Pete Smith Runs For Anne Arundel County Council In District 1

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Patch asked County Council and county executive candidates to complete a questionnaire outlining their priorities. Anne Arundel County Council District 1 candidate Pete Smith participated in our survey. Smith's unedited responses are posted below.

Name

Pete Smith

Campaign website

https://www.votepetesmith.com

City or town of residence

Jessup

Office sought

County Council, District 1

Party affiliation

Democrat

Education

BS, Information Technology

Occupation

Program Manager

Family

Father to two amazing children.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Age

42

Previous public office, appointive or elective

Yes, Previous Councilmember, District 1

Why are you seeking this office?

I have a passion for serving. Having previously served in this seat, I fell in love with the ability to truly have an impact of the quality of life for those that live and work in our community.

Please complete this statement: The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ___, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Growth. I want my next term to focus on infrastructure.

What do you plan to do to address traffic and overcrowding in Anne Arundel County?

My plan is to focus on infrastructure as a priority for the county.

What do you plan to do to address the ongoing school bus driver shortage?

Continue to fund the request from the school board to ensure adequate resources are available for the situation.

What does campaign finance say about your race?

Smith did not answer this question.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

Experience

If you are challenging an incumbent, in what way has the current officeholder failed the community?

N/A

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?

Our capital improvement program as well as public safety and education.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

Previous service/legislation impacting our community and my 25 years of service to this nation. Each of these components have given me the ability to ready on day one of being elected.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Have patience!

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

That progress is a marathon and not a sprint.