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Susan Whitney Campaign Fundraiser

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Hi! My name is Susan Whitney, and I'm running for College Park City Council - District 2. I've lived in Berwyn for 16 years, and I love the parks, trails, businesses and diversity of College Park. I like the city's trajectory and want to continue that progress while ensuring it remains an affordable and desirable place to live, work, study and retire.
 
As a business and HR manager for a software company, I negotiate contracts & disputes, manage the books, benefits & payroll, & collect from clients while maintaining good relationships. Outside of work, I co-founded a women’s arm wrestling league that raised more than $55,000 for charities benefiting women & children and served as treasurer for the PTSA at my daughter's school, bringing it into compliance for the first time in its fourteen-year history. In addition, I’ve distributed the Berwyn District Civic Association Newsletter for about a decade, and occasionally volunteer for College Park  parkrun. During the pandemic, I’ve regularly contributed to the College Park Food Bank, focusing my donations on items they’re short on. 
 
My background has given me the skills to serve. As a former journalist, I believe in truth-telling and communication. I'll listen to you & keep you informed on issues facing the council & will further your interests by mixing advocacy with pragmatism. I believe we can build a stronger College Park by working across neighborhoods & districts, rather than caring only about our own corner of the city. Issues of particular concern to me are:
  • Neighborhood stabilization: Maintain neighborhood character & reduce conversion of owner-occupied homes to rentals.
  • Restorative justice: Partner with the Restorative Justice Steering Committee to implement its vision for seeking restorative justice for Lakeland.
  • Parking: Protect parking for residents.
  • Fiscal responsibility: Use tax revenue & American Rescue Plan Act funds to support community development.
  • Environmental stewardship: Continue improvements in bikeability & walkability & grow the city's tree canopy.
  • Business Development: Focus on bringing strong local businesses to the Berwyn commercial district and midtown College Park.
  • Senior services: Connect residents of Spellman House, Attick Towers & seniors aging in place with assistance, & support organizations providing it.
Even running a small local campaign is expensive. Your donations will be spent on flyers, yard signs and campaign ads. Thank you for giving your time and money and, most of all, for being civically engaged.

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Susan Whitney
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College Park, MD
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