DOUGLAS PHILLIPS
FOR HARFORD COUNTY COUNCIL
PUTTING RESIDENTS FIRST
VISION &
PRIORITIES
Here are a few of the most important things Doug Phillips would do on the county council.
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SMART LAND USE AND IMPROVED INFRASTUCTURE
I oppose heavy industrial uses on agricultural land. I support county-wide efforts to limit or oppose solar farms on agricultural land. I favor transparency and community involvement in zoning decisions. I believe our infrastructure (roads, water supply, and schools) should be addressed to improve residents' quality of life.
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SMALL GOVERNMENT, LOW TAXES
I oppose any new taxes. I support a reduction of the county's property tax rate. We must monitor and maintain Harford's budget surplus and excellent bond rating. Spend wisely and monitor all expenditures on a continual basis. Make Harford County Schools accountable for results and for fiscal responsibility.
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PUBLIC SAFETY AND QUALITY OF LIFE
I oppose Wes Moore and Annapolis Democrats for attempting to control rural areas. I support all our public safety agencies and first responders. I aim to preserve open space, expand preserved land and parks, maintain and increase our quality of life.
MEET
DOUGLAS PHILLIPS
About Douglas Phillips
I grew up in a military family and I learned to work hard from a young age. I have been married for many years to a life-long Marylander and we are raising two children in Churchville. I am a traditional conservative who enjoys the outdoors, being involved in church, and helping out in the community.
I have built several businesses and, as an attorney in private practice, I have represented thousands of Marylanders and argued cases in nearly every court in Maryland. My practice is divided between three areas: Business Law, Estates and Trusts, and Criminal Defense. I represent dozens of local and regional businesses, in various industries. My main office is here in Harford County and I am a member of the Route 40 Business Association and the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce.
I have always been active in my community. I have been a head high school lacrosse coach and I currently coach both lacrosse and wrestling at the youth/rec level. I attend Churchville Presbyterian Church and have taught Vacation Bible School. I am a Churchville Lions Club member, volunteer at the Welcome One/Harford House homeless shelter in Belcamp, and contribute to numerous Harford County charities personally and through businesses.
District E includes parts of Bel Air, Aberdeen, and Havre de Grace, and I am lucky to live just a few minutes from each of these towns. When Harford County was founded in the 1700s, this area was known as the "Lower Crossroads" because traveling between Harford's towns required a trip on Churchville Road (rt. 22) or Level Road (rt. 155). Today, the district has grown and includes Aberdeen Proving Ground, Ripken Stadium, and the campuses of Harford County College, Towson University-Northeast, and University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Hospital at Aberdeen. We have access to the Chesapeake Bay, Deer Creek, and Susquehanna River, along with farms, forests, and open space worth protecting. High schools within District E include C. Milton Wright, Aberdeen High, Harford Tech, and the John Carroll School.
I love Harford County! I promise to represent the residents of District E and welcome the input of every local resident and business owner. Ultimately the job of the council is to reflect the priorities and interests of our local areas.
PUTTING RESIDENTS FIRST