Candidate Survey: Larry W. Dodd for Wicomico County Council, District 3
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Name*
Larry W. Dodd
Age*
62
Office Sought*
County Council
County*
Wicomico
District, if applicable*
District 3
Political Party*
Republican
Education*
B.S. in Biological Sciences and M.S. in Applied Health Physiology.
Career/Occupation*
Retired Fire Captain/Paramedic
Political Experience*
I have served as a County Council Member and a Board of Education Member
Social Media Accounts*
www.facebook.com/LarryDoddForWicomicoCounty, Twitter @LWD7734, IG @LarryWDodd
Website*
www.Facebook.com/LarryDoddForWicomicoCounty
Why are you running for office?*
I am running for office to fight for our way of life in Wicomico County. To fight to keep our taxes as low as possible while funding the needed core functions like Education, Public Safety and our roads. I will continue to fight against increases in our taxes and fees and to maintain the quality of life in Wicomico County.
Who do you consider your political role model, and why?*
Ronald Reagan. Reagan was a very Patriotic American as were many from Post WWII. He was down earth and treated people he did business with fairly, and seemed unaffected by his fame and fortune.
What is your favorite book about politics and policy, and why?*
The Red Badge of Courage has always been one of my favorite books. It is somewhat about politics because it is about the Civil War which was very political at the time.
What will be your top priority in office?*
My top priorities will be funding and supporting Police, Fire, EMS and Education. Another top priority is County wide water and sewer for all of Wicomico County.
What is the biggest issue facing your area?*
One of the biggest issue is crime. We need to get crime under control and that is why we need to support our Sheriff's Department and our education system. Another issue is unemployment We need to bring in businesses that will help put our people back to work. All of these will help reduce the crime in our area.
What are the three biggest issues facing Maryland?*
Crime, Police Accountability and the Second Amendment. Too many people are being let out of jail to commit more crime. Look what just happened to our deputy. A Baltimore judge let that criminal out of jail and gave him PBJ for armed robbery. Police Accountability is part of the reason our deputy tried to subdue the wanted felon with a taser while the wanted felon fought back with a stolen gun. Annapolis wants to pass more gun restrictions making it more difficult for citizens to own guns to protect ourselves.
What is your position on life issues? (abortion, assisted suicide)*
I am pro-Life and always will be. I believe that we should be teaching our children about abstinence as well as safe sex. Promoting irresponsible sex habit and allowing abortions is saying that abortions are a form of birth control which is wrong. I don't support assisted suicide but I also don't want to see our people suffering. Many people are in so much pain because of terminal cancer and they are suffering until the end.
What is your position on taxes and spending?*
We need to hold the line on taxes and spending. I have always fought and voted against any increase in taxes and spending. I have always fought to keep our revenue cap in place because Wicomico County is able to fund it's core services without increasing our tax rate. We also have enough funding in our reserves.
What is your position on gun rights?*
I am Pro-2A and always have been. It has always been our right to buy and own guns. I have always been a responsible gun owner and I taught my children to be a responsible gun owners. My son loves to go duck hunting.
What is your position on the legalization of marijuana?*
The legalization of marijuana is a state issue but I am glad to see that medical marijuana is available.
What is your position on the current three-tiered system for the sale and distribution of alcohol?*
It was set up after after the repeal of Prohibition. It makes it difficult for the consumer who can only buy alcohol from the retailer.
What is your position on land use, growth, and development?*
Maryland's "Smart Growth" policies are way to strict for the landowner. Many landowners depend on their land to be their retirement but Maryland's strict regulations makes this difficult for them and basically their land isn't valuable to them as a retirement tool. I do not support all the land use regulations.
What is your position on crime and public safety?*
Crime is out of control in Maryland and I support public safety. I will continue to support our Sheriff's Department. We recently lost a deputy due to a liberal judge. If this judge would not have given this criminal PBJ for an armed robbery he would still be in jail and our deputy would be alive today!
What is your position on county tax caps?*
Tax caps work. It prevents out of control spending. In Wicomico County we are able to fund our core services without raising the taxes. We were even able to cut taxes one year.
Was Joe Biden legitimately elected President of the United States in the November 2020 Election?*
No
Do you pledge to accept the results of your election?*
Yes