What Ebony Will Do for the People of Dumfries

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     While we know that the current Town Council has voted to   build an amazing community recreation center that will be equipped with an   indoor pool, it will likely take at least 2 years to be completed. Our   seniors and youth should have sustaining daily activities to do today. Some   of our neighborhoods are badly in need of streetlights and sidewalks. We need   more walkable space like in areas surrounding Main Street. I will help to   find funding resources through grants and scrutinizing waste in the budget to   help fund more desirable long-standing programs for everyone.

 Serving the public is like building a bridge of trust. That bridge is only as strong as our elected officials want it to be and it must be built on being open and honest about how the Town’s money is being spent. I was disappointed to learn that the spouse of an elected official was paid almost $5,000 to provide electrical services to the Town without a public bidding process. In fact, at the time of service the spouse did not even hold a business license in the Town of Dumfries which means they did not pay taxes on the revenue earned. I’ll work hard to put an end to wasteful spending and potential conflicts of interest. 

 Dumfries is growing rapidly and no doubt about it people are visiting our little Town more and more. With the opening of the Rose Gaming Resort, the proposed Waterfront district, planned changes on Main Street, including the new housing project, and the widening of Route 1, the Town of Dumfries will see massive changes in the future. It is important to manage that growth in a way that benefits everyone. I will advocate for investing in our infrastructure, supporting our small businesses and attracting the right businesses while creating well-paying jobs right here in Dumfries.