Candidate Survey: Ed Larsen for Cecil County Council, DIstrict 4

Name
Ed Larsen

Age
52

Office Sought and District
Cecil County Council Dist. 4

Education
No answer

Career/Occupation
Owner/Managing/Member Larsen Services, LLC

Political Experience
None

Website
www.larsen4cecil.com

Social Media Accounts
@edlarsenforcecilcounty facebook

Why are you running for office?
Spent the last few years watching current council and county executive enact cumbersome laws and mismanage hard earned tax dollars

Who do you consider your political role model, and why?
All strong fiscal conservatives. Ron and Rand Paul, Ronald Reagan

What is your favorite book about politics and policy, and why?
No answer

What will be your top priority in elected to this position?
Hold the line on tax and budget increases, look for ways to reduce unnecessary expenditures and reduce the county debt service

What is the biggest issue facing your county?
The uniformed taxpayers and low voter participation and turnout.

What is your position on taxes and spending?
No tax increases for the foreseeable future. Look for ways to reduce the overall budget.

What is your position on a county tax cap?
Support

What is your position on land use issues?
No to eminent domain. Encourage Ag preservation. The government does not need to purchase every parcel available just because….

What is your position on public safety?
Want to increase CCSO budget and manpower. We need to feel safe in our communities. We need to attract and keep great candidates. Our schools need at minimum one fulltime CCSO resource officer.