Bowie Election 2019 Voters Guide

November 05, 2019

Candidacy by Position

Candidacy by Topic

Bowie’s Profile

Bowie election 2019 candidates for office – Mayor and City Council – are up for election. The voter’s guide compiles vital sections of each candidates’ platform, initiative, and social media profiles as well as any pertinent public information.

kBoulevard’s voting guides develop profiles of each of the Bowie election 2019 candidates and their policies, which are categorized by hot issues such as accountability, development, transportation, and more. The guide allows voters to identify critical differences between each candidate on issues that matter most.

Campaign emails, social media, and websites for each of the Bowie election 2019 candidates are shared on the voting guide, should voters need additional information about their preferred candidate’s profile. An active social media is a good representation of how connected the candidate would be if elected. Vote in the Bowie election 2019 for Mayor and City Council with ease with kBoulevard’s voting guide for Bowie’s City Election.

The Bowie city election was on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. The offices of Mayor and Council will be up for election. Top issues for this election include accountability, development, finance, and parks. Check out kBoulevard’s Bowie Election 2019 Voters Guide.

Learn more about the Bowie Election 2019 and where to vote visit Bowie Department of Elections.

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Bowie Election 2019 Candidates

Bowie Election 2019 Candidates for Mayor

What does a Mayor do?
Mayors oversee a city’s main departments, including the police, fire, education, housing and transportation departments.

Dennis Brady

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Economic Development

Advocates for smart growth principles

Government Accountability

Proposals should complement and enhance Bowie

Public Works

Needed infrastructure should be provided, not promised

Leonard L. Lucchi

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City Autonomy

Home Rule Status – City should be more involved in planning, zoning, and development decisions

Finance

Opposes residents paying taxes twice on parks and recreations – county and city tax

Youth Civics

Strengthen city’s ties with Bowie State University, including letting students vote in municipal elections

Tim Adams(winner)

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City Autonomy

Fight for Home Rule; giving Bowie a stronger voice in line with other municipalities its size

Public Works

Improve the efficiency of city services like code enforcement, trash collection, recycling, and wastewater treatment

Youth Civics

Expanding youth programs and recreational opportunities to keep our kids engaged in our community

Emerson DeWitt Ruth

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City Autonomy

Campaigns for Bowie to have more authority

Public Safety

Advocates a ‘watchful community’ with supportive residents and proactive a police force, provding essential equipment

Transportation

Proposes an examination of traffic control methods and traffic mechanisms to improve daily travel
Ensure moving vehicles such as Uber, Lyft, bikes, and scooters are safe and regulated

Note: Keith Jackson’s public profile is currently unavailable.

Bowie Election 2019 Candidates for City Council

What does the City Council do?
A city council will generally act as the legislative branch of the city government, as well as its policy-making body. The council also looks to the city’s goals, major projects and infrastructure improvements ranging from community growth to land use to finances and strategic planning.

Bowie Election 2019 Candidates for Council At-Large

Babatunde Alegbeleye

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Economic Development

Serve and to help transform the city and district into an integrated and technologically advance district that is able to attract resources for rapid development of all sectors of the economy

Government Accountability

Ensure transparency in public spending and be very vigorous in stemming wasteful spending
Provide all Bowie citizens with full disclosure and ensure seamless access to all city services

Quality of Life

Communities deserve to equal treatment and will work to ensure that the youth, seniors, and all underserved in our community are not left out of vital benefits that assures improved quality of life

Dustin Kuzan

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Economic Development

Take a hard stance against new development until developers can prove that they can contribute to the community
Protect the interest of existing residents over new residential development
Opposes the Jesuits development and granting access to the water system

Finance

Implement a financial plan that supports growth through improved house values and increased high paying jobs in the city

Parks and Recreation

Protect green space
Supports delaying construction of Ice Arena until cost and equability are resolute

Henri Gardner
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Economic Development

Opposed the Market Place Apartment and various developments the community was against
Prioritize attracting development projects considerable to Bowie residents

Employment

Successfully organized city job fairs for companies like Comcast, Verizon, and more
Working to bring more employment opportunities to all residents of the City of Bowie

Transportation

Work to reduce the number of vehicles on the roads in the community
Evaluate the addition of police presence at the Bowie Metro Kiss and Ride
Evaluate the addition of Metro buses for morning and evening rush hour to New Carrolton Station

Ingrid Harrison
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Government Accountability

Increase overall citizen engagement and sustain community growth through responsible planning and a unified community
Maximize and leverage technology to stay connected to the community through an innovative and comprehensive community platform

Finance

Continue to maintain a well-managed budget, transparent government and safe communities

