John E. Perry*
Office Sought: City Council District 2
Age: 67
Residence: Berwyn.
Education: Served four years in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Occupation: Self-employed buying and selling recyclable auto parts; member, College Park City Council, District 2.
Web site: None given.
E-mail address: None given.
Offices and positions held: Member, College Park City Council, 1979-83, 1987-present; past member, Prince George's County Civic Federation, Democratic Central Committee; past president, College Park Boys and Girls Club; past president, current board member, Berwyn District Civic Association.
Why should voters elect you?
I am willing to give the time. I don't have all the answers but will work to have local government efficient and fair for all.
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
The most urgent issue facing College Park is the state's failure to move ahead with the improvements to U.S. Route 1. A lot of taxpayer money has been spent on studies, consultants and citizen participation. The elected officials do not recognize the economic impact that improving this road will have on this inner Beltway community. The main road leading to the University of Maryland continues to be unsafe, ugly and outdated. Development is coming slowly and because of the condition of Route 1 will soon outpace the planned improvements that would enhance this new development.
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