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In 2022, Talbot Thrive contacted all candidates running for office in and from Talbot County to ask them to respond to a series of questions regarding issues that are important to the mission of our organization. Below are their responses.<\/p>\n

Answers are in the order in which they were received. Winners are indicated in green.<\/p>\n

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Please provide you name and office you are seeking.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Add pedestrian signals to all signalized intersections with pedestrian crossings:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jim Bruce Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Neutral<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Kyle O’Donnell, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ron James, House District 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Nicole Acle for MD House of Delegates 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Pete Lesher, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Will support others<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Tom Hutchinson – House of Delegates – 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Naomi Hyman, Maryland State Senate District 37<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Will support others<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Susan Delean Bodkin – Delegate MD District 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Johnny Mautz, Maryland Senate<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Will support others<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Scott Kane, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Phil Jackson, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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David Montgomery Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Michele Dappert for Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Addie Eckardt, State Senate<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Keasha Haythe, Talbot County Council<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n\n

Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Wade Strickland, Talbot County Council
<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n		\n

Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Chuck Callahan, Talbot County Council<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Please provide you name and office you are seeking.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Add sidewalks, bicycle lanes, trails, and pathways to my jurisdictions local plans:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jim Bruce Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Kyle O’Donnell, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ron James, House District 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Nicole Acle for MD House of Delegates 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Pete Lesher, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Tom Hutchinson – House of Delegates – 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Naomi Hyman, Maryland State Senate District 37<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Will support others<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Susan Delean Bodkin – Delegate MD District 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Johnny Mautz, Maryland Senate<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Scott Kane, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Phil Jackson, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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David Montgomery Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Michele Dappert for Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Addie Eckardt, State Senate<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Keasha Haythe, Talbot County Council<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n\n

Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Wade Strickland, Talbot County Council
<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n		\n

Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Chuck Callahan, Talbot County Council<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\n

Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Please provide you name and office you are seeking.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Add crosswalks to all pedestrian crossings:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jim Bruce Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Will support others<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Kyle O’Donnell, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ron James, House District 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Nicole Acle for MD House of Delegates 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Pete Lesher, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Will support others<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Tom Hutchinson – House of Delegates – 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Naomi Hyman, Maryland State Senate District 37<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Will support others<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Susan Delean Bodkin – Delegate MD District 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Johnny Mautz, Maryland Senate<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Scott Kane, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Phil Jackson, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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David Montgomery Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Michele Dappert for Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Addie Eckardt, State Senate<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Keasha Haythe, Talbot County Council<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n\n

Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Wade Strickland, Talbot County Council
<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n		\n

Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Chuck Callahan, Talbot County Council<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Please provide you name and office you are seeking.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Provide funding to ensure curb ramps are ADA compliant:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jim Bruce Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Kyle O’Donnell, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ron James, House District 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Nicole Acle for MD House of Delegates 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Pete Lesher, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Will support others<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Tom Hutchinson – House of Delegates – 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Naomi Hyman, Maryland State Senate District 37<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Susan Delean Bodkin – Delegate MD District 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Johnny Mautz, Maryland Senate<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Scott Kane, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Phil Jackson, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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David Montgomery Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Neutral<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Michele Dappert for Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Addie Eckardt, State Senate<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Keasha Haythe, Talbot County Council<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n\n

Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Wade Strickland, Talbot County Council
<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n		\n

Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Chuck Callahan, Talbot County Council<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Please provide you name and office you are seeking.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Provide funding for more sidewalks and sidewalk maintenance:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jim Bruce Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Will support others<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Kyle O’Donnell, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ron James, House District 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Nicole Acle for MD House of Delegates 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Pete Lesher, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Will support others<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Tom Hutchinson – House of Delegates – 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Naomi Hyman, Maryland State Senate District 37<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Susan Delean Bodkin – Delegate MD District 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Johnny Mautz, Maryland Senate<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Scott Kane, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Phil Jackson, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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David Montgomery Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Michele Dappert for Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Addie Eckardt, State Senate<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Keasha Haythe, Talbot County Council<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n\n

Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Wade Strickland, Talbot County Council
<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n		\n

Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Chuck Callahan, Talbot County Council<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Please provide you name and office you are seeking.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ensure speed limit enforcement:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jim Bruce Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Kyle O’Donnell, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Neutral<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ron James, House District 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Nicole Acle for MD House of Delegates 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Pete Lesher, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Will support others<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Tom Hutchinson – House of Delegates – 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Naomi Hyman, Maryland State Senate District 37<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Will support others<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Susan Delean Bodkin – Delegate MD District 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Johnny Mautz, Maryland Senate<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Will support others<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Scott Kane, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Phil Jackson, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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David Montgomery Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Michele Dappert for Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Addie Eckardt, State Senate<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Keasha Haythe, Talbot County Council<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n\n

Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Wade Strickland, Talbot County Council
<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n		\n

Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Chuck Callahan, Talbot County Council<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Please provide you name and office you are seeking.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Reduce motor vehicle speeds:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jim Bruce Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Neutral<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Kyle O’Donnell, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ron James, House District 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Nicole Acle for MD House of Delegates 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Pete Lesher, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Will support others<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Tom Hutchinson – House of Delegates – 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Naomi Hyman, Maryland State Senate District 37<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Will support others<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Susan Delean Bodkin – Delegate MD District 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Johnny Mautz, Maryland Senate<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Will support others<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Scott Kane, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Phil Jackson, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Very strongly, key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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David Montgomery Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Not key to what I want to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Michele Dappert for Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Addie Eckardt, State Senate<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Keasha Haythe, Talbot County Council<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n\n

Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Wade Strickland, Talbot County Council
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Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Chuck Callahan, Talbot County Council<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Strongly, part of what I hope to accomplish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Talbot County\u2019s transportation system is integral to our daily lives and many sectors. Tell us how expanded and safer infrastructure for people walking and bicycling are part of our economic develop strategy for the community? \u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jim Bruce Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The Talbot County Mission Statement speaks of economic development and job development but also preserving the special quality of life in the County.\u00a0 <\/span>Giving people the infrastructure to safely walk and bicycle to work, to dinner, or play helps preserve the rural quality of life in the County.\u00a0 <\/span>It would also reduce the oppressive traffic noise that we face in some towns.\u00a0 <\/span>Many residents come here to vacation or live to escape the dense urban environment, noise, and traffic snarls.\u00a0 <\/span>That promotes tourism. \u00a0 <\/span>Even boaters can leave their boats at the dock and venture out on foot or bikes to enjoy the best of our County, including restaurants and entertainment.\u00a0 <\/span>It all fits together to create an enlightening economic strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Kyle O’Donnell, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Over the decades, our county has gradually shifted from walkable downtowns and rail depots to a car dependent model.\u00a0 <\/span>It’s time to get back to our roots and weave an transportation fabric that connects people safely whichever mode of transportation they choose.\u00a0 <\/span>I’m a big fan of greenways, modern roundabout, road diets, protected bike paths with parked cars or bollards, pedestrian bridges across water, and emergency beacons to reach help.\u00a0 <\/span>I drive rideshare in my spare time and take a regular rider from the outskirts of St Michaels to Easton, because there’s not a protected bike path over the oak creek.\u00a0 <\/span>She works in Easton and used to live there, until her apartment was renovated outside of her price range.\u00a0 <\/span>Safe biking and walking increases property values, connects people to those they love, and increases health.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ron James, House District 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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more and more economical means to commute<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Nicole Acle for MD House of Delegates 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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I would support the Talbot County Councils plan at the state levels<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Pete Lesher, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Separating pedestrian and bicycle traffic from vehicular traffic make transportation safer for all – including those traveling by motor vehicle. I want to see this done with trails connecting the Easton rail trail to the Oxford Conservation Park and the route along the Cordova Road from Easton to the new Frederick Douglass on the Tuckahoe Park. Although these trails will benefit local residents, they will have the additional benefit of bolstering Talbot County’s portfolio of outdoor recreational opportunities, attracting visitors and their spending to Talbot County. The opening of such routes will also spur the creation of businesses such as equipment rental for those seeking to enjoy these routes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Tom Hutchinson – House of Delegates – 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Naomi Hyman, Maryland State Senate District 37<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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I live on Oxford Road and I regularly see people making use of the marked bicycle lane between Oxford and Easton and I often walk there. With the anticipated new development at Oxford Road and the ensuing gridlock, cycling will offer a more economically and environmentally efficient means of getting to jobs and\/or public transportation hubs and make our communities far more liveable. \u00a0 <\/span>Improved walking infrastructure would create a stronger sense of community than travelling in the isolation of private vehicles. This is especially important as the County is working to integrate a large number of newcomers into the fabric of local society.\u00a0 <\/span>Additionally, the slower pace of walking encourages window-shopping which will benefit local merchants.\u00a0 <\/span>Walkable (and bikeable) communities are welcoming communities, and will make Talbot County an even more desirable place to live, work, vacation and to start new businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Susan Delean Bodkin – Delegate MD District 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Tourism is about 35% of every dollar that comes into the county. So, it could use the active transportation system as a tourist attraction — increasing its safety. We have the highest percentage of residents over 60 in the state, so we need safe places for them to be active, which is important for retaining them as residents and to stay healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Johnny Mautz, Maryland Senate<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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First, expanded and safer infrastructure for walking and bicycling are critical for many who do not drive.\u00a0 <\/span>Whether it be getting to work or finding daily essentials, enabling citizens to help themselves through walking or biking is critical.\u00a0 <\/span>This is a fundamental mode of transportation, which is central to our community wide economic development strategy.\u00a0 <\/span>Second, expanded and safer infrastructure for walking and bicycling are a significant factor in the high quality of life that we enjoy.\u00a0 <\/span>Having access to walking and biking paths\/trails enables citizens to enjoy themselves and their community – providing both physical and mental health outlets.\u00a0 <\/span>It also enables citizens to stay aware of their environmental surroundings. \u00a0 <\/span>Third, expanded and safer infrastructure for walking and bicycling directly supports tourism in Talbot County and throughout the Eastern Shore.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Scott Kane, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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I support engineering all\/each of our highway, street and transportation projects to include safe bicycling and walking paths and crossings.\u00a0 <\/span>Additional comment about Rt 33 safety: Rt 33 (and other roads in Talbot County) needs an engineering review and additional construction to make this (and other roads in the county) safer for cyclists & walkers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Phil Jackson, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Evaluating green an alternative forms of transportation are critical to making Talbot County more accessible.\u00a0 <\/span>Accessibility is critically important, in all things we do in Talbot County.\u00a0 <\/span>I’ve been disapointed from a digital perspective in the lack of accessibility afforded to those visiting Talbot County websites – this is a major focus of my career, specifically in government.\u00a0 <\/span>But that’s just an indicator of our overall disposition when it comes to prioritizing accessibility in our communities.\u00a0 <\/span>I’d love to talk about this particular topic in greater detail with Talbot Thrive – and I’m so sorry for the tardy response.\u00a0 <\/span>It’s been incredibly busy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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David Montgomery Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Opportunities to enjoy the environment and other attractions of Talbot County on foot or by bicycle are an important contributor to the quality of life in our County.\u00a0 <\/span>They add to its attractiveness to visitors and new residents.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Michele Dappert for Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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People are hungry for outdoor recreation opportunities, and increased options to remain active — especially in the wake of the pandemic — as such activities as biking, walking or running can improve (or maintain) your health. Others will rally or participate in charitable events revolving around walking or biking, which strengthens communal bonds and attracts tourism. Put simply, the attraction of new residents (regardless of age) relies on providing a high quality of life. While this of course includes increasing well-paying job opportunities, ensuring clean environment and providing affordable housing — it also requires satisfying desires for a walkable (safe) community. Not everyone drives. Whether you’re looking to bike for health reasons, to have a good day out with your friends or family, or to participate in drawing attention to a good cause — providing for non-motorized travel is a vital part of ensuring a (if you’ll pardon the pun) thriving community.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Addie Eckardt, State Senate<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Safety is essential as we expand our opportunities for cycling in our region.It is also important to educate the average motorist in road sharing. Need to have more discussion to adequately answer these items.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Keasha Haythe, Talbot County Council<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nEnsuring that individuals are mobile and healthy are key to economic development. We also have to ensure the safety of those walking, jogging and cycling. There are grants Talbot can obtain to put these measures in place such as bike lanes, etc. Also, requiring these items are put in place when any new development is built should be part of any DRRA.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wade Strickland, Talbot County Council
<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n		Providing infrastructure for pedestrian means of travel along our main roads and streets is a much easier task to accomplish than on our county roads and neighborhood areas. Providing bicycle lanes and walking lanes are possible along Rt’s 33 and 331 as well as the bypass, but the smaller county roads will be a challenge. Analyzing speed limits along these roads, as well as education for pedestrians are another tool to help pedestrian safety. <\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chuck Callahan, Talbot County Council<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

