Following is Chris Paladino’s announcement of candidacy in the upcoming County Council District 4 special election.
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CHRIS PALADINO ENTERS RACE FOR
MONTGOMERY COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 SEAT
Cites unique mix of social service and business backgrounds,
and strong record of fiscal responsibility and improving efficiencies.
SILVER SPRING, MD (February 9, 2009) – Chris Paladino, a non-profit leader and successful businessman, announced today that he is entering the special election in the Democratic race to fill the District 4 County Council seat recently vacated by the very sad passing of Don Praisner.
“Our community has been blessed with strong leadership, but I believe the desire for change runs from our national offices all the way down to local races. I want to bring a new way of looking at issues to the Council,” Chris said.
“Our county is facing a once-in-a-generation economic crisis. In times like this, we have to focus on making sure our local government is operating at peak performance.”
Chris says that he knows this will be a hard fought election, but the people of District 4 deserve a spirited contest. “This campaign will be about listening to the voters in our community, focusing on constituent service, and making sure their interests are represented on the Council. I promise to work hard every day to earn the support of District 4’s residents.”
Chris served as the executive director of the Montgomery County office of the Red Cross from 2002 to 2005, where he learned firsthand about many of the needs of County residents. His tenure at the Red Cross was focused on a strong desire for outcomes.
“Too often we see charities, businesses – even government – talk about service in terms of numbers. The number of calls answered, or people fed today, or widgets sold. We need to focus on whether our programs are effective, what we can do to improve them, and how we can streamline them to be as efficient as possible. I plan to press this conversation on the Council.”
After his tenure at the Red Cross, Chris joined the executive team of the Marjack Company, a local distribution firm. At Marjack, he worked for increased efficiency and fiscal responsibility. This mix of successful business and social service backgrounds will bring unique experience and perspective to the Council.
Chris is supported by his wonderful wife Pam, his son Nicholas (10), and his grandmother Sophie (91) who lives with and is cared for by the family. The family lives in Layhill Village. A Web site will be launched soon at www.ChrisPaladino.org.
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By Authority: Pam Paladino, Treasurer.