Jackie Gregory

Dear Fellow Citizens,

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I would like to share with you my story about how I came to be involved in politics, what I have done while on the Cecil County Council for the last seven years, and why I am running for re-election.

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As a lifelong Republican and conservative, I have always been interested in politics.  In 2009, I became very concerned about the direction in which our country was headed, and believed the best way to enact change was right in my own back yard.  That year, I co-founded a local civic group called the Cecil County Patriots.  Our mission was to encourage civic involvement and education and work towards a fiscally conservative, constitutionally limited government at all levels.

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Through this organization, I began to attend local meetings and became more educated regarding issues facing our local government.  I volunteered on campaigns for Republicans at the local, state, and federal levels, and became involved in issues related to spending, property rights, and local autonomy.

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In 2015 I decided to run for Cecil County Council, and as part of my campaign I promised to continue to stand for the same conservative principles I stood for as a citizen.  I was re-elected to the Cecil County in 2020.  Over the last seven years, as a local representative, I have kept my campaign promises and have supported infrastructure development and job creation, stood against irresponsible spending, supported tax cuts, and defended property rights.  I have worked to increase the accountability of government and have been responsive to citizens’ concerns.  I have voted against tax increases under the prior administration and supported tax cuts under the current administration.  I recently sponsored legislation to create a Cecil County Veterans Commission to provide resources and develop strategies to better serve our local veterans and their families.

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As a middle class working mom of three, I am able to represent the average working citizen.  In my own life I know what it means to live within a budget and prioritize spending, and I respect your hard earned dollar.  I also understand the importance of preserving the values of Cecil County so my kids have a reason to make the this area their home once they grow up.

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Serving as the council representative to the Maryland Association of Counties (MACO) for the last four years has given me a perspective of how state bills effect local government, often negatively through unfunded mandates or eliminating local autonomy.  In this role, I have fought for the ability of local governments to maintain local autonomy and opposed mandates that take away the rights of the citizens.  I am a strong supporter of the 2nd amendment and support health care freedom and parental rights.

 

As I continue to serve on County Council, you can be confident knowing you have a conservative, bold voice representing you as well as someone you can reach out to anytime who will be responsive to your concerns.

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Because of my proven conservative record, work ethic, commitment, and experience, I respectfully ask for your support in the Republican primary on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

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Thank you,

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Jackie Gregory