The future of this country, state, and county is traditionally decided two or four years at a time. This is one of those years in which the focus is not on national politics, but on the local politics which has a direct impact on our day to day lives. Right now, Kent County is in a crisis. Families are not investing in Kent County. We are already noticing a shortage of growth that our county needs so that it can flourish and give back to our youth and elderly.
As the father of a young family, I understand what it takes to bring families to Kent County. Right now, our families are moving to other counties, buying homes in those counties and sending their children to those schools. All of that is taking away opportunities from us. I have three children in the public schools, and I can tell you our schools are aging and need either major renovations, or to be rebuilt entirely. It’s not just about the schools. Making Kent County work for everyone is not just one thing.
Making a better Kent County for everyone means having quality health care in our community, particularly for those of us with young children or aging parents. We have a hospital that has been providing fewer necessary services, but instead sending people to other hospitals further away from home. It’s also about building a County that is seen as an ally for small businesses, while at the same time retaining its rural way of life.
Making a better Kent County is about many things that are all tied together and that each and every one of us can do our part to make it the best place it can be!
To help make all of the pieces of Kent County work better for everyone, and to represent those who do not feel as though it does, I have decided to run for County Commissioner. Thank you for your time and consideration and I do hope to earn your trust and support.
Ted Gallo
Chestertown
James D. Holmes says
With all due respect, while Mr. Gallo’s letter outlined problems Kent County faces, I could not find in it his list of solutions that speak to the title of the letter– “What I would Do If Elected”.
Bill Anderson says
Mr. Gallo — while you have touched, lightly, on some of the County’s deficiencies, you failed to respond to your own headline: “What Iwould do if elected Kent County Commissioner” So, what is it that you would do, Mr. Gallo?
Carol Droge says
The candidate should do more research on our local hospital before making broad statements about the services provided. Our hospital was the first in Maryland to be designated a Maryland Rural Hospital, assuring the continuance of services to our local residents. The hospital has created an Aging and Wellness Center to better serve the needs of our 65+ community and has been recognized as an Age Friendly Health System. More specialists are available to Kent Countians through Choptank Health. Yes, some things have changed but I suggest that Mr. Gallo talk with the folks at Shore Regional Health Chestertown to get his information updated.