2022 Candidate Profile: Carol Pitt Bruce Runs For Harford County Education Board

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — Early voting will run from Oct. 27 through Nov. 3 in Maryland. Early voting centers in the county will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. each day. Patch asked each of the candidates answers to the same questions and here you will meet Carol Pitt Bruce, candidate for Harford County Board of Education, District E.

Name

Carol Pitt Bruce

City or town of residence

Aberdeen

Office sought

Harford County Board of Education, District E

Education

BS and MBA Morgan State University

Occupation

Retired Civil Servant

Family

I am the wife of an Army veteran of 23 years. We have three adult children twelve grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Age

I will be 80 years old.

Previous public office, appointive or elective

I was appointed to the Harford County Board of Election, served over 20 years as an election judge experience.

Why are you seeking this office?

To represent the families and children of Harford County on the Board of Education. It is necessary to bring diversity, equity and inclusion into the education system; expand the health services for students due to the needs after the pandemic.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I have not compared myself to the other candidate, I believe the voters will decide.
What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?

Improve the communication between the school board and the citizens.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

I have been on the board of several non-profit organizations and served in numerous leadership positions. I retired from the US Army Ordnance Center and School as the Director of Resource Management.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Listen before you speak and always show empathy

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I pledge to do my best if elected to this position