Greater Crofton Council hosts Primary Candidates' Night Out

The "Candidates' Night" presented by the Greater Crofton Council on Tuesday, 10 April, attracted 25 candidates for nine county and state offices. Held at the Community Center at the Village at Waugh Chapel, the event drew approximately eighty potential voters as well as the candidates and their managers. Greater Crofton Council President, Daniel Scholfield, presided over the event assisted by Vice President Torrey Jacobsen. Each office seeker was allotted three minutes to present her or his views, and two minutes to respond to questions from attendees.

First to present qualifications and proposals was state Senate candidate Eve Hurwitz, a Democrat. She was followed by three Republicans currently representing District 33 and four Republican aspirants. They in turn were followed by three Democrats hoping to become member of the House of Delegates.

The lone candidate for County Executive to attend, Democrat Steuart Pittman, a first-time office seeker from "south county", discussed his perspective and commented on issues of concern to him.

Next to speak were candidates for County Council district four. Torrey Snow, a Republican spoke first and was followed by the current office holder, Andrew Pruski, a Democrat.

Four candidates for the office of sheriff were present. First among them to speak was the present Sheriff, Ron Bateman, on duty and wearing his badge. Next spoke two other Republicans seeking the sheriff's office, Jim Fredericks and Damon Ostis. James Williams, a Democratic aspirant, was the last candidate seeking the sheriff's responsibilities.

Candidates for the seventh district County Council seat followed: Jonathan Boniface and Jessica Haire, both first time candidates and Republicans, introduced themselves, and were followed by James Kitchin, a Democrat and, and also a newcomer.

Claudia Barber, a candidate for the Circuit Court, spoke at length on the role and procedures of the court.

Anne Colt Leitess, a Democrat, present head of the Special Victims Unit of the Baltimore State’s Attorney’s Office, described the responsibilities of the state's attorney and mentioned a few procedures on which she disagreed with the county's current state's attorney.

The sole participating candidate for the clerk of the Circuit Court, Scott Poyer, presented his thoughts briefly.

Perhaps appropriately, the candidate for Register of Wills, Joseph J. Janosky was the last to speak. He described the responsibilities of the office, the procedures used, and how he hope to implement the rules to assure the wished of the deceased are implemented.

The evening concluded with Mr. Scolfield thanking all for coming and said goodbye to the group.