Youth Civics

Identify educational youth programs that engage, educate, and employ our youth

Bowie Election 2019 Candidates for City Council District 1

Abigail Synder

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Finance

Ensure that the city remains financially stable
Uphold a balanced budget and maintain its AAA bond rating

Government Accountability

Ensure council listens to residential request for new amenities and services

Public Safety

Ensure the police department is given the tools they need

Michael Esteve
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Finance

Voted to balance city budget with a focus on core services and without tax rate increase
Maintain the city’s core services while keeping tax rates flat and budgets balanced

Government Accountability

Expect the highest standards in emergency services while maintaining transparency and accountability
Putting residents first
Deliver proactive constituent services

Parks and Recreation

Advocated for the protection of local green space
Bowie’s forests and green spaces are essential to our quality of life and need protecting

Bowie Election 2019 Candidates for City Council District 2

Dufour Woolfey
(Incumbent)/(winner)

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Economic Development

Opposes the development of the Jesuit Property
Opposes Marketplace Apartments
Helped stop the construction of apartments at Hilltop Plaza and will oppose any similar future proposals

Government Accountability

Responsible growth
Improving communication and transparency with citizens, including more newsletters, local meetings, and proper notifications for projects

Transportation

Continue to work to mitigate the traffic impact of Melford on Belair Dr. and District 2 as a whole

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Bowie Election 2019 Candidates for City Council District 3

Adrian Boafo
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Economic Development

Lead the conversation about what should happen with the Sears lot in Bowie Town Center
Redevelop aging and deteriorating shopping centers
Bring businesses into the city while retaining the businesses we have

Government Accountability

Advocates for accountability and transparency in government
Plans to create new channels for open discussions and implement civic engagement strategies

Senior Citizens

Prioritize top-notch facilities and services for seniors
Quality senior housing alternatives

Darian Senn-Carter
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Finanace

Focus on maintaining a balanced budget, improving the city’s core services, keeping tax rates flat
Budget planning that reflects the vision and priorities of the city

Parks and Recreation

Protecting the city’s green spaces and to utilize Bowie’s Sustainability Plan ensuring economic, environmental and social sustainability

Public Works

Ensure that development is in alignment with the strategic plan and infrastructure supports development
Improving water, recycling, waste and food recovery efforts

David Grogan

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Environment

Maintaining a clean environment

Health & Human Services

Easier access to mental and physical health
Wellness and fitness programs within the communities

Public Safety

Prioritize public safety initiatives

Kevin Motley

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Government Accountability

Collaborating across platforms, sectors, agendas, and interest regarding city planning
Build strong community relationships and maintain effective communication between neighborhoods, city, and law enforcement
Bring awareness to the citizens in the community and implementing access to opportunities and services necessary for sustainable and productive citizens

Public Safety

Public awareness and training
Advance data collection, disaster prevention, and time-saving techniques

Public Works

Ensuring prompt responses to their concerns in matter of service, roads, trails, crosswalks, parks, and residential code enforcement
Improve infrastructure

Mike Byrd

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Economic Development

Implement “smart planning” equating to “smart growth” development – autonomous growth based upon Bowie-specific initiatives

Government Accountability

Civically empower citizens increasing citizen engagement and “buy-in”
Proactive role in driving relevant and inclusive policies for all Bowie citizens
Continue dedication to District 3 residents by ensuring voices are heard on city council

Bowie Election 2019 Candidates for City Council District 4

Antonio Lindsey

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Economic Development

Bringing in more business to the city
Promote sensible and sustainable development instead of more congestion for the city

Finance

Reducing taxes for citizens and businesses

Public Safety

Continue to fund the city’s police department and provide any necessary tools to improve service delivery

Derrick Mallard

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Economic Development

Ensure Bowie stays on a path towards responsible economic development
Continue supporting the Bowie Business Innovation Center, which serves to incubate new businesses and help them grow
Assess the city’s empty retail space and lower rents as an asset

Finance

Opposes tax breaks to businesses that may leave the community in a couple of years
Prioritize building tax base where money stays in the community as long as possible
Work to bring homeowners associations (HOAs) into a closer relationship with the city government

Transportation

Proposes transportation planning for the needs of the future
Advocates for smart planning for transportation needs of the future and avoiding future traffic jams and gridlock

Leon Buck

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Economic Development

Provide a welcoming environment in which minority-and women-owned businesses can thrive
Work with the Office of Economic Development, the City Manager, and Council colleagues to spur economic development and recruit and retain businesses to Bowie

