’s low voter turnout and lack of citizen participation with government also concern Chaney, who said that he hopes his candidacy will encourage more people to get involved. He said that, in just the short time his neighborhood association has existed, people working together have made some small changes for the better.

“Our district has people of many colors and backgrounds. I think that’s a strength,” Chaney said.

Authority: Tim Chaney for District One, Shirley M. Dashiell, Treasurer

UPDATE: Joe I saw a few questions about donations. I should have my PO box address tomorrow and checks should be written out to "Tim Chaney for District One." Thanks to everyone, I look forward to meeting as many people as possible. Let's work together for open government. Thanks again.......Tim Chaney

Authority: Tim Chaney for District One, Shirley M. Dashiell, Treasurer