2022 Candidate Profile: James Reilly Runs For Harford County Council District D

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 James Reilly, candidate for Harford County Council District D.

Name

James Reilly

City or town of residence

Whiteford

Office sought

County Council District D

Party affiliation

Republican

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business Management

Occupation

Elected Harford County Clerk of the Court, elected 5 times, 20 years

Family

Married 45 years to Delegate Teresa Reilly. We had one daughter, Tiffany Stephens who is married To Mike Stephens and they have a son attending Harford Tech. They live in Bel Air

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

My wife Teresa is a State Delegate and my daughter is Human Resource Director for Harford County

Age

66 years young

Previous public office, appointive or elective

Yes, Clerk of the Circuit Court for Harford County. Elected 5 terms countywide.

Why are you seeking this office?

I have a heart for service and I want to continue making Harford County a great place to live, work and play.

Please complete this statement: The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ___, and this is what I intend to do about it.

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

I sought out and file for this position and my opponent’s political party ask her and file for her to run.

If you are challenging an incumbent, in what way has the current officeholder failed the community?

This is an open seat. There is no incumbent.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?

1. Fully support law enforcement, fire, EMS and 911 dispatchers.
2. Fully support our teachers in the classroom and farmers in the fields.
3. Support our recreation programs ex. 4-H, scouting,
Parks and Recs.
4. Conservative and family values , as well as keeping District D rural

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

Elected 5 times by the voters of Harford County. Constituent service was my priority in the Clerk’s Office and will be as the representative on the county council.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Give back to the community that you want it to be.

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

I appreciate your support in the past and look forward to again serving you this time wearing a different hat.