Elizabeth O'Connor for st. mary's county commissioner

Elizabeth is strongly opposed to tax hikes or burdensome fees. She will actively seek out wasteful government spending and formulate strategies to deliver exceptional citizen-centric services using existing funds.

St. Mary's County remains one of the fastest growing counties in the State of Maryland. Ensuring growth is properly placed, met with adequate public infrastructure, public safety resources, and conforms with existing laws as well as citizen input are extremely important to her. 

Elizabeth witnessed firsthand the tremendous impact crime has on victims and citizens during her lengthy career in public safety. She will support adequate funding for the Sheriff’s Office and help establish programs to empower victims, citizens, combat violence, and address the root causes of crime. 

Elizabeth shares many of the same concerns of other residents about recreation and parks in the County.  Ensuring the services provided keep up with the growing demands and needs of the citizens is a top priority.  The county has made great strides in enhancing it's recreational activities, fields, and parks however there is so much more to be done.  

Elizabeth believes every child deserves a high-quality education in a safe and secure learning environment with parental involvement. She will actively support funding for school safety, competitive wages for teachers as well as school bus drivers. 

Elizabeth shares many of the same concerns of other residents about traffic congestion and roadway safety. She will foster strong partnerships with the Department of Public Works and State Highway Administration to alleviate problems associated with roadway construction, failing infrastructures, engineering, and traffic signal timing.  

Elizabeth is a proponent of efficient and transparent government. She will battle to reduce overburdensome fees, curb government overregulation, ease bureaucratic processes, and ensure public access to records, and fight back against government corruption.

Elizabeth in invested in making sure the needs of St. Mary's youngest citizen to it's senior population are met through existing services provided by St. Mary's County.  Elizabeth will support innovative programs that remain cost effective while providing excellent service.