“I know the campaign is going to evolve as I meet people all around the county and find out what the needs are,” Davis said.
Did she decide to run for Commissioner not knowing what the needs of the County are, or am I reading that wrong?
“There are some basics. … I’d like to accentuate the positives but there are challenges to every county in the region.”
She does know that running for County Commissioner in District 2, she’d only be representing the needs of Charles County residents in Charles County? While I agree the needs and challenges are different in “every county in the region” the only ones that matter in an election for Commissioner are the needs and challenges in Charles County.
Davis said some of the highlights she has seen within the county have been the success of the school system
Hats off to the elected County Board of Education and the Charles County Public School System Administration then. The Commissioners have little to nothing to do with the success of the school system, other than making sure they’re adequately funded.
and also balancing the government’s budget.
Every year we’ve had a balanced budget. So this is no accomplishment. How the budget gets balanced is where the kudos or complaints lay.
A first-generation college student, Davis said she understands how tough it can be for a young student or adult to get the education he wants, and given the area of her district she said she recognizes a real need for positive action.
Has Commissioner Patterson not done enough in this area then? Interesting.
“Because of that, I never would have run against Edith. If anything I would have helped her and that’s how I see running my campaign.
Hmmmm, so she would have helped Edith, and it sounds like she might be counting on Edith helping her. Could Davis be nothing more than an Edith clone set up to try and keep at least a majority of Commissioners on the same page the Commissioners are on now (you know the page of which I speak—out-of-control growth, depleting drinking water, overly-crowded schools, crumbling infrastructure, degradation of the environment, that same-o, same-o page)?
I’m not seeing anything in her bio about how much she had done for the residents in District 2 such as Rick Campbell has, and I don’t see how a full time personal injury lawyer with 2 law offices has the time to devote to not just her constituents should she win, but to the whole of Charles County. I’m thinking the DCC set up Ms Davis to run because they’re afraid of all the momentum Rick Campbell is generating.
I just question why all of a sudden of all things she could start with- its Commissioner.
I know at least 3 of the Candidates who have made it their jobs in the last 3 years to educate themselves on every aspect of our County Government, from the budgets- to the school agreements to the structure of our County to all the hearings, forums, and special permits that have been requested.
They are ready to hit the ground running - no education or explanations needed- except a password to the County computer system.
Isn’t that much better than electing one whose only advantage may have been living in Nanjemoy in Charles County? But doesn’t know what the people want or need?
I think this is about not losing a black representative on the Board and finding a valid candidate- not really finding a ‘best candidate”.
Did she decide to run for Commissioner not knowing what the needs of the County are, or am I reading that wrong?
I read that the same as you, Quack. Anyone truly wanting to sit as a Commissioner would be well prepared in advance of announcement as to the needs of the county. Her sound bites need work which makes me think Ms Davis is not a viable candidate, but one enlisted at the last minute by the DCC.
given the area of her district she said she recognizes a real need for positive action.
Edith Patterson recognized a “real need for positive action” in her district. Recognizing and doing something proactive are two different things. Talk is cheap; actions speak louder than words. I’m not reading what Ms Davis intends to do for her District outside, of course, that she “recognizes” that there are needs that have to be addressed. ACK!!!!!
Edith hasn’t done diddly squat since she’s been in office. As for Davis, it appears to me that Edith and Cooper have some involvement in this, especially at this point in the election cycle….
( this is my own personal question and observation) I have seen Ms Davis 3 times now. She spoke at 2. (I didnt get to listen at the FOP so I cant comment on what was said there) Both times I did listen I was at events at Nanjemoy.
The first time she had just entered the race and was introduced.
*She said she had become essentially unemployed with the rest of the Econ Dev staff as she had been doing legal work in land for the County. Okay.
*She said she entered the race becuase Ms Patterson was not running and she believed in the Democratic Process. She didnt know what the citizens wanted and so had no agenda but was going to listen to citizens. Okay. Got it.
*Her family had lived near Smallwood Park for hundreds of years. Okay.
The second time she spoke.
*She said she was in the race becuase she believed in the Democratic process. Check.
*She said she hadnt ever worked in Government and primarily worked in litigation. Wait- compare to the above- not check. (did she work with the County Govt and know at least some of its work or not?)
*She said her family had lived in the County adjoining Smallwood park for generations- but she had just moved into the County 3 years ago. Wait- compare to above- ambiguous.
The question was asked: You said you believed in the Democratic Process- yet didnt file until Ms Patterson didnt file- did you not want to run against Ms Patterson? She said she hadnt lived in the County long enough to know of any instances or know any of the issues enough that she would disagree with Ms Patterson on and didnt have any quibbles with her- so she didnt want to run against Ms Patterson. - Uh, okay.- kinda check (Only when Ms Patterson didnt file did she feel the need to be in the Democratic process- I guess (that me- being sarcastic)others were already filed to run so the Democratic process was working, right?))
She says she doesn’t now Ms Patterson. (did they not meet when doing work with the County?)
I just find it confusing and wish I had it on tape. I have now bought a tiny moving picture camera - so I can record these things as I go about. It all sounds fine until you go to several and hear different explanations.
I will say I have seen Ken Robinson speak at many events- no matter what he says- it is always the same stance and issues. I have seen Rick Campbell speak - it is always the same; issues may be different but the stance is the same. Rex Coffey- the same. Candice- the same. I have been going to others now that they have announced and will compare what they say at different places.