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<\/b> I support Delmarva transportation and funding<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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What would you propose as an effective way to inform motorists about the 3 ft. requirement and to enforce it?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jim Bruce Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Make it part of annual vehicle registration information as it is a relatively new law.\u00a0 <\/span>In addition, include this video we just saw at the TV screens in the DMV waiting areas. Definitely put a question on this on the driving permit test.\u00a0 <\/span>Call it the “bicycle exception.”\u00a0 <\/span>Make it a public service announcement where ever they are posted.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Kyle O’Donnell, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Education campaigns are really difficult and requires people to care.\u00a0 <\/span>Bollards and separate greenways create a protected bike path that enforce that distance and protect riders.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ron James, House District 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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information when getting license.\u00a0 <\/span>PSAs on TV<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Nicole Acle for MD House of Delegates 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Pete Lesher, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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I’m no expert on developing a communications strategy, but I presume lane markings and road signage would help.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Tom Hutchinson – House of Delegates – 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1. Signage 2. Add to drivers education class 3. Public service announcements<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Naomi Hyman, Maryland State Senate District 37<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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I would propose highly visible sign placement with this information and a social-media based education program to help drivers learn how to estimate the 3 or 4 foot distance requirement from the driver’s seat. Strategic traffic camera placement would support enforcement, as would the creation of bike zones similar to school zones.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Susan Delean Bodkin – Delegate MD District 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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as a cyclists, 4′ makes more sense. To inform motorists, start with school children, YMCA, sports program. The kids will tell their parents. Also reach out the bike stores and clubs; they will tell other people, which builds on itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Johnny Mautz, Maryland Senate<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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This should be included in driving tests and driver education courses. This should be included in public announcements and local news – newspaper, radio, and other Internet sources for local information. Signage on roadways where motorist interaction with pedestrians and bikers is likely to encroach the recommended\/desired four foot distance.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Scott Kane, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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I would ask the Maryland Dept of Transportation to: 1. Send this notice to all motorists 2. Place roadside signs to reinforce this message\u00a0 <\/span>I would write articles to newspapers emphasizing this requirement and good practice<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Phil Jackson, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Signage placed along roadsides as well as social media campaigns would help to drive further awareness.\u00a0 <\/span>I’m embarrassed to say I was personally unaware of the specific legal guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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David Montgomery Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Signage with a simple statement of the law at intervals on heavily travelled roads with bike lanes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Michele Dappert for Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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My day job is being a senior planner in media marketing. I am an expert in the creation, execution, and subsequent data analytical reporting of public campaigns. The first thing I would do is coordinate with the local police department and Sheriff’s office to build internal understanding of what the new law is, as they will be the one’s responsible for enforcement. That could be as simple as one on one phone calls or as elaborate as in-person\u00a0 <\/span>(or, in our new pandemic world, Zoom) trainings. Next would be a robust advertising budget to place the linked video on channels ranging from traditional linear TV and radio to the newer social, online video, and digital media. By evaluation of these results, we can tweak and optimize the campaigns to ensure we are reaching every citizen in the county — and working with law enforcement to ensure it’s enforced safely.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Addie Eckardt, State Senate<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Need to bring together a local workgroup of Sheriff, state police,local,state and federal reps to brainstorm and determine the issues and how to proceed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Keasha Haythe, Talbot County Council<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n\n

