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Edgewater, MD 21037
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www.PhilBissett.com
Public Statement
Leadership means solving problems and making tough
decisions. I have done both.
Personal and
professional integrity are very important to me, as is being
straightforward in my conduct.
Today I want
to continue to set a very high standard for myself and
define an extremely bright line in regard to my actions.
Recently, it
was brought to my attention that a potential conflict may
exist, under the federal Hatch Act, between my employment as
Director of the Maryland Commuter Rail/Commuter Bus System
(MARC) and my pending candidacy for Anne Arundel county
executive. When the question was raised, I and Secretary of
the Maryland Department of Transportation, Robert Flanagan,
under his signature, sought an advisory opinion from the
United States Office of Special Counsel, the federal agency
with jurisdiction in matters relating to the Hatch Act. That
advisory opinion was rendered on May 3, 2005. Operating
within the legal parameters set forth in that advisory
opinion, we are here today.
Discussions
with my family, friends and political supporters were
in-depth and complete. My heart -- and my head -- tell me
that my choice is clear and my decision correct.
I was
honored to have been selected by Governor Ehrlich and
Secretary Flanagan to lead a vital agency within the
Department of Transportation. I want to personally thank
each of them for recognizing my management experience and
for allowing me to serve the citizens of Maryland.
I have
always been motivated by opportunities to make a
contribution to my community. Today represents one such
opportunity. I now renew my efforts and redirect all of my
energies toward becoming the next Anne Arundel county
executive.
My life, and
my family members' lives for generations, have centered on
Anne Arundel County.
My
dedication to my family and friends is undeniable.
My
commitment to Anne Arundel County and its citizens is
unquestionable.
I look
forward to making sure Anne Arundel County stays on the
right track to a bright future.
Phil Bissett
May 16, 2005
Authority:
Committee to Elect Phil Bissett, Jennifer Erickson,
Treasurer
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