Meet The Candidates For Town of Upper Marlboro Board of Commissioner
Candidate Derrick Brooks
Ours is a rich, thriving historic community with a potential to become even better. This is why I am running to be one of the town Commissioners. My love of and commitment to our town has made this a place where I not only live, but I also work here.
For the past 33 years, I have worked for the Circuit Court for Prince Georges County, serving county residents. Additionally, I have worked for Prince George’s Community College, helping to ensure students’ academic success. Serving county residents both at the Court and the Community College has been my great pleasure and honor. As a first-time Town Commissioner, I recognize there will be much learn; however, experience has taught me that no obstacle is too great to overcome when people are committed to accomplishing a common goal.
As Town Commissioner, my goal will be to advocate for and see our community continue to thrive and get better. With your support, if elected, I commit to working alongside my colleagues to ensure this goal is realized.
Candidate Patti Callicott
Thank you for your support,
Candidate Charles Colbert
Candidate Sarah Franklin
Hello friends and neighbors!
I thank you for allowing me to serve the Upper Marlboro community as Mayor and Town Commissioner for the past three years. Serving you, the people of Upper Marlboro, is why I am here. If you look around you will see the great things we have been able to accomplish together:
- Road repairs on Old Mill Road and Spring Branch Drive.
- Traffic calming on Church Street.
- Sidewalk Improvements
- Beautification, public art, and benches downtown
- Food trucks for more dining variety downtown.
- Reduced speeding along Old Marlboro Pike and Old Crain Highway.
- Grant-funded land purchase for trails.
- A community-supported Vision Plan to guide economic growth and create vibrancy downtown.
- Improved access to and understanding of the Town’s Budget process.
Our Town can continue to thrive and grow under the effective leadership I have shown as Mayor over the past two years. If you re-elect me for another term, I will work to implement the vision that we have imagined together:
- Paving and redesign of roads.
- Increasing pedestrian safety and connections via trails.
- Focused economic development in downtown.
- Continuing to improve and build positive relationships in the community.
It has been a pleasure serving and I truly enjoy my visits to your neighborhoods and homes. I enjoy the conversations we have about our needs. I look forward to continuing to serve the whole community over the next two years.
Vote for me and I will continue to bring a problem-solving approach to leadership that is both collaborative and thoughtful. I will remain a responsive leader to our Town.
Learn more about or contact me via www.facebook.com/SarahLovesUM
Candidate Thomas Hanchett
The Mayor, other commissioners and I have worked together to put on events in town look forward to seeing you and answering any questions before Election Day. I will be at the farmers market and trunk or treat event on Saturday October 21st, please stop by with any suggestions or ideas to continue to create Upper Marlboro in to the community we all "Imagine" it could be.
I have always done my best to use my voice as a positive influence and will continue to do so if elected. My ideas are centered around the outdoors and beauty our community holds, it's wonderful residents who fill it and the great neighbors we enjoy. While in office I just want to continue to grow and improve upon the great roots we have all planted here.
Candidate Joe Hourcle
Candidate Karen Lott
Our youth represent hope and promise. As commissioner, I’m dedicated to championing initiatives that not only involve but also nurture their potential. A vibrant downtown corridor can be the heartbeat of our community. I’m committed to pushing for infrastructural enhancements and through strategic annexations, we can infuse our town with financial growth, enhancing services and maintaining its vibrancy, all of which are paramount for drawing businesses and sustaining the town’s momentum.
Drawing from my expertise as a Commercial Property Manager, I bring specialized skills in budgeting, contract negotiations, and strategic planning. Every decision will place Upper Marlboro’s interests at the forefront.
At the heart of a thriving town is the strength of its community bond. My goal is to fortify these connections, guaranteeing our families are nurtured and our community stands unified. In pursuit of this, we’ve recently rolled out notable community projects, including the family fun day. More than just a delightful day out, it symbolized our collective spirit. Along with a community-shared barbecue, we had the pleasure of handing out over 60 book bags, combining joy with a meaningful cause.