Wayne T. Gilchrest* (R)
Office Sought: U.S. House, Maryland District 1
Age: 60
Residence: Kennedyville.
Education: AA, Wesley College; BA, Delaware State University; course work, Loyola College.
Occupation: Member of Congress; former high school teacher.
Web site: http://www.gilchrest.org
E-mail address: www.gilchrest.house.gov
Elected offices/civic activities:
Member of U.S. House of Representatives, 1990-present.
Why should voters elect you?
"Experience, honesty and integrity. My record reflects an independent voice that votes on the merits of the issue, not for political expediency."
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
"The biggest challenge facing my district is the explosion of growth that threatens to change the character of the region. We are losing our farms, and the landscape will be forever altered. The health of the Chesapeake Bay continues to decline, and we will all suffer as a result. Our region relies on the Bay for our economy so we need to be careful how we proceed. We need economic development that fits our region."
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