2022 MD Governor's race: on Budget & Economy
Peter Franchot:
$5.5B in delinquent taxes; $1B in unclaimed property
One of the best parts of Peter's job is reuniting Marylanders with their unclaimed property. Since he became Comptroller, his agency has returned more than $1 billion to Marylanders through this program.
Peter's office frequently engages in community outreach to encourage Marylanders to visit his unclaimed property database and learn if the State of Maryland owes them money.
By introducing new initiatives and investing in advanced technology, Peter's agency has been able to capture more than $5.5 billion in delinquent taxes over the past 10 years--ensuring that everyone is paying their fair share to allow us to
make meaningful investments in schools, the Chesapeake Bay and community priorities. His state-of-the-art data warehouse has identified and collected more than $427 million in delinquent tax payments.
Source: 2022 Maryland gubernatorial campaign website franchot.com
Feb 18, 2021
Peter Franchot:
Led record state investments to transportation projects
As chairman of the House Transportation Subcommittee, Peter directed record state investments to transportation projects across our state.
He was among the earliest and staunchest supporters of the Purple Line rail transit project and was vital to the early progress of the critical public transit project.
Source: 2022 Maryland gubernatorial campaign website franchot.com
Feb 18, 2021
Peter Franchot:
Reformed procurement system increasing accountability
Peter has used his seat on the state's Board of Public Works to bring about much-needed reforms in our state's procurement system, while ensuring that your hard-earned tax dollars are being spent wisely. Thanks to his leadership, our procurement system
has drastically changed: a significant reduction in single-bid contracts, higher participation from minority-owned and women-owned enterprises, and increased accountability and transparency in the manner in which state contractors spend your money.
Source: 2022 Maryland gubernatorial campaign website franchot.com
Feb 18, 2021
Peter Franchot:
Bring high quality public transportation throughout state
The strength of any economy is in the number and quality of its connections. World-class transportation would give all Marylanders the freedom to experience everything the state has to offer. That's why Peter Franchot will build a world-class,
integrated, and statewide transit system while he's governor. The Franchot administration will seek to invest in areas of the state that do not currently have high quality public transportation, especially high quality rail.
Source: 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial campaign website TK.com
Jul 19, 2021
Robin Ficker:
Improve transportation in congested parts of the state
He said he wants to improve transportation in congested parts of the state, including Montgomery County. "We're the largest jurisdiction, and I think having a governor from
Montgomery County who's lived his whole life in Montgomery County will mean that maybe Montgomery County can be freed from transportation gridlock for once," he said.
Source: Bethesda Magazine on 2022 Maryland gubernatorial race
Apr 1, 2020
Rushern Baker:
A strong transit system with diverse options is crucial
Transportation is about connection: connecting people and goods to destinations and opportunities. A strong transit system with diverse options is crucial to the prosperity of our state. We want to continue building a transportation network
that is compatible with our values of access, equity, and sustainability. This looks like finishing the Purple Line, funding SMART rail, and in our first 100 days in office, renewing the Red Line expansion.
Source: 2022 Maryland Governor campaign website RushernBaker.com
Jun 24, 2022
Wes Moore:
Provide Minority Business Enterprises with support
Ensure procurement agencies reach their goals for investing in Minority Business Enterprise contracts and provide MBEs with supports around curriculum, capital, and customers.
Create a resource and knowledge base to provide MBEs with assistance and best practices
Ensure MBEs have a fair shot at contracts by cracking down on the use of MBE program waivers.
Source: 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial campaign website WesMoore.com
Jul 24, 2022
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