Thomas F. McKay (R)
Office Sought: Maryland State Senate, District 29
Age: 49
Residence: Hollywood.
Education: Some college, University of Maryland.
Occupation: President, Woodburns Market.
Web site: http://thomasmckay.com
E-mail address: tommy@thomasmckay.com
Elected offices/civic activities:
President, St. Mary's Board of Commissioners, 2002-present; member, state Critical Area Commission, 2003-present; delegate, Republican National Convention, 2002; chairman/director, Mid-Atlantic Food Dealers Association, 1983-95; member, Maryland Retailers
Why should voters elect you?
"My experience as a father meeting family challenges, business owner meeting payroll, head of local government meeting community needs, means exciting solutions for Southern Maryland."
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
"Families spending less time commuting and more time home with children, we need an improved transportation plan with priority funding. Schools, critical to our future, must be properly funded and held accountable. Stop talking about cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay and take action. Manage growth to protect our rural character while being a good place for Navy, Constellation and other businesses to do business. Drugs and domestic violence need stiffer penalties and real solutions. Increases in assessments on homes need to be controlled. Family values must be defended, including innocent life; crack down on illegal immigration; improve recreation, arts."
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