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County Council District 2
In the Democratic council primaries, County Executive Douglas M. Duncan fell short in his push to boost his support on the council, with which he sparred many times during his first term in office. His support could be further eroded in the general election, as some Republican council candidates are expected to mount strong challenges.
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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.
Nancy H. Dacek*
Republican
Age: 64
Residence: Germantown.
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Married: Yes.
Children: Five.
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Education: BA, Wellesley College; MA, Case Western Reserve University.
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Occupation/Employer: Council member, Montgomery County.
Elected Offices and Civic Activities: Board of Trustees, Germantown Cultural Arts Center; Potomac Community Center Board; Countywide Recreation Advisory Board; Western Area Recreation Advisory Board; Winston Churchill High School PTSA.
Why should voters elect you?
"My record stands for itself. I have consistently represented the interests of the upcounty; supported tax reductions; fought for quality in our classrooms; promoted public safety; and worked to preserve the quality of our communities and the environment while maintaining a strong economy. I have promoted class-size reductions, classroom technology, student discipline and respect for teachers and youth initiatives to address rising crime among our young. I remain a voice for fiscal responsibility and always consider the impact on taxpayers of my decisions."
What do you want voters to know about you?
"I make tough choices and stick to my positions despite pressure of special interest groups. I listen and am responsive to my constituents."
Web site: None.
Email: nandacek@aol.com
Herman Taylor
Democrat
Age: 31
Residence: Ashton.
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Married: No.
Children: None.
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Education: Springbrook High School graduate; attended Morgan State College.
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Occupation/Employer: Founder and CEO, Deskmate Inc.
Elected Offices and Civic Activities: Treasurer of the Board of The Arc (Association of Retarded Citizens); Montgomery County Regional Board of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington; Washington Adventist Hospital Board of Trustees; Washington Adventist Hospital’s Foundation President; Capital Bank Maryland Advisory Board.
Why should voters elect you?
"I am running for County Council to help Montgomery County strengthen its economy through encouraging business growth that brings in new jobs. Having developed my own office products business in Silver Spring by planning for a competitive marketplace, I believe that we must first make the county a more welcoming place for businesses, then provide job skills enhancement for a highly diverse work force. I would press for a transportation and road system that gets people to work, shopping, recreation and health care. I would make sure that youth can learn what they are able in a safe and constructive environment."
What do you want voters to know about you?
"Committed to community. I advocate for retarded citizens and youth, serve Washington Adventist Hospital, Capital Bank/Maryland, Boys/Girls Club, 4th Congressional Small Business Advisory."
Web site: www.hermantaylor.org
Email: herman@hermantaylor.org
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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