Neal Potter (D-At Large)
County Councilmember
Washington Post Staff Writer
Feb. 3, 1995
Party:
Democrat
Years on Council:
1974 - present
Office Phone:
301-217-7966
Birthdate:
March 22, 1915
Residence:
Chevy Chase
Education:
University of Chicago; BS and MA, University of Minnesota; Johns Hopkins
Career:
County councilman, Montgomery County
Activities/Awards:
Four years as county executive, 20 as county council member; university studies majored in public finance; in Council of Governments, served terms as president and as chairman of Transportation Planning Board; recipient of David and Elizabeth Scull award; 30 years as a civic activist; chairman, County Citizens Planning Association; chairman, Metropolitan Citizens for Clean Air; chairman, County World Federalist Association.
Term of Office:
4 years
Annual Salary:
$54,570
Question:
Why should the voters elect you?
Answer:
"Experience as county executive and on County Council will help secure realistic, effective government policies. In 25 years work, I have secured considerable reform in reducing tax loopholes and limiting property taxes, better land-use planning and environmental protection."
© 1996 The Washington Post Co.
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