But does anyone else find it odd or were there also?
Everyone knows I usually refrain from posting my personal opinions but, (I can’t even say this with a straight face)...
I have met Ms. Davis. As a hard core democrat, it is very painful to say that she is not a nice person. She is also one of the most ignorant people I have ever met. Just goes to show that you don’t have to be too smart to be a lawyer.
Without a doubt, the ONLY viable candidate is Rick Campbell. I have met Mr. Campbell and he knows the issues, listens, and has some smarts. If you have not beleived one thing I have ever posted here, please beleive this… This woman is dumb as dirt and should be sent back to PG County.
Everyone knows I usually refrain from posting my personal opinions but, (I can’t even say this with a straight face)...
I have met Ms. Davis. As a hard core democrat, it is very painful to say that she is not a nice person. She is also one of the most ignorant people I have ever met. Just goes to show that you don’t have to be too smart to be a lawyer.
Without a doubt, the ONLY viable candidate is Rick Campbell. I have met Mr. Campbell and he knows the issues, listens, and has some smarts. If you have not beleived one thing I have ever posted here, please beleive this… This woman is dumb as dirt and should be sent back to PG County.
Can you go in to a bit more detail so we can make up our minds before we all vote… seeing this now, I hope I did not vote the wrong way grrrrrr
I met Ms. Davis at a candidate function. I think she is clueless to what a commissioner even does. She said, in a round about way, that she supported a citizen review panel to oversee the Sheriff’s Office. It is totally unnecessary. She used PG County as an example; she lost my vote!
Everyone knows I usually refrain from posting my personal opinions but, (I can’t even say this with a straight face)...
I have met Ms. Davis. As a hard core democrat, it is very painful to say that she is not a nice person. She is also one of the most ignorant people I have ever met. Just goes to show that you don’t have to be too smart to be a lawyer.
Without a doubt, the ONLY viable candidate is Rick Campbell. I have met Mr. Campbell and he knows the issues, listens, and has some smarts. If you have not beleived one thing I have ever posted here, please beleive this… This woman is dumb as dirt and should be sent back to PG County.
Can you go in to a bit more detail so we can make up our minds before we all vote… seeing this now, I hope I did not vote the wrong way grrrrrr
In her defense, Rick Campbell really has his act together. There is no comparison between the two. I really can not go into detail because it is not just one issue. It is everything. She is clueless about budgets, personnel, county code, zoning or any current issues. When you ask her a question it is like a deer in headlights. I’m serious, just ask her a question about local current events and be prepared for the look.
I’m serious, just ask her a question about local current events and be prepared for the look.
At the very first commissioners public forum hosted by the Citizens for a Better CC and the Conservancy for CC, Debra Davis had nothing of substance to say. She was totally clueless about any issue (prominent or otherwise) facing Charles County. At the time I was willing (trying to be fair here) to give her a pass because she was a late entry into the race, but then going to her website http://www.citizensfordebradavis.com/default.asp I expected to discover what she feels she can accomplish should she be elected commissioner. She has an excellent list of category headings, but….when I click on any of them, nothing comes up. As I said in the first sentence, Debra Davis is mightily lacking in substance. I consider her to be 2-dimensional with nothing to offer the citizens of CC except maybe….a citizen’s oversight committee of the Sheriff’s office. No, thanks, Debra Davis, I’m voting for the person who already has proven he’s up to the job of commissioner and that’s Rick Campbell.
I’m serious, just ask her a question about local current events and be prepared for the look.
At the very first commissioners public forum hosted by the Citizens for a Better CC and the Conservancy for CC, Debra Davis had nothing of substance to say. She was totally clueless about any issue (prominent or otherwise) facing Charles County. At the time I was willing (trying to be fair here) to give her a pass because she was a late entry into the race, but then going to her website http://www.citizensfordebradavis.com/default.asp I expected to discover what she feels she can accomplish should she be elected commissioner. She has an excellent list of category headings, but….when I click on any of them, nothing comes up. As I said in the first sentence, Debra Davis is mightily lacking in substance. I consider her to be 2-dimensional with nothing to offer the citizens of CC except maybe….a citizen’s oversight committee of the Sheriff’s office. No, thanks, Debra Davis, I’m voting for the person who already has proven he’s up to the job of commissioner and that’s Rick Campbell.
Well if this is the case, it seems we are haivng a large influx of citizens who have just moved to the county, whith no idea of what is truly going on in our county, can laws be changed to stipulate that a person running for any county office needs have been a citizen of this county for the previous xx years??
RR, I don’t see a law preventing anyone who’s a citizen of CC from running for an office, but why would anyone running for office not know or care to educate him/her self about the issues? How better to show commitment and get across to an electorate who has never heard of you that you’re for real? Debra Davis is a lawyer. She should know that it takes preparation to win and she hasn’t done her homework. Not a good sign of how responsible she would be as a commissioner.
With all do respect to the barristers of the world, my experience with most lawyers, is that they are preparing for court as they walk up the steps of the courthouse, and whatever work was done was accomplished by a paralegal or legal secretary who carried all the water. Apparently such behavior follows over to those that choose to run for public office.
which makes me think Ms Davis is not a viable candidate, but one enlisted at the last minute by the DCC.