I believe having signage on roadways would be a start.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Wade Strickland, Talbot County Council
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Public service announcements as well as signage are effective methods of communication. Enforcing this statute would be tough without designated bicycle lanes. As in the picture shown, if the bicyclist is near the white line, the driver of the vehicle would have to veer into the opposite lane of traffic causing a very dangerous situation. In this particular case, there should be a designated bicycle lane on the right side of the shoulder, which would create the designated buffer zone.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Chuck Callahan, Talbot County Council<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

I believe the sheriff can help<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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What would you propose as an effective way to reduce the likelihood of “dooring”?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jim Bruce Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Press for a model dooring standard in the\u00a0 <\/span>Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria, promoted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Governors Highway Safety Administration and USDOT for law enforcement documentation of motor vehicle crashes, because they do not currently appear to include data elements that capture dooring.\u00a0 <\/span>Publish a paper on the dooring issue and how injured bicyclists can recover damages against negligent dooring.\u00a0 <\/span>Once tort lawyers understand the potential for recovery for their clients, the message will get out, especially if newspapers report on that in bicycle dooring accidents.\u00a0 <\/span>Ask NHTSA to look into the practicality of auto makers installing a light on the door edge that flashes as soon as the door is opened.\u00a0 <\/span>Further, why not have a light inside the car door that flashes with the approach of a vehicle or bicyclist, warning the driver to wait before opening the door. Such a device appears now to warn of a vehicle in the blind spot.\u00a0 <\/span>If practical it could become an NHTSA motor vehicle safety standard.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Kyle O’Donnell, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Created protected bike paths by moving on street parking over, so that most door openings do not open into the bike path between the car and sidewalk.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ron James, House District 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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heavy fines for perpetrators<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Nicole Acle for MD House of Delegates 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Pete Lesher, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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I presume that this is more of an issue on town and city streets, where there is on-street parking, than it is on most county roads, most of which lack a shoulder. I would propose that other levels of government should take the lead on this issue, rather than Talbot County government.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Tom Hutchinson – House of Delegates – 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Naomi Hyman, Maryland State Senate District 37<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Education and more education for drivers and front end flashing lights for cyclists.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Susan Delean Bodkin – Delegate MD District 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Can happen inadvertently; difficult to differentiate between these and those who do it deliberately. I am not sure. Maybe start with drivers ed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Johnny Mautz, Maryland Senate<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Create planning incentives for future paths and trails that direct biking traffic and motorist parking away from one another to on help avoid the potential of dooring.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Scott Kane, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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I would write articles emphasizing this requirement and good practice. Every drive should AWAYS check their mirror before opening a door into the street or bike path<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Phil Jackson, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Offset parking spaces from bike lanes to protect the bicyclist and the car operator, is one option where able.\u00a0 <\/span>I would welcome an education on areas where this is highly likely in Talbot County.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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David Montgomery Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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This has happened to me and it is both dangerous and infuriating.\u00a0 <\/span>Unfortunately, it remains up to the cyclist to provide a signal of his\/her approach and be suspicious of all parked vehicles in which the driver is present.\u00a0 <\/span>Requiring horns and strobe lights on bicycles might help.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Michele Dappert for Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Talbot’s narrow and rural roads with one lane in, one lane out access to the edges of the county present a unique challenge here. I would take a two-pronged approach to begin to tackle the problem. A public education campaign should be undertaken to remind drivers to look before exiting their cars if they have parked on the side of a road where a biker may be coming. Secondly, similar to how bike lanes have been added in other areas (such as DC), I’d propose that a long-term solution is by placing bike lanes on the opposite side of the road from where people park their cars — or placing “buffer” zones\/medians in between the two places, and the open road.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Addie Eckardt, State Senate<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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I will need more info and to brainstorm with State Highway on this through the workgroup established in the previous question.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Keasha Haythe, Talbot County Council
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Educating the public would be the first step and seeking guidance from Talbot Thrive and other organizations that have more information and experience in this area.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Wade Strickland, Talbot County Council
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Again, education is the key. I know if I’m parking on a street or roadway, I always check my mirrors for oncoming traffic beforeopening my door. Unfortunately, bicyclist are at a heightened risk for injury in this case and both driver and bicyclist need to cautious when entering these situations. While drivers should be more observant when exiting their vehicles, bicyclists should make themselves more visible with safety devices on their bicycles (flashing lights, bright colored clothing, etc). To summarize, operating at a higher degree of observation on both parties is probably the most effective way to avoid these accidents.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Chuck Callahan, Talbot County Council<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Not sure what you mean<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Would you consider adding shared lane markings to (1) some of the more heavily trafficked roads in towns and (2) some neighborhood streets as a designated bicycle route? \u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jim Bruce Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Kyle O’Donnell, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ron James, House District 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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I need to learn more about shared lane markings before deciding if I can support using them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Nicole Acle for MD House of Delegates 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Pete Lesher, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Tom Hutchinson – House of Delegates – 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Naomi Hyman, Maryland State Senate District 37<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Susan Delean Bodkin – Delegate MD District 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Johnny Mautz, Maryland Senate<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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I need to learn more about shared lane markings before deciding if I can support using them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Scott Kane, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Phil Jackson, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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David Montgomery Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

