Jennifer P. Dougherty D
Office Sought: U.S. House, District 6
Age: 48
Residence: Frederick.
Education: BA, history, Mount St. Mary's University.
Occupation: Owner, Jennifer's Restaurant; Realtor, Taylor Properties.
Web site:http://www.jenniferdougherty.com
E-mail address: campaign@jenniferdougherty.com
Offices and positions held: Mayor, City of Frederick, 2002-06; former chairman, Frederick County Chamber of Commerce; board secretary, Maryland Environmental Service, 2002-04; former board member, Heartly House; member, Rotary Club of Carroll Creek, Frederick Light the Night Walk.
Why should voters elect you?
I am ready to do the job! My experience as a small-business owner and mayor have prepared me to make the right choices.
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
Traffic: Residents and businesses spend more time and money on commuting to out-of-county destinations. Few mass-transit options get funding, and lack of funding for highway projects slows the completion of important projects. When elected, I will work to support predictable funding streams, mass-transit options on the Interstate 270 corridor and create incentives for a biofuels refinery in Western Maryland to provide alternative fuel options, create jobs and build the economy. I will sponsor an annual Regional Transportation Summit to coordinate projects that cross state lines and prioritize local needs. We must solve our transportation problems in order to grow our economy.
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