Michael Kurtianyk, Frederick County Board of County Commissioners, on the

issues: http://michaelk2010.com/site/the-issues/

September 9, 2010

Representing the voice of the

people

As a small business owner and a

father, I have felt the highs and
lows of the business climate this
decade. I have had to adjust
expenses in my business and at
home, while trying to increase
revenue. I understand what
people go through as they fight
to keep their jobs, and hope
taxes aren’t raised. I know. I live
it daily. Just like you.

Leadership isn’t about who is right and who is wrong

Michael believes that we need elected leaders who will work with our
municipalities, not against them. There’s a way to reach a common ground on
most issues and Michael will work tirelessly to improve the County’s
relationship with all levels of government and the citizens of Frederick County.

Isn’t it about time we elect a leader like Michael?

Michael on the Issues

The Budget

The MOST important issue facing Frederick County now and for the foreseeable
future is the budget. We need to continue to shrink the size of our government
AND increase revenue through broadening the commercial tax base by being
business-friendly. In addition to raising revenue in this manner, we must also
look for ways to cut expenses. These cuts must partner with all entities,
State/County/BoE and Local. My responsibility as a County Commissioner
will be to ensure that citizens continue to receive high quality essential
services, such as law enforcement, fire and rescue and education.
We must continue to look at every budget line item and see where we can
reduce expenses. I propose that each division adopt a zero-based budget
approach in which all expenditures must be justified and approved, rather
than just the increases.

Budget partnerships, specifically with the State and Municipalities, should

constructive and not destructive. Every level of government serves the same
people – the citizens of Frederick County. Anything less that cooperative
dialogue is a disservice and disrespectful to our citizens.

Economic Development

Job retention, job expansion and new job recruitment are essential for
economic development. If every company in the County added just ONE job per
year, we’d be adding over 8,000 jobs in the County annually!

As Commissioner, I will continue to promote Frederick as a great location for

doing business with a strong, educated workforce available to employers.

We need to foster an open dialogue between the business community and the
educational institutions in the County so that we have students who are
prepared to enter the workforce with appropriate knowledge, skills and
abilities.

We must understand our workforce. A large majority of the Frederick County

workforce is in the Government Industry Area. That means we need to work
with Federal and State Authorities and get more Government Agencies here in
Frederick. That will allow for more high-paying “live here, work here” jobs and
reduce traffic while improving quality of life and the environment. We must
know our strengths and develop towards them.

Education

I am proud to be married to a wonderful Frederick County Public Schools

teacher. The teachers do a great job teaching our children, who represent our
future.

We can do more as County Commissioners to “sell” Frederick County to

prospective teachers. My vision is to have the BOCC, Chamber, OED, and the
Tourism Council work together on speaking directly to college graduates about
all that Frederick County has to offer.

I would work closely with the Board of Education on reducing expenses where
they can, while still maintaining high quality education for our area students.
Charter Form of Government

Soon after being elected to the Board of County Commissioners, I will make a
motion to form a committee to draft a charter form of government. I hope to
have the support of two other commissioners for this important issue. The
change to a charter form of government will allow Frederick County to speak
with one voice to Annapolis, our municipalities, and other governing bodies,
like the Board of Education.

The Charter form of government allows for a more complete representation of

the citizens of Frederick County.

Waste-To-Energy Facility

The current Board of County Commissioners has already approved moving

forward with the waste-to-energy facility (WTE).

When I first entered the race, I advocated for a “stay of execution” on the
current waste to energy plan because of my concerns about the financing of
this project, and the location of the facility at the McKinney site. However, after
meeting with many experts on this topic, the most logical course of action is to
proceed with the plans that the current Board of County Commissioners voted
for.

After extensive research, I have not been able to identify a viable, alternative
solution on my own or with the help of others.

We cannot just ignore and do nothing about our trash problem in hopes that a
better technology will emerge.

The Board of County Commissioners recently approved a motion to hire a

consultant to study the financial effects of the approved Waste-to-Energy
Facility. I approve this decision, as it will provide a third-party review of the
most compelling argument against this facility, which is the future financial
cost.

We must act in a proactive manner so that we are prepared now, and in the
future, to handle waste disposal for Frederick County residents.

Michael Kurtianyk, Frederick County Board of County Commissioners, on the

issues: http://michaelk2010.com/site/the-issues/

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