Finance

Procure state and federal dollars by way of grants and appropriations. Will use experience as a federal lobbyist and

established network to pursue such

Quality of Life

Leverage experience as a coach and teacher in the Bowie community to expand and revitalize venues in Bowie, helping to increase the vitality of Bowie citizens of all ages

Roxy Ndebumadu
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Economic Development

Vision is to make Bowie a premier city for its residents and business
Support small businesses by streamlining the permit process, making it easier for small enterprise to start-up in Bowie
Advocates code enforcement to address the vacant assets and incentivize larger businesses and grocery stores to stay

Finance

Proposes a zero-based budget so each department must justify all spending

Public Safety

Strengthen the ties between law enforcement and the community, partnering to build trust and leveraging technology for better security
Proposes taking advantage of programs that subsidize technology such as Ring video doorbells to homes to help keep the community safe

Note: Helen King’s public profile is currently unavailable.

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Bowie Election 2019 Candidates for Bowie by Topic

Candidates for Bowie on Autonomy

Leonard Lucchi – Mayor

Home Rule Status – Involved in planning, zoning, and development decisions

Tim Adams – Mayor

Fight for home rule land-use power to give Bowie a stronger voice in line with other municipalities its size

Dustin Kuzan – Council At-Large

Fight for the city to have greater control over redevelopment

Candidates for Bowie on Environment

Dennis Brady – Mayor

The environment must be protected

Dufour Woolfley – District 2 Council

Saving money and the environment with green initiatives

David Grogan – District 3 Council

Maintaining a clean environment

Candidates for Bowie on Economic Development

Adrian Boafo – District 3 Council

Plans to work with county and state officials to find the best solutions to improve heavily traveled city roads including Rte. 301, also 197
Ensuring development is reasonable and environmentally sustainable, and supporting core services
Ensuring development is reasonable and environmentally sustainable, and supporting core services

Roxy Ndebumadu – District 4 Council

Vision is to make Bowie a premier city for its residents and business
Support small businesses by streamlining the permit process, making it easier for small enterprise to start-up in Bowie
Advocates code enforcement to address the vacant assets and incentivize larger businesses and grocery stores to stay

Leon Buck – District 4 Council

Work with the Office of Economic Development, the City Manager, and Council colleagues to spur economic development and recruit and retain businesses to Bowie
Provide a welcoming environment in which minority-and women-owned businesses can thrive

Candidates for Bowie on Financial

Abigail Snyder – District 1 Council

Uphold a balanced budget and maintain its AAA bond rating
Ensure that the city remains financially stable

Michael Esteve – District 1 Council

Work to bring homeowners associations (HOAs) into a closer relationship with the city government
Prioritize building tax base where money stays in the community as long as possible
Opposes tax breaks to businesses that may leave the community in a couple of years

Darian Senn-Carter – District 3 Council

Budget planning that reflects the vision and priorities of the city
Focus on maintaining a balanced budget, improving the city’s core services, keeping tax rates flat

Candidates for Bowie on Government Accountability

Babatunde Alegbeleye – Council At-Large

Provide all Bowie citizens with full disclosure and ensure seamless access to all city services
Ensure transparency in public spending and be very vigorous in stemming wasteful spending

Kevin Motley – District 3 Council

Build strong community relationships and maintain effective communication between neighborhoods, city, and law enforcement
Bring awareness to the citizens in the community and implementing read access to opportunities and services necessary for sustainable and productive citizens
Assure community development process goes through participative democracy, sustainable development, rights, equality, economic opportunity, and social justice

Mike Byrd – District 3 Council

Proactive role in driving relevant and inclusive policies for all Bowie citizens
Civically empower citizens increasing citizen engagement and “buy-in”
Continue dedication to District 3 residents by ensuring voices are heard on the city council

Candidates for Bowie on Health and Human Services

David Grogan – District 3 Council

Wellness and fitness programs within the communities
Easier access to mental and physical he

Kevin Motley – District 3 Council

Advocates for the displaced, drug-addicted, and homeless in DC area

Derrick Mallard – District 4 Council

Ensure that schools and city service are providing the necessary counseling support that can help identify and deter criminal activity before it happens

Candidates for Bowie on Quality of Life

Babatunde Alegbeleye – Council At-Large

Ensure that the youth, seniors, and all underserved in the community are not excluded from vital benefits that assure an improved quality of life

Dufour Woolfley – District 2 Council

Maintaining the city’s excellent core services

Leon Buck – District 4 Council

Leverage experience as a coach and teacher in the Bowie community to expand and revitalize venues in Bowie, helping to increase the vitality of Bowie citizens of all ages

