Wendi Peters for Mount Airy mayor campaign profile

Wendi Peters for Mount Airy mayor campaign profile

EXPERIENCE LEADERSHIP COMMITMENT

Wendi Wagner Peters, 46, was born and raised in Mt. Airy, having attended Mt. Airy schools and graduated from South Carroll High School before attending college in Baltimore. She is proud to follow both her father and grandfather in serving on the Town Council. Wendi and her husband, Gary have a 16 year old son, Zach, who is a junior at Linganore High School. As a former PTA Executive Board member and parent volunteer, she remains an advocate for the modernization of schools for our children. She grew up in a family business and over the years has worked in a number of areas to promote economic development, while balancing the interests of our residents. She is a fiscal conservative and is mindful that the money government spends is YOUR money.

Campaign platform:

Leadership – Former Town Clerk BJ Dixon, when nominating me for Mayor, stated “we need stability and continuity…we need to get the town back on track”. I understand our government, the importance of relationships with county and state officials and I will provide the leadership we need.

The Budget – I understand the money government spends is YOUR money. Serving on the Council, I have consistently identified ways to reduce costs and save money. Our successful recycling program is one example. I will continue to work to reduce costs and keep Mount Airy an affordable place to live.

School and recreational facilities – As a mother, PTA member and mentor, I know the importance of modernized schools and adequate recreational facilities for our children. I will work with all parties to advocate for the rebuilding of the Mt. Airy Middle School and address our recreational facility needs.

Qualifications and experience:

Town of Mt. Airy – Councilwoman
Liason – Economic Development – 2008 - present
Liaison – Recycling and Sanitation - 2006-present
Zoning Administrator – 2004-2006
Liaison - Water and Sewer – 2004-2006

Business Volunteers Unlimited – School & Business Partnership Program
Mentor to Baltimore City Elementary School students– 2008 - present

Maryland Municipal League – Communications Committee
Chairman – 2007-2008
Member – 2006-2007

Mentoring Connections Team
Mentor to Mt. Airy School Middle School students– 2007-2008

Advisory Committee to the Community Legacy Board
MD Department of Housing and Community Development
Member – 2006-2007

Community Law in Action
Mentor to Baltimore City High School students – 2006 – 2008

Mount Airy Main Street Association
Board Member - 2008-2009
Member - 2004-present

Downtown Revitalization Committee
Member - 2002-2004

Town of Mt. Airy – Planning & Zoning Commission
Vice Chairman – 2000 – 2004
Member – 1998 – 2004

Twin Ridge Elementary School – PTA
Executive Board – 2002
Parent Volunteer – 1998 – 2004

Town of Mt. Airy – Board of Zoning Appeals
Member – 1997

Town of Mt. Airy – Recycling Commission
Chairman – 1990 – 1996

Calvary United Methodist Church
Staff Parish Relations Council – 2006-2008
Sunday School Teacher – 1998-2000
Member

EDUCATION
University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
Fellow, Academy for Excellence in Local Governance, 2007

Loyola College, Baltimore, Maryland
B.A., Political Science, 1989

Villa Julie College, Baltimore, Maryland
A.A., Paralegal Studies, 1983

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Maryland State Bar Association, Associate Member
Maryland Association of Paralegals
National Federation of Paralegal Associations

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Current Mount Airy Mayor Helt nominates Mr. Everich http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/current-mount-airy-mayor-helt-nominates.html

The Mount Airy Lottery in The Tentacle: http://www.thetentacle.com/ by Kevin E. Dayhoff Wednesday, March 24, 2010: “The “awful aughts” were not kind to Mount Airy. The last decade seemed to have been on the minds of citizens who crowded into the Mount Airy town hall on March 8 to nominate candidates to vie for elected offices in the upcoming election….”

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“Mount Airy announces nominations for mayor and Town Council” Originally published March 10, 2010 By Nicholas C. Stern News-Post Staff http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?StoryID=102271

“Peters, Rockinberg to face off for mayor - Two nominated for mayor, three for two open council seats in Mount Airy's May 3 election” by Angie Cochrun Staff Writer Thursday, March 11, 2010 http://www.gazette.net/stories/03112010/mounnew162451_32547.php

David Blais Candidate for Mount Airy Town Council web site
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