Local resident - Marc Kilmer is running for the District 2 County Council seat here in Wicomico. A few years ago, we took notice of him showing up to many of the County Council functions. Those sessions included: Budget sessions, Charter Review Committee sessions, etc. We also took notice that during many of his testimonies he exhibited a unique ability to analyze, in depth, what was and was not working, and, by offering constructive solutions. As fellow taxpayers and reporters, we were impressed by his cognitive reasoning skills in weighing-in on various matters.
In our opinion -
'He possesses an uncanny ability to manipulate the political machinery to operate in ways that could prove beneficial for Wicomico's taxpayers' - (emphasis added by reporting staff)
There is little doubt - that this individual will have a dramatic positive effect on many of the important decisions should he become elected to political office.
Background
He is a father, and married (heterosexual), and attends a Christian Church. He has two kids that he always mentions in most of his presentations. He appears to be family oriented that is well rooted in a traditional American family structure. His accent seems to be somewhat of a mid western origin - although we are unsure. His previous work involved helping a US Senator - and that certainly helps to 'preen him' for this political position.
Assets
- Transparency - during budget hearings, we took notice that he has always been an advocate for online disclosure of budget expenditures. For many years now - we know first hand how important this information is to have. Especially if an average citizen is going to engage in public discussion on pertinent budget hearings. He was one of the very first persons to propose such a plan - an online public disclosure database. Especially in our modern day age of a technology revolution - this format should be one prescribed by most all municipalities. Particularly credit card disbursements, and county personnel expenditures - and as further evidenced by our most recent Board of Education Audit conducted by the Maryland Legislature group.
- Analytic Skills - We are also impressed with his rationale. He will be hard pressed to allow himself to be manipulated. And it might be even harder to 'try and pull any wool over his eyes' in the administration of his council duties. This is an attribute that we have found to be lacking by many in the current field of candidates.
Conclusion - we give him a 'thumbs-up' and wish him the best. You can find out more about him by visiting his website at: www.kilmerforcouncil.com
Article by SBYNEWS Editorial Staff
29 comments:
Did we really need to know he's in a heterosexual marriage?
The guy seems to have it together. He seems to be a very calm, collective, and stable person. He should be a great representative.
9:54 - Are you kidding in this day and age I believe it is relevant.
If this person wins, I believe he will be do a good job. I to have seen him at many of the CC functions.
This sounds to good to be true. He must be a Democrat. Nobody is this squeeky clean.
We will be lucky to have such fine person. He is a diamond in the ruff.
9:54, get real. of course it's important. we are looking for a family man or woman who has good morals and good core values.
in this case he looks like he not only meets this; he is qualified to lead our county in a conservative, thoughtful way.
sounds good to me...
Does anyone know what his party affiliation is?
I have seen him at a lot of county events. He must know what is going on and that is why he has decided to take a stab.
I met him last week and we exchanged views on transparency and accountability across the board, he will be getting my vote.
What Senator did he work for?
He's a Republican.
I am going to vote for this guy. He seems like he will 'walk the talk'.
Wow, I'm impressed. It isn't often that our county fields such fine people. I have taken notice.
It's disappointing that we've reached a point in our society that a person's type of marriage needs defining.
Why doesn't anyone want to say what senator he worked for? Just curious.
Nice write-up on the guy. I hope he wins.
Don't think anyone is hiding it. The DT article from when he announced said it was Senator Craig.
Better hope he and Joe Holloway are elected, what with John Hall unopposed and the two at-large seats up for grabs between at least 1 RINO (Matt H.) and a liberal lunatic (Mitchell), and another district uncertain with Tom Taylor and Dodd.
What did he say at the NAACP forum about County funding for the Chipman Center?
Does he support keeping the County's property tax cap as is? And what about the rain tax that Pollitt wants?
I still wish JOE ALBERO would run. If we could get you in there as executive working with this guy you could turn this area around.
Pollitt doesn't want to rain tax. He lobbied against it. Yes, he wants to do away with the tax cap. He might like the other taxes, but to be fair, at least not that one.
The guy sounds like he has what it takes to try and make a difference. If I'm not mistaken, this is Stevie's District. If this is the case, he'll make a great council representative.
All I have to say is that if this gentlemen has the endorsement of Salisbury News, then that is good enough for me. I say vote for guy and give him a chance.
4:29 -
Are you terminally ignorant, or jut kidding?
You are all funny.... Turn the area around???? Really???? You people don't have a clue. At least a business a week announces it's done on the shore. The time for a turn around was before the bypasses, and mass failure of any progress. You all can talk all you want the shore isn't coming back. Too many things have been lost.
Put toll booths on the bypass with a large portion staying here in Wicomico for roads. If motorists don't want to pay the toll they will have to drive thru Salisbury. I have to admit when driving north in Delaware I don't blink an eye to pay a dollar to bypass Dover.
Who is Tom Taylor?
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