Franchot Files For Re-Election As Comptroller Of Maryland

Peter Franchot officially filed for re-election as Comptroller of Maryland on Friday, September 18th. Watch the video he recorded moments after filing and make a generous contribution to support his campaign.

We've accomplished so much already. We've made it so much easier for the vast majority of taxpayers who do the right thing and pay their fair share. We've collected hundreds of millions of dollars from major corporations that tried to shun their fair share through tax avoidance schemes. We are taking advantage of state-of-the-art technology to identify delinquent taxpayers and settle their accounts. We've even reunited Marylanders with over $160 million in unclaimed property!

I've joined with Governor O'Malley on the Board of Public Works to reinforce the State's 25% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal, and have been a leading advocate of "green" businesses such as those in Maryland's growing life sciences, computer services and wine industries. As Vice-Chairman of the State Retirement and Pension System, I've worked to preserve the hard-earned financial security of working families across Maryland.

We've done so much together, but now is not the time to be complacent. e expect a hard fought campaign next year. It's why I need your help now to raise $15,000 by September 30th. Now more than ever, we need an independent voice and a fiscal watchdog in the Comptroller's Office, one who stands up for the taxpayers.

GO HERE to watch his video.