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As a write-in candidate for Allegany County Commissioner and a person who deals not with rhetoric but only with realism and logic, I have developed a five-point agenda to get us out of our economic problems.
By using the Maryland Association of Counties and the National Association as strong lobbying forces, we can overcome the lack of jobs and economic development to make America great again.
As a former mayor, I can assure the people that experience, leadership and public service will guide me to work in your best interest.
From 1978 to 1982, my administration saved the taxpayers of Cumberland, with the aid of the Maryland Municipal League, $5.7 million in accrued unfunded liabilities in 1981; kept Allegany High School in Cumberland (1981), built the south wing of Memorial Hospital with a helipad; contributed $100,000 to the South Cumberland Library (1980); rebuilt North Mechanic Street (1978-81); completed Queen City Drive and Oldtown Road (1978-81); installed sodium vapor lights for better lighting to protect our citizens (1981); acquired the Western Maryland Station (1981); took office with a $428,000 deficit and left my successor with a surplus and other accomplishments.
Our class motto at Fort Hill was “Deeds Not Words” and I carry this slogan with me as a guidepost for positive actions.
Ross Perot, former presidential candidate, warned us of the ramifications of outsourcing of American jobs and the need for fair trade not free trade and the American workers need for a level playing field.
During my tenure I served on the Memorial Hospital Board of Governors, Cumberland Airport Authority, Evitts Creek Water Company and established the Senior Citizens Center on Frederick Street.
It is my desire to serve and to fulfill this pledge to exercise fiscal responsibility as my word is my bond.
I graduated from Fort Hill High School, attended Frostburg State Teachers special classes in economics, served in the U.S. Naval Air Force during the Korean War, former real estate broker, associate broker and salesman.
In 1980, I was chairman of the Legislative Action Committee for the large cities group of the Maryland Municipal League at Aberdeen, Md.
I can be reached at 1-410-970-1416 or at franknethken@yahoo.com.
Remember it’s your government, your choice!
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