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Comptroller
Former governor William Donald Schaefer handily won the Democratic nomination for one of the state's most powerful jobs. Larry M. Epstein, the GOP candidate, secured the nomination by a mere eight votes. The winner will succeed the late Louis L. Goldstein, who died in July after 40 years as comptroller.
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OTHER LOCAL RACES
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Incumbents' names are marked with asterisks. Web site and email addresses appear in the form in which they were submitted by the candidates.
Larry Mark Epstein
Republican
Age: 49
Residence: Baltimore County.
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Married: Yes.
Children: Two.
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Education: University of Maryland graduate.
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Occupation/Employer: Certified Public Accountant; Certified Valuation Analyst; Senior partner, Hertbach & Company, P.A.
Elected Offices and Civic Activities: Tax and Budget Commission of Baltimore County Government; Finance Committee of Congresswoman Helen D. Bentley; Falls Road Community Association Board; United Support Against Multiple Sclerosis; Finance Committee of the Lung Association.
Why should voters elect you?
"The State Comptroller's mandate is to superintend the fiscal affairs of Maryland. He must, therefore, have the competence to ensure that our tax system is being administered professionally and fairly. But, just as important, the comptroller must be an independent voice who will speak against the tax and spend policies that have existed in our state. As a CPA with 24 years of experience, I have the ability to cope with the complex fiscal problems that face the state. I am not part of the 'good old boy' network of state government."
What do you want voters to know about you?
"I am a detail-oriented individual who will roll up his sleeves and use my experience to make this office work for the people."
Web site: None.
Email: swe_t@hotmail.com
William Donald Schaefer
Democrat
Age: 76
Residence: Anne Arundel County.
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Married: No.
Children: None.
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Education: Baltimore City College; Master of Laws and JD, University of Maryland School of Law.
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Occupation/Employer: Attorney, of counsel, Gordon, Feinblatt, Rothman, Hoffberger & Hollander, LLC.
Elected Offices and Civic Activities: Governor, State of Maryland; mayor, Baltimore City; City Council president; City Council member.
Why should voters elect you?
"I will continue to operate the Office of the Comptroller efficiently and to safeguard the state's prized AAA bond rating, which keeps our cost of borrowing low. As a member of the Board of Public Works, I will work to make sure that all those who do business with the state are treated fairly and that the integrity of contract awards is without question. I will continue to support initiatives in economic development and education that require Board of Public Works approval. I will do everything I can to make sure that state government works for people."
What do you want voters to know about you?
"Since 1994, I have missed the opportunities, large and small, to help people in Maryland make a better life for themselves and those they love."
Web site: www.gfrlaw.com
Email: wschaefer@gfrlaw.com
The Voters' Guide was compiled from staff reporting and information provided by the candidates in response to questionnaires from The Washington Post.
Each candidate was asked to provide biographical information, a photograph and a brief statement about why the voters should elect him or her.
Candidates' responses were edited for length and style.
© Copyright 1998 The Washington Post Company
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