JEWITT ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR U.S. CONGRESS
Former Berwyn Heights Mayor and military veteran seeks to unseat Hoyer
ANNAPOLIS- Former Berwyn Heights Mayor Bradley Jewitt announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress as part of a whirlwind tour of Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District on Friday, September 26, 2003.
Jewitt (R), 33, made announcement remarks at a location in each of the five counties within the district. He began the day at the State House in Annapolis (Anne Arundel County) before jumping into a van to head to the Berwyn Heights (Prince George’s) Town Center, the Calvert County Courthouse, the St. Mary’s County Courthouse and the Indian Head (Charles) Seniors’ Community Center.
Jewitt is seeking to unseat incumbent Steny Hoyer (D). “It is time for a change…it is time for a new voice with new ideas, and a new energy to represent us in Congress,” he said in his announcement.
Jewitt, a Marine Major, was recalled to active duty with the Marine Corps Reserve in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in January and, therefore, forced to resign as Mayor of Berwyn Heights. As one of the first elected officials in the country to be recalled, his resignation received national media attention. He completed seven months of active duty in August after serving stateside as a watch officer at a classified location.
Most recently, Jewitt resigned his Federal job as the Head of the Facilities Management Section at Marine Corps Headquarters in order to focus his “attention fulltime on the needs of the district.” The Hatch Act prohibits Federal employees from being candidates in partisan elections.
In his statement Jewitt identified himself as a moderate who will focus on issues such as economic growth, increased transportation funding, homeland security, and national defense. “You will find that my moderate views better represent the Fifth District and that my background better resembles the District’s average voter.”
Jewitt also quickly established himself as a supporter of local economic needs saying, “I will work hard to strengthen our economy and create jobs. Having been a Federal employee, I support the 4.1% pay raise for our Federal Employees.
Jewitt further attacked Hoyer’s (D) “liberal voting record.” Jewitt added, “We are suffering from the neglect of a representative that is more interested in his party leadership role than representing his home district.”
Citing the traffic woes in Southern Maryland, Jewitt promised to work towards developing an updated transportation system for the 21st Century in the Fifth District. A system that will include a mass transit option for the southern part of the district.
Jewitt expressed the need for federal dollars to reach out to all levels of Government in order to strengthen Homeland Security efforts. “I have felt the strain of a Town struggling to find the funds to outfit our first responders with the equipment they need to ensure their safety,” said Jewitt.
Jewitt’s military experience was evident as he passionately proclaimed, “I believe that we must equip our military with the resources it needs to defend our freedom and keep the peace. And make no mistake; I will fight tooth and nail at any attempt to close our District’s vital military installations.”
Jewitt will need the support of voters from both parties as Berwyn Heights Councilman Ronald Shane, a Democrat pointed out.
"I could not think of a better person to run for public office," Shane said. "Brad is a man of integrity and intuition who is dedicated and will apply himself to any task he takes. People need to vote for the individual they feel is going to do the right job by them regardless of any party affiliation,” said Shane.
"Brad Jewitt has a great future as a candidate in the 5th Congressional District, and has the full support of the Maryland Republican Party," said John Kane, Chairman of the Maryland Republican Party.
In May 2002, Jewitt was elected Mayor of Berwyn Heights appearing on nearly 80% of the ballots. Jewitt has also served as a Berwyn Heights town councilman and president of the town's Parks and Recreation Council. He served concurrently as a member of the Board of Directors for the Prince George's County Municipal Association, the Maryland 193 Revitalization Task Force and the Maryland Municipal League's Legislative Committee.
Former Berwyn Heights Mayor and military veteran seeks to unseat Hoyer
ANNAPOLIS- Former Berwyn Heights Mayor Bradley Jewitt announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress as part of a whirlwind tour of Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District on Friday, September 26, 2003.
Jewitt (R), 33, made announcement remarks at a location in each of the five counties within the district. He began the day at the State House in Annapolis (Anne Arundel County) before jumping into a van to head to the Berwyn Heights (Prince George’s) Town Center, the Calvert County Courthouse, the St. Mary’s County Courthouse and the Indian Head (Charles) Seniors’ Community Center.
Jewitt is seeking to unseat incumbent Steny Hoyer (D). “It is time for a change…it is time for a new voice with new ideas, and a new energy to represent us in Congress,” he said in his announcement.
Jewitt, a Marine Major, was recalled to active duty with the Marine Corps Reserve in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in January and, therefore, forced to resign as Mayor of Berwyn Heights. As one of the first elected officials in the country to be recalled, his resignation received national media attention. He completed seven months of active duty in August after serving stateside as a watch officer at a classified location.
Most recently, Jewitt resigned his Federal job as the Head of the Facilities Management Section at Marine Corps Headquarters in order to focus his “attention fulltime on the needs of the district.” The Hatch Act prohibits Federal employees from being candidates in partisan elections.
In his statement Jewitt identified himself as a moderate who will focus on issues such as economic growth, increased transportation funding, homeland security, and national defense. “You will find that my moderate views better represent the Fifth District and that my background better resembles the District’s average voter.”
Jewitt also quickly established himself as a supporter of local economic needs saying, “I will work hard to strengthen our economy and create jobs. Having been a Federal employee, I support the 4.1% pay raise for our Federal Employees.
Jewitt further attacked Hoyer’s (D) “liberal voting record.” Jewitt added, “We are suffering from the neglect of a representative that is more interested in his party leadership role than representing his home district.”
Citing the traffic woes in Southern Maryland, Jewitt promised to work towards developing an updated transportation system for the 21st Century in the Fifth District. A system that will include a mass transit option for the southern part of the district.
Jewitt expressed the need for federal dollars to reach out to all levels of Government in order to strengthen Homeland Security efforts. “I have felt the strain of a Town struggling to find the funds to outfit our first responders with the equipment they need to ensure their safety,” said Jewitt.
Jewitt’s military experience was evident as he passionately proclaimed, “I believe that we must equip our military with the resources it needs to defend our freedom and keep the peace. And make no mistake; I will fight tooth and nail at any attempt to close our District’s vital military installations.”
Jewitt will need the support of voters from both parties as Berwyn Heights Councilman Ronald Shane, a Democrat pointed out.
"I could not think of a better person to run for public office," Shane said. "Brad is a man of integrity and intuition who is dedicated and will apply himself to any task he takes. People need to vote for the individual they feel is going to do the right job by them regardless of any party affiliation,” said Shane.
"Brad Jewitt has a great future as a candidate in the 5th Congressional District, and has the full support of the Maryland Republican Party," said John Kane, Chairman of the Maryland Republican Party.
In May 2002, Jewitt was elected Mayor of Berwyn Heights appearing on nearly 80% of the ballots. Jewitt has also served as a Berwyn Heights town councilman and president of the town's Parks and Recreation Council. He served concurrently as a member of the Board of Directors for the Prince George's County Municipal Association, the Maryland 193 Revitalization Task Force and the Maryland Municipal League's Legislative Committee.
Just teasing, Hessian. 
Just change the name on the door and voila! One base closes and another opens. Same thing happened out in NAS Moffet Field, CA. BRAC forced the closure of NAS Moffet Field, which resulted in the opening of the Moffet Field NASA facility. Same place, new name.