Candidates for Bowie on Parks and Recreation

Michael Esteve – District 1 Council

Advocates for the protection of Bowie’s green space

Darian Senn-Carter – District 3 Council

Protecting the city’s green spaces; and utilize Bowie’s Sustainability Plan ensuring economic, environmental and social sustainability

Kevin Motley – District 3 Council

Ensuring prompt responses to their concerns in matter of service, roads, trails, crosswalks, parks, and residential code enforcement

Candidates for Bowie on Public Safety

Tim Adams – Mayor

Continuing to fund Bowie’s Police Dept while providing cutting edge tech and training to ensure police officers have the necessary tools to do their job

Henri Gardner – Council At-Large

Address the concerns of increased speeding and reckless driving by installing calming humps

Derrick Mallard – District 4 Council

Support the continuation of the city’s community policing efforts
Prioritize community-focused public safety
Encouraging police to engage and become recognizable figures in their neighborhood

Candidates for Bowie on Public Works

Dustin Kuzan – Council At-Large

Design infrastructure for communities for a living
Insist developers enhance the transportation network
Opposes the Jesuits development and granting access to the water system

Adrian Boafo – District 1 Council

Plans to work with county and state officials to find the best solutions to improve heavily traveled city roads including Rte 301, also 197

Mike Byrd – District 3 Council

Implement “smart planning” equating to “smart growth” development – autonomous growth based upon Bowie-specific initiatives

Candidates for Bowie on Senior Citizens

Dufour Woolfley – District 2 Council

Prioritize top-notch facilities and services for seniors
Quality senior housing alternatives

Derrick Mallard – District 4 Council

Continue support existing programs like the city’s recreation programs, teen mentoring, and senior services

Leon Buck – District 4 Council

Mission to fight for affordable and accessible housing for seniors

Candidates for Bowie on Youth Services

Leonard Lucchi – Mayor

Strengthen the city’s ties with Bowie State University, including letting students vote in municipal elections

Ingrid Harrison – Council At-Large

Identify educational youth programs that engage, educate, and employ our youth

Roxy Ndebumadu – District 4 Council

Proposes STEM youth programs such as coding boot camps, AI workshops, and mentorship

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What Bowie needs from Prince George’s County, Maryland

Bowie government provides a “legislative Program” that details what the city government prioritizes regarding the maintenance of it’s strong partnership and promoting economic development with Prince George’s County, Maryland:

Public Works

Goal 1: Invest in public infrastructure to ensure reliability, long-term sustainability, and compliance with state and federal requirements Outcomes

Water pipe assessment completed and plan in place to address identified needs
Enhanced use of technology to improve performance and provide better customer service
Compliance with federal and state stormwater management permitting requirements
Successful collaboration with State and County government on improvements to infrastructure maintained by these levels of government including but not limited to widening Route 197
Bike lanes and walking paths added to City-maintained roads where feasible

Economy

Goal 2: Promote economic development to expand the City’s commercial tax base

Increased City tax base
Increased local employment opportunities
Retention of current businesses
A more diversified business base
Significant progress on the redevelopment of aging deteriorated shopping centers

City Services

Goal 3: Continue to deliver reliable core services

Positive resident feedback and satisfaction on all core services
Assessment of solid waste cost management options completed, including consideration of one-day-per week refuse collection.
Increased public awareness of code compliance responsibilities
Expanded use of technology to deliver core services and communicate with City residents to identify changing needs
Significant progress on construction of indoor sports center to expand community recreation services

Public Safety

Goal 4: Maintain and enhance public safety and emergency services Outcomes

Increased public sense of security and community well being
Improved awareness/understanding of public safety/crime statistics
Continued positive police-community relations
Updated emergency management plan in place with special attention to the integration of technology to strengthen the plan
Significant progress on CALEA Law Enforcement Accreditation for the Police Department
Enhanced traffic and pedestrian safety

Finance

Goal 5: Ensure long-term financial stability to meet current and emerging community needs

Sustained AAA bond rating
Solid, conservative annual budgets where operating expenditures do not exceed operating revenues
Continued self-evaluation of all City programs to assess cost-effectiveness, need, and value
Successful pursuit of Federal, State and County grants and shared revenues to support strategic plan priorities

Redevelopment

Goal 6: Guide continued community growth that is compatible with Bowie’s history and values and supports a successful future

Fiscal impact analyses completed for all new developments
Increased public awareness of the City’s development review process
Continued commitment to annex areas that provide beneficial growth opportunities and produce positive economic benefits
Expanded housing mix to meet the needs of an aging population and make Bowie an attractive place to retire
Sustained attention to open space, green space, and parks while the City grows