It’s in development so please feel free to contact me directly with any additional questions.

– Judd

Thank you.

Thanks for your comments.

I do think that people are genuinely more interested in the economy than saving the Bay. I just don’t think the two issues are mutually exclusive.

Obviously, the State always must deal with more than one issue at a time. Jobs and restoring the Chesapeake Bay would both be near the top of my list.

Not all steps that would improve the health of Bay requiring spending additional state revenue. Also, there are programs that could be put in place that would improve the health of the Bay and create jobs. (For example, the existing funding for upgrading of homeowners septic systems.)

Looking foward to continuing the discussion.

– Judd

Correct claim to the quote used by the Congressman belongs to Jesse Jackson, and while quite inspiring, it’s not really apt when anticipating a decision between conservation and the need for jobs. Picking “both” is the typical politician’s position, and reveals the willingness to spend money on things we might like but cannot afford.

There’s a lot of people needing jobs in Maryland right now, but I don’t think the work that needs done in the Bay is going to put any significant portion of them to work.

When the people say they’re more interested in the economy than saving the Bay, don’t you think it’d be wise to listen to them, rather than translate it into something you’d rather hear?

I didn’t compose the team (and am not certain of each person’s home address) but its composition certainly does not preclude participation and input from others.

I will certainly reach out to you and people from your neighborhood.

– Judd