No<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Michele Dappert for Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Addie Eckardt, State Senate<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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I need to learn more about shared lane markings before deciding if I can support using them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Keasha Haythe, Talbot County Council<\/span><\/strong><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Wade Strickland, Talbot County Council
<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n		\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Chuck Callahan, Talbot County Council<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Please provide your name and office you are seeking.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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We have a proposed solution that would reduce the safety risk for people biking. It requires collaboration among the County, state DOT and several property owners.\u00a0 Would you be interested in working with us on this safety solution? \u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jim Bruce Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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I would like to learn more about the safety issue and potential solution first<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Kyle O’Donnell, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ron James, House District 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Nicole Acle for MD House of Delegates 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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I would like to learn more about the safety issue and potential solution first<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Pete Lesher, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Tom Hutchinson – House of Delegates – 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Naomi Hyman, Maryland State Senate District 37<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

I would like to learn more about the safety issue and potential solution first<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Susan Delean Bodkin – Delegate MD District 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Johnny Mautz, Maryland Senate<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Scott Kane, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Phil Jackson, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

David Montgomery Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

I would like to learn more about the safety issue and potential solution first<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Michele Dappert for Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Addie Eckardt, State Senate<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

I would like to learn more about the safety issue and potential solution first<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Keasha Haythe, Talbot County Council<\/span><\/strong><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

I would like to learn more about the safety issue and potential solution first<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Wade Strickland, Talbot County Council
<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n		\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Chuck Callahan, Talbot County Council<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Please provide your name and office you are seeking.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Would you support road closures with appropriate detours for motorists to allow for \u00a0significant bicycling and running events as is done in Dorchester for the Eagleman Triathlon and for the Sea Gull Century in Wicomico? \u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jim Bruce Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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I need to learn more about the requirements for these types of events before deciding<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Kyle O’Donnell, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ron James, House District 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Nicole Acle for MD House of Delegates 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

I need to learn more about the requirements for these types of events before deciding<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Pete Lesher, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Tom Hutchinson – House of Delegates – 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Naomi Hyman, Maryland State Senate District 37<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Susan Delean Bodkin – Delegate MD District 37B<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Johnny Mautz, Maryland Senate<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Scott Kane, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Phil Jackson, Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

David Montgomery Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

I need to learn more about the requirements for these types of events before deciding<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Michele Dappert for Talbot County Council<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Addie Eckardt, State Senate<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Keasha Haythe, Talbot County Council<\/span><\/strong><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes
<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Wade Strickland, Talbot County Council
<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n		\n

Yes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Chuck Callahan, Talbot County Council<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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