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David Craig is a lifelong resident of Harford County.

  • County Executive July 2005-present
  • Mayor of Havre de Grace 2000-2005
  • State Senator, Harford County 1995-1999
  • Delegate of Harford County 1991-1994
  • Mayor of Havre de Grace 1985-1990
  • City Councilman, Havre de Grace 1979-1984
  • Educator and Assistant Principal, Southampton Middle, Aberdeen Middle, Edgewood Middle, and Havre de Grace Middle Schools
  • Harford County Public Schools career 1971-2005
  • Married to wife Melinda Lee Blevins Craig for 37 years, three children and seven grandchildren

By applying common sense and conservative principles to the business of government, David will:

  • Strengthen our schools with modernized structures and support for targeted curriculum programs
  • Make our neighborhoods safer by expanding precinct locations and encouraging specialized law enforcement training
  • Encourage the creation of private-sector high quality jobs
  • Prepare Harford County for the future while protecting bucolic quality of life features

Education will always be an integral part of David's life.

  • David is a 34 year veteran of the Harford County Public School System both as a teacher and as an assistant principal
  • He required Board of Education accountability of our education dollars to ensure more funding reaches our students
  • He proposed an aggressive plan to build and/or renovate seven schools by 2010
  • He supported programs that expand workforce development skills and continuing education

Public Safety is the number one priority for David. He has made a commitment to this issue by:

  • Supporting an expansion and full staffing of the Sheriff's southern precinct office
  • Providing funds in the FY07 Budget to put more Sheriff's Deputies on the road
  • Supporting additional funding to address gang-related issues
  • Encouraging the creation and practice of preparing for emergencies such as pandemic disease outbreak, natural disasters, or hostile acts

Economic Development is the key to providing a future for Harford County citizens and:

  • David knows that strong economic development helps all businesses in Harford County.
  • He will emphasize initiatives to retain and strengthen existing Harford County businesses.
  • He is preparing Harford County for Aberdeen Proving Ground’s jobs expansion due to the base realignment initiative (BRAC)
  • He will continue to expand opportunities for Harford County’s small businesses

David will provide direction for Shaping Growth in Harford County by:

  • Encouraging revitalization and business reinvestment in the Route 40 Corridor
  • Revitalizing our older communities and preserving historic structures
  • Maintaining the integrity of the development envelope and strictly following the Master Water and Sewer Plan
  • Strengthening agricultural land preservation programs encouraging market viabilty for local farm products
 
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EDUCATION
EFFICIENCY IN GOVERNMENT
JOBS & ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
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Ginny Walker, -
With your leadership you have made Harford the best County in Maryland. You have enstilled motivation and pride to the county. I am proud to be a voluneer in your upcoming campaign.

David Meadows, Kingsville - Maryland
Let Sharon and I know what we can do and it will be done

Edward Kreiner, Sr., Forest Hill - Maryland
As a member and later as the Chairman of the Harford County Veterans Commission, I was pleased to work with you in outreach to the Military Veterans residing in our County. You proved to be a strong advocate and proponet for Veterans and lended the weight of your office in direct support of the many programs and events which were conducted. I am hopeful that every veteran, their families and friends in our County will support your reelection. Your record strongly speaks to your recognition an

Dale Neeper, Bel Air - Maryland
You are the most prepared person for the job of County Exec. Your experience in the General Assembly and as mayor of Havre de Grace gives you great insight into the the role of state and local government. But more inportantly, your honesty, integrity, and family values make you the right person to lead our county.

Lynne Degen, Abingdon - Maryland
David, I'm looking forward to four more years of your excellent leadership as we all continue to work hard to keep Harford County healthy and progressive for years to come.

Cindy Conroy, Bel Air - Maryland
Thanks for your response in support of our libraries! I am so happy to know you are making library funding a priority.

Rockie Lynch, Havre de Grace - Maryland
Great job making the kick off for the re-dedication of the Lockhouse Museum so festive today!

Frank McFadden, Havre de Grace - Maryland
David: A great turnout Sunday and a very inspiring speech. Amanda and I are looking forward to 4 more years of your leadership and will work with you to ensure that happens.

Courtney Tramontana, Havre de Grace - Maryland
Thanks for all that you do, Dad. We love you lots!

Pat Harkins, Bel Air - Maryland
A special" thank you" to you and your crew at the DPW dept for the great job of snow removal.. It was a difficult time and situation; you and DPW made a diffence.Most thorough removal in 45 years. I appreciate it.

Bob & Claire Infussi, Bel Air, - Maryland
David your county work force did a great job during the snow. and are very everyday. Great Job David

Pam Smart, Havre de Grace - Maryland
Great job at the brunch on Sunday! A great and inspiring leader. Thanks for all the sacrifices (Melinda too).

Bryce Pratt, Bel Air - MD
Keep up the good work, David!
           
 
Authority: Friends of David Craig, Frank Hajek, CPA, Treasurer